Oh, the Wedding Day. I will never forget how excited, nervous, and exhausted I was in anticipation of marrying Dave. We had planned a beautiful day, gone through pre-marital counseling, and prayed that God would bless our marriage. We were completely prepared, right? Well…in some ways, yes…in other ways, absolutely not. (more…) Read more
When we marry, we come to the table with a lot of expectations; some are obvious and accompany our vows, while others are completely unrealistic and even unhealthy. If our expectations for our spouse are out of bounds, then more often than not, he/she is bound to disappoint us. (more…) Read more
Do you ever feel like you are a ticking time bomb with your kids some days? (more…) Read more
Do you have a good marriage, but you really want to make it GREAT? There’s a surefire way to add a little spring to your step and passion into your lives, but it’s not what you think… (more…) Read more
Do you feel like your marriage is stuck in a rut, but you have no idea how to get out? Maybe it’s time to try something new. No, I’m not talking about a vacation, date night, or even marriage counseling. If we want to take our marriage to the NEXT LEVEL, then we have to AIM HIGHER…far beyond ourselves. (more…) Read more
We encounter boundaries every single day of our lives: stop signs, red lights, medicine dosage, sports rules, work expectations, the Ten Commandments, and the list goes on and on. Boundaries are a GOOD thing because they help us to understand how to stay safe and healthy in different situations. There are boundaries – spoken and unspoken – for nearly every part of our lives…including our marriage. (more…) Read more
Communication is KEY when it comes to having a thriving marriage. However, many couples find it hard to have even a brief heart-to-heart conversation with each other daily. Over the years, my husband, Dave, and I have spoken to countless married couples about this very subject. In those conversations, I have heard too many women frustratedly admit that their husbands simply won’t talk to them. This reality causes more than just hurt feelings. More often than not, a marriage lacking in... Read more
Recently, my husband, Dave, wrote a wildly popular blog post, “9 Things Married Men Need to Stop Doing”. Since the husbands have a list, I think it is only fair for the wives to one as well. As married women, we have things WE need to stop doing too. So, here it is… 1. We need to stop treating our husband like he is a child. This might hit a nerve with some of you, but it happens all too often.... Read more
Self-talk is something that we all do. You might be thinking to yourself, “That’s crazy. I don’t do that.”. Well, my friend, you just did. I do it ALL the time too. Don’t worry; it’s part of the human experience. But, we must do our very best to stay away from negative self-talk as much as possible. It not only puts us in a darker state of mind, but it is a silent marriage-killer. (more…) Read more
Over the past year, my husband, Dave, and I have shared a lot about how to avoid fights and how to effectively communicate during a disagreement with your spouse. But, fighting isn’t necessarily a BAD thing. There are some things worth fighting for in your marriage. (more…) Read more
Ashley Willis
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