Discovery Weekend was suggested to us by a friend, she highly recommended this program because she and her husband learned a lot from DW. JR and I, not only experienced a relaxing weekend away from our busy lives but also we were able to focus on each other and truly prepare for our marriage. Most of the time, people focus so much on the wedding that they forget about the marriage. DW is great preparation of what’s to come. We do recommend DW to every couple who is preparing for marriage because this prepared us for each other and every aspect of our marriage.
JR ? Pam – October 7-9, 2016 -Participant
Discovery Weekend has helped us get to know ourselves individually and as a couple. It was an eye opening experience and the tools, learning, teaching are really helpful. The event has helped us tackle the things that can really help us in preparation for our wedding. After this experience, we are now more aware in how to improve on our communication. We would really recommend this event as is really worth the money, time and effort. You get more than you payed for. More power and God Bless!
Cheena?Raymond – October 7-9, 2016 –Participant
As a couple, we believe that the foundation of a good society is a good family which can only achieved only with great marriage. We highly recommend Discovery Weekend because this program helped us become equipped with basic yet very essential principles in building a great Godly marriage.
Dave ? Sarah – October 7-9, 2016 -Participant
Discovery Weekend is essential to strengthen the basic foundation of the Family. We are glad to attend because as a starting couple we are struggling to be a good partner. We believe that if the basic foundation of having a family or being a couple is nation as well. Every minute and every second of knowing your partner and your self were the highlights. A feeling of enlightenment after the weekend. I will definitely recommend it to our friends, family who are going to get married. Thank you very much!
Erwin?Marianne – October 7-9, 2016 -Participant
We grew closer together as we were able to articulate our feelings in a way that will help us remind ourselves when tough situations come. Although we know how much we feel about each other, writing it down and reading about how each other feels validates and confirms our love for each other. For the weekend, we continued to look forward to the dialogue because we feel each other’s love grow stronger every session. This activity is absolutely recommended to everyone in a relationship.
Ino ? Marice – October 7-9, 2016 -Participant
The Discovery Weekend taught us how to dialogue better on issues that may be difficult to discuss. We learned how to set aside emotions, but use it to express our feelings in a genuine and honest manner. The Discovery Weekend also affirmed what we already know, but pacified our fears of the future. We would definitely recommend the Discovery Weekend to other couples, even those that are not engaged. We hope that there will be one for singles as well.
Jiro Benzon ? Camps Campaña – October 7-9, 2016 -Participant
Our First Best Decision as an engaged couple.
Ado ? Sheena – October 7-9, 2016 -Participant
Aaron and I both agrees that we have a good communication, except when we have a fight. I completely shut him down and give him silent treatment every time I feel bad on something he does. Because of DW, we learned how to dialogue. We are still struggling but it is a good start to have better communication when something is wrong and avoid the fight to escalate further.
Tine ? Aaron October 7-9, 2016 -Participant
Takeaways are the “DEEP” and “LOVE” method of sharing and listening. I helped us by being closer to one another. Having GOD at the center of discussions helped us calm down. Every dialogue sessions and intimate interaction with partner are the highlights. Before the weekend we were hesitant to put out / discuss topics which are sensitive but now we are confident that we can discuss and talk about it with confidence. DW is an effective tool for young couples who are thinking of getting married and looking for knowledge on what to expect after marriage. DW is also recommended for BF/GF who would want to have direction or deeper understanding to their relationship.
October 7-9, 2016 -Participant
Biggest takeaways were deepening our faith as a couple and how to handle conflict (through dialogue). To take time from our hectic schedule to evaluate our relationship. Reading our love letters to each other. We appreciate each other’s presence on our life more and a better appreciation of how to make God a central part of it. It will really help you and your partner to evaluate if your relationship is ready to take that next level.
October 7-9, 2016 -Participant
We most enjoyed the time given to dialogue with each other and downtime to interact with other couples to gain insight on what is truly important on marriage.
October 7-9, 2016 -Participant
Thank you for giving us the opportunity where we get to learn and practice applying good communication skills / techniques that will help us grow as a couple. I is certainly a great avenue to learn more about each other and better prepare us for marriage.
October 7-9, 2016 -Participant
Biggest takeaways is the dialogue since we are having a hard time with feelings and how to deal with it. It helps us how to do the dialogue and how to resolve the misunderstanding. Some highlights are the removal of masks and the peeling of the layers of the emotions. The weekend before, we were still clueless on how to do proper dialogue and communication. This weekend, we are now aware how to do a proper one. WE recommend DW to help other couple’s grow as well.
October 7-9, 2016 -Participant
The DW helped us open up with our differences and allowed us to be prepared for a life together. The DEEP and LOVE concepts were particularly helpful. Any couple preparing to get married can enrich and prepare themselves by going to DW.
October 7-9, 2016 -Participant
DW has helped us polish how we communicate and understand one another, We were taught techniques on how can our partner understand u better and gave us a reminder of God’s presence.
October 7-9, 2016 -Participant
I’m taking away the gift of closeness to God as a couple. It helped me understand and communicate a lot better with my partner. The dialogue and the long talks. Before the weekend we were having trouble communicating our feelings. Now after, we have a better understanding of each other’s feelings.
October 7-9, 2016 -Participant
DEEP, HALT, LOVE. To communicate, to secure that we are on the same page. Discussion technique and long survey on each other. We had anger issues, but now we will practice LOVE and DEEP. We recommend the DW to other couples because it gives helpful advice on how to have a long lasting marriage.
October 7-9, 2016 -Participant
Every activity is a wonderful experience for the both of us. Being here is a great blessing for each of us and as a couple. This weekend has opened our heart for a lot more blessing. Feelings and discoveries. This event has helped us also to prepare ourselves on our upcoming marriage. We are now, somehow, equipped to face the challenges that life can give us.
October 7-9, 2016 -Participant
We takeaway all the pain, the fight and the sadness that we encounter in our relationship, all the drama that we encounter to our life. It helps us a lot to enlighten our mind about our relationships. It help us to face the struggle that we encounter. I make us more stronger and more closer to God. The weekend highlights is about how facing the struggles in the married life and how to start a relationship with GOD.
October 7-9, 2016 -Participant
DW gave us a more focused time to reflect on decision to get married without all the distractions surrounding us. DW gave us points to tackle or consider the we never was able to talk about before. DW gave us an idea that groups conducting such programs or seminars can be helpful. We really liked the sharing of first hand experienced of past attendees.
October 7-9, 2016 -Participant
It has helped us understand each other more. And prepare for married life. Highlights are Love is a Decision, Reach out in all areas and Marriage as a Sacrament. I am more enlightened and guided to the step that I’m taking. I will recommend DW to other couples.
October 7-9, 2016 -Participant
Our biggest takeaway is learning about Dialogue and Empathy. We have been looking into strengthening our communication as a couple and this is a huge step in improving our relationship. For us, the reconciliation event was very emotionally powerful moment for us as we focus our intention on forgiving each other’s faults and knowing that the other is doing the same. We are more confident in getting married knowing that we share the same values as described and reflected in DW. Yes! We highly recommend Discovery Weekend.
October 7-9, 2016 -Participant
Our biggest takeaways was how to deal with problems as a couple and to communicate as a couple. As a couple, we were able to take key insight and discuss issues that will helped us in our marriage. Learning from the experiences of other couples and listening to other couple’s sharing. Before the weekend, we would discuss/ argue in a “Normal Way”. After the Weekend we learned the importance of “Bracketing”. Good pre-preparation before the big day.
October 7-9, 2016 –Participant
The Discovery Weekend was a very positive experience for us. We learned how to communicate with each other effectively and calmly. We learned a lot from couples sharing their stories. We thought that we had already discussed and addressed all pertinent details of the wedding and marriage, but Discovery Weekend helped us uncover and properly agree on things that would have been issues down the road. I recommend Discovery Weekend to anyone who is thinking of committing to their partner.
October 7-9, 2016 -Participant
Attending here in DW give us the chance to know each others’ feelings and discover our inner self as a couple. For 3 days of sharing stories inspire us to love each other more. Before we find it hard to talk about personal issues, we always thought that we may offend each others’ feelings, however after DW we can finally talk everything and say everything to each other without any hesitations or doubts. Being open to each other give us the feeling of relief and comfortable to any situations we are in. We definitely recommend DW to all other couple to help them grow not only as a person but as a couple. Thank you DW!
October 7-9, 2016 –Participant
Flying to Manila from Singapore for the Discovery Weekend was a worth the trip! After this weekend, be believe we are more ready fo the next stage of our lives which is marriage and family life. We have become even closer as a couple and what we learned in the past days will be helpful for us in maintaining a successful and healthy marriage. Learning how to dialogue and discuss was especially helpful. We are thankful for all the DW community, admin, chaplain, speakers and volunteers for investing their time in us this weekend. We highly recommend this for other couples as well.
October 7-9, 2016 –Participant