Being gentle in your marriage is easy at times and feels impossible at other times. Here's what we've learned on being gentle to each other through the good and bad times. What does gentleness mean? Here's our definition: Loving and respecting your spouse with an even temper and having strength
MM 040: Refill Your Love Tank
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If only we could refill our spouses love tank the same way we put the hose into the pool to refill it… reality is, we need to be refilled. Our “love tanks” really do effect all aspects of our lives, from parenting to friendships and even into your career. When your love tank is full, it seeps into
MM 039: The Perfect Date Checklist
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Couples must make going on dates a priority in their marriage. So when you do go on a date, here's how to make sure you're 100% present - The Perfect Date Checklist! Are you and your spouse going on a date this weekend? If you're not... plan it! More than making dating a priority, how can you make
Snowball Fight…
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You know what happens when you shut all your blinds at night because you like to "hide out" so no one can see you? You don't realize that it's snowing. Which means you don't realize when you wake up at 5:30 AM there will be no school. LOL! I should also say... I should probably watch the
Decorating For A Teen Girl
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There's a fine line when it comes to decorating for a teen girl... And when I say teen, I mean SEVEN-teen. Which is basically 18 in a teenagers mind. Which is basically an adult. And you know what 17 year olds really dislike? Looking like they live in a room made for a 16 year old.
MM: 038 How to Make a Military Marriage Work
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Marriage is already tough. But a military marriage is even tougher. We've had several readers ask for our tips when Jeff was deployed to Iraq so we thought we would share how we were able to make it work. Even though it was almost a decade ago that Jeff was deployed, it does totally feel like we're
What 2016 Holds – My Goals for The Next Phase of Motherhood
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Some years are for building and some are made for tearing down. This has definitely been a year of tearing down for me. I'm declaring 2015 the year of "letting go". I've learned a ton this past year about how to mother a spirited child, why it's important to practice grace in your marriage
MM 037: The Miracle Morning – Interview with Hal Elrod
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Hal Elrod, author of The Miracle Morning, shares his amazing story and the principles behind having the best mornings to start your day. Why talk through creating a better morning routine on a marriage blog? Because this is something that has changed the way we live. It's changed the way we
The Slim Tree & A Giveaway!
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I used to be that girl who was on time for everything. Actually, no. I was EARLY. For everything. Dance practice. Early. Class. Early. Doctors appointments. Early. Dinner dates. Early. Jury duty. Early. I mean, who in their right mind shows up EARLY for jury
MM:036 It’s a Big Deal to Me
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Have you ever caught yourself in an argument with your spouse about something you thought was petty and found yourself asking, "What's the big deal?". Here's the thing: just because it's not a big deal to you does NOT mean it's not a big deal to your spouse. We take a deeper look in today's
MM 035: Reader Question – Should I Be Worried That My Husband Has a Female Friend?
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Reader Question: Should I Be Worried That My Husband Has a Female Friend? A reader recently emailed us and asked us if she should worry about her husband having a close female friend that he works with. We share our thoughts on the latest Marriage More podcast! We love getting question from
MM 034: The Love Languages
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Do you know what your spouse's Love Language is? We have to admit that we didn't either... UNTIL we discovered The Five Love Languages and took the online quiz. In this podcast, we talk about what the Love Languages are all about and then share with you what each of our love languages
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