We are eternally grateful for the Thriving Relationships Sessions. With Canada being such a multicultural country, we think it’s safe to say that the majority of cultures could benefit from a research-based counselling program, such as this one. There are a lot of things that we pick up from our families that are not necessarily healthy, and perhaps some that are. We often bring those learned behaviours into our own marriages and homes.

Moreover, as Christians, although we had taken premarital counselling, we came to experience that there are issues that need to be addressed in marriages that are not properly addressed with religious leaders and institutions alone. This program allowed us to pair our faith with science-backed strategies and practices that would allow us to come to a place of complete healing.

We truly pray that you take advantage of this amazing program and that it heals your marriages. Whether you’ve been married for less than a year or a few decades, everyone can benefit from this program.

and build a solid foundation for the future.

Taking this marriage course was one of the best decisions my partner and I made in our effort to nurture a healthy marriage. The program walked us through key elements of a strong and successful relationship, beginning with reflecting on how we started our journey together. It helped us rekindle the excitement and love we felt when we first met, allowing us to reconnect with the joy we shared at the beginning.

We also gained a deep understanding of our unique communication styles, which has been a game changer in how we talk, listen, and resolve conflicts without escalating. The tools and techniques for managing disagreements have made our conversations more productive, empathetic, and less emotionally charged. The focus on forgiveness created a safe space to explore past hurts and taught us how to let go of resentment and move forward with compassion.

​One of the most valuable lessons was managing third-party influences in our relationship. The strategies for setting boundaries with family and friends have helped us protect our marriage while maintaining healthy connections with others. The course also offered insightful advice on money management, helping us understand our money personality types, align our financial goals, and create a plan that works for both of us. Additionally, the section on sex is a gift, provided practical tips for maintaining intimacy and connection in ways that work for both partners.

​Finally, we explored how we each prefer to receive love, recognizing that understanding this will help us build a closer and more meaningful relationship. We completed an exercise to identify our dominant love languages, and moving forward, we plan to express our love for each other based on these insights.

​Overall, this course has been an incredibly enriching experience that has strengthened our marriage in so many ways. We feel more connected, more understanding, and better equipped to handle life’s challenges together. I highly recommend it to any couple looking to deepen their relationship and build a solid foundation for the future.

“Participating in the Winter session by TheMarriageAdvocates (TMA) Canada was genuinely life-changing for us. We learned so much—especially how to communicate clearly by listening more, manage finances together, navigate intimacy, forgive, and resolve disagreements without escalating conflict.

The sessions were relaxed and welcoming, providing a safe space to keep our kids engaged. Each session was an opportunity for us to open up to each other and share honestly. We walked away with real tools and practical strategies that we now use daily, as we grow into the couple that we desire. Our relationship feels stronger, healthier, and happier. We absolutely recommend TMA’s program to any couple looking for practical ways to improve their marriage and find new joy in their journey together.”

“Our experience with the 8-week marriage coaching/mentoring program has been transformative for our relationship. The program provided a safe and structured environment for us to have meaningful, private conversations about important topics, helping us to be more intentional and improve our communication as a couple. The facilitators were knowledgeable, approachable, and truly supportive throughout the journey.

Additionally, the childcare offered during the sessions was a game-changer for our family. Our children not only looked forward to attending but also enjoyed the engaging activities. This allowed us to focus entirely on the sessions, knowing our little ones were well cared for. We’re so grateful for this program—it has strengthened our bond and given us tools to continue growing together.”

Josh and I participated in this workshop series in Fall 2024 and found it extremely helpful for our relationship. We have been married for almost 10 years and have a 5-year-old daughter. During the course of our marriage, however, we had not attended any relationship mentorship or coaching before. This series had helped us reflect, discuss, and find ways to address conscious and unconscious conflicts that we had not talked about before. The course material (the book) was very helpful.

We enjoyed the exercises and questionairres, which allowed us to learn about our similarities and differences. We enjoyed the most the conversations we shared with other couples during the discussion sessions. The series' environment was inclusive and open; everyone was mindful of each other's opinions. We felt open to share the intimate and personal details of our relationships. The series taught us many skills that we are using now to improve our communications and conflict management. Thank you to Ife and Dami for such a great series for married couples!

"Attending the Thriving Relationship session was an encouraging experience that truly enriched us. The insights and topics discussed during the sessions helped my husband and I reconnect on a deeper level.

We were reminded of considering our love languages for an effective communication and also to work together as a team to cultivate a thriving partnership. As a result of the seminar, our relationship is surely stronger. We highly recommend this seminar to any couple looking to build or strengthen their marriage.".

"This program helped us reflect as a couple on what our individual believes are on specific subjects and why we believe the things we believe.

We learnt to make small adjustments and intentionally plan for the future we want to have together by setting times to specifically connect on a daily basis.

I will recommend this workshop for any couple who want to be more intentional about their relationship and desire to grow together".

I want to express my appreciation to TMA for the positive impact their sessions have had on my marriage. I have been married for 8 years, and I had reached a point where I was not fully enjoying the purpose of marriage.

Firstly, everything discussed is highly confidential because it is strictly between you and your spouse. There is no third-party intervention unless requested. Additionally, the topics covered provide a neutral ground for partners to engage and discuss even the smallest details that couples often overlook.

TMA allows you to see that you are not alone and that there are others in similar situations. If permitted by couples, TMA provides an opportunity to share information on how to help or benefit from those who have been in similar situations.

The TMA manual used during the session is REMARKABLE. It is very detailed, well-articulated, and a helpful resource. Couples can even refer to the manual at later times to see where they stand in their journey.

Lastly, I would like to mention that TMA is worth trying because, even if one of the spouses isn't initially interested, I assure you that after the first class, that spouse will be engaged in the session. It is well-designed and well-planned. They even provide childcare during the sessions, so the couple can focus on each other.

If you believe marriage is meant to be enjoyed, then I encourage you to try TMA."

" The Thriving Relationship workshop is a must-workshop for couples with a resolve to enjoy their marriage. Not only were the materials great and the facilitators well knowledgeable, they were also very practical. This fostered an atmosphere of openness and honesty. Also, with the way the workshop was set up - having other people going through the same challenges you are going through creates a bond and makes the workshop even more real and personal.
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As much as there were so many learnings for us, there also was some unlearning we had to do. We are grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of this and are also helping propagate the gospel of TMA as we also benefitted from previous attendees of the workshop."

"Attending the thriving relationship program over the past eight weekends was a wonderful experience for us. The book that accompanied the seminar was incredibly engaging, offering insightful guidance and practical advice that felt very relatable to our own experiences. Each chapter was a joy to read and apply to our daily lives.

The video presentations made the sessions very engaging and interesting.

Overall, the seminar and the book have been truly transformative for our relationship. We highly recommend it to anyone looking to build a stronger, more connected partnership."

"My partner and I attended the sessions over Winter 2024 term. As we were diving into serious talks and thoughts about our long-term future, going through each chapter and activity with The Marriage Advocates was a defining part of our commitment to each other.

Each activity is extremely appropriate and relevant, and my partner and I put on the table topics we had not discussed before, opening a window to understanding how we could build a strong foundation for our future. Thanks for the kind, relaxing, and non-judgemental atmosphere created by Mr. Ife and Dr. Dami."

"I heard about TMA from a friend, and though our marriage was in a really good place, one of our goals for the new year was to work on our marriage and not take things for granted. Traditional counseling was too expensive, so we signed up for this.

At the end of the 1st class, we were still skeptical, but by the 3rd class, we knew we were hooked. The sessions were enlightening, and we unearthed deep-rooted issues we didn't even know were there. The videos, along with the book, especially the quizzes, had a way of making you transparent and creating an opportunity to reflect on your relationship and what drives behavior. It was so good that I have some friends signed up for the Spring 2024 session as well. TMA is definitely doing a great job for the community."

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When I first started this program with the Marriage Advocates, I really had very little hope for my relationship with my wife Marcia.

Then we went to our first meeting and a heaviness was lifted off my chest, almost like I can breathe again. After endless fights and arguing I can finally see some hope. As we went to the meetings with Ife and Dami they guided us through some hard times and the program helped us see where we had lost touch and where we needed to improve.

Now I can confidently say that I have hope and reasoning to continue with my marriage! Thank you to all TheMarriageAdvocates people for taking the time to help save my marriage!

I will be coming back to refresh and make sure we stay on the right Path.

I would also recommend this program to any new or older married couple; it definitely helped me in my marriage
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The Thriving Relationship workshop has helped me a great deal to understand my spouse in a way I never knew was possible. In turn he is starting to understand me too. I truly believe this workshop or something similar to this should be offered or mandatory for couples before they get married so they don't go through all these trials and tribulations, which could potentially lead to a divorce. You learn so much about each other and about yourself. It is also a great self-reflection program.

I would definitely recommend this program to all couples."

"The following is our thanksgiving words:

My wife and I so appreciate Ife and Dami accepting us to participate in their phenomenal couples' Thriving Relationships classes! We have mastered lots of knowledge and skills on how to love your life partner, how to deliver my love messages and signals to let her feel my love for her, and how to maintain our marriage and loving relationship in a healthy, sustainable, and evolving way. These not only help my wife and I enjoy our relationship of love, but also improve our relationship with kids and dramatically boost the whole family’s quality of loving each other and quality of life to establish a happy, caring, sharing, and wonderful journey of loving and beloved lives.

We would like to say a big thank you to TMA Canada. Hope they can get more funding so that more couples and families can benefit."

"In my opinion, I consider the 8-week session to have been a very positive investment of my time on Saturday evenings as it was well put together and highly beneficial towards developing a positive atmosphere and healthy relationship in my home. Each session topic was very well structured to address the core areas that would usually cause conflict in a marriage, with practical strategies to overcome the issues and handle situations better. Since attending the workshop sessions, I have consciously tried to apply the learnings in my marriage, and I am gaining positive outcomes each day as I strive to foster a thriving relationship with my spouse.

Thanks again for putting this workshop together. I look forward to attending other such events that will be organized by you/your team."

"TheMarriageAdvocates Canada program which my hubby and I attended last year October was one of the
best marriage investments we have done. We were married for almost 10 years and like most married couples living every day just as it comes, we never thought couples should really "talk".

I remember my husband and I had agreed to only come for just once but after we attended the first session on Resolving Conflict, we were hooked and came till the very end. We opened up very deep issues we kinda sidelined on the way, which had caused serious conflict and was hurting us both and that opened us up even more to deeper conversion which had led to better understanding and love for each other. We still have the book from last year and we still go back to it from time to time.
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It's a program for every married couple who intends to stay true to each other, its not a one-time thing, it’s continuous. Thank you Ife and Dami for letting us be part of this program, thank you for teaching us. Marriage be it 1 year, 5 years, 20 years, you can never stop learning and we are grateful."

"TheMarriageAdvocates Canada was a life-changing experience for our family. Its impact on our relationship as a couple is unquantifiable. It introduced us to aspects of our young marital lives which we lacked knowledge in, enabled us to be consciously aware of areas that needed improvement and practices to be discontinued.

Being from cultural backgrounds where open communication in marriage is not encouraged, the program equipped us with tools, skills and resources that was lacking in our respective upbringings. The style of delivery and practicality of the sessions, the richness of the content in areas like effective communication, resolving conflicts, and the role of our extended families has contributed to the strengthening of our marriage.

The program also introduced us to a community of likeminded couples in different stages of their marital walk from whose diverse experiences we have continued to draw from and lasting relationships. Summarily, the program was like a school of marriage whose lessons has led us to continuous learnings and have contributed positively to overall well-being of our family."

"My husband and I attended the Marriage Course organized by TheMarriageAdvocates in Fall of 2022. This was a much needed and eye-opening marriage course. It was a date night setting which encouraged intimacy and connection among spouses. Through the course, my husband and I obtained new information about the institution of marriage and learned new things about ourselves, our past and our marriage. We were able to answer questions about how and why our relationship got to where it was. This was a huge burden lifted and certainly improved my mental health.

The community engagement was also impactful. It showed that there was a supportive community to belong to. It also raised the awareness in me that wanting a great marriage is a valid goal. There is no need to be ashamed of wanting to improve my union which is the very foundation of society. Also, with childcare available, we were able to reach out, network and relate with other families within the community.Thank you so much TheMarriageAdvocates for taking up the challenge and advocating for our marriages and homes."