During the month of February, we are excited to profile a different couple each day on our Blog site. We have asked each couple to share their answers to specific questions concerning marriage and family. The couples we have invited are at different stages in their marriage… Some have been married for decades while others for a few years. There are even couples who are separated with hopes of reconciling as well as couples currently experiencing a challenging time in their marriage. The one thing all of these couples have in common is their willingness to share “real” insights to help strengthen other marriages, families, and those desiring to be married.
Marriages are NOT all perfect and just because there are challenges doesn’t mean it cannot evolve into a GREAT marriage. Challenges = Growth Opportunities.
Our intention is to create more realistic depictions of marriage…the “real” deal and what it takes to make a marriage work. As you will realize by reading these couples’ insights, GREAT marriages don’t just happen. They take conscious effort and continuous work.
So let us learn from their wisdom. Feel free to chime in and ask questions or even just share your thoughts. After reading today’s insights, post your comment to the question: “What did I learn from today’s insights?” Let’s continue sharing insights. It is our desire to create a dialog so we all learn from others’ experiences and mistakes because this will help create more healthier marriages and families. Join the movement!
Let’s now read some insights from Misi and Tisha Simms…
Married 7.5 Years with 2 Children
- What are you doing to ensure your marriage is healthy and loving?
Intentionally pursuing a deeper relationship with my spouse. Being interested in who my spouse is, and that includes taking an active role to know my spouse’s dreams, hopes, desires, and fears. Leaving no stone unturned. I have to become a student of my spouse. Of course, this takes time–both quantity time and quality time.
- How do you keep the passion and excitement alive in your marriage?
Passion and excitement are by-products of a healthy and loving marriage. We like to engage one another to discover what makes each of us feel treasured. This, in turn, ignites passion and excitement.
- What makes the difference between having a GREAT marriage and a good marriage?
To us, a great marriage is one that resembles the relationship between Jesus Christ and the Church. Husbands loving, nurturing, leading, serving, and providing for their wives AND wives respecting, honoring, caring for, and esteeming their husbands are great examples of what separate great and good marriages.
- How important a role does God play in your marriage and family?
He’s central because we’ve found that our relationship has been the most enjoyable when He is the focus.
- How do you resolve conflict so you maintain peace and harmony in your family?
Prayer.
Calmly talking through the issue at hand is a must. Recognizing that we each want the best for one another and for the family as a whole helps us maintain a proper perspective for resolution. Setting ground rules for how we’ll communicate with one another. For example, verbal, physical, or emotional abuse is never ok. And no threats of divorce, period!
Quickly, being able to sincerely apologize for any wrong-doing has blessed our union. Equally, desiring to forgive when offended. Our intention is to always come back together, reunited with unwavering love.
Prayer.
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