Well we did it. We just celebrated 20 years of marriage last week. We had a very low key celebration. Just me and him and a trip to the beach. It was quite lovely actually. We walked on the beach and held hands. We ate a nice dinner out at a lovely seafood restaurant […]
5 Ways to reconnect with your spouse
May 22, 2013 by
The first 5 minutes when your spouse or yourself arrives home are the most important minutes in your family’s day. Make sure that you reconnect in those early minutes. Those first few minutes set the tone for how the rest of the evening will go. My dear husband and I always spend that first 5 […]
Dr. Phil’s 5 Questions You need to ask before you get divorced
May 10, 2013 by
I don’t think divorce is a good answer to a problem. But I am a realist and know that some problems can’t be worked out. Abuse, infidelity are among the things that are deal breakers for me. I’m not saying I’d get divorced over an affair but I am saying that we would be […]
My hubby wants a new phone.
April 22, 2013 by
New phones are all the rage. How often do you upgrade and get the latest gadget? We do it every 2 years just like our contract. I just got a smartphone in January. How behind am I? I was blissfully unaware how much more fun it is to have a smartphone. I love it now! […]
Dr. Phil’s 6 tips for maintaining a successful relationship!
April 18, 2013 by
After many years of marriage Dr. Phil seems to know a thing or two about keeping a relationship alive and vibrant. This was on Dr. Phil’s show last week and I had to take notes to share with you guys. It is a great way to improve your marriage by following his tips. Here are […]
Anything worth doing is worth doing well! Marriage 101 continued
April 4, 2013 by
It takes work to stay married. It’s not something that just magically happens. You have to work at it and work hard. The more elbow grease you put into it the more your marriage gets out of it. Think positively about your spouse and think of them often. Turn those negative thoughts into positive ones. […]
8 Easy Marriage Tips you can do today to help your marriage!
March 26, 2013 by
As a wife for over 19 years here’s some tips we’ve learned along the way. Marriage is not easy street. But you can have a better marriage if you just apply some of these tips. Try to do one per week until you are incorporating all 8 tips all the time! 1. Listen: actively listen […]
5 Ways to Lose Weight with your Spouse!
March 22, 2013 by
My dh and I have been together for 21 years and married for 19. We know a thing or two about being together. But we’re not always doing what is best for each other or our health. During the last 3 weeks we’ve made a recommitment to health together. Here’s what we’re doing. 1. Watching […]
Does your spouse’s energy match yours?
February 25, 2013 by
My hubby and I do not match. He is all high energy and ready to work almost all the time. I’m more of a slow and steady wins the race. He is always bringing me up and I’m always struggling to bring him down to relax. Sometimes it works and sometimes not so much. When […]
