September 16, 2022

Prioritizing how to be less selfish in your marriage is crucial to building a strong relationship. You can’t have a healthy long-lasting marriage with an inconsiderate spouse. Once you commit to marriage, it’s time to put aside the ME mentality and instead focus on the WE. If you or your partner has a tendency for

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September 2, 2022

Most couples don’t initially think ahead about getting through the hardest years of marriage. With all of the excitement around the wedding and honeymoon, it can take a while to let the idea of marriage truly sink in. Although difficult times are inevitable, it’s how you work together as a team to find solutions that

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July 1, 2022

Relationships aren’t always easy. They continuously develop and grow over time as you gain a deeper understanding of one another. Although, just because you know someone doesn’t mean it’s their responsibility to fulfill your emotional needs in a relationship all of the time. Some of this responsibility lies solely with you.  Many common issues with

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May 26, 2022

Today, I feel like I need to address one of the most insidious myths about troubled marriages.  Ready? The myth is that trouble marriages appear at random, seemingly out of nowhere. Reality Check: Troubled marriages don’t just happen.  They are created. It might seem like they just happen.  And despite our perceptions to the contrary,

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May 9, 2022

One of the challenges that I struggle with each year is finding the right anniversary gift. Whether it’s a gift for a new boyfriend, or a gift for a husband after 20 years of marriage – men can be hard to buy a gift for. Especially if you want the gift to be thoughtful, and

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May 21, 2015

To keep a relationship stable is challenging; whether it involves two people sharing their lives, communicating with friends and family, or just getting along with teammates at work. Add to the picture a silent partner like alcohol, and the challenge increases substantially. Not everyone who consumes alcohol develops dependency. In fact, studies show that a

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December 11, 2013

Hi, friends!  This month, I’m excited to share with you a simple tutorial for a DIY Christmas ornament the whole family can make together! The idea {like many others} originally came from Pinterest.  My Little Crafter has his very own board and from time to time we’ll browse around and he’ll do some of his

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December 1, 2011

It’s time once again to vote for your favorite marriage blog! My cyber-buddy and fellow marriage supporter Stu at Stupendous Marriage is composing a list of the Top 10 Marriage Blogs 2011, and I would love it if you can help by taking a minute to vote. On the two previous years’ lists, you voted

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January 30, 2011

While we’re away at a marriage retreat, I want to say thank you. And I want to make sure you don’t miss the big giveaway going on over at Fit Marriage.

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December 24, 2010

Merry Christmas to my extended family at Engaged Marriage!

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