I figured if he could just fix himself, I could stop living in my self-made cage. I wouldn’t have to pretend things were good…they just would be.
5 Creative Date Nights
Having a strong marriage means that you connect with each other on a regular basis. This includes dating. When my kids were younger, having regular date nights was difficult, at best. More often than not, it just didn’t happen for us. Over time, we came up with some tips and tricks that helped us have […]
A Year of Romantic Dates
Here are a dozen romantic date ideas. Select one for this month, then use the others throughout the coming year –because every great relationship deserves at least one date night per month!
7 Tips For A Real Life Happily Ever After
All little girls have dreamed of being swept off their feet and falling helplessly in love with their very own versions of Prince Charming. Whether it be after waking up from a hundred-year slumber, rising from the deathbed after biting into a not-so-fresh fruit, or reuniting with a lost shoe after dancing the night away, […]
Post-Election Gratefulness. Counting my Blessings
It doesn’t matter what color you lean towards this voting season, there are things I think we can all agree on. I am grateful to live in this country. I am grateful that I can exercise my right to vote, unlike so many women around the world. I am grateful that my children have the […]
I Have A Date With My Husband – The Importance of Parents’ Night Out
Date Night, Parents’ Night Out, No matter what, each day, make time for God, yourself and your spouse. Your relationship to your spouse should be your #1 Priority next to your relationship with God. Cherish it. Nurture it. Build it and maintain it. Your spouse should be your best friend. Prove it.
Help! My “Perfect” Mother-in-Law is Driving Me Nuts!
“I wanted my boyfriend to wear the shirt I gave him last Christmas but his mom insists on him wearing the polo that she bought for him” “I came home one afternoon and found my mother-in-law on her knees, furiously scrubbing the bathroom floor. I just finished cleaning it up earlier that day.” “My […]
Three Keys to Making a New Marriage Work
I’ve been a wife for three years, a mother for two of those. I’ve never been as happy and content as I am now, and I’d like to believe I’m a good mom and helpmate. I hope I don’t come off sounding as cocky or proud when I say this, but I truly believe I’m […]
Thoughts and Musings of Marriage – A Renewal of Commitment
What happens when your marriage feels like an echo of what it used to be? What do you do?
