Keeping the Romance Alive
I reached over last night and took his hand and said, “I really like you.”
It might seem like such a simple gesture, but after 17 years of marriage, I’m so grateful that we don’t just love each, we LIKE each other, too.
A good marriage doesn’t just happen; it requires two very different people to be willing to put forth time, effort, and sacrifice.
To choose their spouse everyday — on the good days and the bad days.
Faithfulness and leaning in and loving on the dark and difficult days.
To look for the good, to appreciate your differences, to ask forgiveness, and to be willing to extend forgiveness.
To stay when it’s hard, to persevere when it’s exhausting, to be a champion and cheerleader instead of a comparer and complainer.
A good marriage is work, but it’s worth it.
This week, on the podcast, Jesse and I share candidly about romance and intimacy and give you 10 ideas that have helped us keep the sparks flying (some of them are probably not what you’d expect!).
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In This Episode:
[01:12] In light of last week’s episode, I had to tell you that I literally broke up with my phone — unintentionally. 🙂
[03:11] What’s saving our lives? A percussion massage gun and drinking a gallon of water.
[09:18] I’m reading Killing the Rising Sun and Jesse is reading the He Reads Truth daily devotional.
[13:38] Romance and intimacy… let’s talk about some ways we’ve found to keep the spark alive.
[15:29] Jesse shares 5 of his suggestions.
[21:16] My 5 ideas — and we had to laugh at how my first idea correlated to his 5th idea!
[29:10] What would you add to our list?
Links and Resources:
- Percussion Massage Gun
- How I Drink a Gallon of Water Every Day
- Killing the Rising Sun by Bill O’Reilly
- He Reads Truth
- CrystalPaine.com
- MoneySavingMom.com
- YourBloggingMentor.com
- My Instagram account (I’d love for you to follow me there! I usually hop on at least a few times per day and share behind-the-scenes photos and videos, my grocery store hauls, funny stories, or just anything I’m pondering or would like your advice or feedback on!)
- Have feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes or topics? Send me an email: crystal@moneysavingmom.com
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These were really good, Crystal! Your five resonated with me so much! And I know I’ve heard my husband mention similar things that your husband mentioned as well. Thank you for sharing your time 10. 🙂
Thank you so much for your encouragement! I’m grateful you enjoyed this episode!
before you walk in the door from a bad day of work or whatever put on a smile and make your husband and kids feel your love right when your feet hit the floor. Spend at least 15 mins each each before you start dinner. Kisses-hugs. telling about day etc.
Thank you for sharing! -Jordan, MSM Team
So good! Thanks for sharing!
Would you please advise me if there is a way to subscribe to podcasts,so I can listen to them on my phone as I clean or cook..Thank you, Jane
Yes! Just download a podcast app and you can subscribe there (there should be many free podcast app options in the app store).
thank you
I love your podcasts. With every week, you and Jesse seem to get more comfortable with sharing. I never sense any nervousness at all…like listening to friends:). I especially like this one…been with my husband 31 years and still like/love him. Important to appreciate what you have and let them know they are valued! Please keep up the great work!
Aw, thank you so much for your encouragement! It truly means the world to us!
I listen to all of the Podcast. They have been great. This one was excellent keep up the great work. Keep growing and learning is something I would add. Getting on the same page on finances. Keep up the great work.
So good! Thanks for sharing!