Hi guys! Did you see the title and picture and think I was going to offer marital advice? Sorry to disappoint you, but I just thought I'd throw in a picture for posterity's sake of Kyle and I on our wedding day. For those of you willing to share, I welcome your insight on: What makes a fulfilling marriage?
No, Kyle and I aren't on the rocks (Yet. He did leave me for that dang hunting trip and being a single mom is wearing on me. My love for him seems to wane on the days when the kids' behavior resemble a cross between a monkey, hyena, and a lion while I am trying to get the house ready for another showing...). I am speaking briefly at a wedding tomorrow and would love some fresh thoughts from the universe.
Gospel related tips are welcome as the bride-to-be is a member of the Church. Don't disqualify yourself from sharing if you are not married. We can learn a great deal from everyone's perspective so ALL thoughts are welcome!! Short and sweet, Long and philsophic, deep, shallow--- whatever! And please feel free to share even if you don't get to it after tomorrow afternoon. After all, how many people read blogs on a Friday night besides me?!)
9 comments:
My advice: Live on a lot less than you make. Period.
Ha ha I don't think you want to give that kind of advice at a wedding but that's the first thing that came to my mind. Probably because I'm a finance major and I work at a credit union. But knowing me I probably would say something like that in a wedding speech :).
Good luck with your speechy!
Love it! That's my little goose. ;)
They say when you get married, you get to the end of your troubles. They don't say which end.
I read the post, but my brain is shut off . . . spent 3.5 hours at Chuck E. Cheese for my sister's 18th birthday just now . . . Right off the top of my head, I'd say marriage is best when you really realize that life isn't all about you anymore, but about your spouse. If you both do that, both will be happy.
Before Jake and I got married I had my interview with the Stake President and he told me to give compliments to my husband. I think that is important that your spouse knows that you appreciate him and what he does for your family. When you give compliments and praise you recieve them as well.
Jake is working out of town so I know what you mean on the single parent thing. That is fantactic that you are having showings on your home. Even if you are not getting offers at least people are looking, be thankful for that!
First, ASLWAYS have a DATE night. No matter what stage of marriage your in it's important to make time with eachother a priority.
Secondly, marriage is a never ending service project. If you willingly serve eachother even when you might NOT be in a mood to serve the other person, things will always be worked through in the end.
Thirdly,
Express your love and appreciation to eachother with compliments, a deep kiss, a long gaze into eachothers eyes, an embrass while passing in the hall...ect... The little things matter!
I like all the advice given hear. When Trav and I were married we were told to have family prayer EVERY single night. Starting with our honeymoon night. We've tried to stick with that and I know that prayer works!
My next advice would echo Rebecca. Stay out of debt and live within your means. Don't try to have everything from the get go. Handme downs are great. We are going on eleven years and still have tables, beds, couches...that are from our parents and grandparents. We are getting on top of things and very soon will be buying our very own couches. (She says hopefully!)
Good luck!
What's with the grainy black and white photo? Were you married in the 1950's? Oh, sorry it was advice you wanted. Here it is: Don't take yourselves too seriously (remember Elder Wirthlin's recent talk).
Live off of the guy's income so you never have to put off having a family and second, create something special for just the two of you, it might be a wink, a look or a gesture. Get away and focus on each other.
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