Disagreements in marriage are inevitable. Couples often experience joy and satisfaction when they satisfactorily resolve marital differences, but unresolved differences can lead to unhappiness, discouragement, and divorce—with painful consequences for the couple and especially for their children. These resources will help couples know how to resolve marital issues and find happiness together.

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"Strengthening Marriage" Course for couples
LDS Family Services offers a six-session course for couples entitled "Strengthening Marriage." The course includes guiding principles, communication and relationship skills, fostering equality and unity in marriage, a model for resolving conflicts, and suggestions for enriching marriage. Couples may contact the nearest LDS Family Services agency for additional details. Agency locations can be found at the reference below.

Find Out More about How LDS Family Services Can Help

LDS Family Services provides free consultation to priesthood leaders and fee-based counseling services to Church members for a variety of situations and needs. These services can help individuals and families improve their quality of life. LDS Family Services has over 55 offices in the United States and 9 international offices.