Comments from some evaluations of previous couples' retreats:

What new thing have I learned about myself?

That I need better communicating skills.--Anon. 2010

I need to be more tolerant of my spouse and include her in the decision making process more. She has been very patient with me and my faults!--2009

We can disagree with out getting angry.--Anon. 2009

I need to communicate through words to my spouse--often I close myself off.--Anon. 2007

I came from a dysfunctional family. This [retreat] helped me to realize God's blessing in my spouse and the relationship that we have.-Anon., 2005

[I learned] I can express my feelings with word and listen to my wife and respond.-Anon., 2004

[I learned] that I can be strong and patient with my husband; that he loves me dearly and that he is willing to change and strengthen our marriage.-Anon., 2004

What did you like and dislike concerning session leaders, facilities?

No one could say they coudn't afford it--so reasonable.--Anon. 2009

I liked their relaxed, interactive approach.--Anon. 2007

The food was great!--Anon. 2007

We were not sure what to expect but we liked the casual nature and relaxed pace. [The couple's retreat was] very much what we needed . . . JTR, 2005

[I came to this retreat because my] wife wanted me to, [and learned other] couples struggle with the same things. I feel that I obtained valuable info from all the sessions.-Anon., 2005

Leaders had a sense of humor. Did not judge people and their problems.--Anon., 2000