2020 was the year that caused us to get creative in how we celebrated life. From milestone birthdays to wedding anniversaries, people had to think outside the box on ways to still make these life events special and memorable. Honoring these moments, especially a wedding anniversary, shouldn’t be put on pause until the world opens up again. Love is our greatest gift and is … [Read more...]
Marriage
Bad Relationship Advice: Why These 5 Phrases Hurt Our Marriages
You can't take relationship advice from just anyone. Bad marriage advice can come from anywhere. For the good of your marriage, be selective by only taking advice from those you trust, who love you, and who’ve demonstrated the key behaviors for their own relationship success. People can unintentionally steer you wrong with their thinking of what a good marriage looks like. And … [Read more...]
20 Things to Be Grateful for in Your Marriage
As you prepare to leave 2020 in the rearview mirror, reflection is important. Not just reflecting on the year itself, but also thinking back to what you’ve experienced and learned in your marriage and about your spouse. Also reflecting on how to be grateful in relationships. You have likely grown in some way and that is something to be grateful for. Now is a great time to … [Read more...]
Preparing Your Marriage for Success in 2021
As this year comes to a close, it is important to reflect, not on what we lost but what we gained. 2020 was not a complete loss. Most marriages weathered the storm and are better than ever. And though there are others who still find themselves struggling, all hope is not lost. I ask you to join me in being hopeful about what’s to come, and together let’s all look forward to a … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Know if You Are Immature in Your Marriage and What to Do if You Are
When Jada Pinkett Smith admitted to her past "entanglement" she used the term "emotional immaturity" and it left us all talking and wondering how to avoid emotional immaturity in marriage. When you are or have an immature spouse, your relationship requires more energy and effort from both you and your partner. Being emotionally immature can lead to stress, frustration and even … [Read more...]
Thankful Wife: 5 Ways My Husband Helped Me During the COVID-19 Pandemic
I had no idea how I would respond during a pandemic...until one happened! And then one morning as we were getting ready for work, soon after they announced a 'shelter in place' for social distancing in our area, I just broke down and cried. And I cried hard....harder than I've cried in a very long time. I was feeling so many emotions at once. My response shocked me. But what … [Read more...]
Coronavirus Cabin Fever: 3 Ways to Handle the Pressure and Keep Your Relationship Intact
The Coronavirus pandemic, at least for the short term, has changed life as we know it. The disease keeps us from work and social activities and we don't know for how long. The idea of being at home for weeks on end is starting to set in. The extroverts are going crazy. The introverts want the extroverts to get out! Cabin fever is setting in and our relationships are at a … [Read more...]
10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Your Marriage This Month
Last week, it was a lot of fun taking part in "I want you to be happy day" with my husband. I took some of my own advice and tried to make the day encouraging. If you and your spouse took part in the celebration, I'd love to hear how it went. But, it also lets me know you like to celebrate your relationship in fun and unusual ways. So this month, here are 10 ways you and your … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Celebrate Your Spouse on “I Want You to Be Happy Day”
Off the bat, no one can make you happy. No one else is responsible for your happiness. Married, single, or somewhere in between, your happiness comes as a direct result of your choice. With that said, we thought we'd share a few tips that might help couples support each other on their road to happiness. Tomorrow, March 3rd is "I want you to be happy," day. Yeah. It's a thing. … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Train Yourself for an Amazing Marriage
In a recent article, I wrote about 3 Ways to Train Your Spouse for a Perfect Marriage. I thought I was going to catch some flack because of the word "Perfect." As it turns out, more people took issue with the word "Train." "My spouse is not an animal," one person commented. Another wrote, "training is not necessary for grown adults." At least one person thought the word was … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Keep Politics from Ruining Your Marriage
So, here we are in another election year. To be honest, I hate it. It's tough seeing and hearing the partisan ads on TV and the radio. But what I hate most is the effect I see it having on relationships. And I don't mean just couples. I mean parents and children, brothers and sisters, church family and friends, and people we've been down with since birth. But, since I'm all … [Read more...]
10 Things You Can Do Differently in 2020 to Make a Difference in Your Marriage
When you've been married for a while, you can get pretty tired of the same ole, same ole. Without intentional behaviors, your marriage bliss can quickly fall into a marriage abyss. Well, not to worry. We believe that change is possible in your marriage no matter how far you've fallen. It starts with making a decision to be different...to do things differently. If you're short … [Read more...]
2020 Priceless Marriage: 7 Rings of Marriage that Money Just Can’t Buy
Not for nothing, but sometimes, single people say stuff that makes married people shake their heads and say..."Yeah, that's why they're still single." One such young lady got some attention from KevOnStage when he highlighted her Facebook post in one of his videos. She stated that unless a man can afford a $3,500 engagement ring, he's not ready to get married. In fact, she went … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Serve Your Spouse for 10 days Starting Jan 1
There's just over a week left before we ring in the new year. Wow! It's hard to believe that we will not only be celebrating a new year but a new decade! I'm grateful to be alive to see it. But, I'm especially grateful because, within the first 10 days of the new year, I'll be celebrating 18 years of marriage to my husband. It hasn't all been smooth sailing as we've come … [Read more...]
2020 Successful Marriage: 20 Ingredients of a Successful Marriage in 2020
With 2020 right around the corner, I'm looking forward to ringing in the new year. It's not that this year is necessarily extra special. It's just that I believe there's a visionary advantage to the year 2020. Whether it's in work or relationships, having clarity for the new year is a good thing. For married couples desiring to take your relationship higher, 2020 can be the … [Read more...]