This is a space where I, Sam, one part of the married duo, will share some of our everyday highs and lows in this crazy thing we call A Perfectly Imperfect Marriage.
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With a strong emphasis on IMPERFECT!
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"We do NOT DO because we cannot. We DO NOT do because we do not want to. For when we want to do something we make a way."
In the past, lack of communication was often cited as the leading cause of marital failure. Couples struggled to express their needs, leading to misunderstandings and distance. But today, a new culprit is emerging—lack of commitment. In a recent survey, 73% of divorced couples stated that lack of co...
In marriage, the idea that "what I do is still we" means that every action one takes as an individual still impacts the partnership. A wife who realizes this understands that her decisions, even those she makes alone, are woven into the fibers of their shared life. Whether it’s managing finances, pu...
When I think back to the beginning of my dating life, and the beginning years of my marriage, I shudder at how immature I was and how poorly I handled a lot of situations.
Through all of them there was one commonality, selfishness and expectation.
I expected everything to be centered around me. My...
First off, let's acknowledge that life is busy. Between demanding jobs, household chores, and social commitments, finding time can feel impossible. Here is the pointed truth though, that is anything but a secret, it’s not about having time; it’s about making time. Prioritizing your spouse means inte...
This past Sunday was Mothers day and our church had a wonderful panel of moms lined up to give their sound advise. They spoke into the lives of moms walking through every phase of parenting. I believe, much as I could relate with each of them in one way or another, so did other moms. As I sat down t...
