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If you are looking to turn your relationship around or make a good marriage even better...just keep reading and choose the step best for you!
Step One
Start by learning exactly why relationships (marriage, parenting, friendships, business, etc.) get into trouble in the first place. Discover the #1 Reason Relationships Fail. Based on extensive research, this free online course uncovers the true reason your relationship struggles. If you don't learn this one thing, you will battle building a better relationship.
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Step Two
For those of you ready to take your marriage to the next level, Transform Your Marriage in 31 Days! We designed an online experience for couples where you won't feel overwhelmed while:
- Discovering proven strategies
- Experiencing a weekly devotional
- Taking the guessing game out of fun time
At the end of 31 days you will have learned the most critical marriage enrichment a couple needs in order to thrive. Your spiritual lives will be in sync with each other and you'll have had some of the most fun time together ever!
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Sign up for a Smalley Marriage Intensive. We work with your schedule and have eight locations across the United States where you can meet for two or three days privately with one of our highly trained intensive coaches.
"I personally had about given up on our marriage. After years, even decades of different counselors, we were still stuck in unhealthy and destructive cycles. Our coach had the knowledge, style, tools, and care to hear our pain, validate us, and teach us to do that for each other. It was the key for our hearts to soften and opened the door to a healthier and happier future together." - Intensive Testimony
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Check out these practical courses designed to help transform your relationship today
DISCOVER THE #1 REASON RELATIONSHIPS FAIL
FREE
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- Discover why you argue
- The four reactions you have to stop immediately
- It's the most important relationship principle you'll ever learn
SMALLEY ANIMAL PERSONALITY COURSE
FREE
LIFETIME ACCESS
- Free online assessment of the Smalley Animal Personality Test
- Classic videos from Dr. Gary Smalley on personality
- In-depth lesson content to help you better understand each other
COUPLES COMMUNICATION COURSE
FREE
LIFETIME ACCESS
- Finally find win/win solutions to your conflict
- Our most powerful and practical communication system
- Taught in every Smalley Marriage Intensive because it works
HOST THE COMEDY OF LOVE
Inspire your community, church or organization with our live weekend or date night event. This isn't a conference but a comedic learning experience!
Smalley Marriage Radio
The latest advice and inspiration from our show
Everything You Need to Succeed
You want a better relationship, but sometimes you can’t seem to figure out how to do it. Smalley Institute Online is the result of Gary Smalley’s legacy in inspiring better relationships for over 50 years. You can build the relationship of your dreams when you learn our proven, practical skills on exactly what it takes to love well. “Knowledge and skills is what it takes for couples to thrive!” - Gary Smalley. We've got the courses online for you to succeed. The Smalley Intensive program, and small group resources. The question is, are you ready to make a change?
What Do Experts Think?
“Having a healthy marriage may not be as difficult as you think. Michael and Amy give practical and realistic ideas on how to have a better marriage.”
— Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The 5 Love Languages
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If you just want to get all our free courses to help you build a better relationship then click below. You can transform your relationship if you are willing to discover what it takes to love each other well.
FEATURED RESOURCES
These video studies and books can make a huge impact on your most important relationships.
Tested and proven advice
Reignite Your Marriage in Two Days is a ground-breaking new book with seven key strategies proven to unlock the passion in your relationship.
"For the couple who can't attend the Smalleys' marriage conference but want or need their wisdom: this is your answer! Michael and Amy have done an amazing job boiling down their two-day intensive into the most essential concepts that strengthen marriages and that everyone should know. Whether your marriage is in distress or delightful, you will love this excellent road map for marriage." — Shaunti Feldhahn
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Best-selling relationship series of all time
Dr. Gary Smalley presents his 19 Keys to Loving Relationships on six DVD’s. Each session gives practical insights and a greater understanding about the need for close, intimate relationships.This is a great resource for your church as an outreach ministry! We recommend ordering one study guide per person attending the group discussion.
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Digital Download
It's like Jim Gaffigan meets Bob Newhart! You'll want to hear what Michael had to do to get Amy to fall in love with him...and you won't want to believe him, but it is all true! Be inspired as you laugh hysterically and realize your relationship isn't as bad as you thought!
12 Week DVD Study
How can you turn your relationship around by following Jesus Christ? This special DVD study from NY Times best-selling author Steve Scott can show you how. When you truly follow Jesus, you can't help but change.
Great for Churches
Get instant access for life to 15 of our greatest small group studies beautifully converted to an online platform! Perfect for churches, small groups, and Sunday school! Includes studies like: Keys to Loving Relationships, Homes of Honor Parenting, Engaged, and so many more. You can use this for marriage enrichment, premarital education, and marriage mentoring.
Couples Getaway Retreat
A gourmet all-inclusive getaway trip for couples who just want to have fun
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