My girls are huge fans of the movie Frozen, and I have to admit I’m a fan too. I like the movie’s message that love at first sight is probably not a good idea, that it takes time to get to know someone, and that those we love aren’t perfect (and may pick their noses). […]
Resources to Help You Keep Growing as a Wife
As I wrap up this series about marriage, I want to encourage you to keep growing as a wife. I hope I’ve inspired you with lots of ways to make him (and you) happier in your marriage. Marriage may feel like a lot of work at times, but it is worth it and there’s lots […]
Dust Off Your Marriage {31 Days to a Happy Husband}
Today, my fellow writer Melanie Fischer is here to share a fervent call to wives that is very fitting as we near the end of this series. Read on to find out how to dust off your marriage! “I do!” Those words… Words of promise. Words of excitement. Words inviting a new chapter of […]
Cherish the Memories in Your Marriage {31 Days to a Happy Husband}
In our marriages, looking back can sometimes help us look ahead. When I cherish the memories of happy times we’ve shared before, I’m more likely to think happy thoughts about my husband and look forward to more happy times together. I was reminded of this the other day by my husband. “Tell me a happy […]
Don’t Allow Comparisons in Your Marriage {31 Days to a Happy Husband}
We live in a world that makes it easy to look over the fence—and even encourages it. Facebook creates the idea of keeping up with friends, but what they post may not always be an accurate reflection of what’s going on in their lives. Celebrity gossip takes over the news, as we obsess about who […]
How to Forgive Your Husband {31 Days to a Happy Husband}
Today, I’m delighted to welcome my fellow Inscriber Ruth L. Snyder to share her advice on an important marriage topic: how to forgive your husband. Marriage has the potential to bring the greatest joy AND the greatest hurt. When two people open their hearts to each other, they allow themselves to become vulnerable. We all […]
Couples Massage is Easy with the MELT Online Video Course!
Back in our first year of marriage, we saw a couples massage course at a local college. We both thought it would be a good idea but couldn’t fit it into our busy schedule. Ever since then, we’ve kicked ourselves for not making it work, because we’ve never seen another course like it. Until now. […]
Why You Need to Support Your Husband’s Hobby
It was a cool, grey morning when I dashed out the door and told my parents I was going to watch a rugby game. I knew by the looks on their faces that they knew as well as I did that the “friend” I was going to watch play wasn’t just a friend anymore. By […]
Day 23: The Marriage You’ve Always Wanted
I’ve mentioned Dr. Gary Chapman a few times in writing this series. He is one of my favorite marriage experts because he gives straight-shooting, practical marriage advice. He recently released a new book, The Marriage You’ve Always Wanted, which I’ve been reading this month (and stealing quotes from). It’s a slender book, yet as usual, […]
Nourish Yourself as a Mom & Wife {31 Days to a Happy Husband}
Last week, I started swimming again with a friend of mine. Twice a week, we put our kids to bed and then meet at the pool to swim laps for 45-minutes before “boiling” ourselves in the hot tub. Occasionally, we grab a quick coffee afterwards at McDonald’s (the only coffee shop in our small town […]
