Marriage Actually - An honest look at marriage

July 24th, 2008

Did you say “Challenge”?

Wow Kid!

That would be something! Thirty days. Wow! And you expect me to write after that. Wow! I’m having trouble thinking. Whew! Excuse me… Read More

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July 24th, 2008

Pastor Issues 30 Day….WHAT?

Say it.

Sex ch-ch-ch- challenge.  A Florida pastor has issued a thirty day sex challenge to the married  couples in his congregation. Read More

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July 23rd, 2008

David Duchovny & X Files Movie..What WILL the Wife Say?

I bet you are wondering what this has to do with marriage.

I certainly don’t follow movies or movie stars because, frankly my dear, I don’t give a…durn.

However, I get google alerts for anything that discusses Tea..because of Kettle & Cup. David Duchovny’s wife happens to be named, Tea. There ya go…random, but that is how this post came into being. Read More

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July 22nd, 2008

A good balance…

I think I’ve mentioned before that Bald Man and I are a pretty good balance. One is a little more organized. I’m a little (read as—a lot) less so. One likes a schedule and expectations. I’m more willing to fly by the seat of my pants. One is bald. I’m not.

Sometimes I wonder, though, if we’re a little too balanced. Or, more accurately, if we’re not missing some features that would benefit us as a couple. Most often, I wonder how different our life would be if just one of us was a risk taker.

Our life, up to this point, has been pretty predictable. High school sweethearts, graduated from college, got married, bought a house, had kids. Still live and work within 15 minutes of where we lived when we met. Nothing bad, good actually, just nothing all that exciting.

We’ve had fantastic ideas, and sorta plans, to move across the ocean, adopt a child, travel, and so much more. And none of it has happened. It seems that, if it didn’t just come naturally and easily, neither of us has whatever it takes to really make it happen.

This is not at all to say that I’m not so very thankful for my life and marriage. I am. I just wonder who we would be at this point in our life if one of us was a bit more of a “breaking the mold” kind of person.

What personality attributes do you think might be missing from your marriage?

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July 22nd, 2008

New Neighbors!

Okay, so I’m a bit behind in welcoming Marye and Marc to Marriage Actually. Marye’s one of my favorite b5 bloggers to read, so it’s exciting to have her and her husband joining us here. I’m enjoying their posts already, and look forward to learning from them and their experiences. No doubt Cory and I still have tons to learn about marriage!

So, welcome. :)

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July 22nd, 2008

Lifestyle’s Potluck…What to Bring from Marriage Actually?

So, what can Marc and I bring tot he potluck from Marriage Actually? I brought brownies from Baking Delights, Alcohol free Mojito Sweet Tea from Kettle and Cup, and even a First Aid kit in a jar from Simply Home Remedies. In thinking about what to bring from here I decided that we all needed to send the kids over to Kadi and Gayla at Guerrilla Parenting and sit down with a fun, and G rated game for couples.

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By maryeaudet -- 11 comments

July 22nd, 2008

Where Have All The Starbucks Gone?

Okay, So Marye & I have our weekly date. We go to Starbucks for coffee and a respite from everything else that is going on in our lives. It’s our time alone to talk about us, our relationship, plans, dreams. We even have our favorite barista, Chris. Read More

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July 22nd, 2008

Say What? Just Write It!

One of the (many) things I do appreciate about Marc is that he has worked hard to overcome the language barrier between us.

You see, he is a talker and I am a writer.

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July 21st, 2008

Say What?

What you say to your spouse and how you say it, don’t always come across as what you mean. Words are important in your marriage. They are one of the ways I express to Marye that I love her. Read More

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July 21st, 2008

Old School? Old? Me?

Yep..Us on March 29, 1980…. Aren’t we cute?

So, I am reading Gayla’s intro, totally bleary eyed while drinking my first cup of coffee and the words that keep jumping off the computer screen are…..old…old..old…

Old school is in, right? Read More

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