The joy of the holidays can quickly be replaced by horror if you are meeting your sweetie’s family for the first time. If your honey is coming home with you for the first time this year, go out of your way to take some of the pressure off of him or her – and off of your family as they may be a bit nervous as well. ~smile~ Below are five ways you can help your sweetie connect with your family this Thanksgiving. It pays to get off to a good start with the future in-laws! I wish I had thought of these the first Thanksgiving Eric spent with my family! Let Your Sweetie in on Your Family … [Read more...]
The Power of “Thank You” in Relationships (Thanksgiving Connections, Part 1)
When I was growing up, I remember my mom always telling me to say “Sir” and “Ma’am” when talking to adults and to always say “please” and “thank you.” She was going to pound manners into me if it took her a lifetime! ~smile~ Sure, it was a little annoying having to go through the drill every single time I went to stay over at a friend’s house, but I am so thankful that she instilled those words into my vocabulary. Though we don’t like to be called “Sir”and “Ma’am” when we are young, there is something special about the respect behind the title. When I address anyone as Sir or Ma’am, I am … [Read more...]
Twenty-Five Connection-Building Questions to Discuss with Your Sweetie this Season!
Thanksgiving is on its way! Will you and your sweetie be traveling together? Will you be apart, but spending hours on FaceTime over the holiday season? However you will be connecting this Thanksgiving, make good use of the time! Below are a handful of connection building questions you can ask each other during all those hours together (these may be particularly good to have for a road trip to learn more about each other while filling the time!). One of the highlights of my friendship with Eric was the summer we started dating. He was working full time at our university, and I was home for … [Read more...]
Connecting When You Only Have Moments to Spare
Seasons change, sometimes on a dime – and when they do, we have to adapt. In the course of your marriage, you will probably have seasons when you and your sweetie get to spend ample time together and other seasons when you grasp for any moments to catch up. When those busy seasons come, be prepared. ~smile~ Below are a few ways you and your sweetie can connect when time is not abundant. Keep the flame burning so your relationship will still be intact once life calms down a bit! Always Speak Before Bed, Even if it’s only for a Few Minutes Stay up to date on what’s going on with each other. … [Read more...]
Three Suggestions for Connecting after Having Children
Most of you reading this are in the “Let’s get married and think about children later” stage of life, but you will be amazed at how quickly time flies! It seems like yesterday when Eric and I were friends hanging out at our alma mater, and now we are close to pushing a decade of marriage! It’s crazy! For many, kids come sooner than expected! Even if they come at the precise time you plan for them, they will still change your life in unfathomable ways. With that being said, how will you keep your connection strong during those early childhood and teenage parenting years? Little people (and … [Read more...]
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