Love Lessons: Creating the Love Your Want

An About Being Married Course

LOVE LESSONS SERIES ONE

Creating the Love Your Want

With David and Jacque

Date:    The 2nd Saturday of the month
Time:    6 to 8 pm  (dessert provided)
Location:  David & Jacque’s House
(if group size permits)

Cost:  $95.00 a couple

BEGINS  THE 2ND SATURDAY  OF AUGUST
Register by calling     713-475-0072 or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Moving from Conflict to Connection

Do you sometimes wonder what happened to the person that you first met? Has your relationship changed and become something less than what you dreamed of? Well, you are not alone!  That happens to most couples.  It is natural and normal.  We can help you discover your ideal relationship again and show you how your conflict is actually an indication of growth trying to occur.

  • Would you like to move your "doing just fine" relationship up a notch and re-connect as you were  when you first met?
  • Is your marriage in trouble?
  • Are you concerned that you are headed for a separation or divorce and want to change direction?
  • Are you searching for a marriage counselor who will help you transform your relationship into one you never thought possible?
  • Are you interested in learning skills that will help you create more satisfying relationships not only  with your spouse but also with your children?

Whatever stage your relationship is in, David and Jacque will work together to help you restore it.  Jacque, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and her husband David have led marriage workshops and retreats for 25 years across the United States. They can help you and your marriage partner

  • Re-establish real communication
  • Transform your frustrations into vehicles for change and connection
  • Increase the zest and passion in your relationship
  • Inspire you to create the love you want.

You will learn how to become each other’s best friend, and how to create a relationship that is safe, passionate, and long lasting.


Every week we will be looking at a short story (two pages in length) based on a true story from the lives of couples dealing with the realities of love you want. Embedded in each story is a different love lesson.  Each love lesson relates to the age old question of how to create the love you want. After each story are journal questions, and discussion questions which will help you to think about some of your beliefs and feelings related to similar situations in your life. No one is required to share their own personal stories but will be encouraged to read the assigned story and to journal before each session.


(based on a  program designed and written by
Imago Master Trainers Pat Love EdD and Sunny Shulkin Ph.D
which is based on Harville Hendrix’ perennial bestseller 
Getting the Love You Want.)


Marriage counseling must focus primarily on communication issues, but most stop there. One of the hallmarks of Imago Relationship Therapy is that our initial focus on communication skills creates the safety needed to explore the hidden meaning in your conflict.  You will be introduced to the Couples' Dialogue, which can create a major shift for many couples immediately.

COUPLES DIALOGUE A NEW WAY OF TALKING

It is possible to express differences and frustrations with your partner while remaining connected in a way that actually enhances your appreciation and love for each other..

FINDING LOVE AND KEEPING IT

Falling in love gives us the intoxicated  feeling of being alive, whole, and happy. It makes us act in ways we don't normally, but this magical feeling is not    supposed to last. Romance fades and   the "hidden agenda" in our relationship emerges from our differences. Keeping love depends not on finding the right partner, but on becoming the right partner. If we are willing to grow and change, we can learn the skills needed to have a successful relationship.

YOU CAN

  • Learn how to put an end to all arguments
  • Listen to your partner without feeling under attack
  • Develop more understanding and empathy for your partner
  • Discover why certain issues keep recurring in the relationship
  • Become mutually responsible to change negative patterns
  • Meet each other's needs more effectively
  • Increase and strengthen loving behaviors