Ten. Ten years have come and gone in a flash, like lightening striking the ground, branding it Ten years of growth and lessons learned, a constant reminder that marriage takes work, patience and that it shouldn’t be taken lightly Ten years of laughter and joy, which reminds us…
3 houses. 3 dogs (2 in Heaven, 1 on Earth) 1 super stealthy and annoying cat. Tons of cars. 5 years of fertility treatment. 3 kiddos (2 here on Earth, 1 in Heaven). Multiple career changes. Several medical diagnosis and surgeries. Tons of adventures. Lots of laughter and…
We all have these preconceived notions going into marriage. We expect that our relationship will always be fantastic and that we will forever be madly in love. We imagine that our sex life will continue to resemble something other than the horror stories we hear from our parents,…
It’s never easy talking about relationship problems with your partner. It can be intimidating, scary and down right not fun. One good thing that can come from having difficult conversations with your spouse is learning how to effectively communicate with your partner because it is essential if you…
Eventually, the honeymoon phase will cease to exist. Parenting stresses, finances, meddling in-laws and marriage troubles are inevitable and are sure to cause some strife in your relationship. In my opinion, and in research I’ve conducted, there are some sure-tell signs that your marriage is worth saving.
Marriage can become pretty routine after time. Days start to blend together and habits are created, some good, some bad. I honestly believe that in order for a marriage to be exceptional, you need to incorporate a marriage check-in. This can be completed weekly, monthly, quarterly or yearly….
I want coffee in bed with you before the kids wake I want to cook with you in our kitchen while sipping our favorite wine I want inside jokes I want deep conversations at 1 o’clock in the morning I want to lounge in sweats and enjoy a…
This past weekend, my husband and I were able to get away, just the two of us, for the first time without kids. It felt strange, terrifying and wonderful all at the same time. This was the first time that both boys were being cared for by someone…
Marriage is hard. You’re tired of getting hurt. You’re tired of feeling disappointment. The lack of follow-thru is taking it’s toll. There are unmet expectations, harsh words, silence, sleepless nights and cold shoulders. Resentment and bitterness start to set in, and slowly your heart starts to grow hard…