In any romantic relationship, it is important to understand how to communicate love to your partner in a way that they best receive and appreciate it. This is where the concept of the five love languages comes in, as described by author Gary Chapman. The five love languages are words of affirmation, acts of service, …
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Be your spouse’s biggest and loudest cheerleader. Don’t let anyone else take that spot. Life will give you plenty of opportunities to cheer your spouse on. When Steve went to school for his RN, MBA, Spiritual Direction, and most recently his ACE credentials I had the opportunity to support and encourage him. This looked different …
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All parents are a mixed bag. It’s true no matter how good or bad we are. As parents, it is important to realize that you will fail your kids from time to time. We are only human and raising kids is no easy feat. In the beginning, I wanted to be the perfect mom with …
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When raising kids remember the days are long but the years are short… attempt to live without regret. When you are in the throes of raising infants, toddlers, elementary kids, middle and high schoolers the days seem to never end. Recognize that the days may be long and filled with tears, appointments, homework, baths, etc.. …
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If you want to grow a great relationship, here’s some advice: Have some independence in your married life. Just because you’re close to each other doesn’t mean you can’t have your own interests and hobbies. While you and your spouse are intimately in each others orbit you should still have freedom and encourage one another …
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Acknowledge that it isn’t all about you anymore, and die to that lie. This is a hard one and one I am still figuring out. I like things to be all about me, I think if we are honest, we all like things to be all about ourselves. In marriage we are saying it’s not …
Finding a spouse goes beyond physical attraction and involves finding a spiritual partner. To ensure spiritual compatibility, it’s crucial to be proactive in your spiritual growth together. This is important regardless of the customs and traditions of your faith, whether you’re Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, or from any other religion. In marriages where partners come …
Have you ever thought about how marriage can help us grow and become better people? When two people come together in marriage, they bring their own unique backgrounds and perspectives. It’s through navigating these differences that we have the chance to develop qualities like patience, empathy, and unconditional love. But the growth doesn’t stop there. …
Life is a journey, not a destination, but sometimes it feels like we’re stuck in a moment, like Bono from U2 sang. You know the feeling, don’t you? Maybe it’s when you’re facing a challenge with your spouse or dealing with a difficult situation with your kids. It can be tough to keep moving forward …
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Date your mate regularly… make time for it. This was a weird thought to me when we were first married. Date each other? Why? We are married…lets get on to married life. I quickly learned that married life is full of little things that sweep away focused time on each other. Dating allows for intimate …