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Tag Archives: happy marriage
Secrets To A Happy Marriage
What is the secret to a happy marriage? I think this is a frequently asked question, considering the 42.7 million results when you Google it! There must be loads. I have a few to think about. 1. Put God first. … Continue reading
This One Principle Will Improve Your Marriage
There is a principle between couples that starts off enthusiastically and naturally when the relationship is new and exciting, but may dwindle to rolling-eyes-back, painful hardship after many years of being together. It’s the principle of listening and being interested … Continue reading
A Blog For Husbands – What Wives Need
So today comes the twin of yesterday’s blog. Yep it’s true. Women are complex and men may describe us as fickle and emotional. Relationship experts have worked for centuries trying to work out what makes women tick, but I doubt … Continue reading
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Tagged happy marriage, Making marriage work, marriage;
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A Blog For Wives – What Husbands Need
I wrote this a couple of years ago and today while I was thinking about what to do for today’s blog, I found it….it’s worth round two…don’t you think? I don’t think anything has changed! Blog For Wives…What husbands need … Continue reading
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Tagged happy marriage, Making marriage work, what husbands need
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5 Things Happy Couples Do
2-11pm As I look at my happily married friends, and I’m pleased to say there are quite a few of them, I notice a number of things that they do. Marriage is grown. It’s like two trees planted a few feet … Continue reading
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Tagged happy marriage, Making marriage work, What happy couples do
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Wives, Submit
12-05pm So, if you could only state TWO most important priorities in marriage, what would they be? While I pondered this, reflecting on how important it is for me to respect my husband, to continue to love him, to appreciate … Continue reading
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Lessons From A Wedding Anniversary
11-23am The way Mike & I work when it comes to wedding anniversaries is that one year he plans events and the next year I do. This year was Mike’s turn. We’ve just come back from Zanzibar and so we decided not … Continue reading
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Tagged Compromise in marriage, happy marriage, marriage;, Wedding Anniversary
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Why I Was Uncertain If My Marriage Would Last
12-47pm I learned very early that a couple may be married for a long time, yet they still may get divorced. It was something I had difficulty understanding. My parents were what I thought was happily married for about 17 … Continue reading
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Tagged Depression, happy marriage, Making marriage work, marriage;, Secrets to a happy marriage
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Little Things…
1-11pm I got a surprise this morning. Mike doesn’t know what he’s doing when he does this. The effect on me is amazing. My cup is full and I feel uber loved. I got out the studio and went to … Continue reading
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Tagged happy marriage, Sunrise and Sunsets, Teachers Rules 1914
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Two Dozen Tips For Husbands
1-28pm Yep it’s true. Women are complex and men may describe us as fickle and emotional. Relationship experts have worked for centuries trying to work out what makes women tick, but I doubt they will ever plumb the depths of … Continue reading