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Ways to Vacation with Your Spouse

8/7/2019

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How to Create Bedtime Rituals that Will Nurture Your Marriage

2/1/2019

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How to Create Bedtime Rituals that Will Nurture Your Marriage - Think back to when you were newlyweds - bedtime was exciting, looked forward to, and special. Fast forward ten, twenty, or forty years later, and you may have unintentionally slipped into some bedtime habits that aren't helping your marriage. In fact, they may be hurting it. Do you and your spouse go to bed at different times? Spend time surfing the internet or social media on your phones instead of connecting, or sleep in different rooms from time to time? If so, these simple bedtime ritual ideas will help you create the intentionality your marriage may be craving. In the book, The Intentional Family, William J. Doherty suggests that

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The Power of Couple Resolutions

12/26/2018

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​Happy New Year! Can you believe it is already 2016? With the new year comes a fresh start, a clean slate, and new opportunities and adventures. We've all probably packed on a few extra pounds during the holidays and it's time to get to work on those New Year's resolutions (btw, did you know that by far the most common resolution is to lose those extra pounds?). What are your resolutions and goals for the upcoming year? What do you want to accomplish? Who do you want to become? Have you shared those goals and resolutions with your spouse? Have you set goals and resolutions together?

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10 Reasons You & Your Spouse Need a Romantic Getaway

9/6/2018

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10 GREAT reasons you and your spouse need a romantic getaway. Just think of it, when was the last time you two got away, together? If it has been awhile, this list will motivate you to book your next trip today!

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How to Talk to Your Spouse

2/23/2018

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One simple idea to help you talk to your spouse.

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The Power of a Lunch Date

7/20/2017

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Make Time for Love

3/13/2017

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Ten simple ideas for MAKING time for love in your marriage!

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THe "Golden Rule" for New Parents to Keep the Romance Alive

2/22/2017

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How can you keep your marriage strong after baby?

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4 Steps to BUILDING AN INTERDEPENDENT MARRIAGE

2/16/2017

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You met, you fell madly in love, you got married. The honeymoon was like floating on cloud nine. Now what? You're two different people, with different talents, gifts, passions, and dreams.

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A New Relationship for a New Year

1/25/2017

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Tips on New Year's resolutions for your marriage #nurturingmarriage #relationshipgoals

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15 Unique Valentine's Day Surprises Your Spouse Will Love

1/18/2017

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A bunch of cute Valentine's Day ideas your spouse will love #marriage #ValentinesDay #nurturingmarriage #relationshipgoals

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Our Teeth Whitening Ritual + A Giveaway For Two

12/15/2016

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We are a married couple. We have a teeth whitening ritual. It's super romantic. @smilebrilliant #smilefearlessly

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4 Ways to Use Groupon to Improve Your Marriage

12/5/2016

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Groupon. It's like marriage counseling, but cheaper. For those of you who aren't familiar with deal-of-the-day websites like Groupon, get excited, because these websites are soooo good for your marriage. Seriously. Listen up.

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Fun & Easy Workout Ideas You Can Do With Your Spouse

11/30/2016

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Simple, practical, and fun ways to workout with your spouse. Great list.

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The Do's and Don'ts of Discussion Time

11/1/2016

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Here are some do’s and don’ts for bringing up those little difficulties, because the truth is they are little, and when we talk about them at the right time they stay little instead of getting blown out of proportion.

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8 SIMPLE Couples Halloween Costumes You CAN ACTUALLY PULL OFF

10/20/2016

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8 Simple Couples Halloween Costumes you can actually pull off!

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3 Simple Ways to connect with your spouseĀ 

10/11/2016

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These ideas are so cute, and so simple. Do them!

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Finding the Perfect Gift for Your Spouse

9/29/2016

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How can you find the perfect gift for your spouse? Try these 3 tips!

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5 Tips to Remember When Setting Goals Together as Husband and Wife

8/31/2016

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I love setting goals...and then setting the same goals again. ha. A great read for goal setting as a couple.

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How To Get Away for Your Anniversary Every Year

8/25/2016

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Tips & tricks my husband and I use to get away for our anniversary every year. Make it happen, folks! #marriage #nurturingmarriage

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The Honeymoon's Over...Now What?

8/11/2016

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How to keep love alive after the newlywed stage. Great read! #nurturingmarriage

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10 Ways to Connect With Your Spouse

8/4/2016

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Oh, I love these 10 marriage tips! #nurturingmarriage #connection #marriagehelp

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Creating Daily Touch Points With Your Spouse

7/15/2016

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Such practical ways to connect with your spouse on the daily.

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Does Sharing a Bed With Your Spouse Get Easier? (Part 1)

7/7/2016

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Does sharing a bed with your spouse get any easier? “I was ready to kick him to his own room until we stopped sharing a blanket!” she said and everyone laughed like they knew exactly what she was talking about. For me, her comment was like being hit over the head with a shovel. I stood in that church parking lot surrounded by friends and my jaw hit the floor. After six years of marriage I had finally learned I wasn’t alone. I was not the only one for whom sharing a bed with another person was challenging!

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25 Ways to Celebrate Your Anniversary

6/23/2016

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This LIST!!! I have to save this and read it with my hubby so we can actually PLAN a super-duper awesome anniversary this year. Can't wait!

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  • About
    • Us
    • Our Foundational Analogy
    • What We Believe
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  • 6 Pillars to Nurturing Marriage
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    • Intimacy
    • Values to Live By
    • Routines and Rituals
    • Conflict Resolution
  • More
    • Romantic Getaways
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    • LOVE IS PATIENT, LOVE IS KIND: A CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE DEVOTIONAL
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