Chris Brickler was one of the keynote speakers at the It Takes a Village Parenting Conference this past weekend in San Diego. His presentation touched everyone in the audience and his film truly inspires and challenges us to change the way we, as a society, view – and value – commitment and marriage.
Starting with an interview of his grandparents and honoring their marriage of over 68 years, Brickler’s documentary, How Will We Love? seeks to determine why it is that over 50% of marriages end in divorce while many of us still cling to the hope of a happily-ever-after, life-long romance.
Speaking with experts in the field of marriage, relationships, sexuality, and communication, as well as sharing insights from couples – both young and old – How Will We Love? is a bittersweet and inspirational journey through the heartache and exuberance love can create.
Whether you’re married, engaged or healing from a heartbreak, this film is a much-needed discussion starter on dating, pre-marital sex, love, marriage and what it means to be in a committed relationship.
I’m pleased to be able to give away a copy of this DVD. To win this copy, please let us know which couple inspires you and why. It could be your grandparents, your friend’s parents, or another couple you know – perhaps even a couple on TV! One winner will be selected – at random – on Sweetest Day (October 17th).
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Posted by Matthew on October 10, 2009 at 10:31 pm
There is a couple that I see walking each morning on my way to work. They must be in their 80′s and they hold hands while walking. He’s bent over with age and she shuffles along but I can’t help but think how full and rich their lives must be simply by holding hands on their morning walk.
Posted by Grandma Sylvie on October 11, 2009 at 8:08 am
I try not to compare my marriage to others. I do now try to live my married life with first respect and then a love I cannot explain or put into words. Some things I wish were more fulfilling in our marriage but are not and probably will never be, but I count by blessings and don’t regret the past. As I was growing up the married couples I saw were happy most of the time. They were not always great or perfect. So I think when I got married I didn’t expect alot. Now I expect more but it is in regards to respect for eachother and appreciation of eachother. For me life has been tough at times and lonely but I think life in general is a bit more satisfying when you have a significant other to share it with.
Maybe my husband will eventually hold my hand when we go for a walk. I will look forward to that even if it just for precaution. As we get older we seem to depend on eachother more. Best wishes to you and your significant other.