Thank you so much. H is not in a relationship as far as I know... we have minimal contact and he is about to leave for close to 2 months next week.. he already has the materials on the program and said "what's the point if i've already made up my mind" which I thought the scripting above might be helpful to use to counter..ok, i hear you, but i'd be more comfortable ending this on a positive note if you would try this with me. What if he still refuses? Do I bring it up now or when he comes back, just 1-2 weeks before the program? Do I ask someone else to encourage him to go? I just want to get him there at this point. Love your thoughs. Thanks, hhh