One of the things a couple can do to ensure they keep their relationship fresh and exciting is to schedule a weekly date night. This should be a standing appointment that couples make a firm commitment to keep. This standing weekly appointment should be the most important, respected, and valued event on your calendar. Keeping this commitment communicates to your partner that … [Read more...]
Turning Into An Old Married Couple Before We're Actually An Old Married Couple
Let me start by clarifying my intention with this title. I don't mean to offend, but I am sure we are familiar with the idea of the "old married couple." For the purpose of this post the title represents a couple lacking spontaneity, excitement and spice. According to our children, my husband and I are old; however, to the rest of the world we are quite young. We … [Read more...]
Should Marriage Be Exciting Everyday?
by Aja Dorsey Jackson For the last week I've been sitting here staring at my keyboard struggling with what my next post for this website would be. I've started about ten different posts on various topics that I've had to scrap after the first few sentences. The problem is that I just don't have anything to say. Recently our marriage has just been extremely every-day. If … [Read more...]
Is Marriage Boring?
by Tiya Cunningham-Sumter I spend most of my Monday mornings at work listening to the exciting weekends of my co-workers. A fun spontaneous date by one, clubbing with girlfriends from the other and a quick weekend girls' getaway by yet another. By the time it's my turn to share, I don't have much to add other than saying it was a good weekend. How boring that must sound. … [Read more...]