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...]
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...]
5 Best Practices for Beating the Marriage Blues
Into every life a little rain must fall. We know life continues to bring a series of ups and downs. We’re often in and out of our season. It’s a reality we all must be willing to accept. Marriage isn’t any different. There will be excellent days. You know the ones where your spouse can do no wrong and you are just really feeling him/her. Then there will be those moments where … [Read more...]
The Marriage Declutter Checklist for All Couples
Spring represents fresh new beginnings. It’s usually a time when the majority of us begin to declutter and spring clean our homes. We rid ourselves of the outdated to prepare for the brand-new, bright and colorful. Letting go of what’s just taking up space but not really adding any flair to the home or benefiting the family, makes sense. Typically, the items from our homes that … [Read more...]
6 Ideas to Say “YES” to In Your Marriage
I still remember the day my husband proposed. I was saying yes, through tears, before he had even fully asked the question. I knew what I wanted, so there wasn’t any hesitation. When it’s right, it’s right. The truth is, what I wanted then hasn’t changed all that much. In addition to being in love, my desire is to be happy, have joy and live in peace in my home. None of that … [Read more...]
What’s On Your Marriage Resume?
A large majority of my career includes training adults on discovering their brand, developing successful job search skills and building a resume that will wow the socks off of employers. Assisting them in building that resume is sometimes challenging as they struggle to remember responsibilities of past employment as well as being able to highlight their strengths as a … [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...]