Taking Time for Our Marriage
I love my husband. He is my best friend, my confidante, and has time and time again been my rock during turbulent times in my life, but with the introduction of our little one we have really had to be intentional on spending time together. Date nights can be anything you want or need them to be. They can be big or small. Elaborate or easy. I have found that it is just more important that they happen and that both partners have a chance to be part of the planning of dates. Here are a few of my favorite ones that we have done. I hope they inspire you to put something together for your person and if you end up making it your own I would love to hear what you did.
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As someone who shamelessly watches too many dating reality TV shows, romance movies, and Jane Austen, it doesn’t really surprise me that many couples that I personally know don’t seem to be connected around their finances. Many in fact never talk about it. It sometimes feels a little bit taboo and definitely not sexy, but…
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My main love language has always been words of affirmation. More than gifts, acts of service, and touch, words good or bad have always sunk deep. Even as a kid I vividly remember my Mom writing me notes that I don’t think she even knows how much I cherished (literally most of these notes are…
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While it is always fun to write about big romantic gestures and fun adventures, one area in relationships that often gets missed in the busyness of everyday life is the small daily connections that really strengthen relationships. This can be an extra kiss, compliment, or question about your partner’s day. I know nothing makes me…
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