The retreat is pretty inexpensive. It is sponsored by the Catholic Church, so they keep the cost low, and all the people who present at Retrouvaille are volunteers. They ask for a contribution at the end. The choice of how much to pay is up to you. They do not turn anyone away due to money. Nor do they preach Catholic doctrine. They are trying to heal marriages because it makes the world a better place for all.
My husband and I were on the brink of separation in December, 2006. We had an ugly argument that really looked like the end. It was in public at a restaurant. On the way home as we both sat in silence, I just threw out "I heard that there is a marital retreat that helps people who are having trouble. I think we should go." And he said, "OK." Neither of us knew what it was.
We attended our weekend in January, and we did all the post sessions in February and March. At the last session they gave us a certificate of completion. During all that time we were slowly improving. And the improvements have continued since. Now I can honestly say that we are happily married, and I don't believe either of us will stray again.
I'm not happy that my husband had an affair. But the result of the affair was a dramatic improvement in both our marriage and our lives. I know that it would not have happened without the crisis.
