7 Ways to Keep the Romance Alive After Baby is Born

By Paula Rollo on Wednesday, May 22, 2013

If you’ve been reading this blog for any period of time, you likely know my pathway to children has been a windy one. That’s why I’m so grateful for all the wonderful contributors of this club who give a beautiful perspective on remaining blissful in marriage…even after children.

Enjoy one of our favorite bloggers, Paula Rollo.

Until tomorrow…make it a great day!

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Life with a newborn can be challenging, never mind trying to keep the romance alive in marriage, knowing full well that the baby could interrupt at any moment. So what’s a couple to do?

Alex and I have successfully made it through the newborn stage twice in less than 3 years, so I’m here to share a few tips for keeping the romance alive and the marriage strong, even with tiny babies!

Plan Ahead - Before kids, you could go out on a date whenever you wanted or stay up all night chatting, with a baby, it takes a lot of planning ahead to make any of that happen, but it can still be done!
Expect Plans to change - All the planning in the world can’t change a sick baby or a sleepless night! Many times the best laid plans will fall to pieces, don’t get discouraged when this happens, just keep trying!
Date Night - After baby comes along, date night becomes much more complex; organizing babysitters, bottles and bedtimes it can sometimes seem like more of a hassle than it’s worth, but don’t neglect it! If you don’t have a sitter, there are some fun ways to bring date night to your house, and have a romantic night in! All it takes is a little imagination and the desire to make it happen.
Take a Nap - It sounds silly but sometimes napping can be important to a marriage! If you run yourself ragged taking care of kids all day (and night), by the time your spouse comes home you have nothing left to offer. Don’t let yourself feel guilty if you need a nap, taking time to rest is good for you, and your marriage!
Talk about it - Keeping the lines of communication open is important now, more than ever before. Discuss the challenges you are each facing as you create your new life, warn each other if you are having a rough day and find creative ways to support each other through it all! A little chat can go a long way in keeping the romance alive.
Remember your spouse - After my kids were born, it was so easy for me to get wrapped up in their needs, and even my own that I would forget that my husband had needs too. Take time to think about your spouse and ways you can show him love, the extra effort may take a bit of energy, but it will be well worth it to let him know how much you love and appreciate him!
Be patient - Even though it feels like it might, this season of life won’t last forever, the baby won’t always keep you up all night and you will have energy again (yes, even before the kids are out of the house!).

Marriage does change a lot after baby, but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing! Take it from Alex and me, we know.

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Kristen Grills

The new website looks great! (and who doesn’t love a good giveaway, right?!) Praying that all of this excitement generates excitement for marriages above all else. Way to do, Fawn (and team).
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  Thank you so much, Kristen!! Thought I responded to this earlier…but alas I didn’t.
Jeanne

Do we enter on each blog or just one time? Thanks for the wonderful giveaway! My husband and I need to get away together!
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  Hi Jeanne, Just one time is perfect . And it’s our pleasure!
http://joyfulmothering.net Christin

Well, I haven’t “officially” joined until now. Now I’m a part of the club—officially!
- http://www.happywivesclub.com Fawn
  
  Yeah!! I can’t believe you hadn’t joined until today, Christin! Well, welcome officially to the club .
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  I can’t believe you never joined officially, Christin! Well, welcome to the club (better late than never ).
http://www.facebook.com/AnjieYoung Anjanette Young

I remember the beginning Fawn and I have always loved what you are doing. Happy Wives Club is a wonderful site. Anjanette @MommaYoung, celebrating year 24 this December…
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  I remember when you first began following and encouraging us. Thank you so much, Anjanette! It’s women like you that kept us going even when we got tired…
Lori@encourageyourspouse

How awesome – thanks for the opportunity to link up and connect. It great to also be able to leave a comment here!
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  Thanks, Lori! Isn’t it great to finally have comments?! That was one of the main reasons we moved from Squarespace to WordPress was because the commenting system on Squarespace is so bad (which is why we didn’t use them). Thanks for visiting, and linking up, and commenting. You rock, Lori!
http://momstheword--livingforhim.blogspot.com/ Nan

My husband is a pastor. He was very shy as a child. He doesn’t have to force himself to care about people or love people, he loves them just like you do. But he, too, has to work at being more outgoing and talking with people, so he can get exhausted too. Fortunately he’s interesed in people just as you are so that helps!

I am more outgoing than he is so I think we make a great team, lol!

Thank you for the giveaway (Disney all the way,baby!!!!) and thank you for hosting toay! I am so glad I got your email because I didn’t know you’d moved it. So I went ahead and linked up Have a lovely day, my friend!
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  Thanks, Nan! So happy I emailed you, as well. Yes, I’m alot like your husband and I’m grateful I had a husband who said, “Hey Babe, do you know how you’re perceived when you shrink off into a corner in the middle of an event?” I never even realized (or thought about) that. But once he said it, I began working on it because it’s so important to me that people see nothing but love from all I say and do. Sounds like that’s your husband’s story, as well… Thanks for linking up, Nan.
http://www.facebook.com/kellywsmith Kelly Smith

Love your heart, Fawn! And I am so thankful to have a hubby who’s a blessing too. I went through a long battle with health issues and so I can relate to what you’re saying about making some substantial changes to my diet as a result. I just want to encourage you that you’ll be amazed at how much better you feel getting soy out of your diet (as well as all those highly processed foods you mentioned) and moving toward more healthy whole foods. What a blessing that you have a great encourager right there with you as you start this journey! And there are so many real foodies out there more than willing to help you (smile)!! xoxo, Kelly
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  Thanks, Kelly! I am certainly encouraged. I told Keith, “Well, you’ll be married to a lean and fit woman your entire life because I can’t eat anything!” LOL! Much love.
http://www.toodarnhappy.com/ Kim Hall

My sympathies on your allergies. My Keith has had them the whole time we’ve been together (non-food, recently lactose intolerant), and about a year ago he was diagnosed as highly gluten intolerant. It’s been a big change in the house, but he’s been a good sport about it, especially since he has felt so much better since going gluten free.

My Keith has made me laugh innumerable times in our marriage. Although I can’t recount a particular one off the top of my head, he has saved my sanity often with his caring and quick wit.

Halleluja for hubbies!
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  Kim, your hubby’s name is Keith too?! I now know three bloggers who adore their Keith’s: you, Sheila Wray Gregoire (Love, Honor & Vacuum) and Courtney Joseph (Women Living Well). What are the chances? On a side note, I was praying I didn’t have a gluten allergy. That would have made it SOOOO tricky.
  - http://www.toodarnhappy.com/ Kim Hall
    
    Ha ha! We shall be the mini Happy Wives of Keith Club!
Andrea W

Happy Friday! I l like old school….Anne Meara & Ben Stiller…married since 1954!! I love them!! Of course, Denzel & Pauletta Washington.
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  Since 1954? How old is Ben Stiller?!? Are you sure?
http://twitter.com/ColleenLeslieT Colleen Thompson

Hey Fawn and Mai,

First, I want to thank you for leaving me a message that this link up had moved. I have missed a couple of weeks and wouldn’t have found you back so fast if not for your effort to let me know.

Secondly, I’m wondering if there is a way that I can fix the pic that I used for my link today for the Monday Morning Bragging Wife. If not, I won’t die. But it’s a little low-res, no?

Thanks again for the great work you do at Happy Wives Club.

Colleen
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  Yeah! So happy. Send me the pic you want to use to fawn(at)happywivesclub(dot)com and I’ll get it changed out for you .
http://twitter.com/ColleenLeslieT Colleen Thompson

Great words of wisdom about taking ‘me time’, Fawn. I assure you that I wholeheartedly agree! When I am consistent about taking time to for myself, I notice a VAST difference in how my days go.

With our family schedule, I find the only me time I can carve out is before everyone gets up. 6 a.m. is the magic hour. And, despite often being out late for work – like 1 a.m. – I’m seeing that my days still go better when I get up early to pray, ponder, read my Bible and read whatever leadership, relationship or people skills book is on the lesson plan at the moment.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  Thank you, Colleen! Today was the first day I slooooowed down and set aside some “me” time and it’s made a world of difference. I decided today I wouldn’t talk about how busy I am or how there isn’t enough time in the day and would simply focus on maximizing the time I’ve got and I can’t even begin to tell you how all of a sudden I have enough time in the day to do what needs to be done. Our words are so powerful (and so is “me” time ).
- http://SusanMe.com Susan Merrill
  
  Colleen, have you already read the book?! You are naming the chapters — ponder and pray!
Lori @ Encourage Your Spouse

What’s the latest lesson I’ve been learning about prioritizing life? That I MUST make time to nurture friendships. The days can just slip by, and the “let’s get coffee together someday” never happens, unless it’s on the calendar. Having positive friendships also enriches my relationship with my hubby because everything I learn and experience I can bring back to our marriage so he can benefit also.
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  Sounds like you and I are learning the same lesson. Isn’t it amazing how “let’s get coffee someday” turns into 3 months later. So sad. As you learn how to carve out the time, please share your success with me .
- http://SusanMe.com Susan Merrill
  
  In the book I have many confessions of mistakes and one of them was not doing this very thing! Last night I had many friends over to honor the way they have impacted my parenting with wisdom and supported me during the writing of the book–friends are a treasure.
Andrea W.

Happy Wednesday! I’m happy I learned this lesson years ago! Open to learning more.
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  Thanks for stopping by, Andrea! So happy you learned this lesson years ago too. Years ahead of me .
Cam | Bibs & Baubles

This post was so on time. My mother just told me this week that if I’m too busy to do what I need to do, I’m busier than God ever intended for me to be. It struck a cord because between our children and our careers, my husband and I can be like two ships passing in the night some days. I’m a believer in the power of words too. This whole “busy” thing can, scratch that WILL be fixed. Power in words, indeed.
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  Sounds like you are in the same place I was at on Monday. The good news is just that simply mindset change and the words to follow it can change everything – in an instant! So tell your Mom, you’ve fixed it .
- http://SusanMe.com Susan Merrill
  
  I am smiling with your choice of words “two ships that pass in the night” Our pre-marital counselor used those very words to describe us years ago! It was a big warning to us that we were both busy types and need to focus on each other.
GreatPeaceAcademy

I can’t say that I’ve thought of it in those terms. My spouse of 20 years and I try to connect daily, touch base if you will. We try to weekly have a discussion about what’s going on, we mostly talk in the car while travelling here and there. We do however, carve out once a month date time. Without Fail. It’s important to focus on just us.
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  That consistency -even once a month- makes a world of difference, doesn’t it?
http://twitter.com/ButterflySmilez Terra Newsome

As a busy mother of 5 (ages 17,15,14.13 and 11) and wife of 18.5yrs, it takes EFFORT to keep our marriage flowing. In the busier years as a SAHM and a wife of an Army solider, my time was consumed by the kids yet as Christ Jesus being our foundation, we made what time we had possible and kept our priorities focused while prayerful throughout our journey as a couple and parents. Now that the kids are older, we talk often throughout the day and schedule lunch and/or weekend dates. I really look forward to these times…. even if it’s just mini phone calls from him while he’s at work just to say “Hello” or a text saying “I love you”. My husband still gives me butterflies!!
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  Oh, the mini phone calls and texts are the best, aren’t they? Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to post a comment, Terra!
- http://SusanMe.com Susan Merrill
  
  Your love for your husband is precious! And small points of communication are a gift of technology today–it is so easy just to text and call anytime, anywhere. We have a family group text and pictures and words pop up all day for the all of us to see–fun!
Andrea W.

Happy Wednesday! Yes I have heard this myth, but REFUSE to buy n2 it! Hubbie won’t allow it! Thank goodness 4 that! Small love gestures become BIG rewards! As Florida Evans usta say about James……HAVE MERCY! =)
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  Good for hubby! Yes, those small gestures reap HUGE rewards!
Whitney

I’ve only been married a couple years…and we have a toddler so it really makes it difficult to focus on each other or even have an adult conversation. But we have become really involved with our church and we attend a young married couples Sunday School class where EVERYONE has the same problems that we do. It has truly been a blessing to find a church family! It really does make a difference when something is on your mind, or you have an argument and every couple in the room agrees or laughs because they feel the same way! I guess what I’m getting at is that the small, petty problems that you are having in your marriage are the same ones everyone else has so don’t sweat the small stuff!
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  Yes, yes, yes! Don’t sweat the small stuff…and it’s all small stuff .
- http://SusanMe.com Susan Merrill
  
  It is hard because small stuff can become habits but yes, you have to let it go and focus on what is important. And so wise of you to find a Sunday School group that you can be transparent with as a compass for what is “normal” in marriage. I am sure it really helps maintain realistic expectations!
http://twitter.com/TheMommyMess Adrienne Bolton

Great ideas!!! I’m pinning! I found your blog from Kim at Too Darn Happy.
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  Love, Kim!! Thank you so much, Adrienne!
Shannah at Just Us Four

The new site looks awesome and I love the ability to comment!
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  Yeah! And I really love the ability to comment back to you .
http://momstheword--livingforhim.blogspot.com/ Nan

Great post! Unfortunately it’s easy for hubby to get lost in the kid shuffle and the relationship put on the back burner until the kids are grown if we aren’t careful to nourish and guard it. And if we don’t guard it, what relationship wll we have left?

Thanks for hosting today!
- http://momstheword--livingforhim.blogspot.com/ Nan
  
  O.k so I feel the need to tell you that I DO know how to spell “will.” Lol!
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    LOL! Too Funny .
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  Not much of a relationship at all, Nan. You are so right!
- http://SusanMe.com Susan Merrill
  
  Nan, I have done this exact thing thousands of times — Mark is much better at maintaining the focus on our marriage.
Lucille Williams

Fawn, I love this! Amen & Amen! The best line for me was “fat bank account and a skinny relationship.” That said it all! Great post!
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  Thanks, Lucille! Did you already link up? I look forward to reading your post .
http://www.messymarriage.com/ Beth Steffaniak

I agree 100%, Fawn! I think this is a perfect way to say it and demonstrate it. In fact, I’m going to take your lead and “lean in on my husband” now! Thanks for the encouragement.
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  Love this! Thanks for stopping my, Beth, and taking the time to comment.
Ferly Tangonan

This is a great post and I totally agree with you. This morning I gave up probably an hour of sleep to make my husband a sandwich to take with him to work. I did this not because he asked me to {he didn’t}, but I wanted to show adoration to my husband for getting up early everyday and taking the full responsibility of providing for our family. I could tell he appreciated me being up with him. It was worth losing an hour of sleep today.

~ Ferly
Gifts We Use {to grow, love and serve}
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  Sounds like the best thing you could have possibly done with that hour. Good on you! <3
Donna

I love the post on the benefits of making love a priority. I understand with jobs & small kids it’s hard to juggle the time & exhaustion element. I find by talking to friends, most women have NO DESIRE ! I find that sad since God gave us the GIFT of sex ! It was his idea & I find it the best gift ever ! Yes, my sons are now grown & I am now married 14 years to the MAN of my dreams in every category ! So intimacy is extremely important to us & we know what we don’t want in our relationship based on past mistakes with our exes. We never look at sex as a chore EVER ! We view it as a pleasure & time to bond & connect. My husband has worked overseas the past 5 years & we are only together twice a year for 30 days. THAT will definitely give you a new perspective. Our bucket list once he is home for good is 1 YEAR ( 365 days) of love making.
And we know with our strong love & commitment it’s 100% possible ! For women who have lost their libido, they need to get it back for the sake of their marriage & partner ! God says we are to submit to our husbands. What greater gift to give them, then our love & intimacy in the bedroom.
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  Thanks, Donna, for your response! As Sheila mentioned here, enjoying the process of making love is so beneficial for both husband and wife and exploring with your partner what feels best and when can be tricky (if only we could all take classes on this ). Over the years, our bodies change so much and keeping up with that can be tough. But those who make it a priority can enjoy it for as long as our bodies will allow it (woohoo to that!!).
http://www.joleneengle.org/ Jolene @ The Alabaster Jar

I’m my man’s biggest cheerleader and I’m glad for that high position of honor! We’re one flesh and we’re constantly encouraging one another. Thanks for sharing, Trisha!
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  I hear you, Jolene! I’m the exact same way. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. Appreciate you!
Nan

For some reason it won’t let me leave a comment on your individual post but it WILL let me leave one here!
Awesome post. Over the years I have (hopefully) learned how to allow my husband to talk without shutting him down with my initial “That’s impossible” or “You can’t be serious” reaction, lol!
I remember before he became a pastor he came to me stating that he wanted to go into the ministry. He was terrified of my reaction because when we were dating I stated that I never wanted to be a pastor’s wife. Never. Did I mention never?
God speaks through our husbands and definitely though mine because sometimes I am so caught up in details and deadlines and cleaning house, etc., that I forget to have fun and I forget to dream a little!
Thanks so much for your post, Tricia, and for hosting today, Fawn!
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  Thanks, Nan! I tried to reply to this last night but our Disqus system went a little whacko for a few hours. My programmer is working on figuring out this issue. Thanks for alerting me!
Tyson Cooper

This is great advice Tricia, thank you for sharing. I agree entirely. As my wife supports me in achieving my dreams my desire to support and encourage her in her dreams increases dramatically. And you’re right, if she questions or doubts an idea that I have immediately I begin to focus on what is wrong with it and how it will probably fail. Thankfully, I have a fantastic wife who is probably far more supportive than she should be.
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  Sounds like you have an awesome wife, Tyson…and you’re incredibly grateful. That’s a good thing for sure!
Tonya@ The Dieter’s Academy

This the best marriage advice I have heard in a long time! I think more marriages would be successful if spouses focused on positive uplifting attitudes and actions, as opposed to zooming in on the little things that aren’t going as planned. I love the idea of dreaming and supporting our spouses in their dreams. Like Tricia said – when we do, everybody wins!
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  Absolutely! Everybody wins.
Ferly Tangonan

I love your perspective on this! I have learned that every interruption is divine, so seeing them from that point of view helps to find the immediate beauty in an otherwise inconvenient situation. Great post!

~ Ferly
Gifts We Use {to grow, love and serve}
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  So true, Ferly! It’s all divine.
LeAnn Williams

I loved this one. You have a great perspective. You also have a loyal dedicated husband who is like mine; he will go to work until he feels like dieing. I love thought the thoughts on serving others and your husband should be the on the top of that list.
Blessings!
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  You are absolutely right! Hubby should be at the top of the list. <3
Shannah at Just Us Four

I think this is so important to remember. It is way to easy to focus on the inconvenience or downside to an unexpected change. Great points on how important it is to keep perspective.
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  Thanks, Shannah! And thank you for taking the time to comment .
jn107691

I just found your site. Thank you for all the input you provide. I have been trying to be a good wife to my husband. He also is self sufficient. I like the suggestions here. We usually only hear and see the negative. I have tried to be a positive impact with my husband but it difficult at times. It is so nice to see positive thinking about being married, especially after 25 years.
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  Thank you so much for your comment! You are so right that we almost see, hear and breathe negativity when it comes to marriage. But you and I (and the women of this club) can change that .
Tyson Cooper

Fawn you are so right. Happiness is a choice and thankfully it is not governed by genetics. My grandparents divorced but my parents are happily married and will be celebrating their 30th anniversary this June. However, my sister and her husband really struggle. I believe it is important to include God in our marriages and have found that as my wife and I do it is easier to be happy. We are grateful each day for a strong marriage and we focus on ensuring it stays strong.
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  Yes! And you hit the nail on the head. Even with God as the center (as He is in our marriage, as well), happiness is impossible without genuine gratitude.
http://www.messymarriage.com/ Beth Steffaniak

You were right, Fawn. For some reason, using the Google Chrome browser allows me to see and comment directly on your post. I’ll have to remember that next time.

And I love this idea. I use my notepad app for a lot of things and this is a great list to create and continue to add to. I love having the ease of my phone (which is almost always with me) to record important things that I need to remember. And I’m certain that remembering all throughout my day just how my husband has blessed me will improve my attitude and gratitude toward him. Thanks so much!
- http://www.messymarriage.com/ Beth Steffaniak
  
  Welp, i take that back. It appears to have moved me to your comment policy page. Oh well. I hope it encourages you anyway!
  - http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
    
    You’re not on the Comments Policy page, Beth. You’re on the home page . The comments policy is always written along the top. My programmer is now trying all the different browsers to see which are having the problem and we’re crossing our fingers that Disqus already knows and is working on it.
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  Thanks, Beth! It was amazing how many things I began to see when I took the time to look for them. I hope this exercise will really touch you and your marriage. <3
paula

I have been learning this lesson lately as well. Contentment does not mean that you don’t want anything else! it just means you are choosing to be happy where you are. There is a lot that I want (and that would make my life SO much easier) but I’m learning to be truly happy.

Thanks for sharing this great reminder that is applicable to all parts of life!
- http://www.happywivesclub.com Fawn Weaver
  
  Ditto, Paula! I know exactly what you mean .
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  Thanks, Paula. You are so right. It’s definitely applicable to all parts of life.
Debi – The Romantic Vineyard

Fawn, I love this!!! Congratulations on your first decade of marriage. And what a great memory you made. You made a beautiful bride!
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  Thank you, Debi! I truly appreciate it.
Elizabeth Ours

Wow! So sweet! You are So BEAUTIFUL! What a gorgeous wedding dress! Thanks for letting us have a peek into your special day together!! And Happy Anniversary!!!!
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  Thank you, Elizabeth!
http://www.facebook.com/bridget.cook.98 Bridget Cook

I loved the surprise vow renewal for guests! All I could do was smile as I was reading and thinking about your guest’s reactions. You two look great together-beautiful and oh so sneaky
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  I wish I could have seen the guest’s reaction too! I hear it was pretty fantastic .
Andrea W.

WOW!! BREATHTAKING!!! HAPPY 10 YEARS 2GETHER and many, many, upon many more years 2gether!! praise JESUS!!!
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  Thanks, Andrea!
Cindy – Marriage Missions

What a beautiful testimony of love! We’re so blessed to be able to celebrate with you on a decade of love and promises well-kept! May God continue to shine His blessing upon your marriage as you join with Him in being His colleagues in displaying and giving love to each other. We celebrate with you! May your love and commitment cause others to see the Love of Christ in action so many will want to know our God better.
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  Oh, thank you Cindy!
paula

congrats on your renewal!!! looks like a beautiful day <3
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  Thank you so much, Paula!
GreatPeaceAcademy

Congratulations! What an awesome way to spend your anniversary! I love that you surprised your guests because it made it more about the two of you sharing your love than about their expectations for the day.
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  You can say that again! My hubby and I were just talking about that. Others expectations will completely rob you of your happiness if you don’t guard yourself from that. And this is the very reason we decided to do it this way (and SO happy we did ).
http://twitter.com/RhiannonSTR Rhiannon Strobel

Absolutely happiness and love are a choice that can be made every single day! I love your empowering, positive and loving posts! Thank you again
- http://twitter.com/happywivesclub Happy Wives Club™
  
  Thanks, Rhiannon! Comments like yours encourage us so much.

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“Pick your battles” is a phrase we’ve heard often in life. Growing up a head-strong girl, my mother repeated this phrase over and over until it …

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