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The journey to the wedding day may be a winding one. I’m happy to share some tips and tricks along the way. I continually offer ways to strengthen your relationship, and provide additional resources & tools. Scroll on down, and click on a post that interests you. The comments are always open, and I would love to know what you think!
Movin' and shakin' Gratitudes!
Week 2 of Smart Eating
Oh my gosh, missed Gratitudes!
Week 1 of Smart Eating
Gratitudes A to Z: Let's Do This...D!
Happy New Year Gratitudes
Welcome to Operation Challenge Central!
Grumpy Old Gratitudes
Gratitudes, Celebrations & Tasks, oh my!
Under the Covers Gratitudes!
Cold and Rainy Gratitudes
Black Friday Gratitudes!
GUEST POST: Building Strong Relationships - Time Together & Social Activities
Hey everyone, my buddy Tommy Housworth is special. Not only has he inspired a few blog posts over the last year, he is a writer in his own right. When I decided to do the weeks of building strong relationships, I asked him if he wanted to contribute. Without hesitation, he stepped to the plate. Tommy, you are a zen force. Thank you!
Building Strong Relationships: ROLES and DECISION-MAKING
During our lives we take on many roles. Child, friend, sibling, student and as we mature employee, spouse, parent and leader, among others. As we know, our actions and demeanor shift depending on which role we're playing. In our friendships and romantic relationships we all tend to take on certain roles, as well.
Muted Friday Gratitudes!
Building Strong Relationships: FAMILY RELATIONS
As you begin a new relationship, it's just the two of you. You are testing chemistry and figuring out combatibility, as you learn more about yourself and your partner. As things develop the circle widens. You meet their friends and they meet yours and then WHAMMO, it's time for introductions to THE FAMILY!
Nick of Time Gratitudes
Building Strong Relationships: CHILDREN & PARENTING
I was dreading this pre-marital topic because it's one that I have the least amount of experience. I work mostly with couples who have yet to have children, and I don't have any kids myself, so I have limited knowledge of how the issues around parenting affect a marriage or a relationship. However, after meeting with a good friend on Friday who shared the experience around her parents' divorce when she was a small child, I realized I had the same...an experience of my own childhood. Being raised by strong parents who have been married for 46 years and counting. I am not sure why I didn't think to use them more this week. But alas, I will use them now.
Autumn in the City Gratitudes
Building Stronger Relationships: SEX & INTIMACY
It should not be a surprise that sex and intimacy are on the Big Issues list in a relationship or marriage. Similarly to money, we don't tend to talk about sex openly and honestly.