Have you ever heard the song “Anniversary” by Tony Toni Tone. I have always loved that song. I remember years ago it was my parents anniversary and we were sitting in the living room. I turned on the stereo and that song was playing. Of course I made them get up and dance because it was their anniversary. They happily obliged. My husband and I … Continue reading Marital Monday: It’s More Than Just Another Year
I once read somewhere that wives want to feel loved while husbands want to feel respected. I must admit I often focus on the first part of that statement. I WANT TO FEEL LOVED. So, when I don’t get the amount of cuddles or tender forehead kisses I want what do I do? I get upset at my husband and question his love. How many … Continue reading Marital Monday: Love and Respect
Recently I came across this article on the kidspot website and wanted to share it with you for this week’s Marital Monday. 7 Tips for a Happy Marriage By Joanna Bounds Even though we all hope our marriage will last forever, a third of marriages end in divorce, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. “Tough spots will always occur – one partner might get … Continue reading Marital Monday: 7 Tips For a Happy Marriage
Not long ago I was speaking to a young man who was in his second year of marriage. I asked how married life was treating him. I was surprised by his response. He said that things were going well now but that the first year was really rough. I didn’t expect that kind of honesty from him because we are nothing more than acquaintances. I … Continue reading Marital Monday: The First Year
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As I have stated before I like to observe married couples. Why do I do this? To be honest I do it to help me with my own marriage. To learn. I observe couples as a unit and I observe husbands and wives as individuals. This post focuses on some things I have learned from observing husbands ( my own included). There are things that … Continue reading Marital Monday: 5 Issues Men Have With Their Wives
Often times while I am cleaning the kitchen I find a good documentary to play on the laptop. A couple of months ago I came across the HBO Documentary 112 Weddings on HBO Go. This was an amazing film. I watch it again with my husband and we paused and discussed throughout the film. The conversation it evoked between us was amazing. We shared things … Continue reading Marital Monday: 112 Weddings
Never Balanced, Always Fulfilled 