I realize that being in sync spiritually is not realistic for every marriage as some couples don’t share the same faith or the relationship is so fractured that spiritual intimacy takes a back seat, but for those who do have that common ground, I think it’s worth the reach. Each couple has their own story…
Strong Marriage Day 7 – State of the Union Marriage Meeting
Strong Marriage Experiment Day 7 – State of the Union Marriage Meeting Today’s challenge was to sit down and formally discuss anything and everything that has been on our mind. We are using the term “State of the Union” from renowned relationship expert Dr. John Gottman’s work to describe the meeting. He uses the term…
Strong Marriage Day 6 – Smile Your Way to a Happier Marriage
Smiling is not one of those things we usually hear experts talk about when discussing ways we can better connect with our spouse but when we came up with the daily actions for the StrongLuv Marriage Experiment we didn’t only ask the experts — we wanted to hear from REAL COUPLES what worked for them….
Strong Marriage Day 5 – Affirming Love Letters
Words are more meaningful to some than others, but heartfelt words have a way of finding their target. In marriage, like in all relationships, actions speak louder than words. Still, there is certainly a place for affirming love letters filled with tender observations tangible enough for him to hold in his hands. I typically have…
Strong Marriage Experiment Day 4 – Forgive My Spouse
Everyone knows that forgiveness is a cornerstone to a healthy marriage but did you know that science supports the importance of forgiveness? Research shows that higher overall happiness is attributed to it, and not only that – stress levels decrease and we have better heart health if we refuse to hold grudges. Better heart health!…