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Joined: Dec 2003
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Joined: Dec 2003
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Hi all,
Could someone please give me some input on the Retrouvaille weekend. I did a search but was wondering if anyone has been lately.
Also, any advice on how to approach spouse about going would be a great help.
Thanks
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Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 128
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We attended Retrouvaille (R) in October 2002. It was a major part in helping us rebuild our marriage. The weekend is a big part of the program but the follow-up weekends are just as important.
R helped us to learn how to communicate in a productive manner. It allowed us air our feelings in a safe environment. Seeing other couples with similar (many with HUGE problems...believe it or not...problems you could not imagine) was a tremenous boost for us. We did not feel so alone.
Alcoholics have AA. Broken marriages have Retrouvaille.
We both agreed to attend R. We were desperate. We met other couples where one spouse obviously did not want to be there. I think those recluctant spouses attended out of respect for something (maybe their children, marriage, spouse, themselves, etc.)
Do you have specific questions?
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I have been posting on the D'ed/D'ing forum, so if you have time maybe you could glance at it. I don't have anything specific question wise, was just wondering if it was worth the effort to try to get wife to attend. Also, maybe a little advice on how to approach her with a request to attend.
Thanks
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Worth the effort? That's for you to decide. How far are you willing to go?
You know your wife better than me. I'm sure you have had other occasions that required some convincing on your part.
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