Archuleta, Dorotea M; Archuleta, Rey (wife/husband). Public Library, Colorado Springs, 2009-09-28T11:30:00

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Interview Description

Dorotea Archuleta (71) talks with husband Rey Archuleta (72) about counseling couples for 32 years, at their church, before they get married.

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01:20 Dorothy talks about joining Our Lady of Guadalupe in 1957. She was looking for a job and wanted to join the Catholic church.

05:00 Dorothy tells the story about how they started a program to counsel couples wanting to get married. The program is called "Focus ", and it's affiliated with Our Lady of Guadalupe. She talks about how long it's been running and how her and Rey were chosen to run it.

08:30 Dorothy talks about what happens when the couples come in for counseling. She talks about the process and what they aim for as a program.

22:40 Dorothy and Rey talk about their own marriage. They've been married 51 years and describe what their wedding was like. Rey remembers proposing to Dorotea at a Drive-In and eventually marrying her when he took a leave of absence from the Air Force.

26:55 Rey and Dorothy talk about the advice that they wish to give married couples today. They say communication and respect are the most important elements to a marriage. Rey says, "People need to get to know each other before they get married. "