Your marriage is the rock your world is built on and if you have kids, it is their foundation as well. However, it is easy to take it for granted or put it on the back burner. With Valentine's Day around the corner, let your love take the front seat. Take the "What I Love About You" Challenge- it will let make your partner feel special and loved and it will help you refocus … [Read more...] about What I Love About You
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Top Ten Relationship Mistakes To Avoid
Sometimes, being in a relationship is no easy task. In fact when I asked my grandmother who had been married for over 50 years for marital advice, she told me, "Sometimes marriage is work." At the time I had stars in my eyes and love seemed so easy. I had no idea what she really meant. But over time, I realized that marriage is a commitment and sometimes, it … [Read more...] about Top Ten Relationship Mistakes To Avoid
Encourage Childhood Friendships
As parents, we should encourage childhood friendships. You know those friends that you have had forever? The childhood friendships that you made somewhere back in elementary school or middle school. The ones who you hung out with everyday. They knew your first crush, shared your deepest secrets (as deep as a ten year old can have), and liked all the same crazy things that you … [Read more...] about Encourage Childhood Friendships
When You And Your Partner Have Different Types Of Parenting Styles
So, you're a first-time parent? Congratulations! You’re probably going through the entire gamut of emotions right now. And, because it can be equal parts exciting and scary, you will need quite a bit of support. Ideally, your partner is the best person to share in your every high and low. Sometimes though, disagreements about different types of parenting styles can create a … [Read more...] about When You And Your Partner Have Different Types Of Parenting Styles
Keeping The Magic Alive In Marriage
I've been with my husband for 20 years. We met freshman year of college and holy cow, time flies! We have been married for 12 of those years. My husband is a great life partner, but our marriage is not always perfect. We all make relationship mistakes. Life has so many curveballs to throw! When things are less than perfect, I remind myself that keeping our marriage strong is … [Read more...] about Keeping The Magic Alive In Marriage
Importance Of Sex In Marriage
I tend to be a bit prim and proper so you don't usually see posts on the topic of sex on Family Focus Blog. When the author Leon Scott Baxter wrote me to see if I'd be interested in a guest post on the subject, I said I could take a look at but I was very non-committal. When I read his post on the importance of sex in marriage, it was just the right mix of funny but true … [Read more...] about Importance Of Sex In Marriage
15 Unique Valentines Day Ideas For Couples
Whether you’re madly in love or looking to rekindle your love this Valentine's Day, the suggestions below are surefire ways to jumpstart more luvin’ feelings in your life. Just choose one of these Valentines Day ideas for couples and try it out for excellent results. Or chose more than one of these simple ways to show your love to create a great Valentine’s Day! For those who … [Read more...] about 15 Unique Valentines Day Ideas For Couples