What is the secret of happily married couples?

Are they are better matched, better looking, more in love, or maybe they're just more passionate?

No.

Do happily married couples have fewer differences or less to fight about?

No.

We now know that successful couples have the same number of disagreements as couples that get divorced.

It may surprise you to know that all couples disagree about the same issues: money, sex, housework, time, kids, and the in-laws.

What's the answer to this constant conflict about our differences?

The major advantage couples with successful marriages have is in how they handle their differences.

Successful couples learn why these issues crop up,

Successful couples learn skills to help them deal with the conflicts, and

Successful couples understand how to disagree with each other in a way that doesn't tear down the relationship but makes it stronger

The good news is that you, and your spouse, can get the education, learn the skills, and build the marriage you really want to have.

First Things First of Gaston County (FTFGC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening marriages and families through education, collaboration with like-minded organizations, and mobilization of members of our community.

FTFGC is your community resource that collaborates with and is supported by a broad cross-section of community organizations, groups and individuals.

There are many different opportunities for you to participate in FTFGC activities.

You can attend a Marriage Education Retreat, you can volunteer in our office or at one of our events, or you can make a financial contribution to show your support for marriages in Gaston County. Contributions are tax deductible.
Jennifer P. Davis is a human resource professional with more than thirty years of experience in corporate, manufacturing, public and private sector organizations. She is CEO of JP Davis & Associates, Inc., a minority owned business which she started in 1997.

Craig Klutz is a Senior Vice President with BB&T with over 35 years of experience in the banking field.

Your investment for the First Things First of Gaston County Marriage Education Retreat is $25 per couple. There are 3 options for making your Marriage Education Retreat payment:

1. You can pay online using Paypal

2. You can pay by phone.

Call our office at 704-867-4495.

3. You can send your payment by mail.

Download the brochure and follow the instructions.