Our divorce story We were married five years. I never planned to file for divorce. Life was hitting us pretty hard. We were both (still) in school, and I was working full time. I’d just been accepted to a graduate program in another state. We decided to live apart for …
Hobbies in marriage can happen by chance or by design. My husband and I sort of fell into a hobby lately. I’ve always enjoyed cooking and baking. A couple of years ago he bought a big green egg. And his new hobby began! Together we have a cooking hobby. He …
“I’ll take out that trash for you,” my husband says as he walks through the kitchen. I am already pulling the bag from the can. “My hero,” I think. Other days my husband carries in the groceries from my car. Or he fixes the fences around the farm. Some days …
I love lunch dates. As someone who enjoys saving money, spending time with my spouse, and working through logistics, the lunch date is a WIN, even in the rain! 🥇 The photo below was taking right after a rain storm. We ate in the car while it rained, then snuck …
It’s a fact. We bug our spouse. They do it to us – we do it to them. I saw a post on Instagram from @ChristineCaine that highlighted this point well. She said her husband loved all the nice things she posts about him but thought it would be fun …
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“No.” That was my answer. I just got home from a long week helping my mom while she was in the hospital following an emergency. The two-day drive home was exhausting. I had less than one hour before turning around to get our son from wrestling, and take him to …
Hi Friends! I hope your new year is off to a great start. As you saw, I took about a month off from my website. I was taking time at the end of the year to regroup and pray about the direction for my website. I ended up realizing that …
The basics “Finding the Hero in your Husband” by Dr. Juli Slattery is a agreat book that offers insightful guidance about marriage. In this book, Dr. Slattery explores marriage and provides valuable advice on how to see the hero within your husband. Through her expertise as a clinical psychologist and …
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Been married longer than a minute? If you’ve been married longer than a minute then you know that marriage is tough! Today might be hearts and flowers while tomorrow is toilets and tantrums. That’s just the way of it. This week I have three tips to get you started. Try …
Introducing the Marriage Retreat in a Box . Your ultimate solution for busy couples seeking to strengthen their relationship in the comfort of their own home. The Marriage Retreat in a Box is a comprehensive program designed to help couples reconnect and deepen their bond through engaging activities and meaningful …