One of the biggest challenges that couples face is figuring out their finances; how to make money, share it and save it. Money doesn’t have to be a tense topic with your spouse…with a bit of proactive conversation you will both be more at ease. Here are 10 important money conversations for couples. Important Money Conversations for Couples Today's episode is all about how your finances will either unite or divide you in your marriage. We Continue Reading
Weekly Budget Meetings [How + Why You Should Have Them]
Before we started doing weekly budget meetings 18 years ago, every month felt like a roller coaster ride (and not in a good way) when it came to our budget. We’d sit down together at about the 15th of every month and realize we had barely enough money left to get through the rest of the month. We didn’t remember what we had spent, if we had pulled any money from our budget envelopes during the month, and we weren’t always sure we would make it to Continue Reading
Episode 006: 5 Reasons You Need to Set Marriage Goals
Setting marriage goals has become an annual tradition in our home for the past 20 years. As a matter of fact, we started setting goals for the new year together even before we were married during our short 8-month engagement. And you know what? Setting marriage goals has been revolutionary for our marriage. And here's why: Because with a plan, we are able to work toward and achieve a common goal together for our future. So one thing is Continue Reading
7 Tips for Regaining Trust in Marriage
7 Tips for Regaining Trust in Marriage Regaining trust in marriage is no easy feat. Losing trust in your spouse is one of the loneliest and desperate feelings that a man or woman might experience. Whether due to finances, infidelity, distance, communication, or more, not knowing if you can still safely have faith in the person you love can be a difficult feeling to overcome for the strongest of marriages. Here are 7 tips for regaining trust in Continue Reading
Why You and Your Spouse Should Pray Together
Over the years we have developed a strong habit of praying together once the kids are in bed. Focusing on our family and our relationship and opening ourselves up to God has made all the difference, not only in our relationship with one another, but also our relationships with God. Here are reasons why you and your spouse should pray together. Why You and Your Spouse Should Pray Together The Bible Teaches Us to Pray Together In the Bible we Continue Reading