Happily Ever After: The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
- Ages 18+
A weekend intensive for engaged & newlywed couples on how to build a happy, healthy relationship
Date and time
Location
SPARK Relationship + Sexual Wellness
693 1/2 North High Street #Suites B + G Worthington, OH 43085Refund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 1 day 21 hours
- Ages 18+
- Free venue parking
Are you an engaged or newlywed couple? You're invited to a one-of-a-kind premarital workshop exploring powerful insights and practical tools from the best-selling book “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work” by John Gottman. In just one weekend, you'll learn:
- How to nurture your friendship and deepen emotional connection
- Ingredients for a happy sex life (lingerie is for the patriarchy)
- Strategies to support one another's personal dreams and goals
- Conflict resolution skills so good, you'll look forward to arguments
Most couples wait until things fall apart before they start prioritizing their relationship, but research shows it's far easier and more effective to build a strong marriage than it is to repair a broken one. We've all heard the staggering statistic: 50% of marriages end in divorce. Proactively invest in your marriage now with evidence-based knowledge and skills that will protect your love long-term.
>> GOOD NEWS: we’re offering a special introductory rate to celebrate the launch of this workshop! As part of our pilot cohort, you’ll get the full experience at a fraction of the cost - simply by offering feedback and testimonials to help us refine the experience for future couples. Don’t miss this opportunity to join at our lowest rate.
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WHAT IT IS
An intimate 3-day couples’ workshop exploring powerful insights and practical tools from the best-selling book “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.”
WHO IT'S FOR
This workshop is designed for couples who are seriously dating and considering marriage, already engaged, or have been married less than 5 years. We warmly welcome couples of all ages, races, religions, sexual & gender identities, and those who are remarrying.
WHEN & WHERE
July 18-20, 2025 (it's also being offered on June 20-22, 2025 or August 22-24, 2025). We’ll meet Friday 7-9pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, and Sunday 10am-4pm at SPARK Relationship + Sexual Wellness in the heart of Old Worthington.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
This inspiring and interactive weekend goes beyond generic advice; you’ll walk away with valuable evidence-based strategies to improve communication, deepen intimacy, and navigate conflict effectively based on The Gottman Method.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
You'll get a copy of the book along with a couple's workbook filled with exercises for you and your partner to complete throughout the weekend and beyond. All meals and refreshments will be provided (see below for details), along with a few fun surprises.
WHY BOTHER
Studies find that couples who read the book and attend a Seven Principles workshop led by a certified Gottman leader demonstrate far better outcomes than those who just read the book. This immersive workshop is a carefully curated, hands-on experience led by seasoned relationship experts that includes thought-provoking presentations, group discussions, self-reflection, and partner exercises with an emphasis on understanding, integrating, applying the principles to your unique relationship.
WHO WE ARE
Award-winning instructor, TEDx speaker, and Gottman-certified expert Dr. Meghna Mahambrey and her husband Andrew Kuss will facilitate the workshop. As relationship coaches and the co-founders of SPARK, they host a popular podcast, blog, and Youtube channel on healthy relationships and sex.
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HEY FAMILY & FRIENDS! Looking for a meaningful wedding gift for the happy couple? Skip the toaster oven and give them a gift that keeps on giving. Email us at info@sparkwithmeghna and we'll provide a beautifully wrapped gift certificate. Registration is transferable to other dates.
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All meals proudly catered by the following local restaurants:
- Friday dinner - Everest Cuisine
- Saturday breakfast - Kittie's Cafe
- Saturday lunch - Chapala Mexican Grill
- Sunday breakfast - Kittie's Cafe
- Sunday lunch - Dewey's Pizza
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Want to learn more about SPARK Relationship + Sexual Wellness?
~ Explore our WEBSITE
~ Follow us on INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK
~ Watch Dr. Meghna Mahambrey's TED TALK
~ Subscribe to our PODCAST, BLOG, and YOUTUBE
~ Browse our 100+ GOOGLE REVIEWS
Frequently asked questions
All adults are welcome, though SPARK events typically attract those between ages 25-45.
You'll be invited to introduce yourself, share stories, and engage in discussions, but you will never be asked to disclose sensitive or uncomfortable information to the group. Please be prepared to actively participate in several exercises with your partner, privately.
Nope! We'll provide thorough overviews of each chapter and guide you through the exercises - you will, however, receive a copy of the book and may benefit from reading it together down the road.
You'll be invited to disclose this information during the checkout process, and we'll do our best to accommodate it.
Free parking is available on High Street, side streets, and in the New England Ave. lot behind the building.
Couples are strongly encouraged to attend all three days so they don't miss out on critical information. We are offering this intensive three times in 2025, please choose the weekend that works best for you: June 20-22, July 18-20, and August 22-24.
We understand the investment may be beyond your personal budget, which is why we encourage couples to put it on their "registry" :) Let family and friends know how much it means to you and invite them to chip in - no one wants your marriage to succeed as much as your loved ones.