Tips for Brides16 May 2007 06:09 am

Some of our friends are putting together a new non-profit website for couples. The website is called Love is a Choice. I love it already! Check it out and see what’s in the works.

From what I understand, they’re going to have lots of interviews with married couples sharing tips to how they’ve stayed married along the way. There’s nothing better than hearing you’re not alone from another couple. In fact, there was a time in our marriage when we were going through some extreme trauma. Out of nowhere, three different couples, who didn’t know each other, took us under their wing and invited us out to dinner multiple times. Each couple had been married for over fifty years. What overwhelmed our friends was peanuts to these guys. Seeing our trauma next to couples who had been married for over fifty years was the best medicine to help us get through that storm in our marriage.

I have a little, little soap box and then I’ll stop. :) There isn’t enough talk in the wedding industry about how to keep couples married after the big day. And marriage is hard! We all need ALL the help we can get so we can reap the amazing benefits of sticking it out. I’m so excited for our friends to be supporting this website. I hope it encourages some of you as it’s encouraging me.

To end with a little story (true story). :) When asked me to marry him, I said I would only marry him if we went to professional counseling together (none of this pastoral counseling stuff–our baggage was a bit heavy for that). He now tells people that he said he’d only stay married to me if we stayed in counseling. :)

Twelve years later, we’ve got the same counselor and an amazing marriage.

Tough at times? Very.

Worth it? Absolutely!

15 Responses to “Love is a Choice!”

  1. on 16 May 2007 at 10:50 am Mike Larson

    Me Ra, you have been through so much, its a blessing for you to share your experiences, and I must say that your strong marriage, is an example to more people than you know. Someday you will see all the ripple effects and the cumulation of the positive things you done for others. On behalf of them (myself included), thank you!

  2. on 16 May 2007 at 10:52 am themistified

    I love you guys! You two have always been a shining example for me. Thank you for being so open and honest!

  3. on 16 May 2007 at 11:23 am Jenna Karwoski

    Ahhh…All that…So true!
    Thank you for sharing your friends’ website with us! I’ve read the ‘purpose’, and agree! I have also added them to my favorites list!
    So many couples really think that they can live happily ever after…with LOVE being their only tool. I’ve always known different, and it’s just so nice to see that others not only feel the same way, but are willing to help others.
    Thank you Me Ra for sharing…

  4. on 16 May 2007 at 1:40 pm Ron Dawson

    Hi Me Ra,

    What a great site. Thanks for sharing. And thanks again for the great interview last week. Your own story and marriage are great examples to follow.

  5. on 17 May 2007 at 10:36 am Me Ra

    You guys are so kind! It’s such a honor to share our stories. In the moment, you can be so discouraged, but it’s amazing to get through things and be able to share it with others.

    Ron, Thanks for the amazing interview! You are an incredible editor, especially with the conditions we had at the hotel!

    And Mike, thanks for helping Love is a Choice become a reality! What an amazing gift you and your wife are giving to people! We’re behind you all the way!

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