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Are you struggling to improve your relationship? The Smalley Institute has been inspiring better relationships for over 50 years, thanks to Gary Smalley's legacy. With our proven and practical skills, you can build the relationship of your dreams and learn how to love well. As Gary Smalley once said, "Knowledge and skills are what it takes for couples to thrive!" We offer online courses to help you succeed, but the question is, are you ready to make a change?


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“Having a healthy marriage may not be as difficult as you think. Michael gives practical and realistic ideas on how to have a better marriage.”
— Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The 5 Love Languages
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Gain immediate access to personal coaching from Dr. Michael Smalley with the VIP Inner Circle membership. Receive coaching 24/7digitally, access a diverse library of online video courses, follow a proven path towards healing your pain, use tools to improve your communication and intimacy, take assessments to guide you, and join a supportive community of individuals who will encourage you as you work towards building the relationship you desire.
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"I am deeply appreciative of everything Michael shares from personal experience. To me, it is the most reassuring and helpful of all."
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"Dr. Smalley created sound tools for us to put into practice. His approach was non-threatening or over analytical. Now we have a huge desire to get to work on our marriage. With what we covered, we now have effective methods to reestablish and improve our marriage to a point of a solid, lasting, spousal & God honoring relationship."
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Nine virtual group coaching sessions a month and over $2,000 worth of online digital courses and assessments!
Nine Virtual Coaching Sessions Every Month!
You can participate in any of the nine monthly virtual group coaching sessions I offer for tailored guidance. These live sessions give you the chance to ask any personal questions and receive assistance in incorporating effective relationship exercises, communication tools, and other useful resources.
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These resources come in handy when you need them the most! By taking advantage of these tools, you can eliminate the guesswork and learn how to overcome unhealthy conflict and frustrating perpetual issues.
Start TodayWhat if my spouse won't do this with me? Will the VIP still help?
Absolutely! Many marriages have been able to heal, even if only one person is dedicated to growth. You can remain hopeful and see positive changes in your life, regardless of your spouse's actions. If your spouse decides to join you, later on, that's great! Adding them will not incur any extra charges.