marriage

Marriage Advice to my son (ohmygosh) and his bride!

My son Cory is getting married. It's hard to believe. My husband and I adore our soon to be daughter-in-law, Katie. Cory picked a winner! With my joy there is also an underlying anxiousness. Marriage is HARD. Being marriage to John has been more wonderful than I ever dreamed and harder than I ever thought.

So, for Cory and Katie, here is some advice:

Send each other off with a 20-second kiss every morning...

Do You Feel Loved?

By Tricia Goyer

Yes, women are complicated that’s true, but in the end we only want one thing. To be treasured, cherished, adored, pursued.

Okay, maybe there is a little bit more than that, but it’s a good start. In fact, I think husbands could understand us better if they understood this:

Think of the deals you’ve struck in your life. Your first car. Your first real job. Your first house. You saw what you wanted, did what you had to do to get it—and you came home with a done deal.

Rekindle Romance

By Tricia Goyer

I can still remember the night John proposed. We’d asked my mom to baby-sit my son Cory, and then John drove me 70 miles away to a nice dinner. After that, we strolled in the moonlight at a local park.

We laughed, talked, and joked. John even did a little song and dance, to my delight. Then, he led me toward the light of a streetlamp and he knelt on one knee, produced a beautiful ring, and asked me to marry him.

Ahhh . . .

Husbands Need Respect

By Tricia Goyer

Amazingly, a hunger for respect is more right on than I ever realized.

At work, my husband receives kudos for a job well done. His paycheck and bonuses verify his skill and dedication. John also works hard to provide and protect his family.

Respecting John is admiring his work, his character, and his care. It’s telling him that I appreciate these things and admire him for the man he is.