June 03, 2022
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š¬ Dealing with unspoken expectations can be tough, but it’s worth the convo.
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āļø Now that summer is officially here, soak up the summer heat with these must-do date nights.
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not too crazy about your future in-laws? we get that.
When you marry the love of your life, they bring so many different things to the table for the two of you to share. Their personality, adoration for you, commitment, maybe some furniture or experience with things you donāt know how to do. And donāt get me wrongāthis sounds lovely (and it isā¦) until one of the things they bring to the table are in-laws.
If youāre honest, itās possible you arenāt crazy about your future in-laws, to put it politely. In fact, youāve decided what you want to bring to the table in your relationship is an extra table š” ā¦ one that doesnāt always have seats for the future in-lawsā¦ but thatās not really the solution. (And donāt assume that your fiancĆ© doesnāt have any issues with YOUR parents.)
Itās okay to not be fond of your fiancĆ©ās parents, but you also have to be okay with them being a part of your lives in some capacity. You canāt marry your fiancĆ© without also understanding you are essentially marrying into their family. So letās put together a game plan so when the visits begin, you wonāt be nervous to pull up a chair to the table!
At the end of the day, you and your soon-to-be spouse will come to a compromise, and compromises sometimes include sacrifices.
here’s how you can find good relationship advice
The internet gives us ENDLESS information on relationships. Just Google how to resolve conflict in marriage or how to parent a rebellious teenager. Then watch TONS of articles, blogs, videos, how-tos, and step-by-steps fill your screen.Ā Itās overwhelming.Ā
And hereās the thing: can they all possibly be right? I mean, with literally thousands of resources out there on any given relationship subject, thereās got to be some conflicting information and something thatās not accurate. (As a matter of fact, there is.)
ā So when you and I are trying to get help in the area of healthy relationships, how do we know what kind of information to trust? How do you wade through the countless sources of information on your screen and determine which advice is legit?
Here’s Some Helpful Pointers to Identify Reliable Relationship Advice:
āØ Understand that relationships are something thatās actually researched.Ā
āØ On the flip side of the coinā¦ know that just because the word āresearchā shows up doesnāt always mean itās great advice.Ā
āØĀ Be cautious with sources that seem to run against the grain of what we already know to be healthy in relationships.
If you truly want to learn what healthy future marriages, friendships, and work relationships look like, good information is out there for you to get your hands on.
what we’re lovin’
This week’s picks come from Mitchell Qualls, husband of 17 years to his wife Ā Dalet, a dad of 2, and the VP of Operations here at First Things First.Ā Take a peek at his recommendations for this week because they are just THAT GOOD. Check ’em out š:
š¤ Cooking together can be a great way to build intimacy. One of my favorite easy meals to cook is a shrimp boil. We love shrimp and we love spicy food! Itās a win-win. And the whole family gets involved in the process.
š±Ā Learning a language together can be lots of fun. Duolingo is an easy-to-use language app thatās free. We make it a competition too.
šŗ Summer is a great time to get outdoors. And no matter where you live, there are trails nearby. Download the AllTrails AppĀ and start exploring your area. Itās great for traveling also. You can search your area wherever you are.
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