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Taking Each Other for Granted

‘Everything’s getting quicker these days, even infidelity,’ Mick said when I told him about a recent article which had discovered it was no longer a seven year itch but a three year glitch. However infidelity isn’t the reason for these couples splitting up. Rather than infidelity, a recent survey has found it is about that three year period where couples start to take each other for granted. And what are the things that are causing them to get disenchanted with their partner? Such things as ‘weight gain, stinginess, and toe-nail clippings on the bathroom floor and snoring’ are among the … Continue reading →

It’s Not All About You

When I listen to some people talk it sounds like they think they are the centre of the universe. That’s the attitude children often have but one would hope we would grow out of it. In a marriage you can’t afford to have this sort of attitude. It’s no longer all about you. There is at least one other person to consider- your spouse. And then sometimes even more, with in-laws and children who come along to be considered. All of us at times want a bit of time to ourselves to do or own thing, but if one person’s … Continue reading →

The Value of Marriage

Someone asked me yesterday in an interview what I’m passionate about. One of the things I mentioned was I’m passionate about marriage and sharing what I have learned over my many years of marriage. Then last night, I was reading an article and it cited research showing married people live longer, suffer lower rates of depression, and victimization. Not only that but marriage contributes to greater wealth. I immediately thought about the old adage ‘two can live as cheaply as one.’ There appears to be some truth in it. Monash University in a study recently found family break ups rather … Continue reading →

More Lessons from My Mother

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In my last blog entry, I recounted a few of the things I’ve learned from my fabulous mom. I’ve learned so much, though, that I felt I needed to add a few more that have shaped my LDS views on motherhood, selflessness, and church service. I learned how to be a mother from Mom (skills that I’ll soon be using). I learned what nurturing is at the hand of my mother. She’s the glue that makes our family function and every member feel fulfilled and loved. As the second oldest child of seven (and the oldest at home from age … Continue reading →

Key Ingredients in Marriage

Recently a group of women sat together around the table. The eight women were a mixture: a couple were on their second marriage while others had been married once or twice and had no intention of doing it ever again. As one woman said, ‘Once was enough.’ Of all the eight women only two could say, ‘If I could go back in time knowing what I know now, I’d get married again. But only if it was to the same man – my husband.’ The other woman of the two said, ‘I’m happily married and have never regretted being married … Continue reading →