On Eric’s last birthday, we hopped in the car and headed over to All Fired Up – a paint-your-own-pottery studio in our town. We went on a Thursday, so we basically had the place to ourselves. We had talked about doing pottery painting for years, but had not gotten around to it. My hard-working man actually took off a few days from work for his birthday, so it seemed like the perfect time! My synopsis? It was awesome! It was a lot of fun and it really does not matter if you have artistic skill or not. It’s a relatively inexpensive experience ($5-$100 depending on the piece you choose to … [Read more...]
What Did You Expect? (A Powerful Video Series to Reshape Your Relationship)
If I told you there was a powerful, entertaining, cost-effective video series out there that would revolutionize your views on marriage, would you be interested? If so, you’re in luck!!! If you have not heard of Dr. Paul Tripp’s video series, What Did You Expect?: Redeeming the Realities of Marriage, I strongly urge you to check it out and purchase it. It is a small monetary investment for some of the best marriage advice you will find anywhere. I’m a relationship coach who’s been married for almost a decade and this series rocked my foundations. I urge everyone who is dating, engaged, … [Read more...]
Experience Friday: Walking Food Tour!
What could be better than going on a historical walk on a beautiful day? Going on a historical walk on a beautiful day and stopping to eat SEVEN TIMES! For my last birthday, Eric took me on a food tour in Charlottesville with Taste of Virginia Food Tours. Before I tell you about it, let me tell you a little bit about me. Briefly, a Bit of What Makes Me Up Based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, I am an I (Introvert) S (Sensing) F (Feeling) P (Perceiver) – ISFP. Because I’m introverted, I gain my energy from time alone or with close friends and family whom I deeply know and trust. … [Read more...]
A Soft Answer Turns Away Wrath (Experiencing Peaceful Conversations)
Do you remember certain phrases your mom or grandma repeated to you throughout your life? “Treat others as you’d want to be treated.” “Little is much when God is in it.” “Do your best. That’s all I expect of you.” There are certain sayings and Scripture references which take me back to my childhood days and this is one of them: “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1 My mom wanted to instill in me the wisdom of speaking to others with kindness, humility, and gentleness. I wish I could say that her lesson kept me from ever running off at the … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Late Night Arguments
Okay, I've heard the advice. I’ve given the advice. I’ve taken the advice! But, once in a while I rebel against the system and do it anyway. Why? Why do I keep doing it? I BRING UP ISSUES WHICH LEAD TO TENSION LATE AT NIGHT!!! There is something about those late night hours that make me want to dump the contents of my heart on Eric. After nine years of marriage, and seven years of working with premarital couples, I still make this mistake... repeatedly! I know – KNOW – it is unwise to discuss anything important or potentially fight-provoking late at night, but sometimes my mouth goes … [Read more...]
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