Caring for Marriage

A brief message to inspire and encourage you in your marriage, present or future.

Marriage Moats-I'm Right Before I Begin

Published: Thu, 09/27/12

Marriage Moats Caring for Marriage One of the four horsemen identified by John Gottman is defensiveness. He says it is a no go for relationships. I…

Marriage Moats-SASE

Published: Wed, 09/26/12

Marriage Moats Caring for Marriage I needed a friend to mail me a check. She only lives two blocks away but we don't usually see each other. I pushed…

Marriage Moats-Waiting Room

Published: Tue, 09/25/12

Marriage Moats Caring for Marriage Yesterday I was at a red light that kept me waiting for three full minutes. I was indignant. I watched the stream…

Marriage Moats-Billboards

Published: Mon, 09/24/12

Marriage Moats Caring for Marriage John and I drove home from western Pennsylvania tonight. I drove so John could get some work done. I noticed that…

Marriage Moats-Acorns

Published: Sun, 09/23/12

Marriage Moats Caring for Marriage It is mysterious how these acorns can house so much potential. They are silent. There is no movement. I can find no…

Marriage Moats-Resounding Applause

Published: Sat, 09/22/12

Marriage Moats Caring for Marriage Last week John left his lights on. The sky faucet was on and walking home sounded like a soggy idea. He called,…

Marriage Moats-You Wanted Easy?

Published: Fri, 09/21/12

Marriage Moats Caring for Marriage Last week I was talking with a person whose marriage is hard. Physical touch e pired years ago, and sweet words…

Marriage Moats-IEP

Published: Thu, 09/20/12

Marriage Moats Caring for Marriage It is that time again. I meet with my son's teachers, therapists, and specialists to review and renew his IEP.

Marriage Moats-The Book

Published: Wed, 09/19/12

Marriage Moats Caring for Marriage I have been writing Marriage Moats every day since April of 2010. That's 900 messages with over 300,000 human…

Marriage Moats-Surrounded

Published: Tue, 09/18/12

Marriage Moats Caring for Marriage Yesterday I went to a quilt show. There were hundreds of quilts from around the world, and vendors peddling all…

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