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...]
Relationships
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...]
5 Ways to Tell You’ve Found a Real Christian Spouse
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, many singles are bound to be looking for love. Too often, however, many end up looking for love in all the wrong places. In particular, some who wear the name "Christian" find themselves in a bind because, sadly, they believe the church is the last place they'll find a spouse who shares their values. If you're confused about how to … [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...]
2020 Healthy Marriage: 4 Things to Feed Your Marriage and Keep it Healthy in the New Year
The 2019 Thanksgiving festivities are over! You've had all the turkey, stuffing, and sweet potato pie you can handle. Yet, in about a month, you'll eat yourself into a coma once again during Christmas. No matter how hard we try, the holidays are a tough time to maintain a level of physical health we can be proud of. But while eating healthy might be tough, having a healthy … [Read more...]
Young Marriage: 3 Mistakes to Watch Out for When Marrying Young
Do you know what it's like to be young and in love? Your heart skips a beat when you're together and life couldn't be sweeter. Soon enough, you are convinced you've found "the one" and you don't want to let them go. The decision to get married at a young age both excites and terrifies you. But regardless of what comes, you're willing to take the leap. With the divorce rate … [Read more...]
Strong Marriage: 10 Declarations to Make for Your Marriage Today
This time of year, I tend to get a little lazy. The weather starts to get cold, and so does my desire to go to the gym. But working out is essential to building a strong and healthy body. I know it. Everybody knows it. Building a strong marriage is no different. Putting in the work is essential if you want a strong and healthy marriage. But unlike a trip to the gym, you have to … [Read more...]
Successful Marriage: 4 Ways to Ensure Your Marriage Survives Friends and Family
Successful marriage. Everybody wants one. However, you can't flip through the channels without seeing some "reality" show promoting anything but. Relationships are rife with manufactured tension, intrusive family members, and wannabe friends looking for their 15 minutes of fame. While these shows are not a good look for the ideal marriage relationship, they get one thing right. … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Train Your Spouse for a Perfect Marriage
Perfect marriage? I can already hear all the comments! "There is no such thing as a perfect marriage." "Perfect marriages don't exist." Well, I'm here to tell you that they do. The question is, are you willing to train your spouse in order to get one? 3 Ways to Train Your Spouse for a Perfect Marriage In this article: Remember It's the Two of You Versus the World … [Read more...]
5 Sweetest Day Hacks to Create the Sweetest Life With Your Spouse
Marvin Gaye's smooth voice singing "How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You" is one of the most renowned relationship songs out there. Released in 1965, it has helped couples love and last for decades. But what does it mean to be loved, especially in marriage? Of course, that's the million-dollar question that has a million different answers. I mean, in every relationship, love … [Read more...]
Divorce: Is It the Answer to Lazy Husband Syndrome?
Divorce. It's the ugly "D" word. In fact, it causes emotions that are the direct antithesis of everything most people feel when they get married: joy, elation, excitement, hope. Rather than these, thoughts of divorce often lead to dread, embarrassment, fear, sadness. We usually don't toss that word around lightly. At least we shouldn't. I mean, not for stuff that's fixable … [Read more...]