The New Year has officially begun! But in case you were too busy last week ringing it in (or recovering from ringing it in), here’s your Week in Review so you won’t have to wonder what Lyn and I wrote about.
Monday, December 31
Resolving to Make the Best of Marriage in ‘08
My goals for the Marriage Blog in 2008 included accentuating the positive and figuring out which tools to use to have the best marriage possible.
Tuesday, January 1
Personality Differences in Relationships
Lyn examined how personality differences can sometimes cause marriages to fail, but they don’t have to.
Do You Love Him More or Just Express It More?
I had written how I felt I loved Wayne more, but Lyn pointed out that perhaps it’s really I just show it more than he does and we actually love each other the same.
Wednesday, January 2
Rule Number 1: No Such Thing as a Perfect Marriage
In my quest to make the best of marriage I decided to start with some ground rules –-the most important of which is understanding perfection’s a myth.
Thursday, January 3
The Iowa Caucuses inspired me to write how politics can be a great way to learn more about your spouse.
Lyn wasn’t sure what the deal with bridal shows were so she did a little investigating into them.
Deciding to Attend a Bridal Show
Lyn talked about ways you can find out where and when bridal shows are held.
Do You Vote the Same as Your Spouse?
All the hoopla over the primaries reminded me about the presidential election of 2004 when many of my married women friends said they were just going to vote for whoever their husbands did.
Tips for Attending a Bridal Show
You know what bridal shows are and how to find them, but Lyn had some tips for attending them so you get the most out of the experience possible.
Friday, January 4
Lyn examined the differences between a divorce and a legal separation.
Examining the Cinderella Effect
I recently watched the movie again for the first time in decades and was surprised at the reaction it provoked.
Protecting Yourself During a Legal Separation
Lyn listed some specifics you should do that will help protect your rights during a legal separation.
Saturday, January 5
Can a Separation Help Your Marriage?
Sometimes separations lead to reconciliations rather than divorce.
Some women think so, but Lyn explained why nice guys are necessary.
Couple Stress: Trying to Conceive a Baby
Lyn examined how deciding to have a baby can be stressful when a couple finds it difficult to conceive.
Does Your Husband Support Your Dreams?
Not all husbands support their wives dreams, or vice versa, but Lyn explained why she thought men have a harder time being supportive than women.
Sunday, January 6
A day off…
Past Marriage Week in Review Blogs