Before I was married, I enjoyed the single life. I loved hanging out with my girls almost every weekend. Our single behavior included taking road trips, not having to check in with anyone about where I was going and not having to let anyone know when I would be returning. The single life definitely had its moments of enjoyment. In this article: Flirting with others … [Read more...]
3 Gifts to Exchange this Christmas to Transform Your Marriage
Your spouse may have created a wishlist for Christmas, or verbally shared what they wanted this season. Either way, you probably have a good idea of what you’ll be putting under the tree for your spouse and vice versa. While it’s easy to shop and spend money on things that make your spouse happy, there are gifts to exchange that money just can't buy. Material items only bring … [Read more...]
Breaking News: If You’re a Great Parent, You Can Be a Great Spouse
As you were planning your wedding did you ever consider or plan for what kind of spouse you wanted to be? I didn't. I was clear on the outcomes I desired. My ultimate goal was to be happy in my marriage, have babies, take wonderful vacations, and live in a beautiful and peaceful home. Although I had the vision, I didn't necessarily have the step by step action plan for … [Read more...]
I Wanted a Happy Marriage… And Here Are 7 Things I Did to Get It
After 17 years I still remember shopping for my wedding dress and finally selecting the one that nearly brought tears to my eyes. My wedding day had been a dream of mine since I was a little girl. While I envisioned the details of the wedding, I had no idea what type of wife I should be. I didn't have many examples around me when I was coming up, so I had to wing it. What I … [Read more...]
5 Types of Couples You and Your Spouse Don’t Ever Want to Become
My goals for my marriage are pretty simple. I want a home where love and peace are overflowing and I desire a marriage built on love, trust, honor, and commitment. In order for each of those ideals to exist, I have to check my attitude, make sacrifices, and practice effective communication. In knowing what I want for marriage, I must also be aware of what I don’t … [Read more...]
5 Marriage Lessons I’ve Learned That Just Might Help Other Couples Succeed
I have been married for over 17 years. Through the ups and downs I have learned several lessons that made me a better spouse. In fact, I'm sure quite a few couples have learned through trial and error things they could teach other couples. Here are a few of mine: How to communicate effectively to my spouse My husband and I did not know how to communicate. I didn't listen … [Read more...]
How Considering Your Spouse’s Point of View Will Literally Change Your Marriage
Ever notice how quick people are to jump to conclusions when we feel mistreated by our spouse? We begin to create these made up scenarios on why he or she intentionally hurt or disappointed us. Not very often do we take a look at challenging situations from our partner’s point of view. We miss so much, like an opportunity to move forward and create a solution, when we get stuck … [Read more...]
How to Recapture Your Spouse’s Attention
It happens. Occasionally in a marriage you might find a couple who has checked out. They seem to be going through the motions, and physically present, but their mind and heart might be slowly creeping away. It’s easy, when you feel like this, to throw in the towel. It makes sense that one wouldn’t even want to try anymore, or for feelings of hopelessness to set in. Sometimes … [Read more...]
5 Tips I Learned from My Toddler on How to be a Better Spouse
by Andrea S. Moore Watching my daughter interact with her Daddy is inspiring. While I will forever claim that she is a complete Mommy’s girl, I will admit that she loves her Daddy just as much as I do. Recently I took the opportunity to take note of how attentive and affectionate my daughter is towards her father. When she caught me smiling at her she responded with a … [Read more...]