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The Most Romantic Things My Husband’s Ever Done for Me

Over in the Family Life / Marriage & Relationships / Marriage Enrichment forum a member posed this question “What’s the most romantic thing your spouse has even done for you?” The question was actually posted about a year ago, but it gets updated by other family members from time to time. Such was the case late last week when another family member wrote about a lovely Valentine’s gift her husband delivered to her one year as a surprise upon waking. Well, it got me to thinking about all the romantic things Wayne has done for me over the years. Two … Continue reading →

Psst, Husbands…Saturday’s Wife Appreciation Day

I swear I’m not making days up just so you have to buy your wife yet another gift. There really is such a thing as Wife Appreciation Day and it’s celebrated on September 15. Which, if you consult a calendar, you’ll see is Saturday. “That’s only two days away! How am I going to find time to get a gift for my wife by then?” Simmer down now. No need to panic. You’re missing the key word, and thus the point, of the day: appreciation. It’s not about extravagant gifts. It’s about showing her how much you value all those … Continue reading →

Marriage Secrets: How to Stay In Love

We talked about marriage secrets a couple of days ago, but let’s talk about a secret of marriage that we all want access too. This secret, of course, is how to stay in love. We all want to be in love with our spouses. Who wouldn’t want to be in love? Being in love is a wonderful feeling and it’s incredibly uplifting and it’s intoxicating. What can be more incredible and intoxicating than being in love with your spouse? So How Do You Stay In Love? The keys to staying in love begin with accepting that love doesn’t just happen … Continue reading →

Lonely Wives

Wives can be lonely for many reasons. Their marriage partner may be deployed or they may travel a great deal. It could also be that your partner has a very active social life with many friends and such. Some wives may not feel comfortable doing the same things as their husbands such as in rock climbing or other sports. If you are a lonely wife, there are ways to help you overcome the loneliness by enriching your own life – this can be good for you and your partner. Develop Your Own Social Life – Your husband cannot fulfill every … Continue reading →

Marriage The Week in Review – September 30 – October 6

Welcome to Saturday morning and I hope you had a good night’s sleep and a great weekend of activity and relaxation in front of you. October is off to a roaring start here at the Marriage Blog with articles being picked up and commented on in other blogs and more. So without further ado, let’s dive into our week in review. Saturday, September 30th Sherry discussed Duane and Beth Chapman: For Better or Worse about the Dog the Bounty Hunter and his wife and their relationship as they work together to track down and bring back criminals and bail jumpers. … Continue reading →

Marriage Myths: Wives Are More Romantic Than Husbands

We treasure romance in our society, despite the snickering comments we all make about it. Many of us enjoy a good romantic novel or film and though we will deride them, the derision comes from a sense of longing about the romance. The idea that wives are more romantic than their husbands is a misnomer. Husbands can be very romantic and they enjoy romance themselves. After all, what husband doesn’t appreciate: A surprise dinner either prepared at home or outside at a restaurant Cards of love tucked into their suitcases when they are traveling for business Gifts tucked onto their … Continue reading →