The Stronger Life - Helping Couples Grow Stronger Together: ​ Personally and Relationally

Some texts don’t just say “goodnight.” They remind your spouse that they’re loved, wanted, and still on your mind at the end of the day. Strong marriages aren’t built only through big moments. They’re built through small connections that say, “I’m thinking about you.” Here are 18 simple messages that can help keep the spark alive: I wish you were here right now. It’s amazing how often you cross my mind. My favorite place to be is next to you. I was trying to get things done tonight, but then I started thinking about you. The hardest part of today is not falling asleep beside you. Just thinking about you makes me smile. I miss you more than usual tonight. Sweet dreams. I hope I show up in them. You still have a way of capturing my attention. I can’t wait until we’re together again. I love that I never get tired of thinking about you. Somehow, you always end up being my last thought before sleep. Have I told you lately how attractive you are? I’d gladly trade an hour of...

  There is nothing wrong with working hard. Providing for your family, pursuing your career goals, building a business, or advancing professionally can all be good things. Work is a gift. It gives us purpose, allows us to serve others, and helps us care for those we love. The problem begins when work stops being something we do and starts becoming who we are. I have sat with many couples through marriage coaching and premarital counseling who never expected their relationship to drift apart. There was no affair. No major betrayal. No dramatic crisis. Instead, there were long hours, late-night emails, weekend projects, business trips, and endless notifications. One spouse slowly became married to their career while the other quietly felt abandoned.   Success at Work Doesn’t Guarantee Success at Home Many people spend years developing professional skills, leadership abilities, and business strategies. Yet they invest very little intentional energy into their marriage. T...