Marriage on the Daily -- Blog Insights from Julie
Staying Emotionally Connected in a Busy Marriage
When Jay and I were newly married, I hated leaving him in the mornings. I looked forward to seeing him at the end of every day. Just knowing we’d have that time together made me smile. Being with him felt easy and good—like we were totally in sync. Fast forward a...
What Makes a Happy Couple
Both my husband, Jay, and I come from families where marriage didn’t last. His parents divorced when he was just 9. My parents waited until I was heading off to college. The most jarring part of their divorce was how blindsided I felt. From the outside, we looked like...
First Year
First Year of Marriage Challenges I was having lunch with my friend Melissa, chatting about her job, when the conversation shifted to her new marriage. She and her husband are in that “first-year shuffle” stage—figuring out what it looks like to build a life together....
Opposite Sex Friends?
Can you have friends of the opposite sex when you’re married? It’s one of the most common (and complicated) relationship questions couples face — and the answers aren’t always black and white. These days, many people get married later in life and bring...
Surprising Power of Play
When was the last time you and your spouse actually played together?Not “watched TV in the same room.” Not “ran errands side by side.” But laughed. Goofed off. Did something just for fun? If you're struggling to remember, you're definitely not alone. For many couples,...
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