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This^^^ is a smart thing to do. First off, though we think reconciling is our goal, it is and it isn't. I call it "restoring my marriage" b/c if all we did was get back together, we'd be apart again by now. We needed new tools and or a refresher course.

I agree with this wholeheartedly. Going through this sitch has certainly humbled me to not live my life or my M settling for status quo. Life is too short.

If we'd gone to EE again, we'd have been just fine, I thinkn. But Retrovaille was in our town and ON OUR wedding anniversary, so, um, I felt like the universe was telling me something.

It does seem as though the universe was telling you something.

I’m looking forward to attending Retrovaille. The goal is to attend within the next 3 months. We should be able to get something nailed down when my W moves up here in a couple of weeks. There are plenty of opportunities in our area.

Plus EE covers a lot of things that are not directly marriage related and when we were in Piecing, we needed that to be our focus. And life threw us another curve ball, which life does.

I am all for growth, whether it be personal or marriage. You can never have enough knowledge.

EE really sounds great and I can feel your enthusiasm when you post about it. I’m thinking that we will plan on going in the spring time of next year.

MIL got terminally ill after we reconciled and that's a HUGE stresser that any couple could use help with. Retrovaille was a great place for what we needed then. I'm glad we went

If I remember correctly, your MIL was on the east coast and your husband spent a lot of time out there. I can see how that would be a challenge. However, once your overcome those obstacles, I’m sure that you feel as though can overcome anything.

EE IS absolutely a life changing experience and you'll leave it with a sense of clarity and intent that might have been lacking in your life. It is profound.

BTW, they don't keep asking you for more money, which is also nice b/c I have attended other personal growth workshops that seem a bit too into recruiting and money making.

Oh Sure, if you love it as I do, you'll "recruit" b/c you feel enthusiastic. But there's no greed factor, if you know what I mean. I don't get a kick back and there are no gurus in it. Oh, and forgiveness tools are there!

It's called "Essential Experience" and they have a pretty good website. Check it out.

If you do go, let me know your first name sometime and I'll make sure you get in b/c it can fill up fast...

I love everything you said ^^^ here and I know what you mean about the “greed factor”. That is usually a big turn off for most people, so that is refreshing.

I checked out the website and I will let you know when we plan on attending as we get things figured out. My name is Ben.