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Why You Should Get a Hobby

In general couples get along best when they have things in common. Couples usually enjoy the same types of activities or share the same interests. However, it is not mandatory that you and your spouse do all things together. In a relationship, it is nice to be a couple yet still maintain some individuality. It is healthy for both persons to enjoy being themselves and enjoy time for themselves. A good way to express your own self is through a hobby. Having individual hobbies work best if both mates have one. I have seen some couples in which only one … Continue reading →

Is Your Marriage All about the Children?

I think most couples with children will agree that they cannot remember the days without children. I often wonder what I did with all of the extra time. My life must have been very boring. Children consume much time and energy of their parents. Couples find that their time alone with one another is limited or nonexistent. Their complete conversation can often turn to talk about their children. It can be difficult to have an adult conversation or even ask one another about his/her day. This is especially true when small children are involved. Parents get less sleep when they … Continue reading →

Marriage Takes Effort

While there are those out there that will say that their marriage is effortless and that their love for their spouse comes so easy that it is always marital bliss, I would have to say that most marriages differ. Marriage is not always easy, especially marriages with children. There are times when your spouse will drive you crazy. There are times when you may even doubt your decision of saying “I do”. However, this is all a natural part of learning to be in a relationship. Marriage takes effort. Never go into a marriage thinking that it will all be … Continue reading →