Taking the plunge and getting "hitched," can be a bit overwhelming. There's the initial stress of planning a wedding, but that pales in comparison to the ongoing responsibility of being married. Perhaps that's one of the reasons why the average age for marriage has climbed to 27 for women and 29 for men.

Though marriage may seem a bit overwhelming, there are some serious advantages to marrying young.

Call it sensitivity, call it being "in touch," call it whatever you want - this small action will make a massive difference in the quality of your marriage.  It's pretty self-explanatory. If you want to be close to your spouse, you should take your their emotional temperature, daily. 

PMS. We all know when it rears it's ugly head. The irritability. Crankiness. Headaches. Depression. Acne. Cravings. Insomnia. Cramps. Anger. Impatience. And the list goes on.

If you are like some couples, then PMS = the two weeks out of every month where you seriously consider getting a divorce. So, let's talk about it. How do you nurture your marriage through PMS?

We know, resolutions have been on your mind. Or not. Now they are. Here are a few simple resolutions that you may want to try (these are things you can actually do, people!). They will definitely bring a little spark into your marriage in this year.

Man caves come in all shapes and sizes - a room in the basement, part of the garage, a shed on the side of the house, a tree-house in the backyard, a home gym, or a den or office. 

Location aside, why do you, as a wife, cringe when your husband retreats to his mancave? Do you feel hurt, ignored, and un-loved? If so, you need to know the secret truth about your husband's man cave.  

What's the leading cause of divorce? Well, the answer to that is certainly debatable (and also the subject of all kinds of research). Just as there are hundreds of ways to nurture your marriage each day, there are also hundreds of ways to destroy your marriage - one day at a time. However, at the root of many of these issues is one surefire way to destroy your marriage. So, listen up and make sure you don't do this one thing.

Connection is critical to a thriving marriage. Unfortunately, we often become so consumed with the technology in front of our face that we forget the most important person sitting next to us on the couch - THE LOVE OF OUR LIFE!

Enjoy this video and remember to take some time to connect with your spouse today!

Sometimes we get caught up in thinking that life is all about the BIG MOMENTS - events like graduation, wedding days, the birth of a child, or the start of a new job.  

When we believe that happiness and meaning in married life are found only in the BIG things, we start to discount our prosaic lives and we miss the magic of the ordinary - the kind of stuff that really makes life beautiful.

It's been said that the first five minutes, after you walk in the door, set the tone for the rest of the evening.  That's all it takes - five minutes.  Your use of those five minutes will chart dramatically different paths for how your evening will play out.  So, choose, and chart, wisely!

Nurturing, by definition, means "the care and attention given to someone or something that is growing or developing," (Merriam Websters Dictionary).

 Nurturing then, is something that requires time, effort, and consistency, and should happen day-by-day, week-by-week, month-by-month, and year-by-year.