How Do You Maintain Promises in Your Marriage?
After a busy week, I like to relax by watching a favorite movie. One of those is Shall We Dance, an older movie starring Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon. It’s about a married man who is blessed in many ways but longs for happiness in the routine and drudgery of his...
Why Marriage Matters: Embracing New Seasons as Couples
This week is going to be an emotional, yet exciting week for our family. Our youngest leaves on Thursday for college, which pushes Hubby and me into a new season of life—empty nesters. After we came home from school shopping last Saturday, I posted a comment on...
Why Marriage Matters: Do Credit Cards Cause Problems in Your Marriage?
Around the country, people will be flocking to the post office today to mail their tax returns. Hubby and I are no different. One of my weaknesses is staying on top of my record keeping on a monthly basis. Each April I proclaim I’m going to do better, and each...
Why Marriage Matters: What’s Unique About Your Marriage?
Over the weekend, I attended a training for my day job. The presenter handed out index cards and asked us to write something on the card that is unique about us. We turned in the cards, and throughout her presentation, she pulled a card and read the unique quality and...
Why Marriage Matters: Supporting Your Spouse Through a Job Loss
In January 2009, Hubby came home from work early. I was so surprised to see him and asked if he was feeling well. He had an expression on his face that imprinted into my memory. Before he said anything, a chill coiled in the pit of my stomach. My heart pounded against...
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