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Forks in the Road

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Keep a monthly journal and list the important decisions you make together as a way to reflect on the forks in the road in your marriage.

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She Makes His Dreams Come True

Wednesday January 6, 2010
We generally dislike public or elaborate marriage proposals. There are just too many things that can go wrong.

But Ricardo Carrillo's submission to our "How Did You Propose to Your Spouse? query made us smile. Ricky's (500) Days of Summer proposal was successful and met these four proposal requirements: Read more...

Improve Your Marriage NOW

Sunday January 3, 2010
One of the things Bob and I talked about today is how easy it is to let unhealthy behaviors creep into a marriage. With the cold weather, we haven't been walking as much as we usually do. Since we work together, our walks are quality time for us -- no television, no unfinished projects staring at us, no distractions other than the beauty of the beach and ocean.

Here is a list of red flags that could hurt your marriage. Read more...

Enhance Your Marriage in 2010

Friday January 1, 2010
Now that 2010 is here, are you wondering how you can enhance your marriage in the new year?

A starting point is to talk with each other about these lists of things husbands and wives want from marriage.

Here are a few more things you can do to strengthen your marriage.

  • Cuddle, snuggle, hold hands, hug, and kiss your spouse.
  • Walk together -- both physically and emotionally.
  • Eat at least one meal a day together.
  • Talk with one another during dinner.
  • Commit to having date nights.
  • One of the keys to great sex is communication. If you are having sexual problems, discuss them.
  • Share your feelings with your spouse.
  • Leave love notes and special messages somewhere to be found by your spouse.
  • Continue to build intimacy in your marriage.
  • Put your spouse first on your priority list.

Happy New Year's!

Toss Out Bad Memories?

Tuesday December 29, 2009
Yesterday was "Good Riddance Day" in Times Square in New York City. Sponsored by the Time Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment, participants were encouraged "to say goodbye, once and for all, to those bad memories of 2009" by discarding "any distasteful, embarrassing and downright depressing memories from 2009 ... A dumpster will be available for those un-shreddable items, and a sledgehammer will be on-hand to pulverize all those bad memories away." You can also share your bad memories online.

We wonder how many of the "Good Riddance Day" bad memories had to do with marriages. While it is an interesting idea, it is truly just symbolic. Bad memories can't just be tossed out or smashed to bits. Letting go of bad memories and past hurts requires forgiveness.

The positive side of "Good Riddance Day" is that people are taking the first step to letting go of bad memories and that is acknowledging them.

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