Comments on: Top 10 Ways of Protecting Your Marriage

By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 19:38:29 +0000

Katelyn, you are terrific and I LOVE this blog, so much.

Short version of my story and why I came to your blog: my fiancé and I are getting ready to marry (I’m 23 and we’ve been dating for just over two years) – as an international couple we have had to be serious about our intentions from day one. We will be the first in both of our friend groups to marry (we’re the same age, 23), and we both come from countries where people are marrying later and later (average ages being late twenties to early thirties).

There’s not a lot of people doing what you and I are doing, and the snarky articles from mainstream publications about all the reasons why you shouldn’t marry “young” in lieu of promiscuity, binge traveling, borderline alcoholism, advanced degrees (that one’s tempting though) and just getting to do whatever you want have me pretty discouraged. I found you through Pinterest and am so relieved to be here. I know my fiancé and I are doing exactly the right thing for us, but I am so encouraged to see *you* be a convicted wife (and mother!) and to be doing it all at my age. And, having solid wisdom that doesn’t come with any of the patronizing tone that unfortunately sometimes comes from people much older than me.

By: Aimee @ Whispers of Worth

Aimee @ Whispers of Worth — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 02:39:23 +0000

I feel like my husband could have written most of this! It’s nice to hear it from someone else, though, as I don’t always receive marital advice as well from him as I should.:) Thank you for this list; it’s one I need to review and work on, one step at a time. As far as other ideas, I started a two-part series on developing hobbies with your spouse as a means to keep a marriage strong. You can read the first post here: http://whispersofworth.com/the-importance-of-us-how-to-find-a-shared-hobby-with-your-spouse-part-1/

By: Andrew Budek-Schmeisser

Andrew Budek-Schmeisser — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 04:52:16 +0000

The combination of great thoughts and lovely, heartwarming pictures is brilliant.

Thank you for making the world a better place, with this post.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 05:49:07 +0000

Great tips. I think one of the most important things you can do is to put your spouse second, only after God. Yes, even before the kids. If you have a strong marriage, you will have a strong family. Plus, you are teaching your children what they should look for when they start dating and get married.

By: Hezzi-D

Hezzi-D — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 03:25:52 +0000

Great tips and i love your photos! I think the tip about planning TOGETHER is so important! Often times one perso will plan without the other then wonder why their goals aren’t the same. We are also in the large age gap group (11 years apart).

By: Nina

Nina — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 16:29:12 +0000

Fantastic, Katelyn. I couldn’t help but nod my head as I read these, especially the one about apologizing. It’s so important to feel safe that you can apologize and know that it’s not bowing down to someone else but allowing the relationship to grow and flourish.

By: Brittany

Brittany — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 06:03:08 +0000

Katelyn,

This is all great advice for married couples and I’m so glad to have read it. You’re a smart lady, and can I just say I love all these photos! I’m so glad to hear that your blogging income is helping you get on more solid ground financially. That’s amazing! So many bloggers would LOVE to be in that kind of spot and I’m so happy you’ve made it there. You deserve it!

Looking forward to chatting more Thursday!

Brittany

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 04:47:55 +0000

These really are great tips! I loved all the pictures you added 🙂 Cute couple.