Happy Valentine’s Day

I hope everybody has a good day today. Whether you have long been married, are newlyweds, are dating, or even if you’re single; whether you have a terrific relationship or one that isn’t much to brag about, or are not currently involved with anyone, you can make today a great day. Even if your partner isn’t the perfect Valentine, or you don’t have a Valentine at all, today can be a day to treat yourself and to make the day special for others who might not being feeling the love. You’ll be surprised how good it will make you feel … Continue reading

The Marriage Blog Week in Review for Dec 30 – Jan 5

Woo hoo, it’s Saturday and this week, we enjoyed watching our daughter go back to school and yesterday, she received a Good Effort Award for her progress in school. She’s mastering reading and so much more. Every day is a new adventure for us as parents and as a married couple, but we will talk more about that later. In the meanwhile, Sherry and I welcomed the arrival of the New Year here at the Marriage Blog with a series of articles covering everything from the marriage debates to the wedding planning. So without further ado, let’s talk about our … Continue reading

Do You Love Quotes?

Happy Friday! I’m ready for the weekend here, but before I signed off on our Friday fun, I wanted to remember our marriage humor and good quotes. Some of the following are funny, some are touching and some are just exactly what they are. Print out this little list of gems and hang them on your fridge or near your desk where you can see them and they can inspire you and your spouse! Have a great rest of your Friday! Married couples who love each other tell each other a thousand things without talking. Chinese Proverb There is no … Continue reading

Marriage Communication: Nagging Doesn’t Work

Nagging doesn’t work – no matter how well intentioned you are or how frustrated you may be – just nagging your spouse about chores, bills, responsibilities or whatever it is you are wanting them to do – well, it doesn’t work. Now, before you tell me that when you constantly remind them to do something, they do in fact do it – this makes your form of nagging successful, let me counter that with this question: If you didn’t nag them the next time, would they remember? Chances are, once you’ve created the cycle where you remind your spouse to … Continue reading

Love Letters – Where to Leave I Love Yous

Saying I love you is easy, but when you are romancing your loved one – you can leave little I love you notes in great places – places that will not only catch them off guard, but deliver a loving smile at the same time. Here are a few tips on where to leave those love letters: On a bookmark inside a book they are reading On the bathroom mirror, with your finger, so that when it steams up – you can read the I Love You With magnets on the refrigerator Inside their shoes On the steering wheel of … Continue reading