There has been a revolution in the way many people think about marriage. Many scholars have moved from a medical approach (watching for symptoms, considering diagnoses, treating disease) to a wellness approach (cultivating strengths, tolerating some limitations, preventing problems). One result of this revolution is less focus on problem-centered communication and increased emphasis on relationship building and problem management. While debate continues about the balance between the communication and relationship approaches, it is not too early to start translating some of the new discoveries into practice. This paper will suggest ways the new discoveries in marriage can connect to specific processes and activities and provides an excellent overview of the Marriage and Couples Education Model and the research that supports it.(Author abstract modified)