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Friday, May 24, 2013

Marriage Advice from an Older Woman


We've been married 27 years today.  I wouldn't trade my man for anyone in the world.  It's been a rough ride at times, but we have taken it together.  I'm a blessed woman.

A couple of words of advice to young ladies who are married or engaged....

1) Promise each other that no matter how angry or frustrated you get with each other, you will NEVER say the D word. (d------) If the two of you never say it, or even think it, you'll never do it.

2) If you have something to discuss that may cause tempers to flare, go out for dinner or for a Coke to discuss it. We behave much better in public. ~smile~

3) Read your Bible together. Pray together. Face challenges together. Think we and us, not I and me.

Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and all that He says. He is our salvation for eternity and our salvation in life's hard times.


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May I suggest?





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18 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 1, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    Great advice on the D word! I don't think it should really be in any married persons vocabulary.

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    Hannah J

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  2. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageJune 2, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    You are so right Hannah. A couple of years ago, God moved us to a new church.
    There are many divorced women, one of my friends got a divorce last year, and
    I know another woman who wants a divorce. There is such an attack on marriage.

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  3. Joyce @ WPJune 3, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    How bout that? We were married 27 years on May 31st! :) Happy Anniversary.

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  4. AnonymousJune 13, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    You are so right that we behave much better in public! What a thought! I'll have to to try that next time....if I can find a place to stow the kids. ;)

    Great post!

    Lisa
    Www.thecourageousjourney.com

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  5. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageJune 13, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    Hi Lisa,

    I'm not sure how old your kids are. What about this? Take them to the park or a playground. You can either sit a little ways off in lawn chairs, on a bench, or at a picnic table and talk while they play.

    Thanks for talking back. I'm coming to your blog right now!

    Blessings,
    Laura of Harvest Lane Cottage

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  6. HeleneOctober 28, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    I love the suggestion to talk in public where you are forced to keep your voices down and sit close together. I've done the park thing for a serious conversation but also sat them down for some cartoons and talked in the next room. Knowing they're in ear shot helps you remember that God is in ear shot too!

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  7. HeleneOctober 28, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    I love the suggestion to talk in public where you are forced to keep your voices down and sit close together. I've done the park thing for a serious conversation but also sat them down for some cartoons and talked in the next room. Knowing they're in ear shot helps you remember that God is in ear shot too!

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  8. HeleneOctober 28, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    I love the suggestion to talk in public where you are forced to keep your voices down and sit close together. I've done the park thing for a serious conversation but also sat them down for some cartoons and talked in the next room. Knowing they're in ear shot helps you remember that God is in ear shot too!

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  9. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageOctober 28, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    Hi Helene,
    Not only do we keep our voices down, it helps with tone of voice, too. ~smile~
    Blessings,
    Laura

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  10. UgochiOctober 29, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Congratulations to you Laura and your husband! Thanks for sharing these very helpful advice, God bless you and grant you both many more years of bliss together. Have a super blessed day!
    Love

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  11. AnonymousNovember 6, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Just now reading this post. You advice is so great! We have been married 53 years this coming spring. The three things you outlined would solve so many marital problems if couples could just adhere to them. Thanks for your insight and God bless and help all married couples to fight this battle against marriage. God bless you also! Helen

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  12. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageNovember 7, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Thank you Helen!
    Fifty-three years means you know what you're talking about!
    God bless you with many many more.
    Laura

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  13. A Salty LifeJune 9, 2014 at 7:37 PM

    Great blog you have! Thanks for linking up!
    God Bless,
    Chris

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  14. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageJune 9, 2014 at 8:43 PM

    You're welcome Chris.

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  15. UgochiMarch 2, 2016 at 8:55 AM

    Brief but profound advice. I have thought about discussing in public, it makes a lot of sense.
    Happy anniversary Laura!
    Have a super blessed day!
    Love

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  16. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageMarch 2, 2016 at 8:57 AM

    It works for us Ugochi!

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  17. LindaFebruary 1, 2021 at 2:15 AM

    This is just beautiful Laura !!! I read it out loud to my husband and we both agree with each and every word. This February we will have been married 36 years. What a blessing x ~ Linda

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    1. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageFebruary 5, 2021 at 4:16 PM

      That's wonderful Linda! These days anyone who's been married as long as we have stands out. It's just not as common as it used to be. My marriage isn't perfect, but it's permanent. ~smile~

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This life only works with Jesus. The next life is a continuation of this one—make sure you spend it with Jesus. Jesus is the only way to God the Father!

Laura Lane

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