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4 Priorities for Busy Couples

4 Priorities for Busy Couples

By Connection, Quality Time2 Comments

Are you busy?

That might sound like a silly question. Nowadays, everyone is relatively busy. Sometimes it’s by choice; other times it’s just the season of life you’re in. Whether it’s with your job, family, hobbies, a side hustle, or simply staying on top of the myriad of tasks that make up daily life, there are countless things that vie for your time, attention, and energy. What effect does this have on your marriage?

The answer shouldn’t come as a surprise. When you’re extra busy, you’re spending less time together, making it easier for distance and complacency to take root. While your level of closeness will ebb and flow throughout the course of your marriage, you can prevent a bigger problem from developing by prioritizing these four things when things get extra busy: Read More

April 19, 2023
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5 Marriage Boredom Busters

5 Marriage Boredom Busters

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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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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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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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Cultivating Connection During the Holiday Chaos

By Connection, Quality Time4 Comments

The holiday season can be a bit of a conundrum for many couples and families. You might envision cozy, relaxing time spent with loved ones, slowing down as the year wraps up and you prepare for the start of a new one. Reality can look quite different, as the holidays can often end up busy, chaotic, and stressful.

Between prepping for (and then attending) all the gatherings, parties, and celebrations, trying to squeeze in all the activities and traditions, while also traveling or hosting family and friends… phew, it’s a lot! On top of that, there is the pressure to make all of these things memorable and meaningful instead of just things to be done.

A strong sense of connection with your spouse and family is the glue that holds everything together. Without it, it can seem like you’re just going through the motions. So how can you cultivate connection amidst the holiday chaos? We’ve got some tips. Read More

December 14, 2022
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Couple with Pile of Gifts to give back Among Rows of Fir Trees

5 Reasons to Give Back (Together)

By Connection, Quality TimeNo Comments

This time of year we talk a lot about gratitude and thankfulness, which are great concepts to keep top of mind year round. Research has shown that feelings of gratitude alone can have positive effects on a person’s wellbeing. But that doesn’t mean it has to stop there! Have you considered how you might turn simply being grateful into something more? You probably already know the answer.

Giving back, donating, volunteering, pitching in – whatever you want to call it – is not only great at an individual level, it’s also an experience you can share with your partner. Beyond the obvious benefit of doing something good for others or for your community, here are five more reasons to give back together. Read More

November 23, 2022
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6 Dates to Master Throughout Marriage

By Connection, Quality Time3 Comments

You and your spouse will go on a lot of dates throughout the course of your marriage – at least we hope you will! After all, continuing to date each other helps you nurture connection, friendship, and intimacy in your relationship, which can wane over time if you’re not careful.

Depending on the season of your marriage, maintaining a habit of dating will require varying amounts of effort and intention. Sometimes, it’ll be easy. You’ll have plenty of time for dates and few considerations to plan around. Other times, you might feel as if you barely have time to sip a cup of coffee together in the morning.

Luckily, different kinds of dates can meet the changing needs that arise as you navigate various life and relationship phases together. If you’re unsure what we mean, keep reading as we explore six kinds of dates to master throughout your marriage. Read More

October 26, 2022
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4 Reasons to Keep Laughing Together

By Connection, Resilience2 Comments

When it comes to the most-wanted qualities in a partner, a good sense of humor often falls somewhere near the top of the list. It makes sense. When you’re just getting to know someone, it’s an attractive quality. It helps you feel at ease and makes the person seem charming and fun. When you share a sense of humor, it gives you a sense of chemistry and connection.

Once you’re married, humor takes on a different role. Although you’re no longer trying to impress each other in hopes of another date, it provides even more important benefits to your relationship. Here are four reasons to keep laughing together. Read More

September 7, 2022
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5 Signs You Could Benefit from a Relationship Check-In

By Connection6 Comments

It’s time to check in! Nope, this isn’t a notification about an upcoming flight. But you could consider it a reminder to have your daily relationship check-in – or take it as a sign to start one.

If you’re unfamiliar with the concept of a relationship check-in, it’s a designated time for you and your partner to touch base on the status of your relationship. You might talk about what’s working or not working, how satisfied you both are in various areas of your relationship, express gratitude and appreciation, air grievances, or even just talk about your day. The beauty of a check-in is that there are many ways you can do it, as long as it works for you as a couple and benefits your relationship.
Are you and your spouse in need of a check-in? Here are five signs you could benefit from one: Read More

August 24, 2022
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