There are some patterns in marriage that are good, and there are some patterns in marriage that are bad. One bad pattern we used to have was slurpees… like all the time, haha. Okay that’s kind of a joke because being slightly addicted to slurpees probably won’t end your marriage. Butttt, being slightly addicted to […]
There are some patterns in marriage that are good, and there are some patterns in marriage that are bad. One bad pattern we used to have was slurpees… like all the time, haha. Okay that’s kind of a joke because being slightly addicted to slurpees probably won’t end your marriage. Butttt, being slightly addicted to nagging … well that could.
I think if I’m to generalize how to have a successful marriage, the biggest thing I’ve learned that you can do is pay attention to the patterns – then reinforce the good ones and reshape the bad ones. Bad patterns detract you from your marriage. Neglect, selfishness, nit-picking, discontentment, making assumptions, bad communication, not budgeting, passive aggression, not asking forgiveness and not forgiving, assuming you’re not part of the problem(s)…
Good patterns attract you to your marriage. Thankfulness, affirmation, confession, prayer, playing, boundaries, budgeting, being slow to speak and quick to listen, encouragement, knowing you are each equal parts of the problem(s) and the solution(s).
Good patterns will honor your marriage, and when you honor your marriage, you’re working to build a marriage that will last! Here are 3 easy ways that your nightstand can help you honor your marriage and build good patterns into your relationship with your husband that will attract you to your marriage!
And that’s 3 ways your nightstand can honor your marriage! I feel like this could be a mini-series of posts! Ideas: Ways Your Refrigerator Can Honor Your Marriage, Ways Your Back Yard Can Honor Your Marriage, Ways Your Closet Can Honor Your Marriage…. what do you think? Comment below if you think this should be a series and give me your idea on what might be fun to read about!
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Dude yes!! Please do more of these, I would read every word!!! Love you and tell Howie I say hi <3
Ah yay I’ll write all the marriage posts!!! Howie is playing coy and didn’t say hi back but deep down I know he wishes you’d come over again soon.
I love this! I’ve been looking for new nightstands so I’m feeling inspired! I’m thinking one about dinner could be fun?
Oh nightstand shopping is so fun. These were a gift from a friend in Austin! I’ll pray y’all are likewise blessed with pretty new ones! Also your dinner idea is exciting – I’ll do that next! Thanks girl!
[…] So with all this in mind, I’ve decided to write up my second installment of “3 Ways” with your kitchen (or dining room) table in mind! If you’d like to read the first installment (featuring your nightstand) you can do that here! […]