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Why Married Couples Need a Supportive Community?
Episode 67 • 3rd April 2025 • Connect2 • Focus on the Family Singapore
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"Having a community to journey with us also helps us to moderate our expectations of our spouse and our expectations of what a marriage should be, so that we do not become too idealistic or too unrealistic.” - Nam Seng 

Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a community to build a strong and satisfying marriage. Tune in to this episode to hear Nam Seng and Sok Mian share the benefits of journeying together with others and not walking alone in your marriage. 

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The early years of marriage are filled with unique challenges and opportunities for growth. With some practical skills and tools, you can be equipped to build a love that lasts.

If you are a newlywed (married for less than 5 years), Just Married is a 3-session hybrid workshop designed for you! Through the hands-on and interactive guidance of husband-and-wife trainers, participants will:

  • Learn about the 3 critical skills that can make or break your marriage
  • Gain clarity on roles, responsibilities and expectations during these formative years
  • Strengthen communication skills to navigate tricky topics like finances, in-laws and parenting
  • Gain practical tools to work through differences and conflicts
  • Discover ways to keep the romance alive and fireproof your marriage

There will be two weekday online sessions and one onsite session on a Saturday. Find out more details at www.family.org.sg/C2JustMarried.

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Sign up here to create an account with Focus on the Family Singapore to access a wide range of marriage and parenting resources designed to nurture and strengthen your family relationships.

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits. 

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