Tagged with "Relationships"
Making the Most of an Empty Nest
Welcome to the stage of empty nesting. Your kids have flown from the nest and are successfully navigating the adult world. You feel happy and satisfied that this stage of your life is over. Or, you may feel confused, discontent, or even depressed. The transition to becoming an empty nester can...
Poll: What's the Ideal Engagement Length?
How long were you engaged before you got married? How long did you date before that? Answers vary from a week to two years. And we want to hear your story! When my sister was engaged for only three months, all my grandma could say was, “Well, I can’t complain.” That’s because my Grandma...
Praying for loved ones changes behavior
MR says: A cool reality supported by a new BYU study. Close friends and romantic partners praying for each other's well-being can lead to stronger relationships with more cooperation and forgiveness, a study by researchers at Brigham Young University and three other schools found. The five-part study broke...
The Atlantic: Mitt Romney's case for getting married young
MR says: Interesting that this school of thought is counterculture right now. The article sums up Romney's concept in one way: "Marriage is an institution worth building life on, not something to enter into once you're already established in life." (Video of his address at the full article.) Mitt Romney...
Single Saints: Hanging Out or Copping Out?
Yes, dating is hard. Yes, hanging out is easy. But where there's no risk, there's no reward. The scene: One guy. One girl. (Ok, ok. It was me.) Hang-out buddies clearly interested in one another. They hang out at birthday parties, movie nights, and pool parties. A month goes by. There’s lots...
Jewish Viewpoint: Learning from Mormons on Interfaith Marriage
MR says: A complimentary piece that admires how young Mormons approach marriage (both in and out of faith) and faith from a long-term perspective. Concludes that Mormons have an admirable confidence in their message and community. When it comes to interfaith marriage, is there anything that Jews can learn...
Video: Returned missionary surprises high school sweetheart on her birthday
MR says: A cute story. This missionary says his girlfriend encouraged him more on his mission than anyone else, so he wanted to do something special for her. When a young Mormon missionary leaves a girl at home for two years, a big question arises: “Will you wait for me?” While some...
Would You Date a Non-RM?
The Non-RM stigma can follow a man around for the rest of his life. But is it fair? When my friend told her father that she was seriously considering marrying a young man who didn’t serve a mission, his jaw dropped. Her father harbored some justified concerns about this young man she had...
50 Cheap and Fun Date Ideas
It's hard to find time for dates once you have kids, and even harder to coordinate you schedules with the sitter and keep the price down. Here are some great date ideas that can keep the price down and still be a blast. I never knew how difficult it would be to go on dates with my husband...
How to Throw an LDS Bachelor Party
Before my youngest brother got married, I mentioned to a non-LDS friend that we were throwing a bachelor party. My friend looked incredulous. "Why? You won't look at girls, or drink, or tell dirty jokes. What’s the point?" He was sure we were in for the most boring night of our lives. As the...
A Box of Chocolates and a Getaway
Get away with your honey this week. Give your sweetheart the gift of travel this Valentine's Day. My wife, Lizzie, came home one day, giggling, and handed me a piece of paper, saying how much she loved the story on it. It read: “Sally was driving home from one of her business trips in Northern...
How to Date Your Wife
With these tips on wooing your wife, you'll sweep her off her feet and have her feeling like a lovestruck teenager all over again. Dating was something enjoyed before marriage. But dating shouldn't end with marriage or kids or a hectic schedule—it should be a lifelong priority and pastime...
{Single Saints} Why I’m Sick of Learning Experiences
I thought he was the one and I was done looking. For someone like me who has been dating for 20+ years, the idea of coming really close and (yet again) starting over is exhausting. I recently went through a pretty significant breakup. Significant because over the course of the relationship,...
The Quest for a Happy Marriage? - One Suggestion
MR says: Great parable and suggestion for happy marriage. This post is a composite response to several questions I received last week via email, and the post comments (here). The basic idea of all the questions was this: How do you create and maintain a happy marriage? (People ask me because they know I've...
15 Tips on How to Treat Your Pregnant Wife
Take a hint from this experienced husband and father of five, and your expecting wife will be so impressed and even more grateful for your kind words and thoughtful acts of service. Several years ago, my wife was pregnant with our fifth child, and our oldest was eight. She was a...
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