relationships – Page 6 – Mamie L. Pack

Marriage, Mid-week three, Motherhood, Raising boys

Safe Spaces: 3 ways to improve communication with your spouse and children

Do you remember the last time your spouse or kid felt frustrated, annoyed, or irritated by your response? How did he/she respond? Did he withdraw his heart? Did you find yourself reacting instead of responding? Creating safe spaces where those we love want to talk often starts with the environment we create. When our spouse and children feel that they are in a relational safe space, they are more likely to talk about their emotions, hopes and fears. Improving communication with your spouse and children[...]

Marriage

Marriage Matters: 3 ways maintain intimacy in your marriage

Remember back to when you and your hubby were first married? You talked for hours in this dreamy state of bliss. To be honest, you just wanted to be around each other. But then, well, life. Jobs. Kids. Responsibilities. More kids. Then just like that, there is a tug-of-war for your time, attention, and energy. Sure, you still see each other. You get up out the same bed. You live in the same house. You have the same goals. But without realizing it, you are just going through the routine of life. Maintaining in[...]

Marriage, Military life

Healthy Marriage: 3 lessons about celebrating holidays as a military wife

Being a military wife is already hard, but celebrating special days without your spouse can be particularly tricky. Sometimes, I just want to climb in my bed and just sleep the day away, but I know that is not a healthy response. Instead, I have learned a few healthy lessons that have helped me focus more on what I have in my relationship beyond a date on my calendar. Sign up here to receive your own 20 days to a healthy marriage. Lesson 1—The status of my relationship is not defined by a date Throughou[...]

Marriage

Learning What Works: 3 great questions to ask your spouse

One of the areas I truly value in my relationship with my hubby is our open communication. Even in those early dating years, we would talk for hours. We talked about our careers, our dreams, our love of music, our relationship with God and so much more. I was always amazed that we could find so much to discuss. It was then we agreed to be willing to be transparent with each other. Learning what questions to ask my spouse helped me out tremendously. Almost 20 years later, this continues to be one of th[...]

Lifestyle, Mid-week three

Let’s talk: 3 fun ways to engage the family during dinnertime

Is family conversation during dinnertime a challenge in your home? Do you find yourself asking your spouse or kids the same questions each day and only getting a one word response? A few years ago, I would have said yes to both of these questions. In the midst of working, homework, playtime with friends, and sports, we strive to make sure we are intentionally carving out time to have dinner together as a family. Believe me this is not always an easy task. When we have the moment to have everyone together,[...]