Is there any activity you and your partner stopped doing together when you got married? The type of activity you loved to do during dates, but found yourself not doing enough of when you were husband and wife?
I was in for a surprise one day when my husband and I found ourselves with an hour to kill. I suggested we go to a coffee shop. He suggested something else. Read more…
My husband and I celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary last May 24. We both couldn’t believe it’s been 12 years! We’re still learning so much about how to manage a marriage that we feel like we’re both still new at this. Haha!
Our marriage has its crazy twists and turns, but it also has many moments of joyful serenity. We’ve learned a few things through the course of our journey. Here are some that have been making our marriage work. Read more…
When you pay attention to the little things, the bigger picture becomes clearer.
I wrote that in line in the context of saving money. As I reflect more and more about it, I realize it also applies to making a marriage work. Read more…
In our 11 years of marriage, I’ve been noticing a “taking turns” pattern for me and my husband. It was disorienting in the early years, but over time we’ve seen how it’s been strengthening our marriage. Taking turns is integral to nurturing your marriage and growing as individuals. Here’s a peek into our story. Read more…
These are the moments that build a marriage — loving acts of service that fill the ‘love meter’ in a relationship. It helps when it comes in the form of a pleasant surprise too! It makes the love more palpable. Have faith! Believe in love! Read more…
Studies say that 4 minutes of uninterrupted eye contact can increase intimacy. SoulPancake tested this theory out on 6 couples. My husband and I tried it too. Here’s what happened. Read more…
Fueling each other’s interests keeps the marriage exciting. It’s simple. It’s supportive. It’s sincere. Sometimes that’s all it really takes — knowing what your partner is interested in and genuinely bringing him or her closer to her passions. Read more…