In case you missed it, we’ve been posting tips on strengthening and celebrating marriage during the month of February! You shared daily thoughts and suggestions throughout the month of February that came from staff, students, and families. Below is the complete list of articles. Please let us know in the comments what your favorite tip [...]
Celebrate your spouse’s wins, share their losses. Support them before their big game, and stick around after the game to review the highlights. Show up in team colors and don’t forget to cheer! ——————————– Join us in strengthening and celebrating marriage for the month of February! You will find daily thoughts and suggestions throughout the [...]
It is said that good things in this life are worth fighting for. Certainly, those things we work the hardest for are the most rewarding, and things that come easy are often taken for granted. Marriage is the same. Remember patience, commitment, humility, fidelity and diligence! ——————————– Join us in strengthening and celebrating marriage for [...]
Intimacy is a vital contributor to healthy bonding, and of healthy marital relationships, and an area that often becomes neglected during high-stress and/or demanding stages of life. One parent offers: “Something that I’ve found helpful after 20 years of marriage is not to forget about romantic time… Remember, these interludes don’t happen by magic; they usually involve [...]
The example of marriage we set today can and will influence the marriages of our children in the future. Young eyes and ears are ever-attentive and will often adopt the attitudes, opinions and relational styles exemplified in the home. ——————————– Join us in strengthening and celebrating marriage for the month of February! You will find [...]
Take time often to reflect upon some of your favorite times together – Reflecting upon good memories not only bids the return of joy and pleasures gone before, but also promotes healthy perspective when wading through challenges in the present. Enjoy memories together, time and time again! ——————————– Join us in strengthening and celebrating marriage [...]
Find out what their biggest stress will be during the day and follow up on it during the evening. Take time to learn about one of their hobbies. Showing interest in your spouse will communicate your admiration and appreciation for them, and reiterate for them their place of importance in your life. ——————————– Join us [...]
Love is a verb, not a noun; a lifestyle, not an event! Service is a great way to cultivate love in a relationship. Surprise your spouse by doing something for them that saves them a little time during the day (e.g. wash their car, prepare a meal, return the rental, complete the chore, etc.). Service [...]
It really doesn’t matter which way the toilet paper comes off the roll, don’t waste your energy on the little things. Prolonged focus on that which is imperfect only blinds us to all that is good about our spouse. When experiencing the tinge of annoyance with your spouse, choose instead to appreciate something that you [...]
Don’t expect your spouse to know what you’re thinking – Too many good relationships are divided by poor communication. Misunderstanding and need for clarity are inherent to any relationship. Take time daily to check-in with one another. Remember, it is the little things that keep a marriage on track, and on the list of little [...]
Even when you don’t agree on everything, agree on one thing: what is best for the relationship will be more rewarding than what is best for the individual… and, as the relationship becomes more rewarding, your growth as an individual will follow! ——————————– Join us in strengthening and celebrating marriage for the month of February! [...]
A parent shares: “We check in each morning via phone call or text to see how the other’s morning is going. And sometimes he even leaves me nice little note on my desk, so when I wake up it’s one of the first things I see.” ——————————– Join us in strengthening and celebrating marriage for the month [...]
Any relationship worth building up and strengthening is something to be deeply grateful for. Having an attitude of gratitude means that your partner will know that you appreciate them. Your appreciation will be obvious in your thoughts, words and actions, and they will never have need to question your feelings. Being thankful for your mate every day is one of the most empowering [...]
Schedule regular dates with your spouse. Plan activities that interest your spouse. Spend this time in the manner you did during courtship; put on your nice clothes, wear your best fragrance, be on your best behavior and attend solely to your spouse. ——————————– Join us in strengthening and celebrating marriage for the month of February! [...]
Avoid tracking your spouse to ensure he/she carries their share of the workload. Instead, adopt the attitude that it is of no importance if you end up doing more than half of what has to be done. There is no benefit in attempting to make sure that everything in your relationship is divided fifty-fifty. Instead, [...]
Each of us is unique in the manner in which we give and receive affection. What is deeply meaningful to you may not translate with the same meaning to your spouse, and vice-versa. Investigate those things that communicate love, affection and appreciation most meaningfully to your spouse; speak your spouse’s language often! ——————————– Join us [...]
Does your planner communicate to your spouse that he/she is a priority? Periods of demanding, high-stress scheduling make a surprise lunch date or a romantic evening all the more meaningful. ——————————– Join us in strengthening and celebrating marriage for the month of February! You will find daily thoughts and suggestions throughout the month of February [...]
Marital research often highlights financial strain as a significant contributor to marital discord. Communicate about finances and discipline yourselves to a budget. Discuss financial priorities and negotiate mutual goals. Work with a financial consultant if this process feels overwhelming. Brainstorm inexpensive means to enjoy entertainment and recreation. ——————————– Join us in strengthening and celebrating marriage [...]
Right now, think of one thing. Maybe a flood of things will come to mind. Call them, write them a note, send them a card, close your electronic device and look at them, tell them. Let them know… right now! ——————————– Join us in strengthening and celebrating marriage for the month of February! You will [...]
People are ever-adapting and expanding. Life has a way of promoting this evolution. You and your spouse are different today than you were yesterday, and the same will be true for tomorrow. Discover one another! ——————————– Join us in strengthening and celebrating marriage for the month of February! You will find daily thoughts and suggestions [...]
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