DURHAM, N.C. - TelAve -- Study Shows Couples Crave Connection:  Better Marriages NC Responds with Community-Based Marriage Enrichment Support
New APA research underscores urgent need for relationship support — local nonprofit responds with empowering weekend event for couples

Durham, NC — Better Marriages North Carolina is responding to new findings from the American Psychological Association showing couples increasingly seek deeper connection and better communication. On September 20–21, 2025, the organization will host The Four Seasons of Life and Love, a transformative marriage enrichment retreat in the Raleigh-Durham area.

Led by nationally recognized facilitators and authors Michael and Myra Holmes (Fighting for Your Military Marriage), the weekend offers a unique opportunity for couples to reconnect, grow, and rediscover joy in their relationship — all in a safe, supportive environment.

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Couples will engage in dynamic exercises, learn research-backed communication strategies, and gain insights into building a stronger emotional and physical bond. First-time attendees will receive a special discount.

"This isn't counseling — it's proactive, joyful enrichment," says Doug Murray, President, Better Marriages North Carolina / Association for Couples in Marriage Enrichment NC Inc.  "Couples will leave smiling, with tools that last far beyond the weekend."

Event Details:
Who: Better Marriages North Carolina
What: 2025 Couples Getaway Retreat Weekend
When: September 20–21, 2025
Where: DoubleTree Hilton RTP – Durham, NC
Facilitators: Michael & Myra Holmes, retreat leaders and authors of Fighting for Your Military Marriage
Registration: www.bettermarriagesnc.org

Better Marriages NC is a nonprofit committed to strengthening relationships through education, enrichment, and supportive community.

Media Contacts:
Candy and Doug Murray
Presidents, Better Marriages NC
(828) 450-5098
demurray27896@gmail.com
www.bettermarriagesnc.org