Principles that keep your body well can do the same for your relationship. About a month ago I got a new GPS watch to help keep track of my runs. I waited for about a year, trying to find something that would do what I wanted without breaking the bank. I finally found the one I wanted and I have …
Trust in Marriage: Stop the Leaks
Leakers have been blamed for dealing some pretty devastating blows in politics, entertainment, and business. But leaking isn’t just a problem for national security. It can also be a challenge for marital security. One place you want to be doubly sure there’s no leaking going on is within your marriage. When you tell others things about your spouse or your relationship …
Seven Tips for a Great Football Season
Millions of men in the U.S. love football. In fact, even though many wives may roll their eyes, football season is perhaps one of the most exciting for husbands across the nation as they get ready for their favorite teams to hit the gridiron. (Important note: Many wives enjoy football just as much as their husbands do, some even more. …
You Prepared for the Wedding … How About the Marriage?
One mother planning her daughter’s perfect August wedding commented to a friend, “This is practically a full-time job.” Another mom preparing for her daughter’s big day confided in a friend that she had mixed emotions about the wedding because her own marriage was falling apart. The outcomes of these two scenarios were completely different. One couple followed up their child’s …
Four Ways to Grow Closer to Your Spouse
In August 2017, the U.S. experienced what many called The Great American Eclipse. While a total eclipse of the sun happens somewhere in the world every 12 to 18 months, it hadn’t happened in the U.S. since 1979. And it hadn’t happened only in the U.S. since 1776. The total eclipse only lasted for a couple of minutes, and it …
Contentment in Marriage: Managing Money and Time
Managing Money We have been attending Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University in recent weeks. Even though my husband and I have been married for 31 years, we are still working at refining this whole money management thing in our marriage. Apparently we are not alone. If this is a challenge for you, keep reading. If not, skip down to “Managing Time” …