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Ann Malmberg

Making the Most of the Moment

Making the Most of the Moment

By Connection, Quality TimeNo Comments

Holidays, birthdays, anniversaries – our lives are sprinkled with special moments of celebration, joy, sentimentality, and love that we want to remember years down the road. Ironically, it seems that the more we try to make them perfect, the less present we actually are in the moment. Have you experienced this? The truth is, It’s easy to let the goal of “making memories” distract us from what’s truly important. Here are some tips to help you make the most of the moment – in the moment. Read More

December 24, 2025
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Set Your Marriage Up for Success in the New Year

Set Your Marriage Up for Success in the New Year

By ResilienceNo Comments

After a couple weeks of indulging in the treats and trappings of the holidays, getting back to real life when it’s all over can be a very rude awakening. You had visions of bouncing into the new year motivated and refreshed, but in reality you’re dragging yourselves across the threshold, feeling moody and irritable. It’s no surprise when you take that out on each other – or fall into some negative relationship habits to boot. Needless to say, this isn’t the best way to start out the new year.

Of course, this outcome isn’t inevitable by any means. Starting off strong – with intention – can set a positive tone for the coming months. Wondering how to start now? Here are 4 tips to try: Read More

December 17, 2025
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10 Merry and Bright Date Ideas

10 Merry & Bright Date Ideas

By Connection, Quality TimeOne Comment

The holiday chaos is in full swing for many couples. Between traveling to visit family, staying on top of the school and church festivities, and managing all the gift lists and shopping, it’s easy to let quality time with your spouse get pushed to the back burner. While it might seem like you have many other time-sensitive priorities on your plate, that doesn’t mean you should miss out on enjoying this special time of year with your partner. Here are 10 festive date ideas to boost your connection in the midst of the hustle and bustle. Read More

December 10, 2025
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Spread Holiday Cheer in Your Marriage

Spread Holiday Cheer in Your Marriage (All Year Long)

By Relationship BasicsOne Comment

Are you someone who loves the holidays? Do you have an extra spring in your step as you hum along to your favorite Christmas music? If you consider yourself the epitome of holiday cheer, do you find that your attitude carries over into your marriage as well?

For many, there’s something about the season that makes everything have more sparkle. The very fact that it’s temporary might be part of what makes it so special. In the blink of an eye, you’re packing away the decorations and getting back to the grind. But what if you carried that positivity and goodwill into your marriage all year long? Here are 4 examples to consider. Read More

December 3, 2025
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How Gratitude Transforms Your Marriage

How Gratitude Transforms Your Marriage

By Relationship Basics4 Comments

You probably say “thank you” many times each day, but gratitude is about more than simply uttering these two words out of habit. It’s about feeling that sense of gratefulness deep within your heart, internalizing it in a way that shapes your entire mindset and perspective – and your marriage, as well. The positive effects of gratitude have the power to send positive ripples throughout your relationship – here’s how: Read More

November 25, 2025
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Be Great Teammates This Holiday Season

Be Great Teammates This Holiday Season

By Relationship Dynamics, Resilience2 Comments

It’s that time of year again, when we find ourselves staring at the calendar in bewilderment. How have the month’s flown by so fast? Is the holiday season really around the corner already?!

While it’s a favorite time of year for many, it’s also a season that brings lots of baggage along with it. Difficult emotions and negative experiences can ride right alongside the positive ones. It can be a lot to navigate individually, let alone as a couple or family. Fortunately, you can avoid letting the holidays strain your marriage. Here’s how you and your spouse can be good teammates throughout the season: Read More

November 12, 2025
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3 Things That Strain or Strengthen Your Marriage

3 Things That Strain (or Strengthen) Your Marriage

By ResilienceNo Comments

Have you faced adversity in your life that could have sent you spiraling down a negative path? A career setback, an illness or injury, or even just a run of bad luck has the potential to leave you discouraged, defeated, or harboring a pessimistic view on life. But that outcome is not predetermined. In fact, it can make you a stronger, more resilient person. Your marriage is no different. You and your spouse will go through things that can either strain – or strengthen – your marriage. Here are 3 examples: Read More

November 5, 2025
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5 Patterns to Establish in Your Marriage

4 Patterns to Establish in Your Marriage

By Relationship Basics17 Comments

Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in negative patterns in your marriage? Maybe it’s a cycle of criticism and defensiveness, or resentment that builds until a blowout argument. You might feel discouraged – how did you even get into the pattern in the first place? All it takes is a couple of instances to set a precedent. A pattern forms, and it’s hard to break out of.

What can you do to avoid this? One way is to be more intentional about establishing positive patterns instead. Here are four examples: Read More

October 29, 2025
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