FAQs
Does a discovery weekend then assure better marriages for couples who take it?
No program can assure such a promise. The Discovery Weekend, in fact, is only a beginning and it will take the couple the rest of their lives together to finish the job. The program is merely a tool so the couple is better equipped to enter marriage.
How will a discovery weekend prepare a couple for marriage?
The Discovery Weekend prepares the couple to approach marriage in all dimensions. They discuss points that are often taken for granted or are simply not brought up, points they may not have thought of but which are important in marriage. Throughout the weekend they work in a spirit of loving trust and acquire a method of communication that can truly spell the difference in their marriage. Thus, the couple enters marriage more attuned to each other and better prepared to tackle daily problems.
Do the couples reveal their problems or share their thoughts to the group for discussion and criticism?
No. Couple dialogues are done privately. This is not a T-group nor a sensitivity group session. The weekend is couple oriented and there is no socializing among couples, except at certain specified times.
Does the Weekend commit the couple to marry? Or what if the weekend causes a breakup?
The Discovery Weekend is a positive approach. It cannot lead to a wrong step. If the partners decide to break up after taking the program, they still come out as winners for they would have a better knowledge of themselves and the kind of partners they are looking for. They would be better prepared for their next serious relationship.
What happens at a Discovery Weekend?
The basic method used throughout the weekend consists of three steps:
- Presentation by the team couple
- Personal written reflection aided by a questionnaire; and
- Couple-dialogue
