Marriage Tips: Quiet Moments

Quiet moments can be few and far between especially if you and your spouse have demanding careers. While raising children together can be one of life’s greatest rewards, it can also consume a lot of your time, leaving few moments to quietly enjoy each other’s company alone together. When the kids are tucked in snugly for the night, take a few moments together. Take a deep breath, exhale, and be still. Be at peace for a little while, not allowing the cares of the day to intrude. Decisions and heavy discussions can wait. Cherish those quiet moments. Hold each other. … Continue reading

The A-Z Guide to Marriage (N-T)

N = Negotiate Negotiate when it comes to difficult situations. The willingness to compromise, to give and take, will encourage your spouse to reciprocate. No one always gets what he or she wants, but you may be able to get part of what you want by offering to give up something else. O = Oasis Your marriage and your home should be an oasis for you and your spouse. It should be the one place you can each be yourselves without fear of judgment. It should be a refuge from the outside world and the demands of life. P = … Continue reading