This thought process is the whole reason I decided to begin this blog. Lately, I have felt so burdened by failed marriages, marriages on the rocks, those with unhealthy relationships and those who feel like relationships are worthless. I'm here to give all of those people hope! I'm not here to brag about my marriage or tell you why yours stinks, I'm simply here to encourage and motivate you to work towards an amazing relationship that will last a lifetime.
No, I do not have all the answers. No, I do not have 50 years of marriage under my belt. No, I am not a marriage counselor. BUT, I am a happily married woman who works everyday to improve myself and my marriage.
Yes, marriage is hard at times (or for some of us, it may be hard all the time), but marriage is not meant to be painstakingly difficult. It's just lots of little positive things that, build up to be one big GREAT thing. Sad thing though, is that most of us do the opposite. We turn marriage into lots of little negative things, that create one big AWFUL thing. Now tell me, which sounds more exciting? A great thing or an awful thing? I would hope most of you want great things in life, as do I. So why do we focus on all the negative things in our life and our marriage?
Through this blog I will share tips, advice and cute/fun relationship ideas. I hope to help rekindle the spark in your relationship, to help strengthen the love and respect that's already in your relationship, and to hopefully improve the relationships you have with others in your life, along with your spouse.
I'm excited to share my thoughts, my life and my journey through marriage, with each of you! Hopefully you will do the same in return :)
Remember: focus on the positives in your relationship. Push aside all the negatives in you spouse/relationship, for one week, and just focus on everything great about it. I promise, you will notice a difference in how your feel about your spouse/relationship once that week is over. Keep a journal of all the great things you noticed and share it with him. He may not be overly enthusiastic like us women would be, but I am certain he will appreciate it and it will make an impact on him. Just give it a go and let me know how it works out for you!
Talk with you soon and thanks again for stopping by! :)
-Laura
I am SO excited to follow this! I think I have a pretty great relationship but making it better everyday is what I strive for. I know this will help give me insight on just how to do that! You are such an amazing young lady and I am so proud to call you my 'little' sister! -Becca
ReplyDeleteThanks for your sweet words, Becca bear! I'm excited to see where this leads :) Hopefully it will be helpful in many relationships!
DeleteThis is awesome, Laura! Such a great idea. I can relate to you as well! It's the same with Justin and I. I write him letter's and hide them in places he usually digs in, lol and he kisses me every morning and night, and tells me he loves me. We do date nights, walks, etc... People tell us that things like "you'll grow it of it" or "wait til you're older, then you will take any chance you can get to get a away from eachother!". I'm hoping and praying we keep the spark and the love that we have now and prove them wrong. I know this blog will definitely be something I check regularly!! Thanks girl! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome, Amanda! Sounds like you guys have an awesome relationship. Those kind of comments are what I strive to prove to others are NOT the case. Marriage is fun!! It's having a sleep over with your best friend, every night of the week! :) Thanks for all your kind words, I'm excited!!
DeleteAhhhhh! So excited for you! I will definitely follow you! Love you LuLu!
ReplyDeleteThanks MB! So glad to have your support, you and Greg definitely are great role models for an awesome marriage! Love you!!
DeleteLooking forward to following this blog and learning from one of my sweet former students! congratulations!
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