Our Top 5 Blog Posts of 2023

It’s time once again to reveal our most popular blog posts of the past year. We love seeing which posts pulled you in and resonated the most. This year, you were most interested in ways to keep your marriage fresh, maintaining relationship rituals, validating each other, and apologizing sincerely. So here are the top five blog posts of 2023, all rounded up in one place. Let’s count them down.

#5: 10 Loving Ways to Surprise Each Other

Not everyone loves surprises. If this sounds like you or your spouse, you might cringe at the thought of surprising each other. But before you stop reading, let us clarify. Surprises don’t have to come in the form of an over-the-top surprise party with every person you know in attendance (the horror!) They can actually be relatively small, simple ways to show love and appreciation or boost your level of connection. Read more..

#4: 5 Things that Undermine an Apology


Have you ever been on the receiving end of a bad apology? How did it make you feel? Even if you couldn’t articulate exactly what what was off about it, you might have walked away feeling a sense of dissatisfaction, or even more hurt or angry than you were initially. Have you been on the other side of this situation? You tried to apologize to your spouse, but it was not received well. Maybe you felt like you were doing all the right things, but it’s not coming across the way you’d like. What went wrong? The fact of the matter is, a meaningful apology is more than just uttering the words, “I’m sorry.” Read more..

#3: 5 Underrated Ways to Validate Your Spouse



Have you ever shared your thoughts with your spouse, but their response left you feeling dismissed, criticized, or unheard? It can make you feel small or invisible – the opposite of how you should feel in interactions with your partner. This speaks to the importance of validation, of helping each other feel heard, understood, and that your thoughts and feelings are valued. It’s usually not the first thing that comes to mind when we think of the crucial components of a healthy relationship but without it, trust and intimacy will be largely lacking. Read more..

#2: 6 Types of Rituals to Maintain in Your Relationship



Is that quick goodbye kiss before you part ways in the morning really critical to the success of your marriage? It might seem small and inconsequential, but in the context of relationship rituals, it can actually be quite meaningful. Much research has shown that rituals have an overwhelmingly positive effect on marriage. Chances are, you already have many rituals in your marriage that formed naturally. While you might not have put much thought into creating them, a bit of intention and awareness doesn’t hurt when it comes to sustaining them over time. Want to learn about 6 types of rituals to maintain (or create) in your marriage? Read more..

#1: 25 Quick Marriage Pick-Me-Ups



It’s 2pm on a Wednesday. You’re dragging. Perhaps you’re feeling tired and low on energy, or your motivation and productivity have bottomed out. You need a pick-me-up, stat! Whether it’s a fancy coffee from your favorite coffeeshop, a walk in nature, or a quick jam-out session in your car, the idea is the same: something small that lifts your mood and gives you a boost of energy. Does it ever feel like your marriage could use something like this? Maybe you’ve both had a long week and you’re feeling a bit blah. Perhaps you were a bit short with each other as you left the house this morning or the kids have been sick so you’ve missed your last couple date nights. Whatever the reason, sometimes your marriage can use a little pick-me-up, too. Read more..

Whether these were in your top 5 or not, we hope something on this blog resonated with you this year, and thank you for reading! We look forward to bringing you more practical relationship tips and insights in 2024.