"Man they must have woken up on the wrong side of the bed this morning!" This is what we say when we encounter folks at work or elsewhere early in the AM that are already in bad moods. If this happens every now and then, it’s not a big deal, but the real trouble starts when those days are the norm for those people. How you start your day has a big impact on how you finish your … [Read more...]
4 Decisions Happy Couples Make Every Single Day…No Exceptions!
Before a man and woman walk down the aisle together and enter a marriage that lasts a lifetime, something amazing must take place. And I don't mean choosing a beautiful gown for her and a dapper tuxedo for him. I'm not even talking about their choice of groomsmen and bridesmaids to share their special day. No, long before the "I Do's" are even conceived, a man and woman … [Read more...]
2 Specific Actions that Led Me to My Wife
We are told as believers to be patient, and WAIT on God regarding the coming of our spouses, but waiting is literally one of the most challenging things to do in our day and time. I didn't date much during my high school and college years, simply because I saw it as a time for me to develop my relationship with God. Also, because my pastor made it very clear to me, that I … [Read more...]
5 Nightly Bedtime Routines Couples Should Eliminate ASAP!
In marriage, sometimes routine comes with the territory. It's so easy to become complacent and continuously do what feels comfortable and familiar. When there isn’t much of a variety in dinner, or when the date nights all start to look alike, both are signs you’ve found yourself in a routine. Of course with working families and busy parents, routine is sometimes necessary. … [Read more...]
13 Things That the Happiest Marriages Have in Common
Have you ever met anyone who wants to be unhappily married? I sure haven’t. The end goal for everyone who chooses to say, “I do” is simple: They want to live happily every after. I know that’s what I want. And it doesn’t mean that I expect some fairytale marriage with this perfect life. I am no fool. I know things won’t be perfect at all. However, I also don’t subscribe to the … [Read more...]
4 Couples Rituals Happy Couples Use to Stay Spicy
Relationships are always changing and growing as each person grows and shifts into their purpose. Staying connected with rituals is worth investing in to maintain healthy relationships. Without rituals it is easy to feel distant or separate from our partner. Here are few rituals that have helped my clients reconnect and spice up their relationships. 1. List the Good - Each … [Read more...]
6 Things Happy Couples Do Often
Here are 6 things happy couples have in common and they do them often. It is no surprise that there are commonalities between happy couples. Each couple of course has their own way of doing things, yet and still there is a common thread between them. [imagebrowser id=275] … [Read more...]