I must admit I made several marriage mistakes as a new wife. It took me a minute to understand and appreciate this profound new role with my husband. So my relationship struggled just a bit. What I learned, as I began studying relationships and working with couples, is that I wasn’t the only wife who had this experience. In this article: Taking your husband for … [Read more...]
The One Decision That Can Make You a Better Mom and Wife
As an adult, I look at my mother and wonder how she did it all. A woman who raised us with just a fraction of the resources I have access to (and I don’t just mean financially), how did she do it? But then I remember that although we turned out well, my mom is paying the price today for putting everyone’s needs in front of her own. Her struggles with depression and her … [Read more...]
The 6 Biggest Fears a Woman Has for Her Man and Her Marriage…And How to Overcome Them
Usually when there is talk of a woman’s fear it focuses on pursuing her passion, being bold, or starting a business. We don’t often discuss the fears she may have that relate to her man and her marriage. The more we discuss the concerns we have in our marriage, the stronger our marriages will become. While married women typically present an unwavering confidence to the … [Read more...]
Are You His Superwoman? 5 Things Wives Must Stop Today!
I can readily admit that my husband is not perfect. But, in all fairness, if I am willing to admit that, I have to be honest enough to admit that neither am I. Despite my best intentions, I’ve made mistakes in our marriage. We all make our share of mistakes in our marriages. Do those mistakes mean I’m a bad wife? No. They don’t because none of us is perfect. A marriage … [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...]
3 Decisions that Are Making Me a Better Wife and Mom
This is part of a sponsored campaign with McDonald’s®. All opinions are my own. When I arrived home from work on Friday, my kids greeted me at the door. And before they could open their mouths I said: “Don’t say it. Don’t ask me for anything right now. Let me get into the house and get my bearings.” As I proceeded to go upstairs to sort the laundry (yes you read that … [Read more...]
A Good Wife’s Cheat Sheet
My goal as a wife is to smother my husband with love. I intend to love on him by spending time with him and being verbal and active in how I demonstrate my commitment to him. It's not always easy to be the spouse I desire. Effort and energy are both required, which I don't always possess. Frequently, I am tired. I have a lot on my plate career wise, so time is limited. My … [Read more...]
How to Be a Better Spouse in Just 20 Seconds
Yes, 20 seconds. Allow me to explain. I know there is always some sort of pressure any time we’re asked to do something in just seconds. But there are several things a person can accomplish in 30, 25 and yes, even 20 seconds. For example, did you know you can brighten someone else’s day in just 20 seconds? Sharing a friendly smile or even a warm greeting will do the trick. You … [Read more...]