Whether it be the excitement of a budding relationship or the trial of a marriage that has experienced many hardships-one fact remains, life is all about relationships. How can we ensure success in the one area that truly can make or break our happiness and dreams? Think about it-when was the last time you were truly content, fulfilled? For most of us it was next to, in the arms of, or talking with, someone who brings meaning to our life. Yet, today about 50% of marriages end in divorce and thousands of other relationships crumble daily due to false expectations and miscommunication.
Northwest Family Services offers evidence-based tools to equip individuals, couples, and families with the skills to manage their relationships constructively and build a lasting love. We want to see your relationships reach their full potential!
Poor communication skills and the inability to resolve conflict are leading causes of divorce.
Couples who participate in pre-marital programs experience a 30% increase in marital success over those who do not participate.
According to the 1992 “National Sex Survey” conducted by Edward Laumann at the University of Chicago, and another major study conducted by Psychologists Scott Stanley and Howard Markman, Married people have both more and better sex than singles do.
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The Lasting Relationship Department is hiring a Marriage and Relationship Educator.
If you would like to apply for the position, please fill out an application and fax it to 971-255-5678 along with your resumé and cover letter.