Agreed upon advice

I really enjoy Donnie’s advice column. It is full of common sense, which seems less common these days. I wanted to give you some extra information on a letter you had in the April 19 column (CVN, vol 24, no. 31). It was from someone signed «Sister›s Keeper,» who was concerned that her 21-year-old sister was too immature to marry. You suggested that she (and fiancé) go to Marriage Encounter, which «has a long record of success.» I totally agree with that, and my husband and I were involved with it for many years. But it is just for married couples. There is a companion program called Engaged Encounter. It is similar in format and is for those not yet married. (We also went on that weekend before we were married.) We highly recommend both programs. Engaged Encounter does fill quickly, so it is best to get a reservation early. I hope you don›t mind the clarification. Thanks again for your work.