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Read more about the article How to Deal When Your Spouse Complains

How to Deal When Your Spouse Complains

  • Post author:Doing That Married Life | Mike & Jessica Coster
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Have you ever shared your frustrations about something in your life only to have the person immediately respond by telling you what to do? I don’t know about you - but it drives me absolutely crazy. Sometimes I just want to bitch and moan, and have someone validate my feelings…

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Read more about the article Simple Ways to Show Appreciation to Your Spouse

Simple Ways to Show Appreciation to Your Spouse

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When you're in a long-term relationship you run the risk of taking your partner for granted and forgetting to tell them how much you appreciate them. Here are 5 ways you can show your appreciation for your spouse and give your relationship a boost.

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Read more about the article Budgeting For Newlyweds: How to Create a Budget That Works

Budgeting For Newlyweds: How to Create a Budget That Works

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Money and budgeting can be a scary thing for newlyweds. Some of you might have even tried to ignore it altogether in hopes that it would just work itself out. But, if you really want your marriage to succeed, you're going to have to deal with it head-on. In fact,…

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100 Cheap Date Night Ideas

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Having a regular date night is one of the surest ways to stay connected with your spouse. But, it's easy to put off date night when you're trying to save money. Date night doesn't have to be expensive. Here are 101 cheap or free date night ideas you can do this weekend!

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Read more about the article How to Be More Spontaneous in Your Relationship

How to Be More Spontaneous in Your Relationship

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Let’s face it; we are creatures of habit. When you're in a long-term relationship it's easy to fall into the familiar and comfortable which can ultimately lead to a relationship rut. Being spontaneous in your relationship is one of the most exciting things in the beginning, but gone are the…

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Read more about the article Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

  • Post author:Doing That Married Life | Mike & Jessica Coster
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So, you still haven't gotten a Valentine's Day Gift. No need to stress, we've got you covered. We've rounded up the best last-minute Valentine's Day gifts that aren't flowers and chocolate, and are much more thoughtful and romantic. Treat your sweetie to a date night at home, or snag one of…

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Read more about the article Are You Trying to Change Your Partner?

Are You Trying to Change Your Partner?

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At the beginning of your relationship, you may have noticed a few quirks about your partner or silly habits they had. In the grand scheme of things they weren't that important; so you overlooked them. You may have even found them cute or endearing to some degree. Well, that was…

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Read more about the article 10 Rules for a Happy Marriage

10 Rules for a Happy Marriage

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Rule #1... do shots during your ceremony! Kidding. Those shot glasses are filled with water and we timed it to The Proclaimers, I'm gonna be. You know the line, "If I get drunk, well I know I'm gonna be... Anywho. How many times have you heard that the first year…

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Read more about the article New Year, Who Dis?

New Year, Who Dis?

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Welcome, 2019! Can you fuckin' believe it? We surely can’t. And if you told us that we’d be starting a blog and a podcast this year, we’d of thought you were crazy. In fact, we never intended to start any sort of business together; we were pretty adamant that we…

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