September 14, 2024
Believe it or not, We've been listening!
There are so many of you who have influenced our life choices,
including this one..
to choose each other.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being
sounding boards, guiding hands, and yes, even offering challenges to learn from.
Without you, we would not be us.
We want to remember forever some of the treasured advice about relationships you have to offer.
Because some of it will be needed as we continue to grow, and some of it will be down right funny in times when we want a good laugh.
So lay it out for us, the good, the bad and the naughty.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
See some of the Advice submissions below, we'll keep the names special for us, but everyone could use a good reminder now and then.
Soak the moments in. Marriage is hard!! But there will always be more good times than bad. You are joining together in marriage for a reason, never forget the reason. Love and cherish each other. And most importantly, enjoy this new chapter in life!
Always be each other’s best friend and biggest cheerleader. Together, you can conquer anything.
Try to have fun as much as possible in regular life 🩷
Make time for date nights and little surprises. It’s the small gestures that keep love alive.
Don’t leave the room when you have an argument. Stay and do the work to get past your fight, make-up and go to bed happy. Work hard- play hard!!!
Always make time to talk and listen to each other. Open, honest communication builds trust and helps resolve conflicts before they escalate.
Regularly set aside time to spend together, whether it's a date night, a weekend getaway, or simply enjoying a hobby together. This strengthens your bond and creates lasting memories.
Encourage and support each other's personal and professional goals. Celebrating each other's successes and being there during challenges fosters a strong and supportive partnership.
Be patient with each other, be each others biggest support and refuge to go to. Respect each other and do little things for each other to show you love them, surprises, gifts, service etc. Marriage is the hardest thing you will ever attempt to do and succeed at, but there are so many good things! Remember and dwell on the good and work to resolve the bad! Communication is the biggest tool you have for success! Congratulations and love each other always!
Something I’ve learned is try not to go to bed angry if you can help it !! If there’s a problem put on the big kid pants and talk it out over a ride in the car where you’re in close quarters it helps you actually sit and work it out and talk about it like adults (no yelling or raised voices) . Then when you’re both done with the conversation go get something yummy together and go home snuggle on the couch tell each other you love each other and put on a show or movie.
It’s really hard to talk about how you feel to your partner sometimes. Even when it’s something small because you get to the point where you don’t wanna bother them. You think “oh well they went through XYZ today so it’s not a good time to talk about it . “ In all reality there’s never a “good time “ except right when something happens or someone says something to make the other mad . And one day when you have kiddos(if you so choose to have them!) they’ll see how well mom and dad communicate . Then when they start having relationships they’ll want to implement good communication from the start .
I PROMISE IT WORKS ESPECIALLY WHEN THERES ICE CREAM OR FROYO AFTER ! (Cont......)
(Cont...)And Issac word of advice from a married woman , if you see she’s having a bad day get her flowers(doesn’t have to be anything expensive ) , or a gas station snack , or do a household chore , really just an act of service to lift her up and give her a big hug and kiss and tell her I love you .
Tabatha I know you don’t know me BUT some advice for you!:) I’ve learned that guys sometimes want that too just something to tell them you appreciate them and love them .
I wish you a long happy marriage full of love and laughter !! And remember to never leave the house or hang up the phone without saying “I love you .”
Remember you’re never to old to play jokes ! And always have fun . Dance in the kitchen and snuggle on the couch . Hold hands when driving if you’re able. AND ALWAYS ALWAYS remember to love each other first . ❤️
CONGRATULATIONS ❤️
Da communication is da key.