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how we create time for each other
If we flew by the seat of our pants with date nights and fun, purposeful time together, I’m not sure it would happen. Dan and I are both very laid back, which sometimes translates into full days spent...
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our first date: the story
Our first date occurred in the way I least expected. Not only did I ask Dan out on a date, but I asked him to meet me in Chicago. I had bought tickets to a concert in Chicago. I was really excited...
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5, 3, 1
This one was so good for us early on. You know, the time when you’re still very concerned that both people are optimally pleased when making small decisions. And let’s be honest, we still resort to...
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handling disagreements: whatever works
Oh, hey, did you hear the first year of marriage can be difficult? We were not miserable by any means. But if you were to make a graph of the disagreements over the course of our relationship, you...
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know what triggers the yucky side of you
As adults, we talk a lot about what triggers bad behavior in kids. Changes in their schedule, unexpected delays, hunger, tiredness. As adults, we should also know what triggers the yucky side of...
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4 questions to ask when considering marriage
We are loving our new church. For many reasons. One is that the leaders know how to appropriately encourage single people and married people. And they encourage us all to form relationships and...
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when your friends are single
Disclaimer: I’m writing this after having talked with a couple unmarried friends whom I love dearly. I’m not single, so my authority on this topic is not strong. But I don’t think I’m far off. I seem...
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for single Christian men
As promised, Dan has some encouragement for single Christian men. … Can I encourage you for a second? Can I challenge you? First and foremost, I want to emphasize the fact that I believe the most...
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thank you!
I was nervous to commit to writing every day for a month. And I was nervous to write about relationships and marriage. I’ve seen it done poorly. And it can be a touchy subject. It can quickly be...
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boundaries + spiritual leadership
I got a few questions and post topics this past month that I wasn’t able to cover in a full post. I did want to address them quickly here, though! Saying “I love you”: Dan told me he loved me a few...
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