Guys, have you ever bought your wife a nice gift and wondered why she did not jump for joy? Wives, have you ever given your husband a compliment only to have it fall on deaf ears? Author Dr. Gary Chapman suggests that there are five love languages, Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Receiving Gifts, Acts of Service, and Physical Touch. And, everyone has a language that makes them feel the most loved. So, take...
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Let’s face it: we all make mistakes. And more often than not, the recipient of those mistakes is our spouse. But small failures in a marriage don’t mean it’s time to give up. Instead, it’s an opportunity to be honest with ourselves about the areas we struggle in so that we can learn. So here are some common marriage mistakes and how to overcome them. First, we often take our spouse for granted. Instead, it’s...
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It’s easy to instruct your mate on how they can be a better husband or wife. But maybe it’s time to look at yourself. Maybe it’s time for you to be the best you can be. How? First, accept your spouse for who they are. Love them unconditionally. Accept their wonderful qualities…and their flaws. Second, applaud your spouse. When you see your spouse doing something good, encourage them with your words. Third,...
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After a number of years together, marriage can start to seem ordinary, routine, or even boring. But I’d like to challenge you to bring the passion and excitement back into your marriage by making your spouse feel loved. Here are some simple ways to romance your spouse. First, write them a love note. Tell your spouse something you love about them, and then hide the note in their wallet or on their pillow. ...
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Today I realized that I’ve been writing and speaking about how to have a great marriage, but I haven’t been putting all of it into practice. Why? Well, a house flood, new book, financial pressures, family health challenges, and busyness have all played a role in keeping me from focusing on my marriage. But there’s no excuse. So, what am I doing about it? First, I’m re-reading some of my own blog posts on marriage...
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Since the beginning of mankind, people have been trying to figure out what love truly is. We’ve gotten answers from poets, novelists, theologians, even singers. So who has it right? What is love? Well, I may not have the perfect answer, but I would like to share with you what I’ve learned about love after 25 years of marriage. Here are the Do’s and Don’ts of Marriage. First, DON’T be selfish. DO put your...
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Words are powerful. Words can build up. Words can tear down. It’s so important to be careful what you say, especially in marriage. There are four toxins of the tongue that can cause great marital harm. First, sarcastic words. Sarcastic comments like, “Hey, the laundry doesn’t clean itself” cause discord and can corrupt what was once a happy relationship. Second, unsupportive words. Your spouse shares with you...
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