Marriage Monday: Relationships Take Work

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"Happy relationships don't just happen to people - 

people work for them." Zach Brittle.

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Marriage Monday: Occupy the Heart

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Never stop doing little things for otheres. Sometimes those little things occupy the biggest part of someone's heart.

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Marriage Monday: Healthy Relationships Include:

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Healthy Relationships 

Respect

Cooperation, Trust, Accountability, Safety, Honesty, Support

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Marriage Monday: Passionate Friends

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"Marriage ultimately, is the practice of becoming passionate friends." Harville Hendrix

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Marriage Monday: Small Moments

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"Trust is built in very small moments in which one person turns toward their partner when they're in need. When our partner responds positively, by "being there" for us, that builds trust." -John Gottman

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Marriage Monday: Don't Put Your Marriage On Hold

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"Don't put your marriage on hold while you're raising your kids or else you'll end up with an empty nest and and empty marriage." Marriage 365

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Marriage Monday: It's the Little Things

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"It is not necessary to overhaul your relationship in order to improve it. It's the little things that make a big difference." Michelle Peterson

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Marriage Monday: Life is to be Enjoyed

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"In all of living, have much fun and laughter. 

Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured." 

--Gordon B. Hinckley

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Marriage Monday: Deep Friendship & Mutual Respect

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"Happy marriages are based on a deep friendship, mutual respect and enjoyment of each others company." 

-John Gottman 

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Marriage Monday: Little Ways Every Day

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"Many people think that the secret to reconnecting with their partner is a candlelit dinner or a by-the-sea vacation. The real secret is to turn toward each other in the little ways every day. 

-Dr. John Gottman

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Marriage Monday: Valentine Gifts Inspired by 5 Love Languages

Words of Affirmation 

“Love Story” was wrong, love DOES mean you say sorry, and other nice things. Affirming your true love is all about being thoughtful and genuine. It’s not only important that your partner hears “I love you,” but also why. 

Gift Ideas: 

❥ Send love notes with unexpected phrasing (You are a tiger in a world of house cats!) 

❥ Give your partner sincere compliments about specific things.

❥ Fill an antique jar or box with all the reasons you love your partner written on slips of paper.

Quality Time 


According to Dr. Chapman, “This language is all about giving the other person your undivided attention.” Time is a strong communicator of love, especially in a world full of distractions.

Gift Ideas: 

❥ Put away all your devices and talk to your partner about their dreams for the evening – dream job, dream vacation, etc.

❥ Take a class together to learn something new. It can be anything from rock climbing to wine tasting.

❥ Plan a romantic getaway to a unique or memorable spot. You don’t have to break the bank, try being a tourist in your own town.

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Marriage Monday: Great Glories of Married Life

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One of the great glories of married life is the opportunity to support one 

another and build your dreams together. 

-Michelle Peterson

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Marriage Monday: Fondness and Admiration

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"Fondness and admiration are two of the most crucial elements in a rewarding and long-lasting romance. Although happily married couples may feel driven to distraction at times by their partner's personality flaws, they still feel that the person they married is worth of honor and respect."

-Dr. John Gottman

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Marriage Monday: I Get You

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"We all rejoice in hearing those 3 words: I love you. Beneath these 3 words are another 3: I get you. It's when we feel understood that we feel most loved."

-Karen Salmansohn

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Marriage Monday: Connection

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Make time to connect each day.

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Marriage Monday: Key to Saving and Enriching Your Marriage

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"Acknowledging and respecting each other's deepest, most personal hopes and dreams are key to saving and enriching your marriage."

-- John Gottman, Ph.D.

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Marriage Monday: Survive the Storms

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Marriage isn't always sunshine, so learn how to survive the storms.

Just like in a physical disaster, don't wait for a storm to hit to start gathering what you need. Having regular date nights, finding ways to connect, learning how your spouse wants to be loved, find positive ways to interact, reminisce on fun and happy memories. Show that you care about your marriage. What can YOU do to prepare for the smaller and larger storms of YOUR marriage?

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Marriage Monday: Intimately Familiar

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"Emotionally intelligent couples are intimately familiar with each other's world." -John Gottman PhD

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Marriage Monday: Secret Weapon

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"Repair attempts are a secret weapon of emotionally intelligent couples."      

--John Gottman, Ph.D.

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Marriage Monday: Endless Echoes

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"Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless." -Mother Teresa

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