Marriage, Explained Workshop
A one-day Saturday workshop to help couples understand how marriage works — and how to make it thrive.
Marriage usually doesn’t fall apart because people don’t love each other.
It falls apart because couples get stuck in power struggles, misread each other’s intentions, and don’t have a shared way to talk about needs, conflict, and connection.
Marriage, Explained is a full-day, skills-based workshop that gives couples an “above-the-woods” view of marriage—how relationships work, why they struggle, and what actually helps them thrive over time.
This is not therapy.
No forced sharing. No public processing. No awkward “turn to your spouse and confess your deepest fear” moments.
Just clarity, tools, and shared language you can use right away.
The Marriage Pathway Series
Marriage, Explained is the first workshop in a larger series called the Marriage Pathway — a progressive set of five workshops designed to help couples understand marriage, themselves, and each other in a clear, practical way.
This first workshop lays the foundation. It gives couples shared language and a big-picture understanding that makes every other conversation about marriage easier and more productive.
Couples can attend this workshop on its own, or continue through the pathway over time as additional workshops become available. Click here for more details.
Workshop Details:
Cost:
$349/Couple
Includes lite breakfast, lunch, snacks, all materials, and a copy of the book Compromise: One of the Fastest Ways to Ruin Your Marriage.
When:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
9:00 AM 4:30 PM
Where:
Mars Hill Bible Church (Door 4)
3501 Fairlanes Avenue Southwest Grandville, MI, 49418 United States (map)
*Seating is limited to keep this experience personal and interactive.
What You’ll Walk Away With
By the end of the day, couples typically leave with:
A clear understanding of why power struggles happen (and how to stop feeding them)
A shared way to talk about needs, conflict, and connection
A practical framework for keeping your marriage healthy—even when you disagree
More compassion and less “false narrative” about what your spouse means or intends
Concrete next steps for strengthening your relationship
This workshop is designed to be meaningful whether your marriage is:
doing great and you want it stronger, or
feeling strained and you need a reset.
Who This Is For
This workshop is for couples who want:
better understanding and fewer recurring fights
practical tools (not just inspiration)
a healthier pattern when conflict shows up
a shared framework that makes future growth easier
This workshop is not a good fit if:
you’re in an active crisis involving violence, intimidation, or ongoing betrayal without safety in place
one partner is attending only to prove a point or “fix” the other
(If you’re unsure, reach out—I’ll help you decide.)
The Day’s Flow (Simple Schedule)
9:00–9:30 Arrival + breakfast
9:30–11:00 Session 1: The Big Picture of Marriage
11:00–11:15 Break
11:15–12:30 Session 2: Needs, Power Struggles, and Patterns
12:30–1:15 Lunch
1:15–2:45 Session 3: Shared Language + The Three Rules
2:45–3:00 Break
3:00–4:00 Session 4: Putting It Into Practice + Next Steps
(You’ll have time for private couple reflection—no public sharing required.)
*Spots are limited to keep the workshop interactive. Registration closes when we fill the room.
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In short, yes, but the content is psychologically-based also, relationship-focused, and accessible to anyone.
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No. There’s no forced sharing and no public processing.
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That’s common. Many couples come because one person feels more motivated. The workshop is designed to be respectful, practical, and low-pressure.
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Just yourselves. Everything else is provided.
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Questions?
Email: [kreitzercounseling@gmail.com]
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