You’re engaged, and now it’s time for wedding parties! There are several parties you'll attend apart from the wedding. The parties are designed so you can spend quality time with your friends and family before and after your wedding. I included different ideas beyond the traditional showers and parties in the list below. Wedding Parties | Celebrations to Attend Once … [Read more...]
How I Went From a Childish Wife to a Mature Wife
Not all married women behave like a mature wife. Some of them still act childish and don't realize they are acting like one. But, these women only need some advice and enlightenment, so they would come to their senses and start behaving maturely. Here, I will tell you how I transformed from being a childish partner to a mature wife. How I Transformed to Become a Mature … [Read more...]
How I learned to Let My Husband Raise My Son
Sometimes blending those as step-family as there may be biological parents to deal with or the spouse entering the new family may find it difficult to parent someone else’s child. I had a two year old son when I met my husband and he had no children. The biological father really wasn’t a presence so there was no problem on that front. The problem was me. I had to learn to let … [Read more...]
4 Encouraging Scriptures for a Troubled Marriage
Going through marital troubles can be one of the loneliest times of your life. Especially when feel like you can't turn to your family and friends. However, no matter what you are going through in your marriage, know that God is on your side. Even if you are the only one that is currently working on your marriage, don’t be discouraged. You are not alone. Below are some … [Read more...]
You, Me and He? 2 Reasons to Allow the Holy Spirit into Your Marriage
When you face marriage difficulties and you don’t know how to solve them or how you are going to get through them, you need assistance. You need someone to comfort you and guide you. That someone is the Holy Spirit, and He can help you through very difficult times in your marriage. Here’s how. Romans chapter 8, verses 26 to 27 say: In the same way, the Spirit helps us in … [Read more...]
3 Powerful Scriptures to Help When Your Child Starts “Smelling Herself”
At some point your child may start acting up or “smelling themselves” as the old folk would say. And when this happens, you may start to question your parenting skills. You may start to blame your spouse. However, understand that parenting is hard and no parent is perfect, so it's important to not blame each other. Instead, study the following scriptures. Proverbs 22:6 … [Read more...]
5 Advantages and Disadvantages of Marrying Before You Turn 30
According to the Census Bureau, most Americans are marrying before they hit the 30 year mark. My husband and I got married when I was 24 and he was 27. Now, some 19 years later, I feel like we got married at a good age. We have both changed since then as individuals and as a couple. Well, I’ll say we have evolved as a couple. We have had time to really learn about ourselves … [Read more...]
A House Divided; The Do’s and Don’ts of Family Football Rivalries
Yes!!!! Football is back!!!! I’m so ready to cheer on my Cowboys!!! Luckily, my husband is a Cowboys fan, too, or else we would have some serious rivalry going on in our house. But I recognize there are couples who do indeed cheer for different teams. Most of the time, it's just a playful rivalry. But in the game of football, it's easy for emotions to go high. In these tense … [Read more...]
ABC’s of Love; 26 Steps to a Happier Marriage
Remember the rules you learned in kindergarten on how to behave and treat each other? Well, I’ve put together a similar list for married folk. Below are simple tips from A to Z that will help you have a happy relationship. Always apologize when you’re wrong. It’s the mature thing to do. Be available when your spouse needs you. Don’t put him/her on the back … [Read more...]
5 Communication Tactics that Could Destroy Your Marriage, #5 Is the Deadliest
A common complaint from married folks is lack of communication with our spouse. However, we communicate with our spouses all day every day. Talking, arguing and even the silent treatment is a form of communication. It’s not all good communication, but what we say, do, don’t say and don’t do conveys messages. According to Merriam Webster the definition of communication is … [Read more...]
Trouble Begets Trouble, So It’s Time to Get Rid of THAT Friend—And You Know It
Many of us know someone who is in a troubled marriage. You may not know how it got to that point, but you may have a front seat to the bad behavior going on in the relationship. But if you think that friend has no influence on your marriage, then think again. I want to encourage you not to allow other people’s marriage problems to infect your marriage. The bad habits and … [Read more...]
Wives Do You Know How to Recognize and Use Your Power?
Wives have been known for being the ones who hold the family together. Have you ever wondered how women do this? I believe it is because of the power inside them. Wives, we must recognize our power and use it accordingly. A wife’s power comes knowing who she is. She is confident and comfortable with the woman she has become. That power allows her to tackle any situation she … [Read more...]
4 Reasons You Probably Need to Reset Your Marriage to its Default Settings
Does it seem like your marriage is off track and not where it should be? Do you feel like there is no communication? Do things just not feel right in your marriage? Sounds like you need to reset it to its default settings. What is the default settings? Glad you asked. Do you recall a time that your computer or laptop starts acting funky, and you don’t know what’s wrong … [Read more...]
5 Scriptures to Help You Avoid Going Off on Your Spouse
Yes, yes, yes! How many times do you feel like going off on your spouse? Do you ever find yourself asking Jesus for help restraining your tongue after your spouse does something to make your blood rise? In these situations, are you tempted to say some things—things that are not always nice? When you get to that moment, and you will have those moments, remember … [Read more...]
Think Your Marriage Can Survive a Major Illness? 7 Ways to Support a Spouse with a Chronic Health Issue
Do you recall your wedding vows? Did you mean it when you recited them? I want to take a look at one specific one, the one that says “in sickness and in health.” Many couples probably don’t think about what will happen if illness shows up, but it can be catastrophic. Chronic illness in a relationship can often place a strain on finances, communication, intimacy, emotional … [Read more...]