Midlife Army Wife

I hope you have enjoyed all of these tips!  I know that each of them have improved our marriage, and I hope that your marriages will be also blessed through them. 

Tip #10 – Pray for your spouse

Pray FOR them.  I didn’t say pray that they would change.  There is a world of difference. 

Years . . . → Read More: Making Marriage Work Tip #10

Did you think I forgot to finish my Top 10 Tips? Nope! I just went on a little vacation to see some friends, but I’m back!

Tip #9 – Share a common hobby with your spouse

You married this person because you love them, right? So, you should also like spending time with them!  Remember back . . . → Read More: Making Marriage Work Tip #9

Before you start reading this one, you have to promise me that you’ll read it all the way to the end.  Really, promise me.  Don’t bail out when you see the “S” word I’m about to type.  It has gotten a really bad reputation, but it’s not a bad word.  Really, it’s not.

Ready to . . . → Read More: Making Marriage Work Tip #8

Tip #7 is about R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Respect your spouse in your heart and also in your actions.  Treat them the way you want them to treat you.  This means no name calling, no pushing & shoving, no destroying their property.  It also means you don’t talk bad about them in public!  This is HUGE!!! Years ago, Hubby . . . → Read More: Making Marriage Work Tip #7

Tip #6 – Be a TEAM!

This tip is pretty short, and I’m speaking directly to parents for this one.

Make sure the kids know that you and your spouse are on the same team.  Your relationship with your spouse comes first.  I know that sometimes the child’s immediate needs come first because they are little, . . . → Read More: Making Marriage Work Tip #6

Tip #4b – Her Needs

A husband can make himself irresistible to his wife by learning to meet her seven basic marital needs.

1.  Her need for a spiritual leader.  He is a man of courage,  conviction, commitment, compassion, and character.  He takes the initiative in cultivating a spiritual environment for the family. He becomes a . . . → Read More: Making Marriage Work Tip #4b

Sorry I skipped a day! Lovebug and I ended up spending the entire day yesterday at a friend’s house swimming, grilling dinner, watching the kids play, and having great conversation.  We stayed so late we had to turn on the pool light to see anything! Good times!  So, I didn’t get to post this . . . → Read More: Making Marriage Work Tip #4a

Tip #3 – Learn your spouse’s Love Language

If you haven’t read the book, The 5 Love Languages, I can’t recommend it highly enough.  Buy a copy, get it from the library, or you can even take a quick, fun quiz online to determine your language.

We all have a primary love language.  What that . . . → Read More: Making Marriage Work Tip #3

Ok, this is really a continuation of Marriage Tip #2 which was “Communication”.   I promised I would share with you my communication secret that changed our marriage, so here I am!  Yesterday,  I talked a little bit about unmet expectations and how they can be a downfall.  In my opinion, they are the root . . . → Read More: Making Marriage Work Tip #2b

Tip #2a – Communication 

How do you start most relationships?  By talking!  As the relationship grows, so do the conversations.  You go past idle chit-chat and you really talk about things that are important to you.  Marriage is no different.  Good communication is absolutely key to the relationship.  Being completely open and honest about . . . → Read More: Making Marriage Work Tip #2a