Have you ever felt down and out while the world expects you to put on a happy face because your life appears to be so good? You have the career, the kids, the dog, and the awesome husband. On the surface, it looks like everything is going your way. And maybe it is. Maybe you have a career you’ve always wanted and you actually married the right guy and had amazing kids with … [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...]
4 Ways to Make Your Marriage Stronger and 4 Ways to Rip It Apart – You Decide!
When you get married no one walks up to you and hands you a manual. Yes, of course we learn as children from the adults in our lives how to show up in a relationship. But, we all know those teachings aren't always up to par. We also stumble through sometimes, doing what feels right. Love and marriage can be tricky. Just when we think we have it all figured out, we often … [Read more...]
Husbands: Here Are 7 Basic Things Every Wife Should Experience in Her Marriage
Check here to read: Wives: Here Are 6 Things Every Husband Should Experience in His Marriage As a young girl, many women look forward to their wedding day. She envisions herself in her white wedding gown, walking down the aisle and into the arms of her prince charming. Her marriage, she hopes, will be a happy ever after. The reality of marriage is that it’s not always … [Read more...]
This Is How You Can Have a Wealthy Marriage…Even If You’re Dead Broke
Now, don't let the title fool you. I'm not talking financially, but more so in terms of love, peace, commitment, and connection. Is your marriage rich with these things? Wealthy, of course, means having a great deal of money, resources, or assets - rich. Marriage should be rich with energy and effort in addition to what is listed above. Wealth is also measured differently … [Read more...]
Wake-up Call: 3 Things that Are Truly Getting in the Way of Your Happy Marriage
Whenever you set goals, whether general life or career, you should envision achieving your desired outcome. It is also important, and necessary, to set an honest timetable to fulfill your dreams. Additionally, a crucial part of goal setting is being aware of possible obstacles that could affect your success. If it's for business, the challenges usually include scarcity … [Read more...]
Men: At Last, the One Simple Thing that Women Really Want
Listening to music today is totally different from years ago. Romance has been replaced with role reversal, explicit sex, and stories of unhealthy relationships. Somewhere between the promiscuity and the perceived lack of good men, relationships have gone astray. Both sexes are complaining about the other and it appears that more division, than unity is taking place. In the … [Read more...]
9 Common Sense Things Happily Married Couples Just Don’t Do
It’s fair to say that when most people get married, they hope for happily ever after. Why enter such a serious commitment if you aren’t in it for the long haul? And why say, “I do,” unless you plan on sharing days of joy with the one you chose? Although talks about high divorce rates and infidelity can make people think happy marriages are only on TV, that just isn’t true. … [Read more...]
22 Amazingly Easy, Step by Step Tips on How to Speak Your Mate’s Love Language
Couples often miss out on opportunities to bond with and express love to their mates in ways that are truly meaningful to them. When connecting with their mate, couples must be intentional, considerate, and selfless and learn the difference between pleasing their mate by doing what makes their mate feel good versus doing what makes them personally feel good. In order to do … [Read more...]
For an Incredibly Happy Marriage Try these 3 Power Packed Tips
A successful marriage doesn’t just happen. It takes planning, learning, and implementing what you learn. These 3 power packed tips have helped my husband and me build a successful marriage. Just like you, we have to implement things to help our marriage succeed, even when it’s difficult. The tools we have implemented have helped us to maintain our joy and excitement. I hope … [Read more...]
5 Simple Ways to Have a Ridiculously Happy Marriage
When I tell people how long my husband and I have been together, I usually get the jaw drops and wide eyes. And yes, 16 years sounds like a long time, with ten years of marriage, but it honestly doesn't feel that long. I know. I used to look at people like they were crazy when they said stuff like that, and now I'm saying stuff like that because I get it. I get it because … [Read more...]
How To Keep The Sizzle Before You Fizzle Long After The “I Do’s”
I never used to understand what people used to say when they said things like, "It seems like just yesterday" or "I feel like we just started dating", after being married for 10, 20, 30 plus years. But now that my husband and I are quickly approaching our ten year anniversary, I get it now. I get it because I'm saying those same things. I get it because I wonder how I can … [Read more...]
3 Truths He Wants to Tell You but May Not Know How
There are truths your mate wants to share with you but doesn't know how. Some conversations are easy, while others are hard to have. When it comes to things that he doesn't know how to tell you, he may be struggling for words that will be well received. If he can't find the words, he may avoid the conversation all together. He doesn't want to upset you, doesn't want to be … [Read more...]
5 Seemingly Harmless Habits That Are Destroying Your Marriage
We all have a few habits that we could do without. For some of us those bad habits have been with us for years, while for others they developed after marriage or after some other major life event. When it happened doesn’t really matter much now. What matters is whether or not you are doing anything about it. Although having one or two bad habits doesn’t mean your marriage is … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why Marriage Is Worth the Hard Work
Time and time again we hear about how marriage is hard work. That said, we aren’t always faced with a message that has us running to the altar to marry someone. And, indeed, the truth is that marriage is hard work; I just can’t lie to you about that one. However, with the work that goes into it come incredible benefits. If you don’t believe me, you really have to shift your … [Read more...]