Why do marrieds need to attend seminars to remind them that marriage doesn't suck?

Question

I never once had to attend a seminar to remind me of how cool and free the single life was.

Thanks,

Flavio

Answer 1

Now you are criticizing people trying to better their understanding of the situation they are in? That's low even for you. I have never attended one of these either. I wonder what they are like.

Answer 2

Flavio, Flavio, Flavio Couples don't attend seminars to remind themselves that marriage doesn't suck. Couples do attend seminars and retreats to re-connect with their partner. I know that this is sometimes a hard concept for men to understand. Not all seminars are touchy-feely. A lot are being geared towards the men and they are being offered in a more traditional classroom setting to make it easier for men.

Marriage takes a lot of work and you need to have "couple time" to keep your connection strong. There are a lot of workshops designed for different aspects of a relationship. You can attend couples' workshops for money, communication, intimacy, or to keep your sex life HOT. Some of the classes are a lot of fun and when you get home the sparks will be flying.

Answer 3

Flavio, I know not of what seminars of which you speak. I am aware of some retreats for couples that are intended to put the fire back into their relationship. Although we have never had the desire to attend any of these I'm sure that for some people they are very rewarding. As for singles not needing to be reminded of how cool their lifestyle is, I'm certain that there are a lot of lonely singles that would disagree with you. But everyone is entitled to their own opinion, so as long as your happy with your station in life that's all that matters. But please do not judge others with how they lead their lives as we are all different and that is what makes life so interesting. Good luck to you as you enjoy you lot in life.

Answer 4

Sweet Pea it seems like you are having some difficulties in your marriage. Well let me explain to you how a seminar is suppose to work. These meetings are held so that you can learn about new ways of changing things in your marriage to help you along the way. Sometimes investing in these type meetings is a great investment to your marriage, but if you don't take it in a positive way than you would just need to change your thought pattern altogether. The bible says a man that findeth a wife FINDS a good thing. Be grateful for even being married because you don't know how worse life could be without your soul mate. God thought alot of you to even bring someone in your life to love you and care for you. Please be appreciative!

Answer 5

First of all. Single life is good. And married life would be good if both worked together. But there seems to be a rash of selfishness that involves at least going onto the internet and sharing all their thoughts with someone they don't even know. It eventually destroys the marriage. I will give no more details but I know there is an epidemic of this. People seem to think that what the other does not know won't hurt them. that is so wrong. It hurts and it breaks the marriage.

Answer 6

They have seminars for just about everyting, now don't they? I guess why the companies that run these seminars are doing so well.

As for going on retreats/seminars for the purpose of reconnecting with my partner, I think it better to maintain a healthy balance of independence and connection all the time. I'd rather use my time to travel and do something fun than go to a seminar.

Answer 7

True there are no seminars about being single ... majority of the singles are too busy trying to hook up to bother with seminars anyway.

Most marriage seminars - while I have never attended one - are geared towards helping the spouses reconnect, or learn new things.

Just an observation - you sound pretty bitter.
Blessings.

Answer 8

I guess you have a point there.

But thanks Flavio, you gave me an idea maybe we'll try that.

By the way Flavio, for someone who is so anti-marriage, you spend alot of time on the Marriage and Divorce forum, are you considering marriage but just afraid?

Answer 9

People often forget the reasons they got married. That and self centered people like you should really remain single. Marriage is for people who want to share there lives with another person. Sometimes it can be hard but well worth it.

Good luck with your single life.

Answer 10

You are right. Some people need to be reminded that the biggest mistake in their life (getting married) had to be the right thing to do. Stay single, be happy, no problem.