Competence-based Marriage and Relationship Education Program could be the Matrix for Relationship Durability

Authors: Francisca CJ*

DOI: 10.23880/pprij-16000311

Volume 7, Issue 4

Abstract

Divorce has been defying marriages successfully in the last six decades in most countries and cultures worldwide, making happiness an elusive state of contentment beyond the reach of couples. In Curacao for example, the rate of divorce is at a troubling 73%. Making discovering of the “epicenter” of divorce (figuratively speaking) of extremely importance. Marriage and Relationship Education (MRE) or Couples Relationship Education (CRE) programs may be a potent alternative for mitigating the problem. MRE programs can put happiness within the grasp of every couple committed to development the 12 profiled relationship and family competencies for marital or relationship durability. This article aims to argue the pivotal role of Marriage and Relationship Education programs based on development of relationship Competence also referred to as Relationship Intelligence.

Keywords: Relationship Education; Marriage; Counseling; Couple

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