Forever. For Real. for Couples in Stepfamilies!

The Oklahoma Marriage Initiative is hosting two one-day Forever. For Real. workshops, designed for couples in stepfamilies on July 17 in Tulsa and July 24 in Oklahoma City. We’re hoping to get a great turn out for these events! Come and learn the major differences between first families and stepfamilies, be guided through how to [...]

Money Matters

When couples are asked “What are the major sources of conflict in marriage?” the top two sited topics are sex and money. Still, people often site financial reasons as a reason to move in together. They think, “We’re going to save money on rent, food, etc. We’ll have twice the resources and therefore half the [...]

Upcoming Forever. For Real. workshop

I’m co-leading a two-day Forever. For Real. workshop at the First United Methodist Church of Mannford. This is the first time that the church will be hosting a workshop, so we’re trying to recruit couples to get a great turn out for this event! This two-day Forever. For Real. workshop takes place Friday evening from [...]

Oklahoma Marriage Initiative PSA

A public service announcement recorded by the wonderfully talented team at New Day Media, promoting the Oklahoma Marriage Initiative’s free relationship education programs. Oklahoma Marriage Initiative PSA

Beliefs, Assumptions, and Expectations

Have you ever heard someone say, “If he really loved me, he’d…” or “If she truly respected me and appreciated me, she’d…”. It is human (albeit illogical) to assume that if the second half of the sentences above is not satisfied that we have found evidence of being uncared for, disrespected, or unappreciated. Read More…