Relationships

If Communication Is Hard, Connect With Your Spouse First | You won't connect through communication, communication is the result of connection in relationships. Before thinking your problems need to be solved through communicating, it might be the connection that needs rebuilding first | Marriage + Relationship tips | #marriage #relationshipadvice #communication | theMRSingLink

If Communication Is Hard, Connect With Your Spouse First

Crazy thought, right? It took me a while to grasp this understanding, but if you think about it it actually does make the most sense. Everywhere you read gives you bullet points on how to improve communication with your partner (I, too, am guilty – you can read that post here), but the way we […]

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Why Online Dating Is So Difficult [When It Shouldn't Be] | The things I learned from dating online for over 4 years, and the hard truths I encountered that can make finding love online seem impossible | Online dating advice for the single woman on the verge of giving up - here's what you need to know | #onlinedating #datingadvice | theMRSingLink

Why is online dating so hard in a tech world?

I see this question so often nowadays. It’s funny because when online dating first came about, it was hard then, too. We knew this because people have been having strictly online-based relationships for years, and we know how most of those end up. Yet here we are, where instantaneous, online connections are easily considered the

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I Upheld Traditional Values In A Modern Dating World | Dating advice for young women living in a modern world | Courtship and chivalry still exists, you just have to commit to that standard in dating | #datingadvice #courtship #moderndating | theMRSingLink

I Upheld Traditional Dating Values In A Modern World

This post makes it official. I am speaking out on adhering to my more traditional dating values in a modernized society. Phew. You have no idea how long I’ve waited to say that, and confidently say it. I’ve spent the last couple years trying to please all relationship styles, expectations, values and beliefs. And while

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When He Won’t Open Up Emotionally [What I’ve Learned + Started Doing] | If you're struggling to get him to open up to emotionally, here's what you need to know - what I've learned and started doing | How to encourage your spouse to be open and emotionally connected in the relationship | #couplesgoals #marraige #relationships | theMRSingLink

How to get him to open up emotionally + what I’ve learned

It’s easy to limit ourselves when it comes to the meaning of expression. And I think it’s quite obvious that most women have an easier time demonstrating their feelings and emotions, as well as opening up emotionally to their spouse and others. Meaning we’re [more] readily available to talk about them and willing to show

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6 Qualities Of Couples Who Balance Friendship And Partnership In Marriage | I lean and depend on my husband. Not because I'm weak, incapable or dependent, but that I simply enable myself to be vulnerable, which strengthens our bond and reinforces trust in our marriage | #marriage | Why the balance of friendship and partnership in marriage is so important | #couplesgoals | theMRSingLink

6 Qualities of happy couples that are undervalued today

I recently read on the grapevine of the interwebs that friendship is detrimental to marriage. Seriously, what a load of crock. I sat anxiously at my desk coming up with as many reasons WHY friendship is part of what MAKES my husband and I thrive. Please, someone, please tell me how partnership is what solely drives

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Boundaries To Protect Your Marriage From An Affair | Cheating doesn't start with sex, or the bedroom, but with intention by jeopardizing the integrity of marriage | Ways to avoid having an affair, and to ensure that the risk of cheating never comes between you and your spouse | Cheating is a choice - fidelity is also a choice | Why you must intentionally do right by your spouse (not by your feelings) in order to uphold loyalty and faithfulness in marriage | #marriage #infidelity #affairrecovery #marriagehelp | theMRSingLink

Boundaries you need to protect your marriage from an affair

Did you know there are necessary boundaries to protect your marriage from an affair? I know, I know, some of ya’ll be like, “BuT wHy Do I nEeD tO pRoTeCt My MaRrIaGe FrOm SoMeThInG i WoUlD nEvEr Do? My PaRtNeR sHoUlD jUsT tRuSt Me!“ Okay, then: Why do you need an alarm system? You should

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[3 Years In The Books] DIY Anniversary Gift For My Husband | The best anniversary gift idea for your husband | Sentimental gift ideas for him that aren't too cheesy | DIY gifts that will wow him and make him feel special on your anniversary | Inexpensive gift alternatives that look professional | DIY gift ideas for him under $15 | #giftideas #anniversary #DIY | theMRSingLink

A Frame Art DIY Anniversary Gift For Him

This month was my husband and I’s 3 year wedding anniversary, and if I’m being really honest I have become awful at gift giving let alone finding gift ideas in general. I’m more of the sentimental type, so I love giving gifts with meaning or that have homemade sentimental value. If you’re looking for a DIY anniversary

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