marriage encounter

to come upon or meet with, especially unexpectedly: to encounter a new situation.

to meet with or contend against (difficulties, opposition, etc.): We encounter so many problems in our work.

to meet (a person, military force, etc.) in conflict: We will encounter the enemy at dawn.

to meet, especially unexpectedly or in conflict: We were angry when we encountered, but we parted with smiles.

a meeting with a person or thing, especially a casual, unexpected, or brief meeting: Our running into each other was merely a chance encounter.

a meeting of persons or groups that are in conflict or opposition; combat; battle: Another such encounter and we may lose the war.

Psychology. a meeting of two or more people, as the members of an encounter group or a number of married couples (marriage encounter), conducted to promote direct emotional confrontations among the participants, especially as a form of therapy (encounter therapy).