Author: Melissa
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50 Ways to Improve Your Marriage in 2010
Editor’s Note: This post is from Tess Marshall of The Bold Life. What would your marriage look like in 2011 if you focused on improving it for the next twelve…
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Ask The Readers: Is Sex an Acceptable Gift for Christmas?
The Holiday season, we’re told, is all about gift giving. It’s a time to celebrate togetherness, family, and love. You likely spend some time planning what you’re going to give…
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Simple Marriage is Looking for Monthly Columnists
Simple Marriage has around 70,000 monthly page views, has around 5,000 subscribers, a reputation as a great resource and advocate for marriage and family, and is one of the largest…
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Simple Marriage Giveaway: Union28 Apparel
This giveaway is now closed. As we are full blown into the Holiday shopping season, I’m excited to announce another Simple Marriage Giveaway. Now you can go shopping for your…
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Ho Hum Marriage? 9 Ways To Add Some Spice
Editor’s Note: This is part of the “one of my favorites” category. Originally published July 7, 2008. Here’s a question I received the other day from a Simple Marriage reader.…
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What are Your Holiday Expectations?
Editor’s Note: This post is by Simple Marriage contributor Mary Ann Crossno. You’ve made it through Thanksgiving. How did your day of thanks stack up to your expectations [definition: planned…
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The Basic Elements for Marriage to Thrive
In March 2009 I conducted a brief research survey looking to discover what basic elements are necessary for a marriage or committed relationship to thrive. After surveying 1028 participants, here’s…
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Ask The Readers: What Are You Thankful For This Year?
This is likely the most obvious ask the reader ever. Thanksgiving is upon us in the states and many families will be gathering together to eat, talk, laugh, and enjoy…
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A Fellow Contributor's Take On Simple Marriage
Editor’s Note: Mary Ann Crossno is a fellow marriage therapist and friend. It’s great to have her input and take on growing up in marriage. I’m glad to have her…
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Nominate Your Favorite Marriage Blog
I don’t know if you’ve had the same experience as I, but a couple of years ago when I began Simple Marriage I searched for other marriage or relationship blogs…
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A Few Guests, Some Favorites, And Other Good Stuff
Hey! As the holidays descend upon us and plans are made to close out the year and welcome in 2010, I wanted to take a moment and tell you the…
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Simple Family: An Important Question
Are your children able to look at your marriage as more of a “how-to” manual or a “how-not-to” manual? ____ You might also be interested in my post at Zen…