​Dr. Deborah Threadgill Egerton and Dr. Walter Eugene (Gene) Egerton III are partners in life and in the ongoing practice of conscious, enduring love. For over 45 years, they have walked hand-in-hand through the full landscape of relationship—marriage, parenthood, grief, growth, health challenges, and profound transformation. Their bond has been shaped not by idealized notions of love, but by lived experience, honest communication, and a shared commitment to showing up for one another through every season. Dr. Deborah Threadgill Egerton, Ph.D.—affectionately known as Dr. E—is a globally respected psychotherapist, best-selling author, President of the International Enneagram Association, and an IEA Accredited Professional with Distinction. A Certified Enneagram teacher, Unity and Belonging Advocate, and IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism) Specialist, she is the founder and president of Trinity Transition Consultants, LLC. Deborah’s work bridges psychology, spirituality, and social consciousness, guiding individuals and couples to release limiting narratives and cultivate deeper compassion, authenticity, and connection. Dr. Walter Eugene (Gene) Egerton III is a physician, retired U.S. Army Colonel, and lifelong servant leader whose work reflects steadiness, care, and integrity. Raised by a Baptist minister and a preschool teacher, Gene’s life has been shaped by faith, service, and education. He earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina and served for 23 years in the U.S. Army Medical Department, completing a Pediatrics residency and fellowship in Adolescent Medicine and holding senior leadership roles at West Point and in military and civilian healthcare systems. His grounded presence and relational wisdom bring depth and balance to the work he shares alongside Deborah. Together, Deborah and Gene open their lives, their lessons, and their hard-earned wisdom to guide couples toward a more conscious and enduring love. Relationship Masterclass is their shared offering—a spiritual, psychological, and deeply human invitation to slow down, listen more fully, and come home to each other again and again.