For Your Marriage - Daily Marriage Tips - Feed https://www.foryourmarriage.org Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:00:19 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/fym-favicon-32x32.png For Your Marriage - Daily Marriage Tips - Feed https://www.foryourmarriage.org 32 32 August 4, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-510/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15993 Ruts are the bad side of habits, but marriage can have happy routines. (He always starts the coffee or she remembers to send cards on special days.) What “niceties” have become regular habits in your marriage?

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]]> Ruts are the bad side of habits, but marriage can have happy routines. (He always starts the coffee or she remembers to send cards on special days.) What “niceties” have become regular habits in your marriage?

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]]> August 3, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-508/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15991 The Seven Year Itch is not a myth. Marriages can suffer from routine and ruts. Can you identify a rut that you’ve slipped into in your marriage? Change it up, and be creative.

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]]> The Seven Year Itch is not a myth. Marriages can suffer from routine and ruts. Can you identify a rut that you’ve slipped into in your marriage? Change it up, and be creative.

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]]> August 2, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-507/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage https://www.foryourmarriage.org/?post_type=daily-marriage-tips&p=22181 “What will separate us from the love of Christ? Will anguish, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or the sword?” Rom 8:35 The answer, of course, is nothing! Don’t forget Christ’s care for your marriage and family, especially when things get hard.    

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]]> “What will separate us from the love of Christ? Will anguish, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or the sword?” Rom 8:35 The answer, of course, is nothing! Don’t forget Christ’s care for your marriage and family, especially when things get hard.    

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]]> August 1, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-506/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15989 “The whole Israelite community grumbled against Moses.” (Ex 4:12) It’s tempting to grumble against one’s spouse, or even God, when things aren’t going well. An occasional grumble can be an okay way to let off steam, but try to balance it with expressions of gratitude and good cheer.

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]]> “The whole Israelite community grumbled against Moses.” (Ex 4:12) It’s tempting to grumble against one’s spouse, or even God, when things aren’t going well. An occasional grumble can be an okay way to let off steam, but try to balance it with expressions of gratitude and good cheer.

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]]> July 31, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-492/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15911 St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, encouraged meditation on the Scriptures by placing yourself in the midst of a Scriptural text and picturing the scene in great detail. Try this today with your spouse and children.

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]]> St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, encouraged meditation on the Scriptures by placing yourself in the midst of a Scriptural text and picturing the scene in great detail. Try this today with your spouse and children.

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]]> July 30, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-450/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15867 Your family is a community. This means that when one person changes a behavior – for good or for ill – it impacts everyone. If you smile, do a favor, give a compliment, it lifts everyone’s spirits.

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]]> Your family is a community. This means that when one person changes a behavior – for good or for ill – it impacts everyone. If you smile, do a favor, give a compliment, it lifts everyone’s spirits.

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]]> July 29, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-446/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15863 Want to change your spouse? Change yourself. You might like to make your beloved perfect (in your eyes), but you’ll have more success changing a weakness in yourself. One person’s change sometimes prompts another’s.

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]]> Want to change your spouse? Change yourself. You might like to make your beloved perfect (in your eyes), but you’ll have more success changing a weakness in yourself. One person’s change sometimes prompts another’s.

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]]> July 28, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-444/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15861 “For when I am weak, then I am strong.” (2 Cor 12:10) Sometimes spouses can be a thorn in each other’s side. Annoying as this can be, it can also be a path to self-correction and humility. Name your own weaknesses and strengths.

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]]> “For when I am weak, then I am strong.” (2 Cor 12:10) Sometimes spouses can be a thorn in each other’s side. Annoying as this can be, it can also be a path to self-correction and humility. Name your own weaknesses and strengths.

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]]> July 27, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-472/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15890 Doing things together is good, but depending on your personality some spouses can feel smothered. Do you have enough alone time or personal hobbies to refresh your spirit and bring a renewed you and new ideas to your marriage?

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]]> Doing things together is good, but depending on your personality some spouses can feel smothered. Do you have enough alone time or personal hobbies to refresh your spirit and bring a renewed you and new ideas to your marriage?

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]]> July 26, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-490/ Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15909 “What is bad they throw away.” (Mt 13:48) Are there circumstances in your life that are inhibiting your relationship with your beloved? These could be serious like addictions or simple like focusing more on your phone than your spouse. Recognize what stands between you and your spouse and throw them away.

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]]> “What is bad they throw away.” (Mt 13:48) Are there circumstances in your life that are inhibiting your relationship with your beloved? These could be serious like addictions or simple like focusing more on your phone than your spouse. Recognize what stands between you and your spouse and throw them away.

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]]> July 25, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-493/ Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage https://www.foryourmarriage.org/?post_type=daily-marriage-tips&p=22200 Married love is “an act of free will!” Its nature is to help husband and wife grow one heart and one soul. (See Humanae Vitae, no. 9)

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]]> Married love is “an act of free will!” Its nature is to help husband and wife grow one heart and one soul. (See Humanae Vitae, no. 9)

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]]> July 24, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-491/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage https://www.foryourmarriage.org/?post_type=daily-marriage-tips&p=22199 The way to plan the family is through Natural Family Planning. NFP puts the focus on the other, instead of on the self, and respects the gifts of love in husband and wife. (See St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, National Prayer Breakfast, 1994, Washington, DC) #nfpweek

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]]> The way to plan the family is through Natural Family Planning. NFP puts the focus on the other, instead of on the self, and respects the gifts of love in husband and wife. (See St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, National Prayer Breakfast, 1994, Washington, DC) #nfpweek

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]]> July 23, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-485/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage https://www.foryourmarriage.org/?post_type=daily-marriage-tips&p=22196 Practicing NFP allows couples to act as ministers of God’s plan through total self-giving without any alteration. #nfpweek

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]]> Practicing NFP allows couples to act as ministers of God’s plan through total self-giving without any alteration. #nfpweek

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]]> July 22, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-489/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage https://www.foryourmarriage.org/?post_type=daily-marriage-tips&p=22198 When husband and wife use NFP they respect the laws of conception and acknowledge that they are “not the masters of life,” but rather, “ministers of God’s design.” (See Humanae Vitae, no. 13) #nfpweek

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]]> When husband and wife use NFP they respect the laws of conception and acknowledge that they are “not the masters of life,” but rather, “ministers of God’s design.” (See Humanae Vitae, no. 13) #nfpweek

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]]> July 21, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-487/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage https://www.foryourmarriage.org/?post_type=daily-marriage-tips&p=22197 Natural Family Planning promotes true freedom as spouses learn to understand, accept, and cherish each other – including their fertility. Freedom, love, marriage, and family are all good gifts from God! #nfpweek

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]]> Natural Family Planning promotes true freedom as spouses learn to understand, accept, and cherish each other – including their fertility. Freedom, love, marriage, and family are all good gifts from God! #nfpweek

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]]> July 20, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-496/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15968 When all else fails, WAIT. When things aren’t going well in your marriage – and there are bound to be those days – give it time. Sometimes we need to just cool off, sleep on it and then come back with more positive feelings.

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]]> When all else fails, WAIT. When things aren’t going well in your marriage – and there are bound to be those days – give it time. Sometimes we need to just cool off, sleep on it and then come back with more positive feelings.

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]]> July 19, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-476/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15894 “The Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness.” (Rom 8:26) When a difficult decision looms, e.g. discerning God’s plan for your family, ask the Holy Spirit for guidance. It can be as simple as praying, “Come, Holy Spirit!” #NFPweek

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]]> “The Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness.” (Rom 8:26) When a difficult decision looms, e.g. discerning God’s plan for your family, ask the Holy Spirit for guidance. It can be as simple as praying, “Come, Holy Spirit!” #NFPweek

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]]> July 18, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-478/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15896 Natural Family Planning Awareness Week starts this Sunday. Not sure what NFP is? Already a pro? Either way, check out the NFP resources on the USCCB website and on For Your Marriage #NFPweek

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]]> Natural Family Planning Awareness Week starts this Sunday. Not sure what NFP is? Already a pro? Either way, check out the NFP resources on the USCCB website and on For Your Marriage #NFPweek

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]]> July 17, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-494/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15966 Sometimes, when we complement each other well, our spouse can seem like an angel. Other times, our differences can cause struggles and harsh words. Remember the former when you are in the latter state.

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]]> Sometimes, when we complement each other well, our spouse can seem like an angel. Other times, our differences can cause struggles and harsh words. Remember the former when you are in the latter state.

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]]> July 16, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-464/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15882 (Reader’s Tip) Marriage is until death do us part, not until we have a disagreement. Keep this in mind when you hit rough spots and work through them prayerfully and together.

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]]> (Reader’s Tip) Marriage is until death do us part, not until we have a disagreement. Keep this in mind when you hit rough spots and work through them prayerfully and together.

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]]> July 15, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-470/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15888 (Reader’s Tip) Say “thank you,” especially for the little things. It lets your spouse know you noticed and appreciated what they did, no matter how little the task.

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]]> (Reader’s Tip) Say “thank you,” especially for the little things. It lets your spouse know you noticed and appreciated what they did, no matter how little the task.

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]]> July 14, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-451/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage https://www.foryourmarriage.org/?post_type=daily-marriage-tips&p=22171 (Reader’s Tip) In each challenging situation I strive to remember that this man is God’s amazing gift to me, and that God trusts me to love him with the same love God has for us.   

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]]> (Reader’s Tip) In each challenging situation I strive to remember that this man is God’s amazing gift to me, and that God trusts me to love him with the same love God has for us.   

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]]> July 13, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-460/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15877 “Jesus…began to send them out two by two.” (Mk. 6:7) We are stronger together, in bonds of friendship and community. You too, are sent to your neighbors, your town, your relatives, and the world to heal, to love, to forgive.

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]]> “Jesus…began to send them out two by two.” (Mk. 6:7) We are stronger together, in bonds of friendship and community. You too, are sent to your neighbors, your town, your relatives, and the world to heal, to love, to forgive.

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]]> July 12, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-462/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15879 “But some seed fell on rich soil, and produced fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold.” (Mt 13:8) Is your marriage rich soil in which your family can flourish? If you want to do something for your children, do something for your marriage. Children benefit from a strong, loving marriage.

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]]> “But some seed fell on rich soil, and produced fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold.” (Mt 13:8) Is your marriage rich soil in which your family can flourish? If you want to do something for your children, do something for your marriage. Children benefit from a strong, loving marriage.

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]]> July 11, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-447/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage https://www.foryourmarriage.org/?post_type=daily-marriage-tips&p=22177 Marriage is a school of love and virtue. Which virtues have you grown most in during your marriage?  

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]]> Marriage is a school of love and virtue. Which virtues have you grown most in during your marriage?  

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]]> July 10, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-456/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15873 (Reader’s Tip) “My husband leads me to seek God and I lead him to see God in our family.” Recognize the ways in which your spouse is leading you to see God, and thank them.

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]]> (Reader’s Tip) “My husband leads me to seek God and I lead him to see God in our family.” Recognize the ways in which your spouse is leading you to see God, and thank them.

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]]> July 9, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-449/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage https://www.foryourmarriage.org/?post_type=daily-marriage-tips&p=22172 “The human person, made in God’s image, can only find himself through a sincere gift of self.” (Gaudium et Spes 24) How have you given yourself to your spouse today?             

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]]> “The human person, made in God’s image, can only find himself through a sincere gift of self.” (Gaudium et Spes 24) How have you given yourself to your spouse today?             

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]]> July 8, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-445/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage https://www.foryourmarriage.org/?post_type=daily-marriage-tips&p=22175 (Reader’s Tip) At least once every day to try to say one kind or complimentary thing to your spouse.

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]]> (Reader’s Tip) At least once every day to try to say one kind or complimentary thing to your spouse.

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]]> July 7, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-443/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-443-2/ (Reader’s Tip) Neglect the whole world rather than each other. 

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]]> (Reader’s Tip) Neglect the whole world rather than each other. 

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]]> July 6, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-442/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15859 St. Maria Goretti was martyred for her fidelity to being pure for Christ. How can you purify your own heart? Pray for the grace to live out purity in your marriage.

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]]> St. Maria Goretti was martyred for her fidelity to being pure for Christ. How can you purify your own heart? Pray for the grace to live out purity in your marriage.

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]]> July 5, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-448/ Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15865 “I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike.” (Mt 11:25) We are called to praise God in all that we do, but that can be hard in our busy lives. Reflect on … More →

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]]> “I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike.” (Mt 11:25) We are called to praise God in all that we do, but that can be hard in our busy lives. Reflect on … More →

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]]> July 4, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-441/ Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage https://www.foryourmarriage.org/?post_type=daily-marriage-tips&p=22173 The key to a happy marriage is putting God first. Don’t let the distractions of everyday life lead you away from prayer.  .               

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]]> The key to a happy marriage is putting God first. Don’t let the distractions of everyday life lead you away from prayer.  .               

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]]> July 3, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-439/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage https://www.foryourmarriage.org/?post_type=daily-marriage-tips&p=22174 We often take the ones we love for granted on small things. Be courteous!  Always say ‘please’, ‘thank you’ to your spouse, even for small things… like making dinner or taking out the garbage. Give the one you love the same common courtesy you give to a stranger.    .            … More →

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]]> We often take the ones we love for granted on small things. Be courteous!  Always say ‘please’, ‘thank you’ to your spouse, even for small things… like making dinner or taking out the garbage. Give the one you love the same common courtesy you give to a stranger.    .            … More →

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]]> July 2, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-500/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15973 (Reader’s Tip) Approach everything—work, school, obstacle or victory—as a team. Support each other in times of difficulty and share with each other times of success.

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]]> (Reader’s Tip) Approach everything—work, school, obstacle or victory—as a team. Support each other in times of difficulty and share with each other times of success.

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]]> July 1, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-432/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15849 St. Junipero Serra is the patron of vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Pray today that your children and godchildren will discern and accept God’s will for their lives.

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]]> St. Junipero Serra is the patron of vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Pray today that your children and godchildren will discern and accept God’s will for their lives.

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