Happy Monday! Is anyone else on their third cup of coffee like I am?! ☕️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I wanted to share this quote today, as I think we can all relate. As much as I don't enjoy tough times (I mean, who does?!), I know they are necessary. It helps develop character, perseverance, and perspective.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I can better appreciate all the good things in life because of all the very difficult moments and seasons. All the bad relationship or dating experiences in my past has helped me really value and appreciate my relationship with my husband now. The tough moments in business make me love the fun and successful times. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What are the deep valleys that you're thankful for? I challenge you today to be grateful for those tough moments...and for the perspective they can bring! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #grateful #thankful #hardtimes #perspective #selfdevelopment #selfimprovement #relationshiptip #healing #begrateful #drtabitha #shiftyourperspective #lovelife #lovemarriage
It's FALL! 🍁 I think most of us ladies love Autumn...we can decorate our front porches with colorful pumpkins and wear our cute 🧣scarves and 👢boots! 😉 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As we enter a new season, you can spice things up in your marriage by getting your husband a small gift, baking him something, or taking him on a fun date. It doesn't have to be expensive or extravagant...just something to show you care. Here are some ideas: cook your man some pumpkin bread or pie, buy him a warm sweater, get him a t-shirt with his favorite football team on it, plan a pumpkin carving date or visit a corn maze! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Men, you can do something sweet for your lady! Maybe get her a fuzzy oversized sweatshirt, a pumpkin candle, an adorable hat or scarf, or a decorative pumpkin for her kitchen table centerpiece. Surprise her with a cute little something that shows her you're thinking about her! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Showing love in these small ways can help ordinary days feel special, and most importantly, help your spouse feel loved and special. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #relationshipgoals #ilovefall #fall #coldtime #seasons #seasonchange #careforoneanother #gooutoftheway #work #lovedeeply #showcompassion #giftgivingtime #fallfootball #leaveschanging #flowers #pumpkins #sweater #gifttime #pumpkincarving #falldates #loveeachother #autumn #relationshiptips #drtabitha #giftsforher #giftsforhim
❤️Have you ever taken the 5 Love languages Test? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Do you enjoy being loved by physical touch, words of affirmation, acts of service, gifts, or quality time? Do you know how your partner needs to be shown love? Take Dr. Gary Chapman's 5 love language test at https://www.5lovelanguages.com to find out what you need the most. Then, have your spouse take the test as well. Then, you can then start communicating and asking for that need to be met from your spouse. The more you show love in your spouse's love language, the more you will both feel connected and fulfilled! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For me, acts of service makes me feel taken care of and loved...so any time Derek helps around the house or cooks dinner for me, I love it! 😍⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What is your top love language? Comment Below! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #drgarychapman #lovelanguage #loving #relationshiptips #relationshipgoals #5lovelanguages #qualitytime #physicaltouch #wordsofaffirmation #gifts #actsofservice #serveachother #loveeachotherright #truelove #understanding #spouse #significantother #qualitytimetogether #learntolove #lovedeeply #ignite #pursue #fallinlove #lovealways #nevergiveup #relationships #couple #marriage #ilovemyhusband #ilovemywife
Three Creative Ways to Add Fun to Your Relationship. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Whether you have been together for 2 years or 20, it's always the right time to add fun to your relationship. You'll want to try out some new things!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To learn how to add more fun to your relationship read my past blog "Three Creative Ways to Add Fun to Your Relationship." The Link is in my bio!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #jacksonville #fun #relationship #love #addfun #activities #spontaneous #laughter #bucketlist #travel #relationshiplove #relationships #couples #investing #stepawayfromroutine #beactive #falldeeper #drtabitha #relationshiptips #Marriage #spouse #marriagehelp #marriageadvice #communication #newthings #newactivities
In his research about couples and relationships, #JohnGottman found that negative things we say or do stick with us MUCH longer than the positives. As a result, it's easy for us, our spouses, and our relationships to become negative. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So how can you fix it? Think about 10 positive things that you love about your spouse, friend, or family member. Jot that list down. Then, take a few moments to share those things, WITH WORDS. By doing this every day, a few a day--or all day-- it will improve the atmosphere of the relationship. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Try this today and comment below how it goes and what positives came out of it!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #compliment #10things #loveeachother #investineachother #tellthem #uplifting #encouraging #loyal #loving #honest #expressyourfeelings #emotions #relationshiptips #drtabitha #relationship #relationshiptip #relationshiptips #communication # #relationshipgoals #marriage #love #mrandmrs #marriagematters #marriagequotes #relationshipquotes #strongmarriage #healthymarriage
When was the last time you spent time outside? I know here in Jacksonville, it's been SO hot...but we are finally getting some cooler mornings and afternoons! 🙌⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Many researchers have found that spending time outside and getting fresh air decreases the chances of depression. It gives you the ability to breathe, get away, think, and to be in a peaceful, quiet place. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Fall is a perfect time to go outside! Find a local park, journal your thoughts. Go on a walk. Have a cup of coffee on your back porch. Enjoy nature. See the beauty in God's creation. In a world of constant distractions and busyness, taking time to slow down and enjoy nature can help you recenter and refocus on what's really important in life.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Take this beautiful fall weather as an opportunity to find an abundance of joy!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #fall #leaves #timeoutside #familytime #relationships #quiettime #journaling #localpark #diary #dogwalk #kids #parentinglife #bondingtime #freshair #decreasedepression #increasejoy #happiness #relationshiptips #drtabitha #self #selflove #selfcare #breathing #breathe #autumn🍁 #autumncolors #autumn #coldweather #itsthattime
It can be so easy to judge others. We see someone we have never met, or even someone we have known for years and judge them based on their looks, mistakes, decisions, relationships, and more.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sometimes, we even judge our spouse. We look down upon their decisions or behaviors. The truth is, it's easy to assume the best about ourselves, and think or assume the worst in our spouse and others. Judging your spouse and others only creates disconnect, discontentment and ultimately distrust.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So how can we stop judging? Focus on ourselves. Acknowledge the areas in which we fall short and need to improve. Remember that your spouse and others are often doing the very best they know how to do. Practice accepting others and their faults...just as we hope they will do for us. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #nojudgement #loveall #love #unique #individual #beautiful #loving #loveeveryone #unique #selflove #selfcare #selfcaretips #loveyourself #love #bekind #bekindalways #loveyourspouse #acceptyourspouse #youarespecial #youareloved #drtabitha #selfconfidence #relationships #beyourself #lifetips #liveyourbestlife #drtabitha #deepinlove
I love the Fall season 🍁 ...the smell of cinnamon and pumpkin candles just make me happy, happy, happy! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As the season changes, there are a lot of opportunities to connect with your spouse. Make the most of dating this Fall. Date nights can help incorporate fun and laughter into your relationship, and reignite friendship and intimacy.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Check out my most recent blog (just click the link in my bio) to learn how to reconnect with fun Fall date ideas!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #fun #relationshiptips #tips #realtionshipfun #loveisfun #lovestrengthened #deepconnection #takeaclass #together #maketime #invest #pumpkinpatch #huantedhouse #dateyourspouse #dateyourwife #dateyourhusband #ghosttour #beerbrewery #localbakeries #communicate #conversation #laughter #laughing #fall #love #couplegoals #jacksonville #dateideas #datenight #datingwhilemarried
There is so much wisdom found in this scripture! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Evaluate what love looks like in your marriage today. Are you showing honor to your spouse in how you talk about them to others, and how you talk to them? Are you kind to others, but very quick to anger with your spouse? Do you dig up things of the past, and remind your loved one of how they wronged you? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I think we've all been guilty of these things at some point. God intended love to reflect His godly love: honoring, self-sacrificial, slow to anger, and full of forgiveness. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ask God to help you show love how He has called you to show love. Pray for your spouse, that they can experience and show this type of love. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Change can start with you. Focus on yourself, and how you can show love to your spouse in new and better ways. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #honoring #lovealways #deeplove #realtionshipgoals #drtabitha #ftajax #selfsacrificial #slowtoanger #forgiving #Bible #Jesuslove #reflection #truelove #honesty #worthy #caring #Jesus #jesusloves #lovingrelationship #seeklove #deeplove #couplegoals #life #lifetips #relationshiptips #communication #gentlewords #marriage
