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Experiences of Recent MST Participants
We ask couples at each seminar to tell us what they thought of it and we ask them what they would tell other couples who are considering MST.
Here's what some recent participants had to say (And click here for more unsolicited comments about us found on blogs, chat boards, etc.):
"Make sure [to] find a comprehensive program like this one -- it's worth it. We knew we had already built a strong relationship but we were amazed to see how much more there was to consider for the future."
"[5 Stars] Great Course !! My fiancé and I took this weeks before our wedding to get a good foundation for our marriage. We have used their techniques many times, and highly recommend spending 1 Saturday on your marriage. Besides that Patty and Greg are easy to listen to, give good real advice, it is based on a scientific research. Actual studies of couples and the results are reported which gives clear guidance for your personal relationship." -- Yelp reviewer
"My husband ... and I took your class.... Thanks for the prep, what a ride marriage has been. We didn't expect it to be so hard, the first year and a half was definitely trying. We are celebrating our second anniversary this Monday.... We wanted to send a thanks for that prep course we took from you before our wedding! We've tapped from your good advice more than once."
"Very supportive environment. This workshop should be a required course. Helped with cold feet."
"Appreciated your openness & ability to make uncomfortable topics approachable."
"... thank you for a great workshop on Saturday. The material was very comprehensive and conducted in such a fun manner! BTW, we really like your interactions with one another. We will definitely recommend it to other couples."
"We both had a few 'aha!' moments that I think will be very valuable to our relationship. [My partner] was skeptical beforehand about how much it would help us (and how much help we needed) but he really appreciated the class. I left feeling even more excited and confident about our marriage."
"Thank you so much for your great class last Saturday. ...thoroughly enjoyed the class and learned a lot. We've even put into practice some of the things we learned and couldn't be happier. What a great course, i'm so glad we took it!"
"...Greg and Patty Kuhlman, were very cool, and very frank. ...the whole tone was hipper.... Plus, they weren’t afraid to share anecdotes from their own marriage.... It was a kind of survey course of the last decade or so of research into why marriages work, or don’t. ...Overall it was a very solid course, packed full of good information. ...I swear every couple in that room had something to teach the rest of us. ...we walked out of there feeling the opposite of alone in the challenges we’re facing, the fears we’re having." -- Kelly Bare (author of The F Word: A Fiancée Shares Her Story) writes about her experience with MST and other marriage prep in her Tango Magazine column, One Plus One.
"Helped me to be much more confident in my decision to get married. I feel like I now have a 'secret weapon' to survive the odds."
"It was a fascinating and exciting day. I am convinced that our marriage will benefit tremendously as a result."
"Thanks so much. We enjoyed the seminar, and left even more committed to work as a team. I have already sensed a positive shift in our ability to talk and plan together."
"I was thrilled when I heard my friend ... flew to ... take your course on our recommendation! They loved it. Thank you, Patty and Greg, for leading a great workshop. I think that it is quite a tribute that you had couples totally engaged for almost 10 hours and most of us lingered after the formal workshop ended."
"I'd strongly recommend this course as a great investment. It was just the religion-neutral, research-supported insights I was seeking."
"This program was invaluable. I wish I could make my little brother and his fiancee take this!"
"Thanks for making it entertaining!"
"Definitely worth the $ and time. Feel like I now have a 'secret' weapon."
"Eye opening all around."
"Thought provoking."
"The humor was good & just the right amount."
"This is a great chance to look at specific, concrete steps to improve marriage happiness/success."
"Found out our experience is normal.... Definitely appreciated your sense of humor and sharing experiences...."
"Definitely do it. Highlights practical and useful techniques and information. Also presentation style was engaging and passed the day quicker than we anticipated."
"Just a quick note to let you know how much we appreciated your workshop. We definitely walked away with some strategies that we can use to help us! In fact, I used a soft start just this morning!"
"I would definitely recommend it. It was excellent."
"The teamwork you exhibit was really inspiring."
"Patty: You are great, easy to relate to, accessible and warm!"
"Do it. It's such an important investment."
"I think every couple should do it. It helped open up the line of communication between us and let us know that a lot of couples are experiencing similar things."
"It's worthwhile and even if there are no current problems / conflicts in the relationship there are techniques to be learned and valuable info to gain."
"You were both wonderful, kind, caring people who obviously enjoy doing this."
"Very helpful. Thank you so much! It was great--worthwhile--very important. NECESSARY."
"I found both of you to be sympathetic, enthusiastic, and personable, and really appreciated your openness about your own relationship."
"Good stuff! I appreciated how open you both were about your relationship (a good example for the class and really set the tone). You also appeared very willing to do whatever the specific couples needed: more attention or less. Very impressive!"
"Definitely worthwhile. I would recommend it."
"Structured time and format to talk with my partner about big issues that might not have come up organically, and that we wouldn't have spent so much time on [were most helpful]."
"I would definitely recommend this to other couples. ...We received more one on one help than I expected."
"Very good use of time. Puts things in perspective. "
"I really liked your personal input. It added a lot to the more textbook approach that a course or workshop could possibly take. It helped a lot for these issues to feel more real…very validating…knowing that these issues affect a lot of other people, too--not just us. Really important for the success of your marriage. Would strongly recommend it."
"Knowing my partner's expectations was the most helpful aspect of the workshop for me. Very responsive to my concerns and effective in helping me. My overall rating of the workshop is excellent."
"I just want to thank you again for the wonderful session that you held today at the Yale Club. [We] truly left there with a new perspective on many issues that we had been dealing with. Your Marriage Success Training has provided us with an education that we feel we will use and carry with us through our relationship. ...Both of you made a great impact on us. We look forward to keeping you abreast of our own 'marriage success' and thank you again for an enlightening day."
"Do it! I got so much clearer. I had ah-ha moments and could see much clearer our patterns as a couple and as an individual. Greg and Patty talk from experience and vast knowledge."
"Patty's points and perspective were fantastic. Examples were easy to relate to and highly effective…. It was exactly what I was looking for…. A must."
"Many of our own struggles were addressed.… Nice soft approach. I liked the 'guys only' time.… Enjoyed your insights and honesty… from your personal life."
"Do it. In a heartbeat, do it. It's an investment."
"The workshop deals with topics that are often missed by couples…. Very helpful."
"I would definitely recommend this to my engaged friends and newlyweds."
"Worth it."
"Definitely should do it-maybe even before engagement. Thank you!!"
"Definitely do it. Creating a strong relationship foundation is very important."
"Do it -- this one."
"Take this workshop."
"Choose it! Very helpful. I think it will help us greatly in our relationship. Thank you so much for your help."
"Do it! It's essential."
"You have to do it!"
"Great job, thank you! Nice work! This is a very worthwhile program."
"[It brought] up things that had not come up before. I think it will have an impact for some time.... It's great, important, necessary and enlightening!"
"Great location. Convenient. Nice... Good food. As quiet as you can get in NYC."
"The discussion and tools providing for improved communication and conflict resolution were the most helpful parts of the workshop for me. Very worthwhile workshop for anyone. Very informative and made us both examine issues that we probably would not have discussed until they arose. We will be discussing many of these issues for weeks to come. Very enjoyable experience."
"This is an excellent way to begin planning your marriage.... The real importance is working together toward the goal of a successful marriage."
"This training covers all aspects of marriage."
"Engaging experience, terrific facilitators. It was very helpful to hear your points of view. You were great. I enjoyed the way that you approach the different subjects. I really appreciate the handouts and manual."
"It's smart to do--forces you to ask all the good/important questions. Helps provide a foundation on which to grow together"
"Definitely do it. The most important thing you can do before marriage. Such a positive experience. I thought I would already know most things--but I had so many revelations during the day."
"You were both absolutely fantastic."
"Great common sense manner.... Great humor."
"Very clear and practical...."
"Do it early."
"...it's worth the money and the time."
"[Greg was] very personable, likeable and articulate."
"Very important to do."
"Very useful and everyone should take [it]."
"Great location, very convenient and comfortable."
"I like the balance and interaction between Patty & Greg and how you drew on [your] own experiences...."
"[Greg has] such a generous, warm personality -- very knowledgeable -- very helpful."
"I loved everything Patty had to say. She was so clear and intelligent."
"Great job!"
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