Fun & Away Together

There is a mistaken notion that marriage is the “end” yet not many realize that it is only the beginning. The stakes go up when one gets married because effort is required to maintain and even do more to keep up the fun and connection that was there during your dating days. Does it take effort? YES!!!!

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After getting married, do we have a change of possession title from “mine” to “ours” in all things and in particular finances? Or is this one area where spouses should still be allowed to have “individual rights?”. Finances can be one area in marriage that the term “mine” can be the beginning of the marriage’s downfall.

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When we base our actions or feelings on those of others including our spouse, we set ourselves up for a miserable life…why? Because we have no control over what they do but we can control our own emotions and actions. Choose actions for the good of your marriage regardless of whether or not your spouse is as present as you are in the marriage…it could make all the difference in keeping the marriage afloat. 

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Setting the tone for anything helps determine its course...how you set the tone for the beginning of your day matters on how your day will go....what about setting the tone on how you say goodbye to your spouse at the beginning of the day? Does your spouse look forward to seeing you later in the day or even talk to you during the day because of how you parted ways in the morning?  A good bye routine can help show affection to your spouse who at times can be treated as an equal if not worse than strangers or office colleagues! 

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Do you consider yourself as someone who views situations with an 'overflow mentality' or do you barely just get by more often than not because you have a 'bare minimum' mentality'? Does this reflect in your relationships and especially in your marriage where you barely get by with needing what you need to do just to 'stay married?' Challenge yourself to give more than is required, even if you feel that "it's too much".....and then watch the effect it will have on you & your marriage....

 

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It is our human nature to be quick to identify what is right or wrong about others according to our view. Are we as quick to understand ourselves? Our strengths? Our weaknesses? Our personality type? If you were to introduce yourself to your spouse at a job interview by way of how your personality would complement theirs, would you be able to do so confidently? Understanding your personality type together with your spouse’s can help reduce the conflict between you. 

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The uncertainty surrounding recent times during the pandemic has caused significant strain on individuals and their relationships….marriage has been no exception. Couples need to determine their compass in these situations  as there are no straight forward answers or a clear path…..do you know your compass as a couple? Where does your hope lie? 

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Work is a great thing! It helps us meet the costs for our different obligations…we also get to make some great relationships with our colleagues and friends. If it takes more than its fair share of our time though, it can lead us to getting disconnected with our spouses…create a “checking in time” with your spouse to help you stay connected. 

Whatever you do together....Keep it fun! @funandawaytogether - Facebook & Instagram

Time may not always be the stumbling block to dating your spouse but rather the cost...being intentional by including dating as part of the other household expenses can help remove this block....the time apart that you spend together is just as important as any other expense incurred in the home....choose to make it a priority! 

Whatever you do together....Keep it fun! @funandawaytogether - Facebook & Instagram

How are intimacy and communication related? Can one exist without the other? Is one possible without the other? In this episode, communication is addressed as the underlying factor for couples to experience true intimacy between the two of them.

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