Comments on: Valentine’s Day Giveaway: Give Some Advice, Win a Date Night http://www.wifeadvice.com/2008/02/valentines-day-giveaway-give-some-advice-win-a-date-night/ Funny marriage stories from a clueless husband and his patient wife Fri, 10 Sep 2010 04:38:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jennie http://www.wifeadvice.com/2008/02/valentines-day-giveaway-give-some-advice-win-a-date-night/comment-page-1/#comment-1528 Jennie Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:35:27 +0000 http://www.wifeadvice.com/2008/02/valentines-day-giveaway-give-some-advice-win-a-date-night/#comment-1528 Spend time together and do things to make your spouse happy. Play a game your spouse likes, even if you don't like it. Watch a movie that he likes and pass on the chick flick you know you want to watch. Time together is key!! Spend time together and do things to make your spouse happy. Play a game your spouse likes, even if you don’t like it. Watch a movie that he likes and pass on the chick flick you know you want to watch. Time together is key!!

]]> By: Rachel http://www.wifeadvice.com/2008/02/valentines-day-giveaway-give-some-advice-win-a-date-night/comment-page-1/#comment-1527 Rachel Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:29:39 +0000 http://www.wifeadvice.com/2008/02/valentines-day-giveaway-give-some-advice-win-a-date-night/#comment-1527 Pick your battles. I try to think: Will it matter tomorrow? In five years? In 50 years? Pick your battles. I try to think: Will it matter tomorrow? In five years? In 50 years?

]]> By: MityMommy http://www.wifeadvice.com/2008/02/valentines-day-giveaway-give-some-advice-win-a-date-night/comment-page-1/#comment-1526 MityMommy Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:37:24 +0000 http://www.wifeadvice.com/2008/02/valentines-day-giveaway-give-some-advice-win-a-date-night/#comment-1526 I always like to keep the following quote in mind with regards to marriage and extended family/in-laws: "Happiness is having a large, loving, close knit family...in another city." I think that George Burns said it. I always like to keep the following quote in mind with regards to marriage and extended family/in-laws:

“Happiness is having a large, loving, close knit family…in another city.”

I think that George Burns said it.

]]> By: Andy http://www.wifeadvice.com/2008/02/valentines-day-giveaway-give-some-advice-win-a-date-night/comment-page-1/#comment-1525 Andy Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:33:10 +0000 http://www.wifeadvice.com/2008/02/valentines-day-giveaway-give-some-advice-win-a-date-night/#comment-1525 Never tell your wife that she does something "just like her mom". Never tell your wife that she does something “just like her mom”.

]]> By: Brittany http://www.wifeadvice.com/2008/02/valentines-day-giveaway-give-some-advice-win-a-date-night/comment-page-1/#comment-1523 Brittany Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:01:19 +0000 http://www.wifeadvice.com/2008/02/valentines-day-giveaway-give-some-advice-win-a-date-night/#comment-1523 Before I got married, I met with a man who knew my family well. He said that I was lucky to be getting married considering my family's history--the odds were against me. I knew this was true and listened closely when he then decided to give me marital advice so I could increase my chances of happiness in my marriage. He said when you fight or feel angry with your spouse, do not ever vent to your mother, father or other close family members. He said that because we love our spouses we are can forgive and forget. Our relatives, on the other hand, are so invested in us that they cannot forgive the spouse as easily. Advice: Vent to your therapist, a friend, a stranger...but never you parents. Before I got married, I met with a man who knew my family well. He said that I was lucky to be getting married considering my family’s history–the odds were against me. I knew this was true and listened closely when he then decided to give me marital advice so I could increase my chances of happiness in my marriage. He said when you fight or feel angry with your spouse, do not ever vent to your mother, father or other close family members. He said that because we love our spouses we are can forgive and forget. Our relatives, on the other hand, are so invested in us that they cannot forgive the spouse as easily. Advice: Vent to your therapist, a friend, a stranger…but never you parents.

]]> By: Emi http://www.wifeadvice.com/2008/02/valentines-day-giveaway-give-some-advice-win-a-date-night/comment-page-1/#comment-1521 Emi Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:36:01 +0000 http://www.wifeadvice.com/2008/02/valentines-day-giveaway-give-some-advice-win-a-date-night/#comment-1521 Many people will say "never go to bed angry". But in my experience, sometimes that is the best thing to do. Late at night when you're both exhausted is NOT the best time to be trying to solve big problems, so often the best thing to do is simply say "Honey, I'm mad right now but I do still love you. Let's go to bed, sleep on this, and try again tomorrow." Seriously, whatever it is will keep and you'll be better equipped to work together to fix the problem. Many people will say “never go to bed angry”. But in my experience, sometimes that is the best thing to do. Late at night when you’re both exhausted is NOT the best time to be trying to solve big problems, so often the best thing to do is simply say “Honey, I’m mad right now but I do still love you. Let’s go to bed, sleep on this, and try again tomorrow.” Seriously, whatever it is will keep and you’ll be better equipped to work together to fix the problem.

]]> By: Emily http://www.wifeadvice.com/2008/02/valentines-day-giveaway-give-some-advice-win-a-date-night/comment-page-1/#comment-1519 Emily Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:39:01 +0000 http://www.wifeadvice.com/2008/02/valentines-day-giveaway-give-some-advice-win-a-date-night/#comment-1519 As Ryan and I discussed what we have found to strengthen our marriage we agreed on a few things... Selflessness. If both of you are caring for the other person's needs and wants you'll find less need to think of yourself. It's a win-win situation and it feels so nice to be taken care of by one another. Share the house chores. Ryan began something from the 1st day of our marriage that I greatly appreciate. If I cook, he cleans up and visa versa. Household work is not the sole job of either spouse. There are some times where because of work/school/etc... one person might carry the brunt of the work and that's just life. The feeling of unity and equality that comes from working together is essential for a good marriage. Say I love you. Who gets tired of hearing that? Even if you expect the other to know you love them sometimes we just like to hear it. As Ryan and I discussed what we have found to strengthen our marriage we agreed on a few things…

Selflessness. If both of you are caring for the other person’s needs and wants you’ll find less need to think of yourself. It’s a win-win situation and it feels so nice to be taken care of by one another.

Share the house chores. Ryan began something from the 1st day of our marriage that I greatly appreciate. If I cook, he cleans up and visa versa. Household work is not the sole job of either spouse. There are some times where because of work/school/etc… one person might carry the brunt of the work and that’s just life. The feeling of unity and equality that comes from working together is essential for a good marriage.

Say I love you. Who gets tired of hearing that? Even if you expect the other to know you love them sometimes we just like to hear it.

]]> By: aBookworm http://www.wifeadvice.com/2008/02/valentines-day-giveaway-give-some-advice-win-a-date-night/comment-page-1/#comment-1518 aBookworm Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:41:11 +0000 http://www.wifeadvice.com/2008/02/valentines-day-giveaway-give-some-advice-win-a-date-night/#comment-1518 I only have one advice and that's worked out the best for me. "Be Yourself" right from the start. If they stay, start dreaming about the long run. If not, no loss. They'd have run anyway when the real you is revealed. I only have one advice and that’s worked out the best for me. “Be Yourself” right from the start. If they stay, start dreaming about the long run. If not, no loss. They’d have run anyway when the real you is revealed.

]]> By: chelsea http://www.wifeadvice.com/2008/02/valentines-day-giveaway-give-some-advice-win-a-date-night/comment-page-1/#comment-1517 chelsea Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:20:33 +0000 http://www.wifeadvice.com/2008/02/valentines-day-giveaway-give-some-advice-win-a-date-night/#comment-1517 Something that I love trying to do right now is talking to my husband about things outside our life. All too often our conversations only revolve around his work and the kids. I love when we have conversations about politics or good old celebrity gossip. It's fun to think of him as a real person with opinions instead of just a husband and father. Something that I love trying to do right now is talking to my husband about things outside our life. All too often our conversations only revolve around his work and the kids. I love when we have conversations about politics or good old celebrity gossip. It’s fun to think of him as a real person with opinions instead of just a husband and father.

]]> By: Amy http://www.wifeadvice.com/2008/02/valentines-day-giveaway-give-some-advice-win-a-date-night/comment-page-1/#comment-1515 Amy Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:21:07 +0000 http://www.wifeadvice.com/2008/02/valentines-day-giveaway-give-some-advice-win-a-date-night/#comment-1515 My best advise came from my mother. NEVER talk bad about your spouse to others. This has seriously been some of the best advise we received. It is disrespectful and can cause serious backlash. My ex sil did this and it caused serious damage to their relationship. If you have a problem, talk to your spouse about it, not anyone else. My best advise came from my mother. NEVER talk bad about your spouse to others. This has seriously been some of the best advise we received. It is disrespectful and can cause serious backlash.

My ex sil did this and it caused serious damage to their relationship. If you have a problem, talk to your spouse about it, not anyone else.

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