When a man loves a woman . . .

When a man loves a woman
Can't keep his mind on nothing else
He'll trade the world
For the good thing he's found
If she's bad he can't see it
She can do no wrong
Turn his back on his best friend
If he put her down . . .

I love this song recorded by Percy Sledge (redone by Michael Bolton in the early 90's).  The lyrics ooze a story of sweet, sweet love. 

Has any recording artist captured your love story in song?  Do you have a story that goes along with the song?

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Dividing the Pot

With financial issues being cited as one of the #1 reasons that many couples get divorced, how do you think that the issue of money should be handled?  Do you think that couples should keep separate bank accounts, or combine finances?  How do you feel about each spouse having their "own" bills?  Does it matter if one spouse makes more than the other?  What about SAHMs?  What happens if one spouse loses their job?

(We understand that money can be a VERY private matter.  Please don't let that deter you from sharing your opinion!  You don't have to tell what your actual situation is, but feel free to let us know how you think it SHOULD be!)

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Makes me feel so good . . .

I love when my husband makes me feel like he appreciates me.  It can take lots of forms.  Flowers. Dinner.  A card. A hug.  A simple Thank You. 

What are some things that your significant other does to  make you smile?  Makes your day after working 10 hours?  Simply makes you feel . . . . appreciated?  And what do you do when you want want him to feel the same?
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Love Handles

Would you feel comfortable approaching your significant other with concerns about their weight?  What about if they approached you about yours?  If your spouse gained a large amount (30lbs+) of weight, would you ask them to lose it? Would you be mad if they asked you to? Do you think that a drastic change in weight can affect the dynamics of your relationship?

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Is there a "right time" . . . .

 
 . . . to get married??  Is there a right age?  20's?  30's?  40's???  Should you complete your educational goals first?  Buy you own place? Travel the world? 

What do you think?  Is there are age that is better for marriage and what did/would you need to accomplish in your life in order to be ready for marriage?  How long is long enough to date before you should be saying I Do?

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Power plays in the bedroom

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I was talking to Audrey of I'm So Aud (@Im_So_Aud) about the forever of marriage, blending lives and what throws a wrench in the plans.  I mentioned that using sex as a power tool was one of the many things that can break down marriage.

Let's get real here.  When he comes home late after hanging out with the fellas, he forgot to pick up the dry cleaning like you asked (again) and for the third day in a row you tripped over his shoes that he left at the door, do you suddenly "have a headache"?  If he doesn't do what you want him to do, do you ration the goodies? Is there ever a time bedroom power plays are okay?

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Is it possible . . . to just be friends?

He's tall, dark and handsome and you've always
 thought it was cute the way he has a crooked smile and a dimple in his left check . . .  but you and he have always been just friends. You aren't interested in him "like that" and he's not interested in you.  You both had relationships with other people, which eventually lead to your marriages.  Does your friendship have to stop?  Can you still talk on the phone?  Text?  Hang out?  Do you think it's possible to just be friends.
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Last Hurrah..

What traditional elements come to mind when you think about getting married?  Engagement photos, announcements in the newspaper, deciding venues, ......a bachelor/bachelorette party?  These days, it seems to be a rare occurrence to not spend the night before the wedding engaging in levels of debauchery that range from "innocent fun with friends" to "let's never speak of this again."  I'll weigh in with my opinion in the comments, but I would love to hear from you guys.  Did you or your spouse have a bachelor/bachelorette party?  What did you do?  Where do you draw the line between having a good time and cancelling the wedding?  If you're not married, do you plan on having a "last hurrah?" Will you allow your spouse to?

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