Let’s Look: How You Work On Your Marriage

Once a month, I join other bloggers in a segment called, “Let’s Look.” It is a chance to get a “look” into different areas in our lives.

So if you find this topic interesting, you should head to this blog or this blog to see lots of other bloggers blogging over this same topic.

In January, we took a look at our LOW LEVEL GOALS. This month, we are taking a look at HOW WE WORK ON YOUR MARRIAGE. It is the month of love.

Before I share 5 ways Martin and I work on our marriage, I want to be clear. Our marriage isn’t perfect, I feel like we are constantly trying to be better for each other. With that said, there is NO ONE else I’d rather be married to, I am very happy in my marriage, and Martin is my earthly rock. So I think we are doing something right, so I think you should read and consider implementing these 5 things into your marriage/future marriage.

#1: Text Throughout the Day

Text is so simple. Martin is so good at checking in with me every single day. He asks how I am, he thanks me for getting the kids ready and off to school, he sends me funny memes, he sends me pictures of his lunch. These are so random, but he makes it very clear that he is thinking of me throughout his day.

#2: Nighttime Routine

Our nighttime routine is something we do together. We always go to bed together. We get ready for bed together. Our morning routines are very individualized, but our nighttime routine is not.

#3: Cook Together

We tag team dinner. He cooks/grills parts of the meal, and I do the other half. It is a team effort. The clean up is a team effort as well.

#4: Sit Down for Dinner

Martin and I always sit at the table together to eat. The kids sit while they are eating, but we let them get up and go play when they are done. We sit and enjoy our meal together.

#5: Walk Together

I can’t speak for Martin, but I’d be shocked if he didn’t agree with me. Walking together is our favorite thing. Our ideal day would be to wake up and go for a 5-6 mile walk together. Honestly. Getting fresh air, shooting the breeze (pun intended), and doing something that is healthy together is just the best.

I really enjoyed writing this and brainstorming about how we work on our marriage. We are both former athletes, so we always think we can do better/get better. But it was nice to step back and just be proud of our marriage and relationship. He is just my favorite person.