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The Importance of Date Nights for Married Couples
We all know that relationships require work. Studies show that couples who report satisfaction in their marriages often report “working” at their marriages. Working at a marriage can come in the form of putting effort into communication and problem-solving, but it can also mean making time for each other, romantically. Having regular “date nights” can be a great practice for couples to get into from the beginning, to ensure that they can keep romance alive and consistent. Here are some tips for planning regular “date nights” with your spouse: Anything goes Many couples, specifically couples with children, report difficulty in finding time to have consistent date nights. Couples whose…
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5 Compliments To Give Your Spouse Today
Loving words and compliments can go a long way in making a healthy marriage last. Whether you have only been married for six months and it is still easy to find things to tell your partner that you love about them, or you have been married for several decades and your compliment bank is running on low, your partner enjoys hearing loving words of affirmation from you. Here are five compliments that never get old. Your partner won’t tire of hearing these words come from your mouth and it will be a nice reminder that you haven’t checked out of your marriage. 1. “I love how you parent our children”…
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21 Side Splitting Tweets Only Married People Will Get
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40+ Creative Romantic Ideas
Imaginative Romantic Ideas Looking for some fun ways to add romance to your relationship? Try these creative romance tips: Give your lover a dozen roses—with a creative twist. Give eleven red roses and one white rose. Attach a note that reads: “In every bunch there’s one who stands out—and you are that one.” Get your partner a wristwatch. Inscribe it with: “I always have time for you.” Identify that one pivotal event that brought the two of you together. Celebrate that event every year. Practice even-day/odd-day romance: On even days it’s your turn to be romantic, and on odd days it’s your partner’s turn. Following a bubble bath you’ve prepared…
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7 Things All Unhappy Couples Do (And What You Should Do Instead)
We all know that couple: The one that bickers at dinner parties and makes snide remarks behind each others’ backs. The one that prompts the question: Why are they still together? But contemptuous couples don’t get that way overnight. To help you and your partner avoid the same fate, we asked relationship experts to share some of the biggest mistakes people in unhappy relationships make — and how to course-correct if you’ve made them. See what they had to say below. 1. They compare their behavior now to their behavior when they dated. Couples are never more romantic (or PDA-inclined) than in the early days of a relationship. It’s inevitable that some…
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Science reveals the best age to have children; women can’t believe it
The ideal age when a woman should have children is a hot topic. Many women postpone pregnancy for various reasons like wanting a carefree young life, developing their career or traveling with their spouse before starting a family. All of these reasons contradict the many theories claiming the ideal age to have children is during your 20s. But, these theories are changing and evolving. Scientists are now saying something different from what everyone has heard before. What is the ideal age? Contrary to popular belief, a study led by Dr. John Mirowsky, a sociologist at the University of Texas, revealed the perfect time for women to bear children is actually…
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21 Compliments Your Wife Is Waiting To Hear
All you husbands, listen up! You probably have taken your wife for granted some time in your life. She works hard doing lots of things to make your lives better and happier. Have you complimented her lately? If you are not in the habit of giving your wife compliments, here are 21 compliments your wife is waiting to hear. 1. You’re right – I’m wrong Perhaps, this is the biggest compliment ever. It shows you are really smart because she is usually right about many, many things. 2. You look spectacular in that dress (or outfit) Be honest here! Women have a way of looking spectacular, no matter what they…
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10 Wife Needs that You Need to Make Good On
I always wanted a fairy tale love story. One of those where they leap on a horse and go off into the sunset and live happily ever after. One of those love stories where they don’t fight. Don’t get upset. Don’t say mean things. Don’t ignore. Don’t lose their patience. One of those love stories where the husband knows exactly what to say at exactly the right time. And of course where I, the wife, am flawless and I make absolutely no mistakes. Sounds intriguing, right? After being married for six years now, I have learned that men think a lot differently than women. In my fairly tale love story,…
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51 Cheap and Easy Date Ideas
Quit overthinking your date night. Your’e married, all the pomp and circumstance doesn’t have to go into every date. It’s more important that you two just spend time alone and together. So, if you’re looking for dating ideas, here’s a list of 51 of them. Grab your camera, go to town, act like tourists and get as many people as you can to take your picture kissing. Make a collage of the kisses on the next date. Borrow or buy a cheap kiddie pool, fill it with bubble bath, light candles, put on some romantic music and have a spa night in the backyard. Stroll down memory lane. Talk about…
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4 Ways To Go From An Average Marriage To An Awesome Marriage!
How would you rate your marriage right now? Are you happier, healthier and more fulfilled than you’ve ever been, or have the struggles and daily grind of life put your romance on the back burner? I believe we all want our marriages to be awesome, but sometimes it’s hard to know how to make it a reality. I live in the “real world” just like you, and I know that not everyday can look like a honeymoon, but I also strongly believe that most married couples settle for an existence of mediocrity when something much greater is within their reach. As I’ve interacted with couples from all over the globe, I’ve…
