Every year since you got married you like to get your spouse a Christmas gift that is outside of the normal mix. A gift that they will open and will remember for years to come. We try and do this each year in our marriage. It could be that special stocking stuffer,  the main Christmas gift,…

Are you and your fiancé getting married soon? Are you a newlywed couple looking to combine your finances? If so, congratulations. This is a time when there are new responsibilities as you think about areas you simply did not have to consider when you were single.

Weddings are a joyous occasion. It’s a time when two individuals come together to celebrate their commitment to one another. A new beginning for the bride and groom as they share their first kiss, dance and other ceremonies. You get to be part of all these firsts with them.

174,288 hours. It’s the total number of hours we have been together since we said “I do”. That’s a heck of a lot of time. Over these hours and years we have made choices and decisions that have impacted us and our marriage for the better.

What is intimacy? Easy…it’s sex, right? Yes… and no.    Today we’re going to help you with both. Intimacy can be categorized in two ways:

You’ve had enough of your spouse’s antics. The word “Separation” or “Divorce” have been said in hurtful ways and now you are really considering one or both. Before you step out of your home you both need a plan to be working on yourself as well as you marriage.

“That’s some morning breath you have there honey.” Those words have been uttered by married couples for a long time. You may have even said something similar to this to your spouse this morning. We get it, we’ve been there ourselves over the years.

What kind of checking account do you have? The truth is that finances are always going to be a part of your marriage and how you come to handle money will color many aspects of your married years. Each of us comes into marriage with financial baggage.