When I clean our bathrooms, I clean the fixtures in particular ways. When I fold laundry, I fold the clothes in particular ways. When I get my kids ready for bed, we complete the bedtime tasks in a particular order. It will likely come as no surprise that, when he helps around the house, my husband doesn’t use the same approaches that I … [Read more...] about Letting My Husband Do Things In His Own Way
Enriching Marriage
Getting Along When You and Your Spouse Have Different Political Views
I don’t recall having a lot of conversations about politics back when my husband and I were dating. I’m sure we had some, but we definitely discussed things like faith, family, and our hopes for the future more frequently and in greater depth. We’ve certainly had conversations about political issues from time to time since we got … [Read more...] about Getting Along When You and Your Spouse Have Different Political Views
Getting Along with Your Spouse When You’re Together 24/7
Most of us aren’t with our spouses all of the time. Usually one or both spouses are at work and participating in activities outside of the home for a portion of each day. However, there are times, such as during vacations, during retirement, or during lockdowns for a pandemic, when spouses end up spending all of their time … [Read more...] about Getting Along with Your Spouse When You’re Together 24/7
Why Dreaming as a Couple Benefits Your Marriage
Most marriages face easy seasons and difficult seasons. This has definitely been the case for my marriage! I’ve noticed that, regardless of what type of season we’re in, my husband and I are happier and closer if we keep dreaming together about our future. My husband and I are big on setting goals, but that’s not what I’m talking about … [Read more...] about Why Dreaming as a Couple Benefits Your Marriage
10 Frugal Ways to Make Valentine’s Day Special
Valentine’s Day is a commercialized holiday in the U.S. It has a rich history that begins with Christian martyrs and includes many folk traditions and legends. In the 14th century, Geoffrey Chaucer associated Valentine's Day with romantic love (source). Since this time, individuals have written love letters and exchanged tokens of their … [Read more...] about 10 Frugal Ways to Make Valentine’s Day Special
25 Questions to Ask Your Spouse Besides “How Was Your Day?”
I’ve always made a point to ask my husband about his day when he gets home in the evening. I know I’ve done this faithfully because my precious children now usually ask before I can! When we sit down to dinner, one (or both) of my older girls will often turn to him and ask, “How was your day, Daddy?” Whether I ask the question or one of my … [Read more...] about 25 Questions to Ask Your Spouse Besides “How Was Your Day?”
What to Do When Your Spouse is a Picky Eater
I love experimenting with recipes and trying new foods, but my husband doesn’t. He likes a few foods, and he’d be content eating these same foods over and over again. For example, as far as veggies are concerned, he likes corn. He’ll tolerate green beans. That’s it. He doesn’t like carrots or peas. He won’t touch cauliflower or sweet potato. … [Read more...] about What to Do When Your Spouse is a Picky Eater
9 Ways Wives Can Avoid Nagging
Nagging, which is repeatedly pestering someone to complete a task or act on some advice, isn’t a very pleasant or effective way to communicate. Last week I shared some ideas regarding why women, but not men, are seen as nags. I'm fascinated by the explanations that experts and laypeople have proposed. This week we are going to explore … [Read more...] about 9 Ways Wives Can Avoid Nagging
