He Won’t Talk to Me
Photo by Ed Passi One of the challenging areas in my marriage is conversation. Part of the problem is that we already know so much about each other that there’s little mystery. What’s new to talk...
View ArticleBlogging Friendships that Bless!
A while back, I asked two blogging friends, Linda of Creekside Ministries and Sheila of Longings End if I could meet them in person over a cup of coffee after a conference that my husband and I were...
View Article4 Year Blogaversary, Giveaways and Linkup!
I can’t believe it’s been four years since I launched Messy Marriage way back in October of 2010. Since then, much has happened in my life and in the life of this blog, but one thing has remained...
View ArticlePeacemaker or Peacekeeper? And WW Linkup
Since my post last week encouraged the extending of grace to our mates, I felt it was important to explain the difference between giving grace (peacemaking) and enabling unhealthy behavior...
View ArticleJoin the Couple Connection Challenge And WW Linkup!
Recently I conducted a survey with men regarding the difficulties of being open with a wife or girlfriend. The survey is still ongoing, (and if you’re a man who’d like to participate, please click...
View ArticleMake Dating a Priority with Simple Date Idea #1
Sometimes we can let our lives become more crowded and busy than we should with kids to shuttle here and responsibilities to do there, eventually putting the priority of dating our mates on the back...
View ArticleSimple Date Idea #3 – Photo Scavenger Hunt
Here in the Midwest we’re having an unusually warm weather pattern for February, which means we have so many more options for going on a simple date. One that my husband and I love to do together...
View ArticleSimple Date #4 – Movie Night Bedside
It’s often next to impossible to go on a date to the movies with your spouse when you don’t have enough money for expensive box office tickets, and/or you have small children with no reliable...
View ArticleSimple Date #5 – Visit a Museum
My husband and I dedicate Fridays for a “date day” each week—trying to find at least one or two fun things to do and explore on that day. One of those “fun” things has been to go to a museum. I realize...
View ArticleSimple Date #8 – Fun and Inspiration by the Water
One of my all-time favorite activities to do on a date is to seek out a body of water of some kind to sit by and gaze at the beautiful hues that dance and shimmer on the surface. Of course, give me a...
View ArticleWhy Refueling with Family and Friends Brings Sanity {And Synchroblog}
Recently, my sweet blogging friend, Linda Stoll, invited me and a few other lovely lady bloggers to join her in a synchroblog—answering the question, “What Saved My Life This Summer.” My mind...
View ArticleHow Your Marriage Can Relieve Stress During the Holidays
I don’t know about you, but most couples often feel overwhelmed and stressed to.the.max by the demands that Christmas can bring. With that in mind, I’d like to share some principles from Scripture that...
View Article75 Ways to Speak Your Mate’s Love Language
Some people really dislike Valentines Day because they feel it’s an over-commercialized holiday that obligates them to buy and give something special to their significant other. I, for one, do not take...
View ArticleHow to Reconnect After a Drift in Your Marriage
I’m excited to have a guest post by Melanie Redd to kick off our new series, “Lessons Learned in Marriage.” Please make her feel welcome by commenting on, as well as sharing her wise words with others...
View Article7 Ways to Become a Fun Spouse
The family I grew up in was (and still is) full of fun and funny people. I guess that explains one of the reasons why I was attracted to and married Gary, my very funny husband. This post has really...
View Article7 Tips for Cleaning Up a Boring Sex Life in Marriage
Today I’m thrilled to have author and marriage blogger Sheila Gregoire as my guest in the “Spring Clean Your Marriage” series. See her bio below to find out more about her, as well as where to connect...
View ArticlePeacemaker or Peacekeeper? And WW Linkup
Since my post last week encouraged the extending of grace to our mates, I felt it was important to explain the difference between giving grace (peacemaking) and enabling unhealthy behavior...
View ArticleJoin the Couple Connection Challenge And WW Linkup!
Recently I conducted a survey with men regarding the difficulties of being open with a wife or girlfriend. The survey is still ongoing, (and if you’re a man who’d like to participate, please click...
View ArticleMake Dating a Priority with Simple Date Idea #1
Sometimes we can let our lives become more crowded and busy than we should with kids to shuttle here and responsibilities to do there, eventually putting the priority of dating our mates on the back...
View ArticleSimple Date #8 – Fun and Inspiration by the Water
One of my all-time favorite activities to do on a date is to seek out a body of water of some kind to sit by and gaze at the beautiful hues that dance and shimmer on the surface. Of course, give me a...
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