Bring Back Fun

Remember when you used to look forward to getting home to your spouse, when you couldn’t wait to have the weekend together?  Remember when the relationship was fun?  For some, fun was two kids and twenty years ago.  But for most, fun was a central part of your relationship early on.  In a university study…

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Boost the Economy

Did you know that marriage can improve the economy? You might be thinking, “Well, of course it can. I mean have you seen how much it costs to put on a wedding? Think about it – you have the venue, flowers, save the date cards, invitations, reception dinner, the band or DJ, the hotel, the…

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Black Friday

Ok – before you start to think that this is another “Black Friday” ad, I promise – it is not.  You have no doubt had your fill of those.  We sat on Thanksgiving afternoon watching ad after ad each declaring the unbelievable deals that their particular store would have on “Black Friday” – beginning at…

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Big Weddings

I recall watching an episode of “Everybody Loves Raymond,” in which we are transported back to when Raymond and Debra decided to get married. Debra talked about how she had dreamed of getting married since she was a little girl.   Over the years she had thought about what she would wear, the size of the…

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Be Present

I have an acquaintance whose husband was killed in an auto accident this past week.  I found out about it because it was on the front page of the paper.  While that may seem unusual, it is not if you play an important role in a major hotel chain.  We were very sad for the…

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Be Fully Transparent

There is a difference between “privacy” and “secrecy.”  I like my privacy.  I may want privacy when I take a shower, read a book, or spend quiet time with the Lord. Privacy is important to our independent health and our overall well-being. However, secrecy is another thing.  I find couples who close their laptop when…

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