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Weekend getaways… Worth it?
Spoiler alert: yes. Weekend getaways have some benefits and some drawbacks. We’ll start with the hard part: Let’s face it, weekend getaways can be expensive It can be tough to find the time If you have kids, childcare can pose a problem Now that’s out of the way, here’s why they’re worth it: We’ve already talked about how marriage is your most important relationship. A weekend away together gives you the time and space to check in on your relationship and spark a fresh connection over shared experiences. You’ll benefit before you even leave. Studies show that anticipation and planning lead to joy. Plan your getaway together to jumpstart the…
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Updating some outdated marriage advice
Like most married couples, we’ve received tons of marriage advice over the years. Some has been helpful and some… not so much. We thought it would be fun to update some outdated advice from the 1950’s. Each of the tips below has a little nugget of wisdom hidden inside the father-knows-best shell. Plan ahead 1950’s: Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready on time for his return. This is a way of letting him know that you have be thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they get home and the prospect of a good…
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Build your friendships to build your marriage
The human-to-human, heart-to-heart connection is vital to a healthy and happy life. Studies have shown that community is a core component to your actual physical health and longevity. (A total aside, but if you haven’t heard of Blue Zones, you can learn more on their site. It’s super interesting!) When it comes to building your marriage, the people around you can really make a difference. When our kids were little we had a small group of friends with kids around the same age as ours. One of the families had a laid back parenting style and rarely raised their voices. The other family was quick to raise their voices when…
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Marriage is our most important relationship
We’re writing a series of three posts to unpack each of these core beliefs a little bit to share with you more about what we believe and why we believe it. Today we want to talk about this one (and it’s a big one!).
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We put our marriage above our kids. Here’s what that looks like
It’s not super popular, but can we let you in on one of the secrets to our marital success? We put our marriage above every other relationship, every time.
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50/50 isn’t the key to a happy marriage
Marriage is a partnership, so in many minds, that looks like 50/50. The 50/50 mindset is a recipe for resentment. There's a better, simpler way.
