Last Thursday I wrote about the Wrong Reasons to Marry. Someone sent a message asking if I would write about reasons why to marry, and of course I said I would. Honestly, that was my plan all along. What are good, wholesome, right reasons to choose to marry? This post is not about finding the … Continue reading Right Reasons
Marriage advice
Keeping Your Marriage Together
I keep reading about and hearing about marriages breaking up, and not just in Hollywood. All the talk about divorce and broken homes breaks my heart. I hurt for the children, I hurt for the husbands, I hurt for the wives, I hurt for the grandparents, I hurt! I wish everyone had a great relationship. … Continue reading Keeping Your Marriage Together
Marriage Monday: Romance Lives
Long term, happy marriages keep the romance alive. Others often say of these couples that they act like teenagers when they are together. You can see the love in their eyes. Before I list a few suggestions about keeping romance alive I ask you to think, to remember something about your own relationship. Do you … Continue reading Marriage Monday: Romance Lives
Dealing with Conflict
Last week, we wrote about the inevitability of conflict in marriage. If conflict is two objects or people trying to occupy the same space at the same time, then marriage is conflict. Since conflict is a part of our marriage relationship, how can we best handle conflict? Learn to Adapt. To adapt is the ability to change your own behavior … Continue reading Dealing with Conflict
One Day in a Happy Marriage
Today you get a glimpse, just a few moments - 10 to be precise - of a happy marriage. These are moments you can recreate in your marriage that, if you put into practice daily, will help your relationship grow exponentially. Start the day praying for your marriage. Say, "Good morning (insert affectionate term here), … Continue reading One Day in a Happy Marriage
Marriage Monday – A Short Post
In August of 1989 I was looking forward to August 12. That Saturday I would marry my best friend. (We are still married and still best friends.) As the day neared my father offered me some advice, advice that I share with young couples who are planning to marry. Advice I gladly share with you. … Continue reading Marriage Monday – A Short Post
More on Marriage
Is there a secret to a long marriage? Is there one thing that is most important? The short answer is "No." However, there are a few things that every marriage needs to work out. One that is a priority is communication. Most of us know how to talk. Most of us can hear. The exception … Continue reading More on Marriage
Choosing a Spouse
A couple of weeks ago, someone commented that they would like to see a post about choosing a spouse. I'll take the bait and see what happens. I should start by saying I did not have a lot of "girlfriends," that is to say, there were not a lot that I dated more than one … Continue reading Choosing a Spouse
Marriage Matters Monday: Common Conflict
I missed everyone last week. We were out of town early in the week for the funeral of a friend and later in the week to celebrate our 23 wedding anniversary. But I am back, refreshed, and ready to post again this week. Paul writes about temptation: "No temptation has overtaken you that is not … Continue reading Marriage Matters Monday: Common Conflict
Marriage and Communication
Time for Marriage Monday and another post about Making Marriage Work. Last time we looked at celebrating the differences that we have with our spouses. That was good advice (if I do say so myself) but you cannot adjust to differences if you do not communicate them. I am certain that what I share today … Continue reading Marriage and Communication
Driving Thought 