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4 Tips To Avoid This Frustration
Date nights can be a source of great frustration. So much so that you’d rather avoid them altogether. I get it! For some, date nights are a regular trigger for disagreement and misunderstanding. Why is that? Why is it that … Continue reading
Posted in Boredom, Christian Marriage, D.R.A.B., Date Night Ideas
Tagged Avoiding Frustration, date nights, marriage, Purpose of date nights
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“Tap In” with Intention
We are watching a series on Hulu titled, Alone, (on the History channel if you have cable). It’s a reality show that takes it to the next level of all other reality shows. Ten people, trained in survival skills who … Continue reading
Posted in Boredom, Christian Marriage, Keeping It Real
Tagged Alone, COVID-19, History Channel, Hulu, Intentional in Marriage, Tapping Out
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10 Ways To Avoid Cabin Fever
Cabin fever is the term used for those who can’t leave their house. In our current crisis brought on by COVID-19, we must be smart and prepare. However, that doesn’t mean we have to forego pursuing our spouse. In fact, … Continue reading
Vintage Post – Stirring The Embersi
(Originally posted on June 22, 2009) Flirting can be a sinful way for singles to draw attention to themselves with the opposite sex. We are warned repeatedly in scripture not to practice such things! However, if you’re married – have … Continue reading
Posted in Boredom, Growing Strong Marriages, Romance in Marriage
Tagged Flirting with your spouse, marriage
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A Gift to Avoid Drift
For my birthday this year Tom has committed to work out with me at home. He went so far and quit his gym membership too, so I knew he was serious. I am excited for this new chapter in our … Continue reading
My Marriage Is Mediocre—Now What?
In our last post we shared 11 possible indicators your marriage might be mediocre. Today we want to offer some practical tips to help get you out of this trap. As a reminder here is our list: Your life revolves … Continue reading
Posted in Boredom, Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Troubled Marriage
Tagged Boredom, Cherish, Fix a mediocre marriage, Gary Thomas, Kevin Leman, marriage, Marriage help, Sheet Music
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11 Possible Indicators You Have A Mediocre Marriage
MEDIOCRE. Just the sound of it is blah, don’t you think? I looked up the definition and found this interesting… One of the things that is remarkable about mediocre is the extent to which it has retained its meaning over … Continue reading
Posted in Boredom, Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Priorities, Troubled Marriage
Tagged Brian Cranston, marriage, mediocre, settling in marriage
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Stretching Our Romantic Muscles – A 21 Day Challenge
I’ve been doing something consistently that I had all but given up ever doing again. I started exercising. For those of you who have always been physically active you can’t possibly understand what I’m talking about. It is a way … Continue reading
Are You Confusing The Muscles Of Your Marriage?
We visited our daughter’s church yesterday in Marietta Square. Her pastor shared a metaphor we think applies well to marriage. He said that when you exercise, if you keep doing the same routine week after week eventually your muscles will … Continue reading
Posted in Boredom, Christian Marriage, Conflict, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Atrophy, Health, Marietta Square, marriage, Muscle, Muscle atrophy, Physical exercise, Relationships
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Row, Row, Row Your Boat
We’ve all heard this song, and now thanks to ME you’ll be singing it all day. Sorry. That wasn’t my intention with our next metaphor, but it comes with it I’m afraid. Metaphor #3 Imagine you and your spouse are … Continue reading
Posted in Boredom, Christian Marriage, communication, Conflict, Growing Strong Marriages, Seasons of Life
Tagged Boat, marriage, Row-Row-Row Your Boat, Rowing
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Happy Hour – Are You Bored With Sex?
The final post in our Boredom in Marriage series focuses on one of the most common issues in marriages–boring sex. Since many other respectable marriage blogs have addressed this issue in full detail, we thought we’d use our Happy Hour … Continue reading
Boring Communication And How To Avoid It In Your Marriage
Have you ever been in conversation with someone who was obviously bored with the topic? I have. In fact the person actually closed their eyes while I was talking. It wasn’t until his head fell backwards that he was shaken … Continue reading
Bored With Romance
Romantic expressions are usually at their highest during courtship and diminish greatly after marriage. Many believe romance isn’t as necessary as it once was. Others believe it isn’t as important as it once was. We disagree with both views. Romance is … Continue reading
Posted in Boredom, Christian Marriage, communication, Growing Strong Marriages, Romance, Romance in Marriage, romancing your spouse, Romantic Ideas
Tagged Arts, Bored with Romance, Boredom, Boredom in Marriage, Ideas and Tips, marriage, Relationships, Romance, Romantic Getaways, Romantic Surprises
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3 Types of Boredom in Marriage
We heard recently of a study conducted in Canada of 88 married couples. They were asked to write down words to describe the current state of their relationship. The majority of the words indicated boredom to one degree or another. … Continue reading
Bored With Marriage?
Anytime life becomes predictable there can be a temptation to find it boring. This in itself isn’t necessarily bad. It’s okay to be bored from time to time. It’s what we do to fill the boredom that matters. Consider King … Continue reading
But I’m Bored
I remember when my kids used to say this to me all the time. I countered their whining with, “if you’re bored, then I’ll give you more chores to fill your time.” They learned not to say that anymore. But it … Continue reading
Posted in Boredom, Christian Marriage, communication, Growing Strong Marriages, Seasons of Life, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged Boredom, Gary Thomas, God, I'm Bored, marriage, Monday, Pascal, Relationships
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The Romantic Vineyard 