I believe my wife would call me a perfectionist and I have a secret. I have figured out a key element toward what it takes to maintain harmony in a marriage with a perfectionist. The concept is simple, yet profound – and it could change your life. In the Summer of 2002, I sold books (KJV Open Bible, Kindergarten through 12th grade Book of Knowledge, and a comprehensive Family Health & Medical Guide) door-to-door with the Varsity Internship Program. They were hard, grueling days. Those of us that braved such a job had 80 hours of sales training in one week and then we were unleashed to … [Read more...]
Take Time to Get Away and Recharge
My husband is off work this week and we are on our way to a mini vacation (coincidentally, it is also our one-year anniversary of our PreEngaged blog - so, thank you for reading and sharing us with others!). I am so excited. It is nothing extravagant, but it will be a change of pace and we will have time to hang out with no stress and few responsibilities. We have not gone on too many trips since we were wed – and when we have gone somewhere, it has usually involved family or professional training of some kind. So, what changed - how are we getting away now? A few weeks ago, Eric popped up … [Read more...]
Find Your Calling Together
So many people go through life believing they are less worthy of accomplishing their dreams than others – and I know firsthand, because that has been me. Upon meeting new people, I automatically assumed they were smarter, more likeable, and, in general, better than me. While I'm not one hundred percent sure of the roots of these beliefs, I do know they have been debilitating to me. For that reason, among many, I am thankful for my husband. He was never satisfied with letting me believe that I had no purpose for living. And, even when I hated it, he pushed me (and he continues to push me) to … [Read more...]
On the 50-yard Line (Marriage Proposal)
Some guys love proposing in a crowd and that is exactly what this one is doing! Who says pigskin and love can't go together? Check out the below engagements on the field of love. … [Read more...]
How to Handle Being Annoyed with Others
Let me get it out in the open: your spouse will annoy you from time to time. Some of these annoyances may be severe and often; whereas, others may be so rare they take you by surprise. Regardless of how wonderful of a marriage you have, you will get on each other's nerves occasionally. So, how do you deal with it? Maybe he would rather drive lost for an hour than ask someone for directions. Maybe she can never be on time. Maybe he likes to make jokes at the wrong time. Maybe she just can't seem to keep the kitchen clean. The lists of possibilities are endless. As you live your life as a … [Read more...]
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