Marriage Week in Review: July 14 – July 20

It is great to have Courtney back writing with me this week. She brought a lot of interesting topics to us. Check out below if you missed out on any. Monday, July 14 Family Matters: Marriage Thicker Than Blood? Courtney questions on how you would respond if you were asked to choose between your spouse and your family. If I Had To Do My Wedding All Over Again… In this article Courtney tells us the things that she would change if she had her wedding again. Tuesday, July 15 The Priest’s List of Five Must Haves for a Happy Match … Continue reading

The Marriage Blog Week in Review for April 28 – May 4

Lyn and I were joined by a familiar face last week, a former regular Marriage Blog contributor: Heather Long. Between the three of us we had a fair amount to say. In case you missed any of it, here’s your handy Week in Review! Monday, April 28 I suggested ways to recession proof your marriage with dinner. (And hopefully enhance it in the process.) Lyn addressed the problem of spending too much time online. (A problem both husbands and wives are guilty of.) Tuesday, April 29 Lyn contemplated the song “love me or let me go” and how it applies … Continue reading

The Marriage Blog Week in Review for April 14-20

In case Spring Fever bit you hard and you’ve been out enjoying any nice weather in your area instead of keeping up on Lyn and I’s musings, here’s your handy Week in Review to catch you up on what we wrote about on: Monday, April 14 Already this year I learned what “Love Is” from Families.com members and decided to note some of their secrets and lessons I’ve learned. Because of a book she’s reading and learning from, Lyn wondered where are your priorities? The ones suggested in the book came as a shock to her and she explained why. … Continue reading

Marriage Week in Review: March 24-March 30

I have been writing sole again this week. Hopefully my partner, Courtney, will be back in action before long. While it has not been easy to keep things rolling without Courtney’s help, I have tried to bring you some interesting and valuable topics this week. Check out below for anything that you may have missed out on! Tuesday, March 25 Arguments: Are Yours Good or Bad? Believe it or not some arguments can actually be constructive to your relationship. Acknowledging that you and your mate have differences can be very helpful to your marriage. However when these differences are acknowledged … Continue reading

Marriage Week in Review: February 18 – February 24

It seems that this week has been a touch slow for Courtney and me in the area of marriage blogging. I think that like most others this time of year, we may have been a little under the weather for much writing this week. However, I hope that you have enjoyed what was written this week. If you too missed out on some articles, You can always check below for a recap. Monday, February 18 Which is Worse: An Emotional Affair or a Physical One? In this article, Courtney visited the idea that affairs can occur in two forms, emotional … Continue reading

Marriage Week in Review: February 4 – February 11

Courtney and I have been working overtime to keep the articles and topic coming. Our readers have been working overtime to keep the discussions going through the comments. Thank-you to everyone who inspires us! Monday, February 4 What’s Up with All the Matchmaker Shows? In this article Courtney addressed reality shows and their tendency to want to set people up as couples. How Couples Communicate This article discusses the various ways that couples talk with one another. Some communication is carried out verbally while at other times couples communicate nonverbally. Tuesday, February 5 Mixing Politics and Marriage In this article … Continue reading

The Marriage Blog Week in Review for January 14-20

In case anything kept you from reading the Marriage Blog everyday last week, here’s a recap of what Lyn and I wrote on: Monday, January 14 When You Do Not Care for Your Friend’s Partner Lyn discussed something I think we’ve all experienced at one time or another, either being the person to not like a friend’s choice of mate or being the one not liked. She gave some suggestions for how to handle such a situation when it arises. Do Fairy Tales Exist in the Congo? I wondered what kind of fairy tales (if any) the women of the … Continue reading

Marriage Week in Review: December 24 – December 30

Wow! It is sad to say but also kind of a relief that the holiday rush is over. My life has seemed so hectic this holiday season! Thankfully, Courtney has been holding up her end of the marriage articles. Check out below for great topics and conversations! Monday, December 24 Can You Wait Until Tomorrow to Give Your Spouse Their Gifts? As a child the receiving is much more enjoyed than the giving. However I, like Courtney, have grown to much more appreciate the giving end. Once you find that perfect gift it is almost impossible to wait to give … Continue reading

The Marriage Blog Week in Review for October 30 – November 4

Last week Karri, Heather, and I bid adieu to October and hello to November. Here’s the articles we accomplished that with: Tuesday, October 30 Seven Things Haunted Houses Can Teach You About Your Spouse Did you know you can learn about your spouse from a haunted house? You can! There are many things you can discern in fact. Wednesday, October 31 “Can a Marriage be Saved?” Karri wondered if marriages in trouble can be saved or if they’re always doomed to experience the Big D. How to Learn More About Your Spouse: Reading Together A marriage that reads together, stays … Continue reading

Marriage Week in Review: October 7- October 14

Writing for the marriage section of Families.com has been great. Courtney and I have enjoyed working together to create some great marriage topics. We also love when Heather has time to join in, she is a pro at marriage issues! Monday, October 8 Does Kissing Mean More to Women? Research shows that women enjoy kissing more than men enjoy it. To women, kissing is an emotional bond. Men often use kissing to lead to more intimate acts. My Favorite Halloween Couple Costumes: Spookiest CostumesIn this article, Courtney details some of the spookiest couple Halloween costumes. She also helps out by … Continue reading