Anyone who has been married more than a few months knows the truth: happily ever after is a myth. But mostly-happily ever after, well, that might be do-able. If only someone sensible could tell us how.
Neither of us is the sensible person you’re looking for. But we are on the hunt for all reasonable recommendations of how to last through the first years, or the second ten; how to make fresh what seems stale; how to make a good marriage great.
Think of this blog as a clearinghouse of ideas and commentary related to Mostly-Happily Ever After.
A friend once said that a good marriage is part method, part mystery. We hope what you find here will help you think through the methods of your own relationship, and create a positive environment where the mystery can occur.
Check out the blog and you’ll find two types of content:
Information (from articles, books, popular culture, etc.) and conversation about marriage-related topics: We hope the content will spark conversation and help you shape the methods of your own relationship.
Ideas and resources for the intentional development of your relationship: substantive conversation-starters, exercises, and activities that start with the assumption that your marriage is good and can be great. (I’m sure you’re skeptical about this, but give us a chance.)
Let’s be honest: we’re doing this for ourselves. After 10 years of marriage, we’ve yet to find any “marriage enrichment” resources that felt right for our relationship. (Check out the post, “Enough with the Silly Love Songs” for the story.) So we’re starting a dialogue of our own. And to hold us accountable, we’re sharing them with you.
Tell us what you think – we can take brutal honesty – and share your ideas too.
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