Merry Christmas Eve! ‘Tis the season to be even busier than usual, but maybe today you have some time to catch up on things. Such as reading the Marriage Blog. If you missed any of last week’s musings from Lyn and myself, check out this edition of the Week in Review to see what we wrote on:
Monday, December 17
How Much are You Willing to Give?
Lyn proposed situations of spouses giving and wondered which ones would be giving too much and would warrant a “No!”
Why Nookie Should Be on Your Christmas Wish List
A report I saw on MSNBC about lack of nookie in most people’s cases made me examine the issue more. What I found? Nookie’s good for us and we should make a point of having it more!
Spencer and Heidi: A Case Study in Breaking Up…or Taking a Break?
Once Spencer and Heidi moved in together their relationship went downhill. The series ended the season with them splitting. Whether they truly broke up or will only take a break is yet to be revealed…
New Year’s Resolutions for Your Marriage
Since it’s coming to that time of year when resolutions and fresh starts come into focus, Lyn proposed making one about your marriage. And not necessarily just for marriages in bad places, but for all marriages.
Tuesday, December 18
What Makes My Spouse Act That Way?
Ever wonder why your spouse has certain quirks or mannerisms? I suggested perhaps looking to their family for clues.
When to Send Emotional Overdraft Notices
A posting in the forum about a wife’s feelings of neglect and under-appreciation prompted my suggestion that it’s time she let hubby know the love account’s tapped out.
Wednesday, December 19
Lyn offered wonderful suggestions for dealing with hurt and forgiveness when the inevitable conflict arises.
How Do You Punish Your Spouse for Bad Behavior?
I take mine to Target!
Thursday, December 20
A day of rest. (Or in my case, errands! I hope for Lyn it was a day of rest.)
Friday, December 21
I’ve know many women with life plans but never a man…until now.
Have You Survived Building a House?
It’s well known money, kids, and household chores are the main fight triggers in a marriage, but Lyn named one more: building a house.
The downs happen, but Lyn had some suggestions for how to make them not stay there.
Saturday, December 22
Holiday Meals with Your Mother-in-Law
Lyn had some pointers for how to approach the holiday meal with a mother-in-law so that this year’s experience would be a pleasant one.
Do You Have Fun with Your Spouse?
Sometimes husbands and wives lose the fun they once enjoyed before marriage or in the early years. Lyn explained why you should try to recapture some of that.
Couples and Christmastime Traditions
Wayne and I deliver gifts to neighbors every year. That’s our tradition. What’s yours?
Lyn examined the next stage marriages encounter and possible outcomes. (Including how some make it to the next stage, some don’t.)
Sunday, December 23
Your marriage made it past Stage Two? Great! Roll up your sleeves. There’s some work to be done in Stage Three.
If you make it to the last stages, be prepared for rewards such as enhanced communication, better understanding, mutual acceptance, tolerance, unconditional love and security.
Past Marriage Week in Review Blogs