What are "better husband retreats"?

Speaking to all our married readers, don’t you feel there is always scope for a better husband? Well, us too. It’s 2025—well, almost 2026—and everyone is levelling up, including your married partner. Men, who are often unfairly accused of being emotionally unavailable or “not present enough,” now have a place designed specifically to change that narrative. Presenting 'The Better Husband Retreat', a seven-day immersive experience in Sri Lanka that aims to transform the way men show up in their relationships. Crafted for husbands who want to do the work (and for wives who want to see it), this retreat isn’t a vacation—it’s a rite of passage.

The Better Husband Retreat, held from March 8 to 14, 2026, is personally guided by mentor and coach Alessandro Frosali. Limited to just 12 men, it’s intimate by design—structured so each participant can be truly seen, challenged, and supported. Frosali’s approach blends coaching, breathwork, and what he calls “embodied relational leadership”—a practice that teaches men to lead, initiate, and be fully present in their relationships.

Across the seven days, husbands are put through workshops, challenges, and classes that push them to uncover emotional strength, build self-awareness, and learn how to communicate with intention. A central pillar of the retreat is the belief that trust is earned through being tested. “We go through personal and group challenges,” Frosali explains. “Your wife cannot trust your strength if your strength has never been tested.”

Bonding and vulnerability are key, too. Evenings around the fire become a ritual, where the men sit together to share stories—activating empathy, honesty, and connection. It’s here that many realise how universal their fears, frustrations, and desires actually are. “We learn what it feels like to lead, be present, and initiate,” Frosali notes, emphasising that these aren’t abstract lessons but embodied experiences.

The retreat positions itself as a turning point—not just for the men attending but for their marriages. “The true change you and your wife need for you both to thrive,” Frosali says, “comes from the version of you that emerges when you do the inner work.” His confidence in the process is unwavering. “I know this retreat will be the line in the sand for these men. A moment they’ll look back on and remember—knowing that their leadership, their presence was found that week in Sri Lanka.”

With its mix of challenge, community, and deep introspection, the Better Husband Retreat offers something rare: a space where men can grow without judgment and return home more grounded, more self-aware, and more intentional. For couples hoping for a deeper connection and a stronger partnership, this might just be the upgrade marriage has been waiting for.

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