Tag Archives: Spouses

Do You Know Which Celebrities Your Spouse Finds Attractive?

I’m wondering because for Wayne it’s Britney Spears. Hands down. Has been for a while now. He used to admit it openly. Before it became overwhelmingly obvious what a train wreck she really was. He laughed off her first marriage. But let me tell you how fast he raised his hand when we went to her concert a few years back. She was talking to the audience between songs and asked something about needing someone to keep her company, any volunteers? He forgave her marrying Kevin Federline, but rejoiced at the news of their divorce. But then it became apparent … Continue reading →

Do You Vote the Same as Your Spouse?

As I alluded to in Politics and Marriage, Wayne and I don’t always agree on candidates. However, once in a while we do. The last presidential election was probably the most united we’ve ever been on any vote. Not so much because we were both gung ho for the same candidate as because we were both passionately against the other. In our years together we’ve learned that we both enjoy politics. Not so much volunteering to help with campaigns, but at least analyzing the issues and candidates. Sometimes we have great debates about our respective ideologies. Other times we’re relatively … Continue reading →

Do You Love Your Spouse More Than They Love You?

Do you love your spouse more than they love you? I’ve long suspected I love Wayne more than he loves me, but I’d never quite realized that could truly be a possibility until I watched an episode of Malcolm in the Middle. “Say what? Malcolm in the Middle? What does that have to do with the price of tea in China?” you may be asking. I’m not sure which episode it was. It might have been the one where Hal had a female boss who was coming on to him. Devoted to his wife Lois, he confided to her what … Continue reading →

Can You Wait Until Tomorrow to Give Your Spouse Their Gifts?

I can’t. I always want to exchange gifts on Christmas Eve but Wayne always makes me wait until Christmas morning. It’s not because I can’t wait to see what I got. That’s not it at all. No, I’m always anxious to give Wayne his presents tonight because it’s torture keeping any kind of secrets from him. Normally I tell him everything and enjoy sharing what I bought for who. Having to keep secret what I bought for him for any length of time just kills me! In Couples and Christmastime Traditions, Families.com family member JadeWalker explained how she and her … Continue reading →

How Do You Punish Your Spouse for Bad Behavior?

Do you even punish your spouse for bad behavior? I’m not talking about major felonies, but minor misdemeanors. The times when they’re being PIAs (Pain in the A–) as my friend Roxanne likes to say. In 20 plus years of marriage can you believe it wasn’t until last week that it even occurred to me I had the power to punish Wayne? (By “power” I mean a threat I could wield to make him snap back in line.) The “Do” that Ignited the First Shot It all started in the morning. I guess I woke up with a wild hair … Continue reading →

What Makes My Spouse Act That Way?

Do you ever wonder why your spouse acts a certain way? Or where they got a certain quirk? The holidays are a great time to uncover such mysteries. Why? Because while you’re exchanging presents and enjoying dinners together, if you study your in-laws closely enough, you just may learn a thing or two about your spouse’s behavior. Learned Traits vs. Genetically Inherited Ones We all know that we inherit traits from genes, but did you also know you can inherit behaviors too? From watching them. Your mom and dad, your grandparents, even aunts and uncles have opinions, expressions, and mannerisms, … Continue reading →

My Husband’s Fascination with Cheaters

When I say “cheaters” I’m referring to the TV show Cheaters, which is all about just what its names implies: people being unfaithful to girlfriends/boyfriends, fiancés, and spouses. Suspicious lovers come to the producers with theories their significant other is being unfaithful, investigators are hired, and the suspected cheater is followed and their actions are documented on film. If the target is caught doing anything (which is almost guaranteed; I have yet to see a show where anyone was innocent), the evidence is then presented to the suspicious lover. Then it’s confrontation time, with cameras still rolling. Wayne loves this … Continue reading →

How to Learn More About Your Spouse: Reading Together

Among other things, October is National Book Month and Reading Group Month. I know we’re on the very last day of October, but an idea came to me the other day about how these month celebrations could enrich a marriage on any day of any month: start your own exclusive book club together, just the two of you! “In this book I’m reading…” I’m almost done reading The Secret, but I’ve found myself referring to it a lot lately. Two weekends ago I was driving and got a flat. I’ve worried about that happening ever since we moved here because … Continue reading →

Seven Things Haunted Houses Can Teach You about Your Spouse

Do you and your significant other like to go to haunted houses? Once upon a time I thought that’d be a fun couple activity for Wayne and I to enjoy. (See Date Night at a Haunted House is Supposed to Be Fun, Right? and Halloween Horror Nights: Can Your Marriage Survive It? to see I was wrong about that.) Maybe you’ve never ventured into such territory with your mate. If you’re looking for a way to learn more about your husband or wife, boyfriend or girlfriend, consider going. There’s a lot you can learn about them, yourself, and your relationship … Continue reading →

The Marriage Blog Week in Review for October 15-21

Karri and I tackled some heavy issues this week in the Marriage Blog. In case you missed any of it, here’s your Week in Review to catch you up with what we wrote on: Monday, October 15 For National Domestic Violence Awareness Month I researched what domestic violence is, who it affects, and how to deal with it. What I came up with was seven facts to be aware of. Karri examined the effect having a baby has on a marriage, including the stresses and the roller coaster of emotions couples may go through. Tuesday, October 16 A bad experience … Continue reading →