marriage encounter

noun

1. encounter7

Word History and Origins

Origin of marriage encounter¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Back then, with some Catholic churches, weekend events called Worldwide Marriage Encounter were popular.

From Seattle Times

This message was a startling departure from the usual church bulletin fare, such as the Christmas Mass schedule and a notice about an upcoming marriage encounter retreat.

From Los Angeles Times

The Worldwide Marriage Encounter that the Schonhoffs attended is not meant to solve problematic marriages, but seeks to improve communication in already strong couples.

From Washington Times

A couple married 67 years was listed as the state’s longest-married in Worldwide Marriage Encounter’s 2016 Longest Married Couple Project, a widely referenced national contest.

From Washington Times

On Valentine’s Day 2016, the Marriage Encounter organization honored my wife’s grandparents for more than 80 years of marriage!

From Time