Since Matt and I got
engaged last November, we've received marriage advice from family members,
friends, and even complete strangers. The following list highlights a few
of our favorite words of wisdom or anecdotes that have made us even more
excited to be getting married:
1) "Want
some free marriage advice? Make sure to go on a date at least once a week! My
wife and I have been going out for a date night every Friday night for the past
37 years. I think we've only missed 3 Fridays in all that time." - salesman at a furniture store
Thanks to this sweet
salesman's advice - and the fact that Matt and I really enjoy "date
nights"- we have made an honest effort to have at least one date a
week. We both consider ourselves to be foodies, so many of our dates revolve
around food - cooking something, going to a restaurant, buying gelato from
Target - while others have included exploring trails by the river or playing
laser tag at an arcade.
2) Have fun learning each other's
habits." - one of my married coworkers
Even though Matt and I have
lots of things in common, we also have discovered several differences in how we
do things. Those of you who know me personally probably know this by now, but I
am actually a fairly messy person. Now when it comes to keeping up with work
and appointments and those types of things, I am extremely organized,
but when it comes to actual stuff - my car, my bedroom, my desk at work
- well, I am kind of a slob! My sock drawer is a disheveled array of
colors and patterns while Matt's solid-colored socks are folded neatly in
pairs. I have been trying harder to be more organized especially when
visiting Matt at his house - which will become my house too...crazy! - and
I'm looking forward to discovering more of these little habits once we're
married!
3) "Rest well and know that all will be well
no matter how things go. Stay focused on being at peace in your heart.
It’s all about you and Matt." - an aunt wishing us well a few
weeks before the wedding
With the wedding just days
away now, it's been tempting to let our "to-do" list stress us out.
Matt and I both consider ourselves to be people pleasers, so it's been an
interesting journey planning a day that is truly supposed to be about us and
the Sacrament of matrimony vs about our family and friends. All in all I feel
like we have done a great job of being a team in planning and preparing for
this wedding, and we really are excited to celebrate and share the day with
those we love!
4) "Experience
new things together!" -
Theology on Tap speaker
This little gem of marriage
advice has manifested itself several times these past few months as Matt and I
have tried new foods (I had duck for the first time), played new games (Blokus
has become a favorite of ours), and listened to books on tape together. We are
certainly looking forward to many more adventures after we are married!
5) "Take
10, Plus 2, Plus Family!" -
parish priest
One of our priest's really
enjoys chanting these words during his homilies, and in case you haven't heard
of his saying, it translates to the following:
Take 10: Take 10 minutes each day
to pray
Plus 2: Plus 2 extra hours each
week to pray (1 hour attending Mass with the other hour praying however you
like)
Plus Family: Pray with your family
Matt and I started praying
together each night a few weeks into our relationship, and on the
nights when we haven't been able to see each other or talk on the phone, we've
texted our prayer intentions to one another. It has been so special
praying with and for one another, and it's become the perfect way to end our
days!
6) "Marriage is the absolute best! I love being married
more than anything else in the entire world!" - friend who stopped to chat with us
after Mass
Need I say more? :)
Matt and I were
married on July 11th and would certainly appreciate any prayers in
addition to any marriage advice. Thanks so much again to Christina for letting
me write this guest post today! :)
Joan
Nagel is a Registered Dietitian who was born and raised in the Midwest. In her
spare time she can be found reading her favorite blogs, making up songs on the
piano, or spending time with family and friends. She has a deep love for
Catholicism and blogs at Everything is Yours.
Alright ladies, now it's your turn, what is the best marriage advice you have received?
Share in the comments or link up a post for this week's Tuesday Talk!
Make sure you link back for link up for a chance and that I have a way to reach you for the comments for a chance to be featured next week.
That's right, next week's Tuesday Talk is a thank you to my readers.
I'll be sharing your comments and posts from this month's series and Tuesday Talk link-ups.
So put on your reading and writing cap and let me know your thoughts!
I can't wait to share your wisdom with everyone.
Hugs,
Christina
Alright ladies, now it's your turn, what is the best marriage advice you have received?
Share in the comments or link up a post for this week's Tuesday Talk!
Make sure you link back for link up for a chance and that I have a way to reach you for the comments for a chance to be featured next week.
That's right, next week's Tuesday Talk is a thank you to my readers.
I'll be sharing your comments and posts from this month's series and Tuesday Talk link-ups.
So put on your reading and writing cap and let me know your thoughts!
I can't wait to share your wisdom with everyone.
Hugs,
Christina
Love this marriage series! How you get everyone to give their own take on it. I started my own marriage series, but more from what I've learned in mine. I call it A Wedding is a Day A Marriage is a Lifetime. I think the most important thing I learned about marriage is that love is a choice. I dedicated a whole post on this actually. That we wake up and chose to love your partner.
ReplyDeleteWonderful advice from experienced couples. I love how you put so much emphasis on prayer, great tips. I've been married 29 years and I have to say the biggest piece of advice I would give: Forgiveness, a must! When there is forgiveness, there is no room for resentment and bitterness, the two components of an unhappy marriage, even when two people are living under the same roof.
ReplyDelete