Because Great Relationships Don’t Just Happen, They’re BuilT

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 Strengthen your bond. Build lasting love. Create a relationship that truly works.

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work workshop is based on over 40 years of research by Drs. John and Julie Gottman — and is designed to help couples at any stage of their relationship deepen their connection, improve communication, and manage conflict more effectively.

In this engaging and interactive workshop, you’ll be guided by a Certified Gottman Leader through practical tools and proven strategies that support lasting love. Whether you’re newly committed, preparing for marriage, or have been together for decades, this workshop will give you the roadmap to build a stronger, more satisfying relationship.

• How to strengthen your friendship — the foundation of a great relationship
• Skills for managing conflict respectfully and productively
• How to nurture fondness, admiration, and appreciation
• Tools for deepening intimacy and emotional connection
• How to create shared meaning and align life goals together
• Real-world exercises and conversations you can immediately apply 

Course Content Level: Introductory/Beginner

Who Should Attend:

Couples in committed relationships (dating, engaged, married)
Partners wanting to improve communication and connection
Those navigating life transitions or relationship stress
Anyone who believes love should be intentional, not left to chance

Presenter Bio:

Julie Wall, Board Certified Sexologist, Certified Sex Coach, Certified Peer Support Specialist and Lessons in Love Leader. With over eight years in the Relationship and Intimacy space, Julie passionately pursued training and certification in the Love Lessons method, inspired by its transformative impact on her relationship journey and the couples she has worked with. 

 Agenda:

• Principle 1: Enhance your Love Maps
• Principle 2: Nurture your fondness and admiration
• Principle 3: Turning towards each other instead of away
• Principle 4: Letting your partner influence you
• Principle 5: Solve your solvable problems
• Principle 6: Overcome gridlock
• Principle 7: Create Shared Meaning
• Practice Sessions: Breakout rooms to apply key concepts
• Breaks Included

Learning Objectives

• Strengthen friendship, trust, and emotional connection 
• Improve communication and listening skills 
• Manage conflict with respect and understanding 
• Rekindle appreciation, fondness, and admiration 
• Create shared goals and deeper life meaning together 
• Recognize and replace negative relationship patterns 
• Build a personalized toolbox for lasting love and intimacy

Additional Information

Both online and in-person sessions will be available.  Pricing will be posted as event dates are confirmed. For questions, please email info@buildingintimacy.com