How to Make Couple’s Devotions Really Happen

How to Make Couple’s Devotions Really Happen

by | Dec 1, 2020 | Articles

If you’re like most Christian couples, bringing God into the center of your marriage is important to you, but making that happen can be difficult. First of all, know that you’re not alone. We’re professional Christian counselors and it can be hard for us too. Just like any good thing, it will require work and intentionality, BUT, let’s also not forget that we have an enemy who is finding great pleasure in our busyness, chaos and fatigue. Jesus is here to offer us an abundant life, but there’s also a thief who is here to steal, kill and destroy it (John 10:10). 

In order to not let the Enemy take away what Jesus came to give us, we have to develop a little tenacity when it comes to protecting our time and the things that are important to us, like the establishment of doing a couple’s devotional together. Opening up God’s word to grow as a couple will almost always have opposition. Here are some practical tips you can use to actually make this God sized marriage goal come to fruition.

For starters, be committed. Decide together that it is important to you both, and that your marriage is worth investing in. It’s amazing how many other things we invest in that don’t pay back even close to the same dividends. Like most of you, I enjoy a good Instagram scroll, but I can’t tell you the last time it’s given me back anything.

Next, schedule it—take an honest look at your schedule and put it in your calendar during a day and time each week that works for you. A lot of couples, including us, go with a Sunday evening. It’s a good time to spend together and prepare for the week ahead. Nothing will start your week better than time in God’s word together.

Lastly, if you want to make it easier to do, it helps if you make it fun. Grab your devotional, we highly recommend ours, the Newlywed Couple’s Devotional, for all newlyweds and newlywed wanna-be’s, and make a special dessert, enjoy a cup of coffee, or if you’re able, go sit at a place you enjoy, like your front porch, a coffee shop, or make it an early relaxing night in the bed.

Over time, you might actually find that this time together discussing God’s word, hearing stories of other couples, learning practical marriage tips, answering real purposeful questions together, and then closing it all in prayer, is exactly what your marriage needs and what your heart begins to crave.

Make the decision to invest in your marriage, check your calendars, and then head on over and grab a copy of the Newlywed Couple’s Devotional. You’ll be glad you did!

5 Ways Weekly Devotions Will Change Your Marriage

5 Ways Weekly Devotions Will Change Your Marriage

by | Dec 1, 2020 | Articles

I don’t know about you, but I crave time with my husband. I have a desire to know him deeper and feel more connected to him—but what I’ve noticed is that married life doesn’t exactly roll out the red carpet for those things. In fact, quite often it’s a cream-colored carpet with muddy little footprints all across it.

Long story short, if you want that deeper connection with your spouse, you have to be intentional about it. We have found that a weekly devotion is a great way to find all that you’re desiring for a more connected marriage. 

Shameless plug ahead—This is why we wrote a weekly couple’s devotional, entitled the Newlywed Couple’s Devotional. It’s a devotional with the newlyweds and all the newlywed wanna-be’s in mind. We wrote it specifically for YOUR marriage, to help fulfill your desire to be deeply connected and to have a God-centered thriving marriage. With all that being said, we want to share with you 5 ways we truly believe a weekly devotional can change your marriage. 

Let’s get started!

A weekly devotion together allows good face to face time. This may not seem like much but there’s a lot of research behind eye contact and face to face time. You listen more intently, and you connect on an emotional and brain level. Good eye contact creates safety and makes your spouse an insider in your life. This type of contact tells your brain that your spouse is a safe person that you can let in and begin to drop any walls that you may have up. 

Weekly devotionals also create an opportunity for quality AND quantity time. Spending intentional time together is life giving to a marriage. Why—because we all know we make time for what is important. When you pick a day and time regularly to get together, you’re telling your spouse, “You are important to me.”

In addition to having devotional time, it’s important to use one that has questions included. In our devotional we were very specific with choosing questions that would inspire real connection. By asking one another intentional questions, you each have the opportunity to get to know who your spouse really is, and learn new things. 

This weekly time together will also provide opportunity to gain new insights, not only about one another, but also about yourself. Personal growth will always take your marriage to the next level. A better you equals a better spouse. That’s a win/win for both of you.

Lastly, by taking the time to do a couple’s devotional, you are also setting aside time to place God in the center of your marriage. The more God has His rightful place in your marriage, the more purposeful and fulfilling it will be. You can be assured that God has way more planned for the two of you than you could ever possibly imagine on your own.

Are you ready to give a weekly devotional a try? We’d love it if you started with our Newlywed Couple’s Devotional. It’s packed with scripture, stories of other couples, practical tips, connecting questions, and a closing prayer. Invest in your marriage today!

What Husbands Wish Their Wives Knew

What Husbands Wish Their Wives Knew

by | Nov 16, 2020 | Articles

Husbands often get a bad wrap in the communication department, but what if it’s actually not all on them? How about the many times in marriage when husbands actually do share how they feel, but as soon as they do, they get dismissed or perhaps told they’re wrong. Yikes, I know.

 

As marriage counselors, a common theme we see in our practice is that when men get shut down, dismissed or rejected, they are quick to just give up. In other words, when they try and compliment their wife and she refuses to receive it, they stop complimenting them. They don’t want their words to fall on deaf ears. Same goes when they share a reason why they do something and their wife refuses to believe them and instead says, “That is not why you do that, I know why you really do it.” Whelp, they likely won’t be sharing that answer again.

 

Before I get ahead of myself with this, I do want to say that a lot of husbands actually do need to get better at communicating. They do have some ownership in this too, but to give them a bit of a voice today, here are 4 things many husbands wish their wives knew:

When he tells you you’re beautiful, he’s not just saying it. He means it.
Many women struggle to receive compliments, but as a wife, you need to learn how to receive them from your husband. No one wants to share an encouraging, heartfelt word only to have it met with rejection. Just simply say thank you and choose to believe it. You will be better for it.

He loves your naked body and enjoys seeing it. Really.
You may be keenly aware of every flaw and imperfection your body has, but your husband really doesn’t care about those. He is looking past all the imperfections and finding fulfillment in just your willingness to be vulnerably exposed in front of him. He just wants to enjoy you.

Sex with you is much more than a physical release. It is a way he feels more connected and closer to you.

He doesn’t just want you for sex. Being emotionally connected with your husband creates a desire in you to physically be with him. But, being physically intimate with you, helps him feel emotionally connected to you. It truly is a blending of the best of both worlds when you can grasp this.

Things stress him out more often than he lets on. He doesn’t always tell you because he doesn’t want to stress you out too. Here’s where it’s on the husbands, however they want you to know that they do want you to support them under stress but they often hold back as a way to protect you. Your husband’s intentions aren’t to withhold from you, they are to keep you safe.

 

All in all, there’s room for growth on both wives and husbands alike. That’s why it’s always good to leave assumptions aside and allow room for grace and good intentions. Wives truly do want to believe in compliments and husbands really do want to share their struggles. So the next time your husband says “You’re beautiful”, simply smile and say, “Thank you,” and the next time your wife asks how your day was, be honest and just tell her.

If you want to take your communication a little deeper, check out Episode 7 on the Expedition Marriage podcast where we chat about The Masks We Wear in Marriage.

How to Have a Weekly Marriage Check In

How to Have a Weekly Marriage Check In

by | Nov 9, 2020 | Articles

Having a Weekly Marriage Check In can change your marriage.

Every marriage requires investment. In fact, anything we want to grow and prosper usually involves an investment of time and energy. 

One of the best ways to have a successful and fulfilling marriage, aside from God being in the center of it, is to spend time together. And I’m not talking about hanging out on the couch or being in the same room while one of you does the dishes and the others gets the kids ready for bed. I’m talking about intentional time—time that is purposeful.

Time to connect and time to check in. 

Here are some ways that we recommend prioritizing this important check in connection that every married couple needs:

Let’s start simple—Schedule it—yep, actually make time for it. Get your weekly check in time on your schedule and stick to it. We recommend a Sunday afternoon or evening if possible—one without distractions if you can swing it. Choosing this time allows you to prepare for the week ahead. 

Next, spend some time face to face. We say this because getting face to face has some seriously good benefits. Eye contact alone sends some great messages to the brain. It lets it know that you are seen, recognized and validated. The longer you hold that eye contact, the better. Face to face time also lets your brain know that your spouse is not an enemy, and in fact, that they’re actually someone safe who is granted permission into your life. This is why if you’ve ever been in a spat while driving in the car and one of you (we won’t say which one–but I’ve got a good guess), scoots over and turns and stares out the window. What has happened is pain or hurt has entered in and safety has been temporarily removed, so the natural self protective thing to do is to look away.

The bottom line is this, when you get face to face, you let your guards down and you connect.

Now it’s time to check in. This is the space where you simply ask one another, “How are you,–how are you, really?” Let each other in on your stressors, on your celebrations and on any other ways you’ve been feeling.

Keeping the conversation going, it’s time to ask about each other’s schedules for the week. Once you emotionally connect, it’s time to get practical. Run your weekly agendas by each another. Put any scheduled events on a mutual calendar so you both know what each other has going on. This allows you to enter into the week with a plan.

Now it’s time to wrap it up by asking each other “Is there anything you need from me for this week? It’s time to be a resource to each other. Maybe picking up take out on a busy day is required or maybe one of you might need some free time scheduled in because of an extra hectic week ahead. Get used to asking each other for help. There is no greater resource you each should have beyond one another. This is a same team approach. Ask your partner about their needs.

Lastly, wrap it up in prayer. Pause and pray together. If you want to learn more about the Power of Praying for your Spouse, check out this episode on our podcast. But go ahead and thank God for the time to be able to pause and lift up any prayers for the week ahead.

 Ultimately, when you make time for your marriage, you’re actually saving time that’s normally lost in arguing, hectic schedules and weekly blindsides. 

 If you want this simplified, download our Weekly Check In Guide HERE. 

*Disclaimer: The information discussed here is meant for entertainment purposes and is not meant to replace counseling or working with a trained healthcare professional.

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3 Things Not to Say to Your Spouse

3 Things Not to Say to Your Spouse

by | Oct 26, 2020 | Articles

Do you remember being a kid and having a peer, a teacher, or perhaps even a parent, either in gest or intentionally speak a word to you that stung your heart to the point where you physically felt the dagger? Maybe it was the boy who told you your nose was too big, the teacher who said how disappointed they were in you, or the parent who told you that you were always a bother?

I think we all know what it’s like to have harsh words come at us, but in addition to harsh words, there are also dismissive words that can hurt too. These are the words that we might be frequently saying to our spouse, and if we’re honest, those can sting just a little bit more. God has given us words to speak life or to speak death, and when it comes to our spouse especially, we need to be choosing life.

One of the quickest ways to ignite fury in your spouse is to tell them to “Calm down.” Now, I know that those words don’t seem harsh or abrasive, but the problem with them is the meaning behind them. What this phrase means is, “What is wrong with you? Why can’t you have self-control like me?” These are words that claim superiority, and they are demeaning. They take advantage of someone who is already upset and in a vulnerable position. Ever seen someone pour gas on a fire? Well, this is doing that with words.

The next phrase you don’t want to come out of your mouth is “Stop worrying.” These words are dismissive. They tell your spouse that their concerns are no big deal, when in fact, they are feeling very valid to them. Give your spouse permission to be afraid, and then remind them that you are right there with them in their fears. Your spouse’s worrying is a great opportunity for you to pray for them or just let them know they’re not alone. Focus on that instead.

Another phrase that can get us into a little bit of trouble is when we tell our spouse, “You shouldn’t feel that way.” The truth is we all have every right to feel however we want to about things. There is no right or wrong in what we feel. There is a right or wrong in the actions that follow our feelings, but that’s not what we’re talking about here. When we tell our spouse their feelings aren’t valid, we’re also telling them that their thoughts and opinions don’t matter. That will obviously not go anywhere good.

So, the next time you want to open your mouth and let one of these phrases roll off your tongue, pause and think about it. As the Message Bible version tells us in Proverbs 21:23, “Watch your words and hold your tongue; you’ll save yourself a lot of grief.”

If you want to discuss this more or hear one more phrase not to say, or perhaps learn what to say instead, check out what we have to say on episode 4 of The Expedition Marriage podcast, What Not to Say to Your Spouse.

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The Most Important Conversation to Have with Your Spouse

The Most Important Conversation to Have with Your Spouse

by | Oct 5, 2020 | Articles

There are a lot of great things to talk about with your spouse. It’s always good to know how they feel about certain things, like how to parent your kids, how to run the house and decide whose job is whose when it comes to the details of all the tasks and responsibilities. And, let’s not forget money and spending, that’s a necessary conversation too, isn’t it?

But the truth is, none of those things will amount to a whole lot if you fail to have this one conversation—the conversation that asks, “What are we going to do when times get hard?” That’s the one that matters.

In scripture, we are told—well really, we’re commanded, by God to be strong and courageous. We’re told not to fear or be discouraged when life gets hard because He will be with us wherever we go (Joshua 1:9). What that means for our marriage is that no matter what we face, God is facing it with us too. He is not leaving us alone in our battles so why in the world would we give up?

As we journey in marriage together it sometimes gets difficult. Each you and your spouse are human, which means your feelings are fickle, your body gets tired, you handle things poorly, and you make bad decisions out of your own selfish desires. But there’s good news in that. When you each mess up, which (spoiler alert), you will, it’s ok. You can keep forging on because we have a God who is not finished with us. The spouse you are married to and the spouse they are married to is not finished yet. God tells us in Philippians 1:6 that He has only started the work in us, and as long as we are here on this earth, He is still in the process of completing us.

As we keep getting back up every time life knocks us down or our spouse seems to be pushing us down, there’s one thing we can count on—if we keep on fighting and we don’t become weary at doing good, at the right time the harvest will be reaped (Galatians 6:9).

It is so hard to not throw in the towel in marriage. There are days that are great and there are days that challenge you to your core. This is why it’s so important to have the conversation and decide in advance—what are we going to do when our marriage gets hard?

When this question is answered, it is a declaration that you are on the same team and that any battle fought will be an us and God, against whatever the challenge of any given day is. When you know that you have a no quitting policy in place, you can move forward safely, in trust, and together. Fight to overcome the real enemy, which by the way, will never be each other—it can’t be, because the enemy is not flesh and blood (see Ephesians 6:12). Your real enemy is the darkness of this world and Satan himself.

Is it time for you to sit down with your spouse, cast away your fears of being left, and choose together that you’re all in? Be prepared to finish the race, reap the rewards from not quitting, and give God all the glory through your marriage. He deserves that, and you know what, with that kind of effort, so do you!


If you are finding yourself in a difficult place right now and need a good conversation starter, download our It’s Time to Talk printable for some great questions to help each other during stress.

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The Top 4 Ways to Ruin an Apology

The Top 4 Ways to Ruin an Apology

by | Sep 28, 2020 | Articles

My husband and I were heading out to lunch when suddenly it dawned us that we had totally forgotten to drop our other car off for repairs like we had scheduled earlier that morning. Without hesitation, he got on the phone and called the mechanic. The side of the conversation that I heard went like this, “Hey Johnny, this is Chris. I had an appointment this morning to drop my car off and I totally blew it. I apologize. I completely forgot.” 

His words were almost like a gut punch to me. Apologies always roll off his humble tongue, but they have to be drug out of my mouth, and even then, they often come out kicking and screaming!

I’m not sure which apology camp you fall into, mine or his, but regardless, there definitely are some ways to kill the entire purpose of an apology, whether you’re good or bad at offering them up.

For starters, LEADING WITH AN EXCUSE will cause your apology to fall on deaf ears. If what comes out of your mouth first is a justification, you’re not heading in the right direction. Starting with a justification is basically the same as saying, “Let me tell you my valid excuse for why I treated you poorly, or let me explain why you deserved that hurtful thing that I said.”

It’s ok to share a reason why something went wrong—but first just lead with the apology, “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have done that or said that.” After the apology is spoken and received, then it’s ok to say “I am really sorry I snapped at you. I really shouldn’t let myself get so hangry.” Because we’ve all been there, am I right? 

You also don’t want to be found BLAMING YOUR SPOUSE FOR BEING TOO SENSITIVE. To tell your spouse that something you did or said wasn’t that hurtful, and that they are overreacting, is probably one of the quickest ways to shut them down and go in the opposite direction of repair.

If you have done something wrong, your spouse has the right to feel about it however they feel about it. Your part in apologizing is just that, apologizing. It is not trying to control their feelings by saying things like “I’m sorry, but you’re just being ridiculous. It’s not that big of a deal.” Allow them to be upset using their own emotional scale.

Another way to have an apology fall apart is by PUTTING CONDITIONS ON IT. Conditions on an apology removes the entire value of it. Conditions suggest that you will only be sorry if. Although it’s desirable, you don’t need for your spouse to own their part of the problem in order to be sorry.

In fact, if they don’t, your genuine, non-conditional apology will be a great example to them. Learn to apologize because it is right and humble, not because it’s the fair thing. Be a leader of humility and respect in your marriage. Don’t allow your spouse’s reaction to dictate whether or not you do the right thing.

Finally, in order to fully void out an entire apology you’d have to NEVER CHANGE YOUR BEHAVIOR. Yep, if you keep on repeating the problem, no matter how good you are at apologizing, it just simply won’t hold any power. 

Without changed behavior, an apology is meaningless. Your words will be just that, words. Without the actions to match them, they just fizzle out.

Now that you know how apologies can be ruined, it’s even more important to know how to make them good. If you’d like a copy of our 5 Steps of an Effective Apology, click below to grab your free download.

26 Ways to Make Date Nights as Easy as ABC

26 Ways to Make Date Nights as Easy as ABC

by | Sep 9, 2020 | Articles

Isn’t it amazing to think of how easy it used to be to squeeze in a date night? In fact, can you believe that there was once a time where that’s literally almost all you did together? But, if you think of what dating provided for you way back then, you’d quickly discover why it’s SO important to keep those date nights alive.

Dating helped you establish your friendship, it helped you discover both of your likes and dislikes, and it likely provided a lot of laughter too. All the things that bonded you as a couple back then, can still bond you together as a married couple now. That’s why date nights are so necessary.

But we totally understand if you’re running out of ideas, so we’d love to help you with that. No matter how busy life gets, with just a little bit of effort, we truly believe date nights can be as easy as the ABCs, and here’s the proof….

A. Adventurous Eats- Go out for food you haven’t eaten before

B. Bike riding, explore your neighborhood or find a new place

C. Chalk drawing encouraging messages on sidewalks for strangers

D. Dessert and Dancing at home

E. Escape room. Grab some friends and take on the challenge

F. Fishing. Farmers Market or Food Truck

G. Game night at home or with friends

H. Horseback riding. Hammocks at the park. Hiking.

I. Ice cream sundaes. Go all out!

J. Journey through old photo albums

K. Kite flying. Karaoke.

L. Live music. Learn a new skill.

M. Massages at home or at a salon

N. Netflix new series

O. Outside fire pit or outside swing

P. Pedicures. Popcorn and a classic movie. Picnic. Photoshoot

Q. Quickie somewhere new

R. Random act of kindness together

S. State park

T. Trivia night.

U. Unwind by relaxing at home without technology

V. Vacation dreaming and planning.

W. Walk in a park you’ve never been to

X. Xbox gaming together

Y. Yard games.

Z. Zip lining. Zoo.

One more thing date nights do—they help you learn more about each other, and just because you’re married, that doesn’t mean you’re done getting to know each other. In addition to these date night ideas, if you’d like to keep on getting to know each other and have some things to talk about while you’re out, go ahead and grab our 25 Date Night Conversations from the tab below!

Now go on, get out there and have some fun!

*Disclaimer: The information discussed here is meant for entertainment purposes and is not meant to replace counseling or working with a trained healthcare professional.

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5 Ways to Know if your Marriage is Headed for Trouble

5 Ways to Know if your Marriage is Headed for Trouble

by | Sep 9, 2020 | Articles

I’m assuming that you’re here reading this because something in your marriage seems to be missing or just perhaps isn’t right. We want to get really specific and help you identify if any of these potential warning signs might be going off in your marriage. But, if they are, don’t fret, they can ALL be repaired, turned around, and redeemed. It’s important to know that even in your worst-case scenario, hope is available.

One of the simplest early warning signs is that you’re just NOT SATISFIED. Keeping in mind that happiness is not the end all, be all, but a lack of it certainly can be a clue that things may not be okay. Despite what society might tell you, a lack of happiness is not a reason to move on and head towards divorce. There are so many deeper, more profound goals of a marriage than just to be happy. BUT your marriage indeed should be generally satisfying, so if it’s not, it’s time to address it.

If your COMMUNICATION is erratic, non-existent, hostile, involves name calling, or if you aren’t talking at all, this is a problem. The more you ignore it, the more you will find yourself going in circles, and guess what? Circles lead to nowhere! Communication is critical to have in a marriage.

Next up, is if you or your spouse have CHECKED OUT. Being checked out in your marriage really is just another way of saying you just don’t care anymore. This can happen to couples who have let things go a little longer than they should and now hopelessness is creeping in. If this is you, it’s definitely time to get some help. If this goes on for a length of time, it will take your marriage to a place that you never meant for it to go.

Now let’s talk about JUST STAYING TOGETHER FOR THE KIDS. We can’t even begin to tell you how wrong this mentality is. Your kids don’t want you to just stay together, they want you to be in a marriage together. Simply staying together for the kids just teaches them to grow up, get married and do the exact same thing. While you’re simply just staying together, you are also actively modeling what marriage should look like. If your marriage isn’t a marriage you want your kids to have, then work on it so you can actually model a healthy one for them. Show them what it is to fight for your marriage. That’s something they will appreciate.

Lastly, it’s the most obvious one, if you’re using the D WORD, your marriage is in trouble. If you’ve said it, you’ve thought about it, and if you’ve thought about it, it won’t be long before you do it.

We tell you these things not to solely help you identify that your marriage might be in trouble, but we say these things to let you know it’s time for a change. In order for things in your marriage to change, things in your marriage will need to change. We know it can feel hopeless sometimes, but there are people out there like us, who willing to loan you our hope until you find yours once again.

God is for your marriage. He wants it to be good, connected and healthy. Afterall, it represents the love Christ has for his Bride, the Church. Let the Lord use your hard times for growth instead of destruction. Reach out for help, get reconnected and start talking.

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5 Questions to Ask your Spouse When You’ve Run Out of Things to Say

5 Questions to Ask your Spouse When You’ve Run Out of Things to Say

by | Aug 5, 2020 | Articles, Communication

If you’ve been married for any length of time, it’s likely that you’ve already developed a routine in your marriage. So much so that if I were to ask you what your next week would look like, perhaps even your next month, you would likely already know—well, unless it’s 2020, then you’d have absolutely NO IDEA what to expect! Shew! Come on 2021!

Anyways, the point is, marriage can get pretty predictable and pretty mundane—not in every season, but in many. If you want to spice it up, you have to be intentional about it.

One of the ways you can get trapped in the mundane is when you run out of things to say to one another simply because you’ve become so conditioned to only talking about the “business” of your family—the work schedules, the kids, the bills, the home repairs, you name it. But at the end of it all, you might be finding yourself a bit clueless about what else there even is to say.

Well, if that’s you, you’re in the right place! We can help!

If you want conversations to flow between the two of you, it’s going to require reconnecting—and that will involve seeing each other once again, as something other than just mom and dad.

It’s time to start talking, start dreaming and start connecting, and here are the questions to get you there… 

What do you miss about us? Asking each other this allows you each to tap into that empty space you may have, the space that longs for the connection. The space that can really only be filled by one another.

When you get your answer, you have a solution. Do those things. Get back what went missing! 

When the kids are grown, what do you want our life together to look like? Moving towards future thoughts allows you to dream of more than where you are now. Not as if the now is bad, but it’s also not the end. There’s more ahead. Talk about it, dream about it and get excited.

What do you think about our sex life? Talk about what you like or dislike. Reminisce over what it was like the first time you made love. Don’t be shy, your spouse is exactly who you should share this with. An active sex life is a great gift to a marriage—and when you can talk about it, that’s better yet. Talking about the physical connection invites in the emotional connection.

Do you want to plan a vacation? Who doesn’t want to do that? Keep in mind that it doesn’t matter if you’re in a financial position or the best stage of life to do so—talk about it anyway. Make a plan for 2 years down the road. Make a plan sooner for somewhere cheap and easy. A change of locations shoves all the stress aside and brings to the surface the relaxed side of each other.

Can I tell you what I love about you? Ding—Ding—Ding!!! We have a winner! Of course, you can tell me why I’m so great, Honey! But seriously, when you get caught up in routines, another part of that is taking one another for granted. You begin to forget those things that you love and spend more time focusing on the things that you perhaps, well, don’t love. That’s not good, so go ahead and ask this question and then deliver your list—oh, special tip—know what you’re going to say before you ask this, otherwise that long pause isn’t going to go over so well!

Be intentional in your marriage, quality time and conversation won’t just happen on its own. Prioritize your marriage and then make time for the important things to happen. And, if you get to where you want to go out on a date, we’ve got you covered for that too! Check out our 25 Date Night Conversations and keep the communication going!

 
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