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This movie is all about getting to know someone. Discuss: è Scene 1: “90% of what you’re saying, ain’t coming out of your mouth.” Hitch is trying to teach relational concepts to the men he his helping. He expresses that body language is very important. Do you have good body language in your relationship? Where can you improve? è Scene 1: “Listen to what she is saying.” This is another piece of advice that is given from the “expert”. How are your verbal communication skills and listening skills in your marriage? When we are with the same person for so long, after awhile things become lax; we are comfortable with who we are and who they are, but we begin to focus less on that other person. Days go on and we all change and grow. Making it a priority to listen to one another is important so that we may know our companions. è Scene 3: “It’s so beyond anything physical.” Hitch’s Brother-in-law is talking about the depth of love that is present when you fully invest in s...

My Big Fat Greek Wedding A wedding is just the beginning of a marriage. Discuss the following questions after viewing this fun movie! Boundaries è As the movie begins, Toula’s family all start their day at the restaurant. Her father, aunt, and uncle are discussing her lack of love life. She is 30 years old and this is all open discussion among the family. What topics in your marriage need to be/are private, between the two of you? è This Greek family was loud, in each other’s business, but close and very concerned for each other. What things exemplified are the same and different within your extended families? Love At First Sight è Toula stood gaping at Ian when he was at the restaurant with his friend. Do you remember how you felt when you met your spouse for the first time? Discuss this meeting. è Ian and Toula spend a lot of time talking about each other’s lives, families, likes, and dislikes. This is quite typical in the early stages of a relations...

Surely you have lines from your favorite movies down by heart. My husband will attest to me quoting Finding Nemo at very least weekly since he has known me. Not to say that is my all time favorite movie, but scenes and words sometimes really stick with us. Have you ever thought of getting into acting? Tonight is your night to practice...both of you.  This is sure to bring out some laughs and smiles. Life sometimes becomes so serious and it is hard to find the time or even know how to break loose with each other. You could even do this at the park at dusk...que dramatic lighting. If you need to, print off some lines or refresh your memory by watching some clips of your favorite scenes. Record each other as you act out these parts. Be dramatic! 1.       “….such playfulness is extremely good for relationships. What does it require? A willingness to turn toward another’s sense of silliness, give oneself over to the moment, and have a little bit...