100 Ways to Rock Your Marriage

peachykeen26 · April 2012

http://wearethatfamily.com/2012/02/100-ways-to-make-your-marriage-rock/

That's the link to the list.
It seems very Christian/Faith-based. But, there are some GREAT things in there as well as some creepy ones.
What are you favorites?

Zimsgirl · April 2012

I definitely agree its really faith based. I like the little ones. FI and I will go to mass on Christmas not sure about Easter after yesterday lol

midgetthemighty · April 2012

- Regular date nights
- Pray together
- Read the Bible together
- Read a marriage devotional together (FI already has Fireproof and we're going to read it together after the wedding)
- Sleep in his t-shirts (I already do this sometimes. I stole a few *teehee*)
- PUT DOWN THE SEAT
- Fighting naked sounds impossible, but maybe that's the point?
- Let each other sleep in
- Sit on the same side of the booth
- Share furniture (already do this...a lot)

Megbo2012 · April 2012

We are same side sitters!

sleblanc72 · April 2012

Listen all you same siders I hope you don't make out while out to eat! Man those were some of our favorite people to make fun of in the restaurant, sorry ladies!

kelsey+brandon · April 2012

Love it!

I'm not as big of a fan of the technology based ones.

Text him when your sitting in the same room? Lame. Have a convo.

Write on his facebook wall? Are we in middle school?

Megbo2012 · April 2012

Sle, we don't even kiss in public. I should clarify. If it's a booth, we sit opposite. If it's a table with 4 chairs, we will sit in the same corner, if that makes sense.

sleblanc72 · April 2012

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[QUOTE]Sle, we don't even kiss in public. I should clarify. If it's a booth, we sit opposite. If it's a table with 4 chairs, we will sit in the same corner, if that makes sense.
Posted by Megbo2012[/QUOTE]
Hehe yup, we usually thought the same siders at booths were much more weird. And it was usually the people that were also all over each other, I will just never understand that!

Elizabeth80 · April 2012

We definitely plan to:
Reg Date Nights (We have a scheduled one once a week at least)
Praise him in front of people (easy peasy he's hot and smart)
Read our bible together
Porn Proof (I hate to see myself naked let alone watch some one else who gets paid to have a hot bod)
Besties already! lol
Go away together once a year
Kiss in front of kiddo's
Sex a priority
Spend Time apart occassionally
Get out of debt

Cute and probably will:

Place notes around the house or in his pants pockets
Go to bed at the same time (a little rough because he can be a night owl but def doable)

Cute but wouldn't:
Right his name on the mirrow (I would hate to have to clean it off..maybe a sticky note on the mirror)
Fight Naked (My tata's are too big for this. They would get in the way)

Love this list Peachy!! I saved it for future reference!!

peachykeen26 · April 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_100-ways-to-rock-your-marriage?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:d30a7e37-bc07-4021-957b-0941e8954859Post:cf877157-dcce-4e19-99d3-913f927bdcef">Re: 100 Ways to Rock Your Marriage</a>:
[QUOTE]We definitely plan to: Reg Date Nights (We have a scheduled one once a week at least) Praise him in front of people (easy peasy he's hot and smart) Read our bible together Porn Proof (I hate to see myself naked let alone watch some one else who gets paid to have a hot bod) Besties already! lol Go away together once a year Kiss in front of kiddo's Sex a priority Spend Time apart occassionally Get out of debt Cute and probably will: Place notes around the house or in his pants pockets Go to bed at the same time (a little rough because he can be a night owl but def doable) Cute but wouldn't: Right his name on the mirrow (I would hate to have to clean it off..maybe a sticky note on the mirror) <strong>Fight Naked (My tata's are too big for this. They would get in the way) Love this list Peachy!! I saved it for future reference!!</strong>
Posted by Elizabeth80[/QUOTE]

Bahahha to the boobies in the way!!!! Made my day.
I printed it out and am going to high light all of the things we should do and do do already. lol

chelseakopperud · April 2012

Stupid work has the site blocked! DUMB!

midgetthemighty · April 2012

Write him letters
Go on regular date nights
Write his name on lipstick on the bathroom mirror
Revitalize the romance with intimate dates
Pray together
Hide notes in secret places
Go to bed at the same time
Listen to music together-share earbuds
Send him on a scavenger hunt in the house
Buy him gifts he will love
Hide a treat in his glovebox or desk at work
Read the Bible together
Wear shirts that tell the world you love your spouse
Praise your spouse to other people
Let them overhear you
Read a marriage devotional
Porn-proof your home
Be best friends
Sleep in his t-shirts
Look to him to make the big decisions (see comment section for my opinion on #20, #21)
Let her make the small ones
Don’t nag him
Put down the seat, pick up your socks for her
Renew your vows privately with whispers and memories
Renew them publicly with cake and bubbly
Fight naked
Tell him you like him
Receive his compliments
Pick your battles
Show her you love her and tell him you respect him
Go away together at least once a year
Frame your wedding vows
Her: Read For Women Only
Hang pictures of the two of you around your house
Kiss in front of your kids
Make his favorite dessert
Have pictures of just the two of you made
Make sex a priority
Spend time apart occasionally
Learn to enjoy something he loves
Surprise each other
Meet him at the door
Dreamstorm
Text each other from across the room
Be accountable to each other
Set reminders on your phone to remember him/her throughout the week
Call him right now and tell him you appreciate him
Be affectionate
Him: Read For Men Only
Leave work and come home early
Wash, vacuum her car. Keep it full of gas.
Give each other romantic coupons
Engage every day in meaningful conversation
Compliment each other
Touch your spouse several times throughout the day
Take one day a month to make your spouse your total focus
Let each other sleep in
Be spontaneous!
Argue fair: avoid these words “you always” and “you never”
Kiss every day
Find tangible ways to serve your mate without complaining
Forgive quickly
Be honest.
But not hurtful
Get on the same page: plan your budget together
Look your best as often as you can
Guard your marriage
Get out of debt (and stay out)
Laugh together
Have a date night in
When your together-BE TOGETHER (take a break from phones, technology, etc)
Talk about your favorite memories together
Tell him he’s sexy just because
Tell her she’s pretty, especially when she’s not feeling it
Make him breakfast in bed
Do her chores for her
Get a couple’s massage or host your own privately
Read a book out loud together
Dance together-soft music (alone) or rocking music with the kids
Bring her/him a favorite drink during the middle of the day
Exercise together-hikes, bike riding, etc
Choose not to be annoyed by an irritating behavior/disappointment
Tell him a secret he doesn’t know about you
Thank your spouse just because, often
Sit on the same side of a booth at a restaurant
Lay in bed together and stare into each other eyes, without talking
Learn something new together-take an art class, cooking lessons, etc
Leave a sweet comment on the Facebook wall
Teach your kids about marriage
Stop what you’re doing, look them in the eye and listen to their answer
Create art together
Support each other’s goals
Know when to talk and when to hush
Consider counseling (even if there’s not conflict)
Doodle his name
Bring her flowers (even when she says they are too expensive)
Wear something he loves
Share furniture-sit in his lap
Fight for your marriage
Remember your spouse rocks-even when they don’t

midgetthemighty · April 2012

Sle, we don't make out either but we do sometimes sit on the same side of the booth. We do kiss in public though.

I love it!

chelseakopperud · April 2012

Jess- you are the best!!!

These are some cute ideas!!

What we currently do:
-pray together (but I am hoping and praying we do it more intimately and regularily)
-Buy him gifts he loves- I love doing this... I love to spoil him!
-Hide treats in his desk or glovebox- I normally stick stuff in his car on my way to work

-Read the bible together (but I hope to do this MORE and do more bible studies together)
-Praise your spouse to other people- that is an easy one!
-read a marriage devotional... we are currently doing one for engaged couples and we have a book to read together for after we are married... I cant wait!
-Porn-proof your home- I dont have porn, he doesnt have porn- we are set!
-Be best friends
-look to him to make the big decisions.... we know our roles and for the most part are already embracing them
-tell him you like him- we already do this... Carter always says "I love you and I like you" so now fi and I say that to each other too!
-I tell FI at least once a week how much I respect him- its sooooo important to do this ladies- he needs to hear you say that and live that!
-kiss in front of our kids
-meet each other at the door- we always try to meet each other at the door with a hug and kiss
-already have a budget

What I hope we do:
-Go on regular date nights
-Revitalize the romance with intimate dates
-Hide notes in secret places
-Go to bed at the same time
-Go away together at least once a year
-make sex a priority
-learn to enjoy something he loves- bow hunting!
-guard our marriage
-fight for our marriage
-get out of debt
-excersize together

What I wont do:
-lipstick on mirrors=a mess to clean up later... not thanks!
-wear shirts that tell the world you love your spouse- NOT A CHANCE.... I dont pretent to be up on fashion, but I will not be wearing a shirt that is so middle school
-wear his t-shirts to bed.... he is 6'6... his t shirts are HUGE.... i will pass on this one!
-fight naked- whats teh point? I would rather do other things naked...

midgetthemighty · April 2012

Umm, I didn't even catch the "porn proof" your home until now. I wouldn't ever stay with anyone who was in to porn. Sorry, not my style.

chelseakopperud · April 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_100-ways-to-rock-your-marriage?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:d30a7e37-bc07-4021-957b-0941e8954859Post:8ceef27e-528a-4610-bb78-5b1ebd9f7255">Re: 100 Ways to Rock Your Marriage</a>:
[QUOTE]Umm, I didn't even catch the "porn proof" your home until now. I wouldn't ever stay with anyone who was in to porn. Sorry, not my style.
Posted by midgetthemighty[/QUOTE]

Same here. Its cheating. I will not deal with it.

sleblanc72 · April 2012

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[QUOTE]Sle, we don't make out either but we do sometimes sit on the same side of the booth. We do kiss in public though. :) I love it!
Posted by midgetthemighty[/QUOTE]
Haha...yeah I should clarify that! The people that we usually made fun of were the ones that were quite literally all over each other the whole time they were there, not exactly what I wanted to be watching while working. :)

peachykeen26 · April 2012

I agree with PP's about the porn proof.
I completely disagree with porn and think it's morally wrong. I would not be with someone if they had anything to do with it. However, I also believe that is it a forgiveable sin (lust). God would have to work His way into the person's heart hardcore for me to do it.

Zimsgirl · April 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_100-ways-to-rock-your-marriage?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:d30a7e37-bc07-4021-957b-0941e8954859Post:36d272b7-7ad5-4e55-a224-21a9a7f7a9d8">Re: 100 Ways to Rock Your Marriage</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: 100 Ways to Rock Your Marriage : Same here. Its cheating. I will not deal with it.
Posted by chelseakopperud[/QUOTE]
Agree. They have no excuse for looking at porn

Shelly527IN · April 2012

There are some great tips! A lot of them we do but there are some more we should try.

SarahAlRamadhan · April 2012

Some of these are really cute but if I wrote something on his mirror in lipstick not only would he be upset with me for making a mess, but for wasting lipstick! LOL We already do a lot of these things and we do kiss (small pecks) in public. Porn-proof your home?! People actually make an effort to do that?

Abonsut · April 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_100-ways-to-rock-your-marriage?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:d30a7e37-bc07-4021-957b-0941e8954859Post:cba41e83-286b-4e2a-9fb3-156963111784">Re: 100 Ways to Rock Your Marriage</a>:
[QUOTE]Some of these are really cute but if I wrote something on his mirror in lipstick not only would he be upset with me for making a mess, but for wasting lipstick!
Posted by SarahAlRamadhan[/QUOTE]

That stuff isn't cheap!
I like some of them but some of it seems to contrived. Maybe because we're more laid back. If I looked to FI to make all of the big decisions- nothing would ever get done. And if I made all the small decisions we'd eat chicken every night. I vote for balance, honesty, and laughter. (and sex, can't forget that!)

SarahAlRamadhan · April 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_100-ways-to-rock-your-marriage?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:d30a7e37-bc07-4021-957b-0941e8954859Post:36d272b7-7ad5-4e55-a224-21a9a7f7a9d8">Re: 100 Ways to Rock Your Marriage</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: 100 Ways to Rock Your Marriage : Same here. Its cheating. I will not deal with it.
Posted by chelseakopperud[/QUOTE]

Is masturbating cheating?

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