On a recent episode of The Steve Harvey Show, he interviewed a couple who had been married for 82 years. The husband was 103 and his wife was 100 years old. Even though they were centenarians, their chemistry was still so palpable. He had courted her for three months before they got married and 82 years later, they were still going strong. It was a refreshing conversation to … [Read more...]
34 Daily Marriage Quotes to Inspire And Encourage You
Words are powerful. Forget what you heard about sticks and stones. Never underestimate the power words can have in your life and over your marriage. I'm big on inspirational quotes and affirmations. I'm the one that will spend ample time reading through greeting cards for my husband to find the perfect one. Powerful quotes can change your mood in an instant. So I'm always … [Read more...]
Don’t Believe the Hype, 9 Things Marriage Is NOT!
Yesterday as I walked up to Lamar and hugged him from behind, our cousin jokingly said: “How long have you been married?” I said: “for eight years.” And she laughed and said: “You’ve been married for too long to still be acting like that.” And I said: “Do you think you are supposed to get married and then all of your smooching and hugging and kissing will go … [Read more...]
Do You Always Defend Your Spouse In Public?
In public, always defend your spouse. Make it a habit to take his or her side regardless of the situation - Jimmy and Karen Evans (MarriageToday) That quote was taken from a MarriageToday Facebook status update. As you can imagine, there were over 57 comments for this status update with people both agreeing and disagreeing. I agreed with this comment (in Facebook … [Read more...]