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5 Marriage Boredom Busters

5 Marriage Boredom Busters

By Connection5 Comments

Boredom can seem like a pretty harmless emotion. By definition, it gives the impression that’s there’s not a lot going on, which in some cases it might even sound like a luxury – especially if you’re in a relatively chaotic season of life. Feeling bored from time to time throughout your daily life is pretty normal. You probably just find something to occupy yourself and before you know it things are back to being busy.

What about boredom in marriage? Is it a foregone conclusion? A normal stage to go through after you’ve been together for a long time? While periods that lack the same level of excitement and passion common during engagement and early marriage are definitely to be expected, feeling consistently bored in your relationship can be a slippery slope toward disconnection. When you’re no longer interested in each other or your marriage, you’re likely not putting in the effort or intention required to sustain a fulfilling relationship. Luckily, you can avoid this path with these five marriage boredom busters: Read More

March 1, 2023
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5 Projects to Take On Together

By Connection, Quality Time3 Comments

Do you have a list of projects on your mind at all times? There’s the self-initiated ones that just never seem to get done. The unwanted-yet-necessary ones that pop up unexpectedly. The pipe-dream projects that only live in your head and the should-do’s that hang over it. It can feel overwhelming. It’s easy to let these seemingly endless tasks take over all your free time and energy.

Luckily, there are ways to feel more balance and less stress when it comes to those “projects”. Read More

February 22, 2023
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Your Go-To Date Night Guide

Your Go-To Date Night Guide

By Quality Time, Relationship BasicsNo Comments

How would you describe your date style? Is it more “tried and true” or “try something new?” Or maybe it’s more along the lines of “whatever we can squeeze in.” The truth is, there’s not really just one correct way to do date night – the most important part is that you’re doing it!

That being said, sometimes your usual thing just isn’t what you want or need. Other times you might find yourselves in situations or seasons of life that require a different kind of date. Then there’s the matter of actually making date night happen amidst the realities of your busy day-to-day. Oh, not to mention how to keep the conversation flowing and meaningful!

No need to stress. We’ve got your back with this go-to guide for all things date night. Read More

February 15, 2023
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The Secret to Going on More Dates

The Secret to Going on More Dates

By Quality Time3 Comments

It’s no secret we believe in dating your spouse all throughout your marriage. We’ve shared lots of tips to help you make that happen – from planning ahead to making it a habit to being creative about fitting more dates into your current flow of life. But there’s one simple tip to help you and your spouse go on more dates. Start tracking them!

That’s right. Whether your goal is to go on a weekly date or to hit a certain number within a certain time, coming up with a way to visibly track your dates is a great way to turn a nice “idea” into a concrete, achievable goal. It could be a grid you color in, calendar-style boxes you cross out, or a list of dates that you check off. Get as creative as you want, or keep it simple – whatever floats your boat.

Need more reasons to get onboard? Keep reading… Read More

February 8, 2023
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4 Underrated Ways to Prioritize Your Marriage

4 Underrated Ways to Prioritize Your Marriage

By Relationship Basics3 Comments

When you think of prioritizing your marriage, what comes to mind? Raise your hand if date nights and quality time is your gut response. Don’t get us wrong; it’s a great answer. Continuing to date each other and devoting intentional time to connect is crucial to nurturing intimacy and friendship. However, this isn’t the only way. There are other – often underrated – ways to prioritize your marriage every day. Read More

February 1, 2023
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Feeling Disconnected? 5 Fixable Reasons

5 Fixable Reasons You’re Feeling Disconnected

By Connection6 Comments

Have you ever experienced a period of time where you feel more like roommates or coworkers than spouses? You’re not fighting, but that deeper sense of intimacy and connection is missing. For whatever reason, you just aren’t on the same wavelength. What happened? And can it be fixed?

Thankfully, the answer is often yes. Here are five fixable reasons you might be feeling disconnected from your spouse: Read More

January 25, 2023
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Decluttering Your Marriage

By Relationship Basics4 Comments

A few knick-knacks here, some dirty dishes there, kids’ toys everywhere. Does clutter drive you nuts or does it not really bother you? Research has actually found that excessive clutter can have a negative effect on your ability to focus and process information, as well as on your self-esteem and mood.

Now consider this: Can your marriage have clutter? And if so, what effect might it have on your relationship?
Decluttering your marriage might not be as straightforward as putting away that stack of laundry or reorganizing the kitchen cabinets, but it can be just as beneficial. Let’s explore. Read More

January 18, 2023
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4 Essential Marriage Tips to Guide Your Year

4 Essential Marriage Tips to Guide Your Year

By Relationship Basics6 Comments

Do you and your spouse make resolutions or set goals as a couple? Do you use January 1st as the starting line for improving your marriage? Or is it just another day on the calendar? The truth is, there’s no correct answer. Regardless of your feelings about making New Year’s resolutions, we’re sharing some essential tips to help guide your mindset about marriage this year. Read More

January 11, 2023
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Habit Stacking Your Way to a Stronger Marriage

Stacking Your Way to a Stronger Marriage

By Relationship Basics8 Comments

When the new year rolls around, you probably hear a lot about resolutions and goals – whether you’re setting them or not. The thing about both of them is they tend to be a bit abstract. While it’s great to be ambitious, resolutions and goals that are too broad, vague, or unrealistic can actually have the opposite effect that you intended. You end up feeling unmotivated – like you’ve failed before you’ve even begun. At that point, why even try at all?

Of course, the key to avoiding this letdown is to a) adjust your goals and resolutions to be reasonable and specific, and b) break them down into smaller, achievable chunks. These smaller chunks might come in the form of “micro” goals leading up to a bigger achievement. Or you might think of them in terms of developing new habits that support your resolution or goal. Read More

January 4, 2023
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Our Top 5 Blog Posts of 2022

Our Top 5 Blog Posts of 2022

By Connection, Relationship Basics4 Comments

As the year wraps up, it’s always interesting to look back on the things that greatly influenced or played a role in your life over the past twelve months. Were you surprised by how many times you streamed that one song? Ready to cut down on screen time next year after seeing your device statistics quantified? Feeling accomplished over how many days you worked out?

When it came to our blog posts, you were all about ditching bad relationship habits while hanging onto the good, taking time to connect and reflect, and knowing you’re not alone when it comes to newlywed conflict. Here are the top five posts, all rounded up in one place. Let’s count them down. Read More

December 28, 2022
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