Building Blocks for Lasting Love
An Online Course to bring more joy, unity and vibrancy to 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 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 online course you'll learn to:
- 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.
$297 includes a Bonus Call with Facilitators Betsy & Pete
If you are a Virtues Project Facilitator and would like to collaborate to offer this course,
please contact betsylydlesmith@gmail.com
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

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:
SPECIAL BONUS: A ONE HOUR LIVE ZOOM CALL WITH THE FACILITATORS.
- Work with your partner in the privacy of your home.
- 7 recorded sessions with clear instructions
- Talks and power pt. presentations
- Exercises done with your partner
- Hands-on-application after each session
- PDF support documents
- Resources
SPECIAL BONUS: A ONE HOUR LIVE ZOOM CALL WITH THE FACILITATORS.
Requirements:
QUESTIONS? EMAIL betsylydlesmith@gmail.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 should participate together
QUESTIONS? EMAIL betsylydlesmith@gmail.com
$297 includes Bonus call with Betsy & Pete!
What couples are saying:
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." - 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
"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." -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." - 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
"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." -M & J, Poulsbo, WA
"Thank you Betsy and Pete, for helping us grow closer together." -M & R, Seattle, WA