“We fall in love by chance. We stay in love by choice.”
Love Is a Great Start. Relationship Skills Make a Difference.
Every couple brings different experiences, expectations, and ways of communicating into a relationship. Learning to understand those differences can help you build a stronger foundation for your future.
Communicate openly
Learn to express what you need, listen with greater understanding, and have conversations that bring you closer.
Navigate differences
Explore the patterns, expectations, and experiences that influence how you relate to one another.
Understand each other
Discover practical ways to approach differences with curiosity and respect while maintaining your connection.
Build your future
Make space for meaningful conversations about your shared values, expectations, and the partnership you want to create.
The Couples Workshop: A Day for the Two of You
Between work, family, wedding planning, and everything else competing for your attention, it’s easy to put your relationship on autopilot.
Ready Set Relationship gives you dedicated time to slow down, focus on each other, and learn skills you can continue to use long after the workshop ends.
Led by two experienced relationship therapists, this interactive workshop combines professional insight, guided learning, and opportunities to put new ideas into practice together.
You don't need to be in crisis to benefit. You simply need to be willing to learn about each other and invest in your future.
What you’ll take away:
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How your individual experiences and attachment patterns influence your relationship.
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How to communicate more constructively and navigate conflict.
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How family backgrounds and expectations shape your partnership.
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How to build habits that support connection, resilience, and intimacy.
What to expect:
Add the actual schedule, breaks, and group format so couples know exactly what to expect.
You’ll leave with new perspectives and practical tools to help you continue growing together.
Meet Your Guides: Rita Gazarik & LouAnn Smith
Decades of experience. A shared passion for helping couples thrive.
Rita Gazarik, LCSW-R, and LouAnn Smith, LCSW-R, bring decades of professional experience working with couples, along with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that come with building a life together.
Through their work as therapists and educators, they've seen how greater awareness, open communication, and a willingness to understand one another can help couples approach their relationships differently.
They created Ready Set Relationship to share their knowledge with couples who want to be intentional about their future — not just react to problems as they arise.
Their approach combines professional expertise with practical guidance in a welcoming environment where couples can learn, reflect, and grow together.
Real Couples. Meaningful Takeaways.
Hear from couples who have experienced Ready Set Relationship and discovered new ways to understand and support each other.
“We feel so lucky to have had LouAnn come into our lives for couples therapy at a very challenging point in our relationship. We were looking for a better way to move forward together, and LouAnn showed us that way. Through our work with her, we learned how to better approach conflict in our relationship, and we gained a deeper understanding of our own emotions/triggers/patterns and those of the other. We still draw upon these lessons daily and are forever grateful to LouAnn for helping both of us grow individually and as a couple.”
K+A
“I have learned so much from Rita and LouAnn. They share their knowledge, experience, with so much understanding and warmth. Whether we are talking or being led through exercises, we look forward to every session! And our relationship has gone from just close to feeling like comfortable teammates—it's been fun and fulfilling.”
Amanda C
“My partner and I decided to try Early Marriage Workshop because we had started drifting apart (and arguing more) once our work schedules got busy again after Covid. We didn’t know what to expect from Rita and LouAnn, but their Workshop ended up being hugely helpful. They were smart, friendly and they clearly love their work. They provided us with tools, suggestions, advice and support to help reconnect and strengthen our relationship, even though we were spending more time away from one another. Highly recommended!”
Jason S
Your Relationship Is Worth the Investment.
Early Marriage Workshop
$360 per couple
One interactive day on Zoom, led by two experienced relationship therapists. Your workshop includes guided learning, relationship exercises, and practical tools to help you strengthen your communication and connection.
Make time for the relationship you want to build.
Next Couples Workshop:
Got Questions? Get the FAQs.
At Ready Set Relationship, Rita Gazarik and LouAnn Smith believe that a strong, lasting relationship is built through understanding, communication, and the choices we make every day.
With decades of experience helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of relationships, they bring a thoughtful, down-to-earth approach to helping partners understand themselves and each other. Their work encourages couples to talk openly, listen with greater empathy, navigate differences constructively, and recognize the patterns that can bring them closer—or push them apart.
Their philosophy is simple: you don't have to wait for a problem to work on your relationship. Whether you're just beginning your life together or preparing for marriage, investing in your relationship now can help you build a stronger foundation for the years ahead.
Because falling in love is the beginning. Learning how to stay connected is what makes it last.
Let’s Start With a Conversation.
Curious about our relationship workshop? Connect with us for a free, 15-minute introductory call. It’s an opportunity to meet us, ask questions, learn what to expect, and see whether the workshop is right for you as a couple.
A simple first step. No obligation to register.
Start Building Your Future Together.
You don’t need to have all the answers. You just need to be willing to ask the questions, listen to each other, and keep learning.
A great relationship isn’t just something you find. It’s something you build together. Give your relationship the time and attention it deserves.
Ready to take the next step together?
