Young Catholic Couples | Faith-Centered Marriage Support

Welcome to the Young Catholic Couples website

We are passionate about accompanying Young Couples in their initial years of marriage, helping them establish a solid foundation from which their relationship can grow in ever-increasing freedom to give and receive love.

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Robert Boulle

Janine Boulle

About Us

We belong to the parish of St Michael’s, Rondebosch. Having been involved in the Marriage and Family ministry over the last few years, we began to identify a need for support and guidance forYoung Couples who are fervently committed to creating a growth-filled marriage, that sure foundation from which a loving home emerges.

We have been married for over 30 years and have been blessed with 4 sons.

We are both Clinical Psychologists, having met during our post-graduate training.

We have been married for over 30 years and have been blessed with 4 sons.

We are both Clinical Psychologists, having met during our post-graduate training.

We have been married for over 30 years and have been blessed with 4 sons.

We are both Clinical Psychologists, having met during our post-graduate training.

About us

Robert Boulle

Janine Boulle

Recommended Podcasts

Podcast

Small Things Often produced by The Gottman Institute

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Successful long-term relationships are created through small words, small gestures, and small acts. You will be introduced to research-based tips to help improve your relationships in five minutes or less.

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Podcast

Relationship Alive by Neil Sattin

In this secular podcast, the host brings you an in-depth interview with a relationship expert. He focuses on the nuts and bolts of what makes relationships last.

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Podcast

Lust is Boring by Jason Evert

Jason Evert is a Catholic advocate of St John Paul II’s Theology of the Body and co-leads the Chastity Project with his wife, speaking to youth worldwide.

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Podcast

Java with Julie

Dr Juli Slattery, founder of Authentic Intimacy, hosts a podcast on God’s design for sexuality, intimacy, and relationships.

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Podcast

Messy Family Podcast: Catholic Conversations ….

Mike and Alicia Hernon, founders of the Messy Family Project, host conversations on marriage, parenting, and family.

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Podcast

Messy Family Podcast: Catholic Conversations ….

Mike and Alicia Hernon, founders of the Messy Family Project, host conversations on marriage, parenting, and family.

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Recommended Books

Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt

Getting the Love you Want Revised Edition: A Guide for Couples

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Sue Johnson

Your guide to the Most Successful Approach to building Loving Relationships

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Stan Tatkin

Wired for Love: How Understanding Your Partner’s Brain and Attachment Style Can Help You Defuse Conflict and Build a Secure Relationship

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John Welwood

Perfect Love; Imperfect Relationships: Healing the Wound of the Heart

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Susan M. Johnson

How we Love: Discover Your Love Style, Enhance Your Marriage

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John Welwood

Perfect Love; Imperfect Relationships: Healing the Wound of the Heart

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Susan M. Johnson

How we Love: Discover Your Love Style, Enhance Your Marriage

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Natural Family Planning

Why We Love Natural Family Planning by Jackie and Bobby Angel

Popular Catholic speakers and couple share their personal experience with NFP, tying it to Church teaching on married love, openness to life, and how it strengthens marriage.

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The Science & Theology Behind Natural Family Planning

A detailed EWTN segment exploring both the scientific basis of NFP methods and the theological reasons from Catholic doctrine, including why it aligns with God’s design for sexuality.

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Is NFP Just “Catholic Birth Control”?

Catholic Answers with Tim Staples

Catholic apologist Tim Staples addresses common misconceptions, explaining Church teaching on why NFP respects the unitive and procreative ends of marriage while contraception does not.

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NFP is Not Contraception Matt Fradd with Jason Evert

Chastity speakers discuss NFP in light of Catholic morality, distinguishing it from contraception and highlighting its role in responsible parenthood.

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An Introduction to Natural Family Panning

Features certified instructors and real couples sharing how it works in practice — very relatable and clear.

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The WHAT and HOW of natural family planning

This video explains the basics of NFP clearly, covers different approaches (including tracking fertility signs), and avoids confusion — great for understanding the core concepts.

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Courses

Communications Skills Course 1: A Good Marriage is a Growing Marriage

Week 1

Communication Foundations

Why intentional communication creates safety, connection, and emotional closeness in marriage.

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Week 2

Relationship Check-Ins

How to talk about your relationship to stay aligned and avoid repeating stuck patterns.

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Week 3

Conscious Marriage

Building a conscious marriage through self-awareness and intentional responses.

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Communications Skills Course 2: Self-Awareness facilitates Good Communication

Week 1

Inner Parts Awareness

Understanding inner “parts” and coping modes that shape how we communicate.

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Week 2

Grievance Conversations

Approaching grievances as opportunities for growth rather than conflict.

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Week 3

Emotional Honesty

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Podcasts

Courses

Communications Skills Course 1 (March 2025)

Communications Skills Course 1: A Good Marriage is a Growing Marriage

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Week 1

Communication Foundations

Why intentional communication creates safety, connection, and emotional closeness in marriage.

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Week 1

Communication Foundations

Why intentional communication creates safety, connection, and emotional closeness in marriage.

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Week 2

Relationship Check-Ins

How to talk about your relationship to stay aligned and avoid repeating stuck patterns.

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Week 2

Relationship Check-Ins

How to talk about your relationship to stay aligned and avoid repeating stuck patterns.

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Week 3

Conscious Marriage

Building a conscious marriage through self-awareness and intentional responses.

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Week 3

Conscious Marriage

Building a conscious marriage through self-awareness and intentional responses.

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Communications Skills Course 1 (March 2025)

Communications Skills Course 2: Self-Awareness facilitates Good Communication

Category

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Week 1

Inner Parts Awareness

Understanding inner “parts” and coping modes that shape how we communicate.

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Week 1

Inner Parts Awareness

Understanding inner “parts” and coping modes that shape how we communicate.

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Category

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Week 2

Grievance Conversations

Approaching grievances as opportunities for growth rather than conflict.

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Week 2

Grievance Conversations

Approaching grievances as opportunities for growth rather than conflict.

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Week 3

Emotional Honesty

Communicating emotional pain with empathy instead of reactivity.

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Week 3

Emotional Honesty

Communicating emotional pain with empathy instead of reactivity.

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Have questions?

Please feel free to reach out to us. Unfortunately, we are not in a position to offer you couples therapy, but we will be able to help and guide you in the context of this community.

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