Building Blocks for Lasting Love
Bringing more joy, unity and vibrancy to your relationship!

- Has the pandemic played havoc with your relationship?
- Does your relationship need a tune-up?
- Have you lost the spark of romance?
- Would you like to have more open and honest communication?
- Do you wish your partner really listened and heard you?
- Do you feel unappreciated?
Building Blocks for Lasting Love interactive online course brings 6 proven practices for you to have more joy, intimacy, respect and unity for a vibrant, long-lasting relationship!
In this practical 6 week course, you'll learn to:
- Ignite the spark of romance and intimacy!
- Listen to your partner deeply and truly see and hear each other
- Resolve conflicts fairly and peacefully
- Give and receive the respect you both deserve
- Learn how to consult so you both win
- Honor the spirit of your partner without losing yourself
- Set clear boundaries
- Build your relationship as a fortress for well-being
- Develop respect, commitment, compassion, joy, and love
This course is based on strategies from The Virtues Project™, and research-based practices to build and sustain a healthy, happy relationship.
Dates: TBA
What couples are saying:
We have been married over forty years and I think this course was one of the greatest marriage investments we have made." -M & J, Poulsbo, WA
After 39 years of marriage and several marriage encounters, this is the best marriage retreat we've ever been on!"
-J & R, Issaquah, WA
"I appreciated new ways of communicating with my spouse in a non-threatening position and acknowledgement of the virtues and strengthening relationship tools with more effective, loving techniques." -B.B., Seattle, WA
The content was rich in engaging activities and virtues. We had the chance to meet with other couples who had the role of strengthening our experience and being of great support and enlightenment to a better practice in our relationship." - F & R, Amman, Jordan
"We know this strategy of Companioning quite well, and have used it for years. Not only has it been a HUGE support for the raising of our daughters, for the past 25 years, but is also a key pillar in the strength of our marriage. To feel heard, seen and held in supportive arms of love and acceptance is a phenomenal gift."- Cynthia & Steven Wand, Salt Lake City, UT
"I really appreciated Pete and Betsy' kindness, care and respect for us in every aspect of this marriage retreat."
-K.A.- Camano Island, WA
My husband and I both enjoyed meeting others from around the US and globe who had completed the same meaningful assignments provoking laughter, gratitude and that highlighted areas for common and individual growth intellectually, spiritually and emotionally. The fact that it was taught by both a husband and wife encouraged myself and my husband to trust the process. Our trust was never threatened and has inspired my spouse and self to learn communication skills we now cherish. We have been married over forty years and I think this course was one of the greatest marriage investments we have made." -M & J, Poulsbo, WA
"Thank you Betsy and Pete, for helping us grow closer together." -M & R, Seattle, WA
After 39 years of marriage and several marriage encounters, this is the best marriage retreat we've ever been on!"
-J & R, Issaquah, WA
"I appreciated new ways of communicating with my spouse in a non-threatening position and acknowledgement of the virtues and strengthening relationship tools with more effective, loving techniques." -B.B., Seattle, WA
The content was rich in engaging activities and virtues. We had the chance to meet with other couples who had the role of strengthening our experience and being of great support and enlightenment to a better practice in our relationship." - F & R, Amman, Jordan
"We know this strategy of Companioning quite well, and have used it for years. Not only has it been a HUGE support for the raising of our daughters, for the past 25 years, but is also a key pillar in the strength of our marriage. To feel heard, seen and held in supportive arms of love and acceptance is a phenomenal gift."- Cynthia & Steven Wand, Salt Lake City, UT
"I really appreciated Pete and Betsy' kindness, care and respect for us in every aspect of this marriage retreat."
-K.A.- Camano Island, WA
My husband and I both enjoyed meeting others from around the US and globe who had completed the same meaningful assignments provoking laughter, gratitude and that highlighted areas for common and individual growth intellectually, spiritually and emotionally. The fact that it was taught by both a husband and wife encouraged myself and my husband to trust the process. Our trust was never threatened and has inspired my spouse and self to learn communication skills we now cherish. We have been married over forty years and I think this course was one of the greatest marriage investments we have made." -M & J, Poulsbo, WA
"Thank you Betsy and Pete, for helping us grow closer together." -M & R, Seattle, WA

Your Facilitators: Betsy Lydle Smith & Pete Smith
The tools we're teaching you have:
Check out this video with some of the strategies we'll be sharing in
the course:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eog5gOwhkYs
Betsy and Pete are both Master Facilitators for The Virtues Project™, an international initiative to bring out the best in all people.
Betsy's a teacher; Pete a businessman.
Married for 52 years, they have two adult daughters, sons-in-law, and five grandchildren. They live in Arizona in the United States.
This course is not couples therapy and the facilitators are not therapists. Betsy & Pete have facilitated programs for couples, parents, educators, and organizations for the past 25 years.
The tools we're teaching you have:
- Enriched our marriage immeasurably.
- Resolved conflicts.
- Gotten us through tough times.
- Made parenting and grand parenting easier, rewarding and joyful.
- Deepened our love and commitment to each other.
- Allowed us to build a fortress for well-being.
Check out this video with some of the strategies we'll be sharing in
the course:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eog5gOwhkYs
Betsy and Pete are both Master Facilitators for The Virtues Project™, an international initiative to bring out the best in all people.
Betsy's a teacher; Pete a businessman.
Married for 52 years, they have two adult daughters, sons-in-law, and five grandchildren. They live in Arizona in the United States.
This course is not couples therapy and the facilitators are not therapists. Betsy & Pete have facilitated programs for couples, parents, educators, and organizations for the past 25 years.
Course Format:
- Your privacy is respected; share only what you are comfortable sharing.
- 6 two-hour sessions, weekly
- Live interactive sessions via Zoom
- Talks, discussion, power pt. presentations
- Exercises done with your partner
- Practice between sessions
- PDF support documents
- Weekly Q & A session with facilitators
Requirements:
QUESTIONS? EMAIL betsy@virtuestraining.com
- A set of virtues cards, available as a free app at https://www.virtuesmatter.com/app or printed cards at https://virtuesshop.com/
- High speed internet via computer or tablet (it's difficult to see slides on a phone)
- Both partners must register and participate together
QUESTIONS? EMAIL betsy@virtuestraining.com
You can opt for a personal one-hour private Mentoring session with Pete and Betsy in the PREMIUM package. It will consist of suggestions for using the strategies and companioning. (it is not marriage counseling or therapy.) Time to be determined after course begins.
Money back guarantee. If you decide this course isn't for you after the first session, you'll receive a complete refund.
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