7 Awesome Tips For A Healthy Marriage

7 Awesome Tips For A Healthy Marriage encouragements for wives Unveiled Wife

Are looking for ways to make your marriage healthier?

Marriage can sometimes be challenging or dull. It is important that husbands and wives take time to invest in their marriage. Take the initiative to be a better wife by being the best version of you! These tips are to inspire you to be better and they are in addition to one of the greatest tips I can ever give you… LOVE YOUR SPOUSE! Also, I know there are many more tips out there that would help husbands and wives have a healthier marriage, so please share your tips for marriage below!

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April 9, 2013
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Love Always Protects – Part 11 Of The “What Is Love?” Series

Love Always Protects Part 11 Of The What Is Love? Series encouragements for wives what is love series protects protect marriage series Unveiled Wife

“4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

8 Love never fails.” – 1 Corinthians 13 : 4-8

Guest contributor Tayler Beede from Nitty Gritty Love is sharing on the next part of our What Is Love Marriage Series!

Love Always Protects

When my husband and I got engaged, I thought wow I can’t believe I’m marrying this invincible hunk. And I was right, he’s a hunk. However, I hadn’t clued in on a very important aspect of him quite yet.

I hadn’t clued in on the fact that he isn’t completely invincible. He is fragile, and he is breakable. And I, of all people, have the power to knock him down the fastest.

I remember a certain rainy day so clearly. We were standing Read Full Article

April 2, 2013
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What Is Love Series – Part 10 – Love Does Not Delight In Evil But Rejoices With The Truth

What Is Love Series Part 10 Love Does Not Delight In Evil But Rejoices With The Truth encouragements for wives what is love series sex righteousness pornography intimacy evil delighting in evil Unveiled Wife

“4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

8 Love never fails.” – 1 Corinthians 13 : 4-8

Sheila Wray Gregoire is an excellent author who is contributing today further exploring the definition of love!  You can find more of her encouragements for wives at www.tolovehonorandvacuum.com.

Love Does Not Delight In Evil… Love Rejoices With The Truth

Her face showed sadness and confusion. I knew she wanted to believe what I told her, but she didn’t see how it could be possible for her.

I had just finished speaking at a marriage conference where I had talked to couples about how to experience greater intimacy–specifically in the bedroom. “Say his name. Say I love you. Concentrate on him, not just on what you think is sexy,” I had said. Read Full Article

March 29, 2013
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What Is Love – Part 9 – Love Keeps No Record Of Wrongs

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“4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

8 Love never fails.” – 1 Corinthians 13 : 4-8

Today we have Darlene Schacht, The Time Warp Wife, contributing for the What Is Love Series!  Darlene also writes about marriage and has incredible encouragements for wives… go check her out on Facebook!

Love Keeps No Record Of Wrongs

“He got to sit in the front last time,” Nathaniel said, shoving Graham out of the way.

As the two of them were busy pushing and pulling for their right to ride shotgun, Madison slipped through to claim her spot in the front seat.

“Mom!!” they complained through closed windows. “She always sits there!”

And so it went day after day until I started them on a rotation. Read Full Article

March 26, 2013
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End Of The 40 Day Fast And Prayer For Marriage

End Of The 40 Day Fast And Prayer For Marriage encouragements for wives Unveiled WifeWe just ended the 40 Day Fast & Prayer For Marriage!  Thank you all so much for joining me in this fast!

For anyone that missed the Fast, please know that you can start and stop whenever you want! So if you need restoration in your marriage or you desire to have a deeper relationship with your husband, you can still fast and pray for your marriage!

For more information please see this post: 40 Day Fast & Prayer For Marriage

This fast was very difficult for my husband and I.  I won’t hesitate to tell you that we were not perfect at fasting from what we committed to because of different circumstances, but I guess that just reflects our human nature.  We are not perfect and we are thankful for God’s abundant grace.  During the fast I felt like I reached out to God more than I usually do.  He revealed Himself to me in personal ways that gave comfort to my heart and peace to my soul. Read Full Article

March 24, 2013
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What Is Love – Part 8 – Love Is Not Easily Angered

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“4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

8 Love never fails.” – 1 Corinthians 13 : 4-8

I am excited to present to you another guest contributor for the What Is Love Series!  Michelle Lindsey, from nittygrittylove.com, is sharing with us three ways to handle our anger!

Love Is Not Easily Angered

I felt rage well up in me as I stood across the room from my husband. His back was turned against me, and his previous words were still stinging. I wanted to scream at him. I wanted to lash out and let all of the emotions churning around inside pour out. It was almost unbearable. What started out as a conversation about boundaries, ended up becoming a full on argument. I didn’t mean for it to turn into a fight. Read Full Article

March 20, 2013
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My Husband Is My Help

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When my son joined our precious family, I thought I would be a natural!  I had so much experience with children as I grew up, caring for my siblings, my nieces and nephew, cousins, and especially in my position as a teacher’s aid at a preschool.  I really felt like I was really for motherhood.

However, when my son finally arrived… I felt pain!  Yes physical pain that comes during labor… but I also felt a different kind of pain.  The pain of realizing I was responsible for such a young child and that I was capable of hurting him because of my own imperfections.

This triggered post pardum anxiety that worsened my feelings of being overwhelmed.  Please join me over at The Better Mom to read more of this story.

March 19, 2013
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Rediscovering Your Inner Child

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“I don’t wanna grow up I’m a Toys R’ Us kid.  They’ve got a million toys at Toys R’ Us that I can play with. From bikes to trains to video games, it’s the biggest toy store there is.  I don’t wanna grow up cuz’ maybe if I did, then I couldn’t be a Toys R’ Us kid.  More games, more toys, Oh Boy!  I wanna be a Toys R’ Us kid!” 

Okay, tell me the truth.  It’s okay, it won’t hurt my feelings.  Am I the only adult still singing these 80’s toy store commercials?  At least a few times a year, I’ll randomly begin singing this song around my husband (much to his amusement).  There is just something about belting out those words that makes me smile.  I’m instantly transported in time.

When I look at a child playing, there is such joy and satisfaction in simply being alive.  They get lost in the game or toy and it’s impossible to wipe the smile off their face.  Then we grow up and we forget what it’s like to experience those magical moments where there is not a single concern in the world.  Those times when we feel free to live, love and enjoy the present moment.

When was the last time you played footsy under the table with your husband?  How about racing one another across the parking lot to your car? Read Full Article

March 19, 2013
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What Is Love – Part 7 – Love Is Not Self-Seeking

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“4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

8 Love never fails.” – 1 Corinthians 13 : 4-8

I am so honored to have the wonderful Rachel Wojnarowski contributing for the What Is Love series!  Her testimony is amazing and what she shares today about love is extraordinary! Read Full Article

March 16, 2013
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Heart Conditions – The Prodigal Son And Marriage

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Please take a moment to read Luke 15:11-31 and then resume this devotional.

The Prodigal Son And Marriage

The Prodigal Son is a story about relationships. The truth is that when other people are involved things happen, good and bad, and conditions of our hearts are revealed by how we respond and interact with others.  In marriage we are constantly interacting with our spouse, so it is crucial that we are aware of our heart conditions and how we are responding to each other.  

There are 3 vantage points in story and most of us can relate to all 3 at different times throughout life. Lets look at those vantage points and see what heart conditions are revealed. Read Full Article

March 14, 2013
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