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Fidelity Ruins Marriages?

I realize that for many, there is much to be celebrated about since New York passed its same-sex marriage bill which will allow for gay marriage to be legal starting on July 24, 2011. But do we really have to start tearing down the traditional marriage? That is exactly what happened in a recent article that appeared in the “New York Times.” It was written by a homosexual sex-advice columnist, Dan Savage. He said that fidelity destroys more marriages than it saves (I would like to see the statistics on that one). Yes, you read that right. It is the … Continue reading →

Marriages Need Compromise

I think one of the most difficult things to do in a marriage, or in any relationship, is to compromise. Compromise means you are willing to do your part to make something work. It often requires that you give something up. Last week was one where compromise was greatly tested. My husband took a week of vacation, more or less just to use it up, along with the fact that our kids were on their first week of summer break. However I was not on break, so I still had a full workload. Of course, working from home has a … Continue reading →

Reaching a Compromise

Marriage is a compromise. It is about give and take. That means sometimes you may have to give in on some things. Decide which things are of prime importance and which are not worth worrying about. Some things, like differences in faith and values are more likely to present serious challenges than character traits like untidiness or whatever it may be. Of course if the character trait is selfishness or anger that results very quickly and with consequences for those round them, then you might want to give it serious thought. So before you go into it you need to … Continue reading →

The Marriage Blog Week in Review for January 28 – February 3

Last week Lyn and I said goodbye to January and welcomed February. Here’s what we wrote on: Monday, January 28 Internet Infidelity Leads to Attempted Hit A married woman tried to use Craigslist to off her equally married lover…who she’d met online. Successful Serious Discussions with Your Mate Lyn offers suggestions for setting a positive tone for starting serious discussions. Proxy Marriages Only four states allow these types of marriages, which don’t require both parties even be in attendance to wed. Tuesday, January 29 Personalized Gifts to Delight Your Valentine Once again I was shopping the catalogs and found items … Continue reading →

Marriage Blog Week in Review May 13 – May 19

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May is flying by. This weekend was our daughter’s dance recital and it’s a night when we get to sit there and be as proud as we can be in the audience as she struts her stuff on stage. Well, not that you can strut to ballet, but you get what I mean. It was a wonderful experience and there’s a story to be told for how we teamed up to make things happen a certain way – and yes, you will hear that story this week. In the meanwhile, let’s take a look at our week in review: Sunday, … Continue reading →

Ask a Baby Blogger: My Mother-In-Law and My Husband Are Against Co-Sleeping

Question: I have read that you recommend co-sleeping. I believe it is healthier for my infant and would make it easier to breastfeed. But my husband thinks it would be awkward to have the baby in bed with us. His mother also thinks it’s a bad idea. How can I change their minds? I thought it appropriate, today being Valentine’s Day, that I address this question. At the root, this is a discussion about how marriages change once we add to the family. I don’t really know, but I would venture to guess that this couple hasn’t been married long. … Continue reading →

How to Compromise

Compromise is not the easiest thing in the world to do. For those of us who are married – well, compromise sounds pretty on paper, but when you’re both stubborn, set in your ways – coming to an agreement may seem easier said than done. Depending on how you have balanced the power in your marriage, it may be that one or the other of you has the final say on the matter or matters at hand – but more likely, as with most modern marriages—the idea of compromise is predicated on the idea that you are partners. So How … Continue reading →

How to Compromise

Compromise is not the easiest thing in the world to do. For those of us who are married – well, compromise sounds pretty on paper, but when you’re both stubborn, set in your ways – coming to an agreement may seem easier said than done. Depending on how you have balanced the power in your marriage, it may be that one or the other of you has the final say on the matter or matters at hand – but more likely, as with most modern marriages—the idea of compromise is predicated on the idea that you are partners. So How … Continue reading →

How to Compromise

Compromise is not the easiest thing in the world to do. For those of us who are married – well, compromise sounds pretty on paper, but when you’re both stubborn, set in your ways – coming to an agreement may seem easier said than done. Depending on how you have balanced the power in your marriage, it may be that one or the other of you has the final say on the matter or matters at hand – but more likely, as with most modern marriages—the idea of compromise is predicated on the idea that you are partners. So How … Continue reading →

Good Habits to Develop

In my last marriage blog, I talked about bad habits we should break.  Today we are going to consider some good habits to develop. The first is encouragement.  It seems the longer a couple is married, the less often this happens. In most cases it’s probably a result of just living life and not really thinking about the importance of offering encouragement.  We are busy working, taking care of the family, running a household, and taking on many other responsibilities. But taking time each and everyday to encourage your spouse is a good habit to develop.  It can be something … Continue reading →