Join the Discussion What would you put in a baggie to represent your marital relationship? Sheri

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Many churches and encounter groups have evenings for married couples to share on their relationship. Some are called Spirals, some are called Love Circles or Follow-Up sessions. Regardless of their name, they are helpful in keeping a couple focused on their marriage. We also recommend that couples attend seminars and workshops with presentations about marriage enrichment.

This easy and fun exercise could be done in a group setting or as a couple, one to one.

Bring 25 things that reflect your marital relationship. All of them have to fit in a reclosable storage bag together (1 bag 25 items in it). They can all be the same. An example would be 25 seeds for the seeds of love you have planted along the way. Or they can all be different.

Be prepared to share on why you put the items in the bag. It's not necessary to share on each item, (though you can if you want). Look for the kind of pattern they may weave together.

Some suggestions: