With each military deployment, the strain on marriages becomes more challenging. Marriage failure in our military is truly the "untold casualty of war." Currently, there are 2.8 failed military marriages every hour - and this only accounts for our active duty troops. To bring the number home, this is more than 25,000 failed military marriages per year.

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An injured soldier and his wife share their story of love that has weathered deployment, physical injury, emotional distance, issues of self-esteem and family dynamic. Life is not easy, but with these added stresses due to serving in the military their family has walked through many struggles. They share the story of their journey through the pain and pressure, which ultimately has brought them to a place of perseverance.

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This soldier shares his story of deployment and returning home to a different homecoming then he expected: a new marriage and a family system that has been running without him. Rejoining his family, rekindling the romance and learning to communicate all over again, was a shock that he did not expect. He speaks of one military team that � of its members came home to broken relationships and ended in divorce. But he speaks of hope...that those who are successful and have walked in those steps before him could teach others who are struggling their wisdom and tools.

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It was the Fall of 2006 when my best friend, Brian, announced that he was being mobilized to Afghanistan - this was a pretty big shock. I'm not sure why - everyone who was serving in the Guard or Reserves was getting the call and Brian knew it; so he volunteered before he got "volunteered." But he assured us that he would return unscathed in four to five months. The reality was that his family - Jody, his three boys, and young daughter-- would be impacted by this decision forever.

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Two of America's leading relationship experts bring their highly acclaimed workshop to Seattle Pacific University.

This seminar will cover topics such as marriage myths, love styles, communication, and conflict resolution. The day-long event is for any age or stage; newlyweds, dating couples, engaged couples, and those who have been married for decades.

Date: Saturday, March 21
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (registration begins at 8:30 a.m.)
Cost: $125 per couple (includes lunch and a book)
Location: Seattle Pacific University

To register click here.
Visit www.realrelationships.com for more information.