10 Ways to Surprise your Spouse
Surprising your spouse is a fantastic way to let them know you are thinking of them. I have compiled a short list of 10 fun ways you can surprise your spouse with. I find these are the moments we remember. Marriage is about being selfless, and you might as well have fun while doing it! […]
The Mental Wall I Broke Down that Strengthened our Marriage
We always say, “I wish my child came with a instruction manual!” RIGHT? So many things would be so much easier if this really happened. However, I am finding myself saying this a lot with marriage. If only I knew the do’s and don’ts right off, instead of having to learn by trial and error. […]
The “5 to 1” Rule for a Happy, Healthy Marriage
Now that I have been married for 7+ years, I’ve come to realize that one of the best “secrets” to a happy, healthy marriage is the “5-1 Rule” that I learned in my Marriage and Human Development class (before I was ever married). Although I’ve titled it a “trick,” it is not a fix-all for […]
The Little Things That Make A Big Difference in a Marriage
Last night, I took my husband on a date to the new Star Wars movie. Confession #1: I’m not a big Star Wars fan. Confession #2: I fell asleep after the first 15 minutes– partly, because I am pregnant and exhausted all the time, but mostly because my brain has somehow programmed itself to fall […]
Why a Getaway With Your Spouse Could Change Your Kids’ Lives
Remember when you were expecting your first child? How excited you and your spouse were? How you suddenly felt even more connected to each other and talked about all your dreams for this child and how you wanted to be the greatest parents ever? And then a couple more came along and life got crazy […]
10 Traits of a Happy Marriage
Is a happy marriage possible?? Have you ever been talking with someone and they can’t stop talking about how wonderful their spouse is? OR they tell a story of something their spouse did that made them SOOO happy? Have you ever just sat and watched a couple interact with each other and think, “Why can’t my […]