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Courses Schedule
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ISM Support E-Forum
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Introduction to Relationships Courses
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Relationships I - Relationships in General - or - This Darned Elusive Happiness
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Threshold to Excellence
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Relationships II - Relationship with the Self
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Relationships III - Investing Responsibly in a Permanent Relationship
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Relationships IV - The World of Little People
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Relationships V - The Challenges of Puberty - Teenage Camp 1
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Relationships VI - Hunting for Power - Teenage Camp 2
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Frontiers of the Self
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Power of the Male
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Mysteries of the Female
Elizabeth Schnugh - On Teaching and Relationships
Elizabeth Schnugh
On Teaching and Relationships
Théun Mares - An Introduction
Théun Mares
An Introduction
Théun Mares - On Money, Economics, and Politics
Théun Mares - On Money,
Economics, and Politics
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Today is the first day of the rest of your life.
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Our wishes are not just idle day-dreams. Our wishes are an expression of our innermost predilection - a predilection which it is perfectly possible to fulfill, provided we use our knowledge wisely.
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We make of our lives what we will.
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Life is not your social conditioning, and neither are you your behaviour.
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If you wish to change you must cast off your self-image.
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To relate to ourselves, to others, or to the world, we need to be aware. To relate implies understanding.
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Take responsibility for having this person in your life.
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Don't treat the other person in your life any differently than you would a stranger.
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Accept yourself for who and what you are.
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Always look for the positive; focus on the positive.
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Acknowledge gender according to its proper potential.
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Compress time.
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Believe in yourself and in others.
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Make allowances for the differences between males and females.
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Laugh! Life is fun!
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Be real. Make yourself and others real.
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The cornerstone of true love is intelligent co-operation.
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Ruthlessness and unconditional love are synonymous.
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Actions speak louder than words.
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All of life is a system of games. Some games just require more carefully defined rules than others.
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Investing Responsibly in a Permanent Relationship


A permanent relationship demands commitment - a full commitment to oneself. However, few people know what it is to be committed to themselves. For most people commitment means promising something to someone else. Yet realise that what makes for a successful relationship is not the promise, but the action: physical, emotional and mental.

Any permanent relationship is in the nature of a long term investment - an investment which requires your everything. Yet who in their right minds will risk everything in an investment based upon a mere promise?

Rosebud
"A permanent relationship is a unity of spirit that is uplifting in every way and encouraging in all respects."
But a permanent relationship is so much more than just an investment - it is the journey of a lifetime - an exciting adventure of self-discovery, of happy moments filled with shared wonder and joy, sad moments filled with poignant beauty, of mutual support and quiet strength in each other's love. But most important of all, it is a journey of heartfelt respect and unspoken camaraderie - a unity of spirit that is uplifting in every way, and is encouraging in all respects.

If you are prepared to make an investment for life, then we will show you:
  • How to achieve effective communication between you and your partner.
  • How to shift the focus for maximum results.
  • How to define and to fulfill your role as a male or a female.
  • How to define the purpose of your relationship.
  • How to plan and enjoy your mutual adventure.
  • How to assess your problems in their true light.
  • How to become fluid and adaptable without compromise.
  • How to achieve intelligent co-operation.

It is preferable that you do this course with your partner.

Our courses assume no prior knowledge or particular standard of education. We start with the basic principles and we move forward from there, always remembering that we need a firm foundation to succeed.

Consult the Current Course Schedule for times and locations nearest you.