Author: Susan
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Don't bother trying to rekindle your marriage
There is a popular belief in the marriage and relationship world that when the doldrums hit and you find yourself more numb than really alive, you should look for ways…
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Happy Anniversary
While Simple Marriage is not a “personal diary” blog — today is a big day. It was 20 years ago today that we began our journey together as husband and…
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Simplify Your Beauty Routine
Post written by fashion and motherhood columnist Sherri Dickens of Edit by Lauren. I know what you’re thinking. “Sherri, this is a marriage blog. Why do I need to worry…
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The Practical Joke Date
Post written by dates and romance columnist Sean Marshall of Family Rocketship. A few years ago, when returning home from a business trip, I was really looking forward to seeing…
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35 things you probably don't know about me
This weekend I’m celebrating 42 years on this earth by camping with some friends. Birthdays are time to reflect and celebrate life and work and family and love. In honor…
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How does your view get in the way?
Entering Panera the other morning I ran into one of the baristas outside taking a quick smoke break. I’ve created a friendship with her over the course of my time…
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5 Ways to Show Your Husband More Affection
This is a guest post from Sara Stringer. Men have long been known as the “unaffectionate” ones in a relationship. For whatever reason, men are known as having difficulties expressing…
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Too Busy For Marriage?
Meet the All-American family: a house in the suburbs, nice cars, 2.5 kids, both parents working, kids on a team for soccer, baseball, dance, quite a bit of debt on…
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7 Benefits to a Road Trip Date
Post written by dates and romance columnist Sean Marshall of Family Rocketship. There’s just something magic about going on a road trip with your spouse. The combination of being together,…
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What do I do when I've been virtually betrayed?
Every day I receive emails from readers (or listeners) looking for help with some aspect of their relationship. And one topic that repeatedly surfaces in these emails is the impact…
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Spring Cleaning…Your Pajama Drawer
Post written by fashion and motherhood columnist Sherri Dickens of Edit by Lauren. It’s that time of year again. The time of year when you start itching to clean out,…
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Travel the world with (or without) kids.
Editor’s Note: From the archive and useful for summer travel plans. The following is a reprint of one of the chapters in Dan Clements and Tara Gignac’s book Escape 101.…