Invitation to laugh your way to a better marriage
THIS time last year Minh and Socheata Doan were on the verge of a relationship breakdown but help came from the Potters House Christian Church in Fairfield.
Like many married couples, the Doan experienced major issues in their relationship and were trialling a separation while still trying to reconcile. “We would constantly argue over money, our children and where we spent our time,” Mr Doan said. “We were living together but living separate lives,” said Mr Doan.
The Doan’s relationship is stronger than ever.
Mr Doan said he had lost hope in the relationship and couldn’t see a future with his partner. After spending more than $2000 on marriage counselling together, only to be told they were best to separate, the couple was invited by friends to attend a community event as a last-stitch effort at reconciliation.
The marriage seminar, called Laugh Your Way To A Better Marriage, was run by the Potters House Christian Church in Fairfield.
The couple said it was the antidote to their troubles.
“We received practical advice that helped us to repair our relationship and eventually in May, were got married,” Ms Doan said. “There are so many people who are struggling in their relationships and there is help for them,” she added.
“We all make bad choices, but they don’t need to last forever.”
