Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Marriage”
With wedding season almost upon us, we thought we’d write a post for people who are getting married, or people who are helping others plan a wedding. We got married almost four years ago and were the General Managers at my sister’s wedding a couple summers ago. We’ve also been in the bridal party for several weddings and probably attended over 50 weddings over our lifetimes. These are some ideas that we’ve collected along the way to make a wedding memorable and enjoyable.
When Tim proposed to me, he gave me a set of boxing gloves. I remember opening up the gift and being quite shocked. Was this his idea of being romantic? Then I read the written note attached to them: “Our relationship has had its share of fights, challenges, and difficulties. And we have and are continuing to learn how to work through these. The boxing gloves are for us to share. One for you, one for me. We will fight together.” Suddenly, even a diamond ring could not have been more romantic!
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Have you ever been annoyed at your significant other? Sometimes I wonder if I get more annoyed at my wife, or she gets more annoyed at me. In a recent survey, men and women were asked what they found to be the most annoying time wasters of their spouses or significant others.
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Just read this insightful quote by Tim Keller in his book “The Meaning of Marriage”.
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If you’re a new boyfriend or husband, here is my advice to you: Stop trying to cheer up your girlfriend or wife. At least not all the time. I know this might not make sense to you right now, but trust me, it’ll be one of the best things you can do for your relationship.
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Marrying my wife Olive was one of the defining decisions I made in my twenties. This is the story of how it happened.
When I turned 23, I created a 5-year plan for my life. In year 3 I would travel for an extended time. In year 4 I would start dating someone seriously. By the end of year 5, I would be engaged. Things happened faster than I had planned. Four months before I turned 28 (the end of year 5), I was watching the beautiful Olive walk down the aisle to be married to me. This didn’t just happen. It was part of my plan. Mostly. Let me explain.
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[Finding My Voice is a series of blog posts on key decisions I made in my 20s.]
Defining Decision: To marry Tim
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