In case anything kept you from reading the Marriage Blog everyday last week, here’s a recap of what Lyn and I wrote on:
Monday, January 14
When You Do Not Care for Your Friend’s Partner
Lyn discussed something I think we’ve all experienced at one time or another, either being the person to not like a friend’s choice of mate or being the one not liked. She gave some suggestions for how to handle such a situation when it arises.
Do Fairy Tales Exist in the Congo?
I wondered what kind of fairy tales (if any) the women of the Congo, who currently are among the most tormented women in the world, grew up believing and what they teach their daughters about men, love, and marriage.
More Ideas on How to Handle a Friend’s Choice in Mates
If after giving your friend’s mate a chance and they still prove shady, Lyn had some other options for how to gently breach the topic with your friend.
Why Take Dating Advice from this “Bachelor”?
Dr. Travis Stork, of the reality show The Bachelor, has a new book out that he’s been promoting like crazy. I wondered whether it had any real value or not.
Tuesday, January 15
Do You Know Which Celebrities Your Spouse Finds Attractive
In my case, my husbands nuts for Britney Spears. As impossible as that is for me to fathom…
It’s a precious resource but important in giving to those we love so that they know they’re loved.
Ideas on How to Get in More Time with Your Spouse
As Lyn discussed in the article preceding this one, time is valuable. So how do you give your spouse more of it? She presented some ideas in this article.
Marriage Roadblock: Latin America vs. Europe
What do you do when you want to travel internationally with your spouse but one wants to go to Brazil and the other France or Ireland? That’s what Wayne and I are trying to figure out.
Wednesday, January 16
Did You Break Up Before You Got Married?
Or before you got engaged, and because of that you got married?
More Ideas on How to Spend Time with Your Spouse
Lyn’s full of even more great ideas how to make your precious time more available to your spouse.
Thursday, January 17
Cupid Used a Winchester: The Fabulous Toepperweins
A show I saw on the History Channel inspired this article in which Cupid’s arrow of choice was in fact a Winchester.
Discuss Values and Beliefs before Marriage
This was excellent advice Lyn shared and how important it is to a successful marriage.
Some jobs do this and it just emphasizes how important it is to give your spouse time when you do have it to give.
Even Rock Star Wives Sing the Blues
I watched a True Hollywood Story about rock star wives who candidly shared that their quest to find the happily ever after ending required maybe even more work than regular marriages due to all the outside influences their husbands deal with.
Friday, January 18
Friends: You Just Never Know Who You Have in Common
A late Christmas letter made me realize a childhood friend of mine was married to a friend of Wayne’s.
Saturday, January 19
Do You Question Your Mate’s Past?
Lyn addressed the potentially sticky situation of admitting to your mate the true numbers of sex partners you’ve had.
Why You Should Take a Honeymoon
Lyn weighed in on why she believes a honeymoon is so important to take.
Sunday, January 20
A day of blessed and much deserved rest for us.
Past Marriage Week in Review Blogs