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happily ever after

www.familyministries.org/subscribe.asp A monthly online newsletter for marriages in the early years with an archive of past articles. Practical advice for everyday situations.

www.exceptionalmarriages.com -- Designed to help men and women to create a more intimate marriage, celebrate a more faithful and fulfilling family life, or discover the path to a more grace-filled personal life, the Pastoral Solutions Institute has resources, relationship quizzes, podcasts, weblogs and tele-counseling.

www.wwme.org - Marriage Encounter. Most people maintain their cars with an oil change and tune up….A Marriage Encounter weekend can help couples maintain and enhance their marriage. Or, call: 1-888-827-6563

www.familylifecenter.net - Articles, links and resources on faith and family life. Whether it's strengthening your Catholic marriage or building the Catholic family, you'll find the practical help you need.

www.smartmarriages.com -- Resources, articles, statistics, courses, links to other helpful websites to help couples have smart, happy and long-lasting marriages.

www.loveandrespect.com - The love and respect secret that cracks the communication code.

www.prepinc.com -- State of the Art Tools for a healthy marriage: for married couples, tools for presenters, quiz for couples, research and references on marriage.

www.usccb.org/laity/marriage/MarriedLove.pdf -- A November 14, 2006, document approved by the US Catholic Bishops that provides an explanation of Catholic teaching on married love and responsible parenthood in an easy to read question and answer format.

Special Topics:

Addictions (Alcohol, Drugs, Gambling) can negatively impact the marriage relationship. You may talk with your pastor or check out this website for resources: www.addictionrecoveryguide.com

Healing after Abortion. Are you struggling with 'unspoken' grief' and pain associated with abortion? Post Abortion Syndrome hurts the woman, the man, the marriage, and the family. Project Rachel is primarily a healing network connecting those in need with counseling and with the sacraments, right in the heart of the Church. To contact Project Rachel in the Diocese of Trenton call 609-406-7435. For information on Project Rachel resources, go to: www.hopeafterabortion.org or www.noparh.org, or go to www.rachelsvineyard.org.

Infertilitycan cause couples much stress in their relationship. For help with achieving pregnancy: www.fertilitycare.org; www.pnfpn.org; www.ccli.org; www.njnfp.org

Money issuesissues are often associated with failed marriages. For financial assistance before it’s too late: www.marriageandmoney.org or www.veritasfinancialministries.com

Pornography poisons marriages by violating the marriage vows and harms the relationship of husband and wife. It can become an addiction like alcohol or drugs. To seek assistance:
www.familylifecenter.net/strugglewithporn.asp and www.trueknights.org

Troubled Marriages can benefit from a Retrouvaille weekend that helps couples rebuild a loving relationship if they are struggling to stay together or are considering separation.  For more info:
www.retrouvaille.org or call 609-406-7400, ext. 5557.

Violence - if anger is out of control, support groups and professional counseling can help - National Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7: 1-800-799-SAFE