NURTURING MARRIAGE®
  • About
    • Us
    • Our Foundational Analogy
    • What We Believe
    • Meet Our Contributors
    • Featured On...
  • 6 Pillars to Nurturing Marriage
    • The Little Things
    • Date Night
    • Intimacy
    • Values to Live By
    • Routines and Rituals
    • Conflict Resolution
  • More
    • Romantic Getaways
    • Money Matters
    • Featured Couples
    • On a Lighter Note
  • BUY OUR BOOKS
    • LOVE IS PATIENT, LOVE IS KIND: A CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE DEVOTIONAL
    • NURTURE
  • Coaching Services
  • Contact Us
    • Shareable Quotes
    • Become a Contributor
    • Speaking Engagements
    • Partner with Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Join the Community >
      • Subscribe to our Newsletter
      • Nurturing Marriage Conversations Facebook Group

You Know You're Married When...

5/18/2016

3 Comments

 
Okay, this list is awesome. I've done so many of these things, especially the deodorant one! #married #nurturingmarriage

Read More
3 Comments

Why It Isn't My Husband's Job to Take the Garbage Out

4/14/2016

2 Comments

 
I'm a wife. A mother. And a marriage blogger. And guess what? I take the garbage (and recycling) out every Thursday. And I bring the empty bins back in every Friday. It's true.

Read More
2 Comments

5 Ways to Celebrate Your Spouse on Their Birthday

3/31/2016

2 Comments

 
It is so hard to know what to do for your spouse on their birthday...what gift would she love? What present would he hate? Check out these 5 Fabulous Ideas for Celebrating Your Spouse on Their Birthday - I love #3

Read More
2 Comments

3 Reasons Married Couples Shouldn't Ignore Valentine's Day

2/2/2016

8 Comments

 
I know you. You are one of many husbands or wives who really don't care a bit about Valentine's Day. You think it is a commercialized holiday, a waste of money, and a fake excuse to express love. So, year after year you ignore it. You joke about it. And you don't do anything special or out-of-the-ordinary on the 14th of February. I'm pleading with you to not ignore this important holiday! Why, you ask? Ignoring Valentine's Day is dangerous. When you choose to ignore this date, you are choosing, in a small way, to ignore your spouse and your relationship. Now, I'm a flexible kind of person and I'm really not bashing you if Valentine's Day isn't your thang, but I'm just here to encourage you to go along with the holiday and see if it doesn't nurture your marriage this year. #valentines #marriage #gifts #love

Read More
8 Comments

What to Expect When She's Expecting

1/15/2016

1 Comment

 
Does pregnancy change your marriage? YOU BET. For those husbands who haven't yet become fathers and experienced pregnancy first hand (or, I guess second hand) here are a few things to expect when she's expecting, and a few tips that might benefit your marriage through the process.

Read More
1 Comment

Do You Celebrate Your Relationship Enough?

1/7/2016

1 Comment

 
Do you celebrate your relationship enough? When you think about rituals in relationships you may think about a proposal and the engagement ring. A proposal is often a marker of the desire to get married, and both partners express their desire for the marriage to occur. When we are engaged, we even have a special title that makes our relationship status clear to others. These rituals have symbolism and meaning attached to them. But what about earlier transitions? Do we mark the moment from casual dating to exclusive dating? Do we agree on what it means when we meet the other’s family? (REPIN!)

Read More
1 Comment

Gift Giving (For Your Spouse) 101

12/23/2015

1 Comment

 
Gift Giving (For Your Spouse) 101 - I know how it goes... I could get him a shirt! Naw, he has like a million. I got could get him basketball shoes! Freak. What if I get the wrong color or style and he just hates them? Or... I could buy her a pearl necklace! Naw, she’d probably just take a back and then hint that she’d rather have a bigger diamond... And then you decide instead to settle on generic gift card and suddenly your thoughtful Christmas presents have deteriorated into a little piece of plastic with whatever amount of money you choose to put on there. You really tried to be thoughtful! You really wanted to be generous and do something he (or she) would appreciate! But man, getting presents for your spouse is hard. Well, ladies and gents, look no further. Here is an inconclusive list for thoughtful, meaningful, and (mostly) FREEEEEEEEE Christmas presents you can give your lover. I promise it won’t disappoint:

Read More
1 Comment

5 Ways to Show Gratitude For Your Spouse This Thanksgiving

11/18/2015

1 Comment

 
5 Ways to Show Gratitude For Your Spouse This Thanksgiving - Thanksgiving isn’t typically a holiday that you would think should revolve around your spouse, right? Well, admit it, your true love deserves your thanks more than anyone else at this Thanksgiving time. Yet, as you allow gratitude for your very best friend and spouse to fill your heart, you will notice that love is there right alongside it. A deep kind of a love. A selfless kind of love. A vulnerable, interdependent, “I forgot how much I need you,” kind of love. So, let that gratitude and love work in you, and try one of these ideas to let your spouse know that this Thanksgiving (and always) you are grateful for him or her.

Read More
1 Comment

6 Secrets to a Romantic Vacation

10/21/2015

2 Comments

 
6 Secrets to a Romantic Vacation - Whether you are a newlywed, or have been married for a long time, if things start to feel a little too routine in your marriage, then perhaps now is a very good time to take a little break from the everyday and plan a romantic getaway. A time to enjoy each other's company for a week or two, free from work, stress and kids. Here are six secrets every couple should know for a very romantic vacation together.

Read More
2 Comments

7 Signs Your Job is Slowing Killing Your Marriage

8/28/2015

1 Comment

 
Maybe you enjoy your job. Maybe you don't. Regardless of what you or your spouse do for a living, it's important to keep a proper perspective - your marriage is more important than your career. Remember, it's a means to an end rather than the end in and of itself. It might be worth asking yourself this question, do you work to live, or live to work? Here are 7 signs your job is slowing killing you marriage.

Read More
1 Comment

6 Ways to Connect After a Long Day

8/19/2015

3 Comments

 
6 Awesome Ideas for Connecting With Your Spouse After a Long Day - love how practical these tips are! This #marriage website ROCKS.

Read More
3 Comments

What is Glamping? Romantic Places to Stay for Under $200 a Night

7/27/2015

1 Comment

 
Glamping - romantic places to stay for under $200 a night! This is the best marriage website EVER!

Read More
1 Comment

3 Advantages of Marrying Young

4/30/2015

3 Comments

 
Picture
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.

Read More
3 Comments

Taking Your Spouse's Emotional Temperature

2/26/2015

2 Comments

 
Picture
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. 

Read More
2 Comments

10 SIMPLE AND Realistic Pinterest Valentine'S day Gift Ideas THAT WON'T BREAK THE BANK

2/5/2015

3 Comments

 
haha, love these ideas - so simple and kind of cheesy

Read More
3 Comments

Is PMS Destroying Your Marriage?

1/29/2015

5 Comments

 
Picture
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?


Read More
5 Comments

10 Resolutions (that you can actually keep) That Will Nurture Your Marriage

12/31/2014

1 Comment

 
Picture
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.

Read More
1 Comment

The Secret Truth About Your Husband's Man Cave

12/24/2014

10 Comments

 
Picture
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.  

Read More
10 Comments

A Surefire Way to Destroy Your Marriage

12/18/2014

1 Comment

 
Picture
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.

Read More
1 Comment

Look Up and Connect

11/20/2014

1 Comment

 
Picture
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!

Read More
1 Comment

Finding the Magic in the Ordinary

9/18/2014

1 Comment

 
Picture
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.

Read More
1 Comment

5 Minutes Is All It Takes

8/9/2014

1 Comment

 
Picture
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!

Read More
1 Comment

Why You & Your Spouse Need a Special Place

8/9/2014

3 Comments

 
Why You & Your Spouse Need a Special Place - such an awesome article about being INTENTIONAL about the little things in your marriage. Love good reminders like this!

Read More
3 Comments

Recognizing the Power of Routines & Rituals

8/6/2014

3 Comments

 
Picture
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.

Read More
3 Comments
Forward>>

    Routines &
    Rituals

    RSS Feed

    “A great marriage isn’t something that just happens; it’s something that must be created.”
    - Fawn Weaver

    Picture

    You Know You Want to Read

    • 15 Tricks to Help You Learn How to Talk to Your Spouse Again
    • 3 Reasons You & Your Spouse Need a Bucket List
    • How Being "Mad" is Hurting Your Relationship
    • 17 Gestures That Make Men Feel Loved
    • Why You Should Still Ask Your Spouse Out on Dates
    • Foreplay Isn't Always What You Think
    • 3 Reasons to Keep Trying to Be Intimate With Your Partner
    • 5 Tips for Dealing with In-Laws Who Feel Like Out-Laws
    Instagram

    Everybody Loves These

    • Doing Things Your Lover Loves Because You Love Your Lover
    • 40 Fabulous Spring Date Ideas
    • 4 Tips to Creating the Marriage You Want
    • What is Your Apology Language?
    • How to Create Bedtime Rituals That Will Nurture Your Marriage
    • 5 Things Great Listeners Do
    Picture
   The Little Things       |     Date Night      |      Intimacy      |      Values to Live By      |      Routines and Rituals      |      Conflict Resolution       

Featured Couples      |      On a Lighter Note      |      Studies Show      |      Shareable Quotes 
  |      Commenting Policy
Photos used under Creative Commons from Brett Jordan, Billy Metcalf Photography, -closed- look 4 /MyVisualPoetry, the.anomalous, anastasia r, iulia.pironea, Ryan Paulsen Photography, ashleypatty34, DonMiller_ToGo, Phil Roeder, Tony Faiola, David Blackwell., Lee Howguar, Nastya Birdy, johnhope14, RobertJinks, ClearFrost, parramitta, Kevin Cortopassi, JasonCorey, Rosa majalis, arthur shuraev, danielmoyle, H o l l y., treestok@gmail.com +919833694352, seanmcgrath, Marina Aguiar Araujo, Zuerichs Strassen, Leo Hidalgo (@yompyz), Sergio Vassio, tmarsee530, osseous, striatic, garryknight, bandita
  • About
    • Us
    • Our Foundational Analogy
    • What We Believe
    • Meet Our Contributors
    • Featured On...
  • 6 Pillars to Nurturing Marriage
    • The Little Things
    • Date Night
    • Intimacy
    • Values to Live By
    • Routines and Rituals
    • Conflict Resolution
  • More
    • Romantic Getaways
    • Money Matters
    • Featured Couples
    • On a Lighter Note
  • BUY OUR BOOKS
    • LOVE IS PATIENT, LOVE IS KIND: A CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE DEVOTIONAL
    • NURTURE
  • Coaching Services
  • Contact Us
    • Shareable Quotes
    • Become a Contributor
    • Speaking Engagements
    • Partner with Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Join the Community >
      • Subscribe to our Newsletter
      • Nurturing Marriage Conversations Facebook Group