Taking a picture is a great way to celebrate love. Prior to turning on the camera, you usually already know that this is an opportunity for you to capture life with a physical photo. Whether it is celebratory, surprising, or adventurous it is a moment you want to remember and share. Another type of picture
The second of the Four Horsemen is defensiveness. Gottman defines defensiveness in The Marriage Clinic as "any attempt to defend oneself from a perceived attack" (p.44). A more practical definition I like to use is placing the blame on the other person and not accepting personal responsibility. As I mentioned in The Four Horsemen:
There is a very renowned author by the name of John M. Gottman, Ph.D. who has written many books and done extensive research on couples. From his studies, one of his best known concepts that has been utilized to help many couples is what he calls The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. He says that
It is hard to believe that May 27, 2011 marked the one year anniversary for Foundation Restoration receiving its official 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization status. Like with most things these days, that time has flown by. But as I take a few moments to ponder the past 365 days, I find myself feeling incredibly blessed
Hubs here. Do more. Be better. Work harder. Almost every day we feel this pressure from society, work, families, friends, and ourselves. Within marriage the seemingly un-relenting cycle of cooking, laundry, cleaning, and yard work coupled with adding special touches for your spouse such as planning date night, creating a weekend getaway, buying a special
When you hear the word “dating,” you probably think of it within the context of pursuing a spouse. Dinner and a movie, small talk, and sorting through the pros and cons of potential lifelong suitors. Dating is not only for single folks looking for a spouse though. In fact, that’s just the beginning. Marriage and
I can’t put my finger on why it is exactly, but my husband always lifts my spirit and makes my day. Literally, I could be having the worst day in the history of worst days, and all I need is a little dose of the hubs. On the happiest, brightest of days, he still manages
Being A Better Boyfriend … To My Wife! by Bubba Cathy Foreword by Ashley McIlwain: Let me start by saying that, I absolutely love Chick-fil-A! It was one of my late grandfather’s favorite culinary treats, and let’s just say that I have proudly carried on his tradition of eating there as often as possible. Their
Hubs here. “I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.” Jeremiah 29:11 (The Message) You are exactly where you need to be. Do you believe that? Good, bad, happy, sad, exciting, boring … whatever stage your life is at; you
Simply Nesting by Ashley McIlwain It can be tough to turn something you are good at into something profitable, especially when also balancing being a wife and mom. That’s exactly what my friend and entrepreneur, Sara Larsen has done though. Having a knack for being creative and crafty, Sara decided to take her God-given gifts
