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Ellyn Philips
Ellyn Philips endured three failed marriages before meeting her fourth husband and embarking on a fulfilling and happy marriage, now in its 31st year (as of 2023).
Her first marr...view moreEllyn Philips endured three failed marriages before meeting her fourth husband and embarking on a fulfilling and happy marriage, now in its 31st year (as of 2023).
Her first marriage at the age of 17 produced her first child, a daughter, on her 18th birthday. The marriage lasted 21 months.
Her second marriage at the age of 22 produced her second child, a son, when she was 23. This marriage lasted 5 years.
She married her third husband, a man 17 years her senior, when she was 29. This marriage did have its happy times and her husband was an excellent father for the two combined families – 2 of her children and 2 of his children. Without going into detail here, this marriage also ended after 11 years.
Ellyn came from a stable family background. A large family of 8 children and happily married parents (58 years married) until her father’s death at the age of 84.
At the age of 40 Ellyn felt that she needed to learn more about human psychology and human relationships. She spent the next two years studying for and acquiring a Diploma in Human Psychology and a Diploma in Marriage and Family Relationships through the University Of New Zealand.
During this time Ellyn also attended regular counselling to help her to understand why her past had taken her so far off track, and what she needed to learn and do in order establish a successful and lasting relationship in the future.
Ellyn married her fourth husband when she was 43 (his second marriage). As already noted, this marriage has been ongoing for 30 plus years. Ellyn puts this down to her past experiences and her studies which lead her to making critical major changes in her life.
Since the age of 42 until the present day Ellyn has worked initially as a Relationships Counsellor for the New Zealand Marriage Guidance And Family Relationships Association, and for the past 25 years as a Freelance Counsellor for couples and families needing help. She has been instrumental in helping many couples to save their marriages, and helping many families to have happy and successful relationships with each other.view less