Families For Life | I Still Do 2021
The journey to marriage and a lasting matrimony may have its highs and lows, peace and storms; but the promise to love and care for each other is everlasting.
Organised by Families for Life (FFL), 'I Still Do' is an annual campaign that celebrates love and marriage. This year’s campaign will run from Feb to Apr 2021, and FFL is inviting all couples to join us in this season of love and joy. Look forward to an interesting line-up of enriching online programmes, workshops and resources for both the dating and married couples. We will also be sharing useful dating and marriage tips, as well as bonding activities that couples can participate and enjoy together.
Meet the Couples
We spoke with 5 newlywed couples as recount their journey together and initial concerns about holding a wedding during the pandemic. Find out how and why they changed their views, and eventually took the leap of faith with their wedding day, to begin a meaningful season of life together.
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Is your marriage what you imagined it to be? Are you guilty of forgetting your anniversary? Do you often disagree with each other?
Well, you’re not the only one. Watch on to find out what these married couples experience throughout their marriage journey, and hear them share hearte ning stories and tips to a merrily ever after:
"I Still Do" Giveaway
| Hit us up with your most creative acts of love to your spouse and stand a chance to win a 3 Nights Escapade Cruise for 2 on Dream Cruises’ World Dream worth $2,760! All you need to do is to leave a comment on our Facebook contest post with a photo of you and your spouse, along with a caption of what your spouse's love language(s) is and how you show or express it to your better half! Contest ends Sunday, 21 March, 2359hrs. Take this chance to express your inner romantic and win an exciting cruise getaway! |
Click here to watch more videos of couples’ testimonials.
A happy and great relationship and marriage will not happen by chance, but by choice. It is having the onus to say “I Still Do” through the ups and downs of your journey as a couple.
Keep reading for interesting articles to help you and your partner navigate through life together, and learn useful tips on how to build a stronger bond with your significant other:
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Click here for more articles on relationships and marriages.
The marriage journey is a long haul, where couples discover, rediscover, learn, relearn, love and be loving all over again. A blissful marriage requires a firm foundation and it takes commitment, conscientious effort and communication.
Here are some programmes to help you understand issues relating to marriage, and skills to help you and your partner prepare life together as husband and wife.
PREP 12-hour Workshop
Prevention and Relationship Education Programme (PREP) is an evidence-based marriage and relationship education programme. It is designed based on over 30 years of research in US that aims to help soon-to-wed and newly-wed couples to:
Improve communication and problem-solving skills;
Attain higher relationship satisfaction; and
Develop better conflict resolution skills
This workshop is conducted over the weekend (2 days) and is suitable for couples preparing to get married or have been married for less than 2 years. You will receive a $140 rebate upon completion of the PREP 12-hour workshop.
Couples’ Corner – A Service by Care Corner Counselling Centre
Date: 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar 2021 (Sat)
Time: 3.30pm – 6.30pm
Price: $420 (group session)
For more information, please contact 6353 1180 / cccc@carecorner.org.sg
Careworks Community Services
Price: $350 (group session)
For more information, please contact 6293 4394 / ccs@cplink.org.sg
Cornerstone Community Services
Price: $350 (group session)
For more information, please contact 6344 8063 / info@cornerstoneservices.org.sg
Family Central – A Service by Fei Yue Community Service
Price: $374.50 (group session)
For more information, please contact 6734 1401 / leemingchoo@fycs.org
TOUCH Community Services
Price: $420 (group session)
For more information, please contact 6709 8400 / familylife@touch.org.sg
Financial Planning for Couples
Organised by: Institute of Financial Literacy (IFL)
Date: 21 Feb 2021 (Sun)
Time: 3pm – 4.30pm
Location: Online event
Price: Free admission; registration required
Ready to move on to the next stage of your relationship?
Before you make the leap, it is good to understand and discover where the both of you stand financially. Learn to make financial plans as a couple, steps to improve your financial health and budget for your new home by attending this 1.5 hours online workshop “Financial Planning for Couples”, brought to you by IFL and MoneySense!
Sign up and attend this online talk together as a couple. The session will also address questions that you may have on your finances and steps you can take to improve your financial well-being.
Image source: Institute of Financial Literacy
Marriage is like a seed of love sown by two people, nurtured with love and commitment. Sprinkle doses of appreciation to make it bloom. Grow deeper roots with strong communication and stay attuned by listening to each other.
Download the I Still Do Couple Resource Kits for tips, DIY gift ideas and fun activities that you can enjoy as a couple.
Struggling to find a perfect gift for your spouse? Look no further! Take your romance up a notch with our I Still Do Love Coupons. Have fun and exchange the printable digital coupons with your spouse, and watch as your romance unfold.
Click on the image below for our weekly edition of Love Coupons.
