"The same things you did to get them, you need to do to keep them." We've all heard it said a million times. But if we're being honest, sometimes we get so busy that we either forget or those things aren't much of a priority anymore. When it comes to loving, romancing, and appreciating our spouses, sometimes we just need a prompting so that we can get back in the groove of … [Read more...]
Things Your Spouse Needs More Than Hearing “I Love You”
“I love you” is one of those phrases that’s said pretty frequently and sometimes without much thought or even much meaning. We may not be moved by the phrase as much as we were in the beginning of our relationship. Sometimes the phase just becomes words—their use becomes more habitual than heartfelt. In some situations, we even abbreviate “I love you” to “love u” “luv u” … [Read more...]
5 Things Your Wife Needs More Than Your “I Love You”
I know my husband loves me. If I weren’t sure about that, I never would have said, “I do.” He made his love for me clear long before our wedding day. And even though I am clear about how he feels, it’s still nice to hear it from time to time. A sweet reminder always makes me smile. But as nice as it is to hear, saying “I love you” can’t be the only way my husband expresses … [Read more...]
When Is The Last Time You…? 13 Things Your Mate Wished You Never Stopped Doing!
When is the last time you…..? Well I think that is a question we need to ask ourselves more often in our relationships. The truth of the matter is that in long-term relationships, routines sometimes begin to dominate our lives and we start forgetting all of the little things we used to win over our mates. People always say “the same things you did to get them you have to do … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Say ‘I Love You’ Without Saying a Word
We all want to feel loved and appreciated. And when that love comes from our spouse, it’s a deeper kind of joy. If you want to keep your marriage exciting and new, you have to continue to find ways to show your love and appreciation. I do believe we have to hear the words often, but at the same time, simple expressions or actions of love can go a very long way. Here are 10 ways … [Read more...]
3 Statements Every Spouse Needs to Hear
For our seventh wedding anniversary, my husband planned a lovely evening for us to celebrate our special day. We went to dinner and then he surprised me with tickets to see Patti LaBelle in concert. We were probably the youngest people there, but who doesn’t love them some Patti?! The show was excellent. Patti belted through the plethora of hits that have marked her stellar … [Read more...]