Category Archives: Romance in Marriage

Road Trip Romance

Posted on December 6, 2019 by

Tom and I find ourselves on the road a lot these days. We are heading home today after two weeks visiting our kids and some friends. 2500 miles accumulated on the odometer and hours of time to talk. We’ve discovered … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage, Emotional, Encouraging Your Spouse, Intimacy, Romance in Marriage, Romantic Ideas, Romantic Vacation Ideas | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Five Friday Favorites – Lovin’ Summer Dates

Posted on July 12, 2019 by

“Summer lovin’ had me a blast Summer lovin’ went by so fast.” These are paraphrased lyrics from a popular song in the musical, Grease. And it’s the inspiration for today’s Friday Favorites. The lazy days of Summer go by fast, … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Growing Strong Marriages, Romance in Marriage, romantic date nights, Summer Date Ideas | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Making Up For Lost Time

Posted on March 8, 2019 by

When was the last time you planned something your spouse wasn’t expecting? Since Daylight Saving Time begins tomorrow night, why not think of a way to surprise them this weekend as a way of making up for lost time. 🙂 … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on September 21, 2018 by

We haven’t shared some of our favorites in a while. So this week we’re focusing on Fall Date Ideas we’ve come across. Enjoy… Les and Leslie Parrot 10 Romantic Fall Dates With Your Spouse 10 Cool Weather Ideas To Warm … Continue reading →

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Flowers Tell A Story

Posted on April 26, 2017 by

I love flowers–all kinds. My photo library is filled with them. They make me happy, and none more so that when they are growing in the dirt. God puts them on display everyday for our enjoyment and they’re breathtaking if … Continue reading →

Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Christian Marriage, Romance in Marriage, romancing your wife, Romantic Ideas | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

10 Questions for Oldyweds About Romance

Posted on March 28, 2017 by

You’re most likely familiar with the Newlywed Game. It’s where couples married under a year are asked questions separately to see how well they know each other. Paul Byerly has challenged Christian Marriage Bloggers to post 10 questions about any topic … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Open Nest, Romance in Marriage, Seasons of Life | Tagged , , | 8 Comments

20 Practical Romantic Resolutions For The Unromantic Husband

Posted on January 4, 2017 by

Here we are at the start of a new year and everyone either embraces resolutions or runs from them as fast as they can. I get that. It seems resolutions set us up to fail, especially when what we set … Continue reading →

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Thirsty For Romance

Posted on December 1, 2016 by

Many of us wait until January to make those New Year resolutions, but what if we were to change this mindset? What if we were to purpose to end 2016 well giving us a head start on 2017? If you … Continue reading →

Posted in Growing Strong Marriages, Romance in Marriage, romancing your husband, romancing your spouse, romancing your wife, Romantic Ideas | Tagged | 2 Comments

Romantic Advent Calendar

Posted on November 29, 2016 by

Christmas is coming and it’s easy for our marriage to take a backseat to all the shopping and family outings. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Spend a few minutes now to plan some romance into your month in … Continue reading →

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Thirsty For Romance

Posted on November 17, 2016 by

  We are one week away from the day we set aside to give thanks to God and to those we love for what they mean to us all throughout the year. Our spouse is by far the best and … Continue reading →

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Thirsty For Romance

Posted on November 10, 2016 by

I don’t know about you, but this past month has been quite difficult for us. And the election was only a small part of it. We’ve dealt with health issues–our own and those of people we love. We’ve had a … Continue reading →

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Thirsty For Romance

Posted on October 27, 2016 by

Romance is the skill of communicating your commitment to, love for and enjoyment of your spouse in ways that convince him or her of the priority of your marriage. Romantic Tip: Do something unexpected and kind for your spouse, and … Continue reading →

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Thirsty For Romance

Posted on October 20, 2016 by

We want to start a new segment on Thursdays we are calling,  “Thirsty For Romance” Imagine someone giving you a refreshing drink on a hot, summer day. We enjoy it. It feels good, and it invigorates us. Romance provides the … Continue reading →

Posted in Encouraging Your Spouse, Romance in Marriage, romancing your spouse, Romantic Ideas | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

Dissecting The Romantic Umbrella

Posted on October 10, 2016 by

We are members of The Christian Marriage Bloggers Association, and this month we have been challenged to write a post based on this beautiful photo by Kate Aldrich Photography of the One Flesh Marriage blog. When I saw this photo … Continue reading →

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Make The Most Of Ordinary Days

Posted on September 26, 2016 by

Did you know that today is a holiday? It’s the day we celebrate the birth of Johnny Appleseed. Now, you may not celebrate it, but you could start. One of the best things about marriage is you always have someone … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrations, Creative Dates, Date Night Ideas, Fall Date Ideas, Romance in Marriage, romancing your spouse, Romantic Ideas | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Love Songs With A Message

Posted on May 27, 2016 by

If you’ve read our blog for long, you know that I absolutely love music, especially when the song has a deep meaning worth pondering. Worship is the best for touching the heart in a way no other music can, because … Continue reading →

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Fresh Breezes Are Blowing…

Posted on April 11, 2016 by

We’ve had a welcomed change in temperature here in Orlando, and I must admit it feels good. We’ve already had a few weeks where the temps climbed into the 90’s, which is way too early for Spring in FL. Summer … Continue reading →

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Plan Some Green Romance

Posted on March 17, 2016 by

Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day, and it’s a Friday. Why not make some special plans for your sweetie on this Irish holiday? Wear green all over and all under Make a traditional Irish meal together–Corned Beef and Cabbage or the … Continue reading →

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Vintage Week – Cultivating Romance

Posted on February 26, 2016 by

A beautiful garden doesn’t come together and look great all by itself.  It takes planning, plowing, digging and planting.  It takes watering, weeding and pruning.  And it takes harvesting and reseeding to keep the crops coming back year after year.  … Continue reading →

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#MCM – Man Crush Mondays

Posted on January 25, 2016 by

Every Monday social media is hit with photos of ladies showing off the man with whom they have a crush. It got me thinking about how much I still have a crush on the man I said “Yes” to 37 … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage, Romance in Marriage, romancing your husband, Romantic Ideas, Showing Honor | Tagged | 3 Comments