tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899893125552679366.post4720275633963710137..comments2023-08-21T18:11:11.784-04:00Comments on Carrie's Busy Nothings: Happily Married How ToC.G. Koenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13711072064525912284noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899893125552679366.post-39207239028137046922013-06-18T11:57:11.731-04:002013-06-18T11:57:11.731-04:00Great post. Congratulations on 13 years of marriag...Great post. Congratulations on 13 years of marriage. May you have many more. Great tips. Thanks for sharing them! God bless you both!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15095461005416691369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899893125552679366.post-64636692857530082382013-02-11T21:06:06.742-05:002013-02-11T21:06:06.742-05:00Most definitely! I whole heartedly agree with you-...Most definitely! I whole heartedly agree with you-it's those unattended to matters that fester and grow into tumors that suck the joy and life out of marriage.<br /><br />And thank you! Each anniversary (each day) is a gift from the Lord Himself. I can say with utmost humility that God has blessed us beyond all deserving. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899893125552679366.post-35704345306210599702013-02-11T16:28:30.833-05:002013-02-11T16:28:30.833-05:00Thanks for sharing your experience, Linda. While I...Thanks for sharing your experience, Linda. While I can't say that I agree completely, as long as you work it out quickly (whether it's before sundown or the next day), that's the real issue, isn't it? The problems start when you put it off, day after day after day until it grows from a small irritation, to a much larger issue. <br /><br />Congratulations on 37 years - blessings!C.G. Koenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13711072064525912284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899893125552679366.post-78639243319925568392013-02-11T16:26:17.371-05:002013-02-11T16:26:17.371-05:00I love to hear that - thanks for sharing!I love to hear that - thanks for sharing!C.G. Koenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13711072064525912284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899893125552679366.post-27919510370123713872013-02-11T16:26:01.409-05:002013-02-11T16:26:01.409-05:00Good points, Lauren! Nope, it's not always eas...Good points, Lauren! Nope, it's not always easy...but after 12+ years, it is actually easier. At least, for us. <br /><br />I completely agree with your thoughts on humbling yourselves to learn. Once we realized that we didn't have it all figured out and that we could actually learn from each other, we both started growing in many areas. Now, Peter is my greatest cheerleader, and my best coach. :)C.G. Koenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13711072064525912284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899893125552679366.post-19081053826130120292013-02-11T16:24:21.109-05:002013-02-11T16:24:21.109-05:00Great advice, Lori! Serving and realizing that you...Great advice, Lori! Serving and realizing that you BOTH work hard is a fantastic leap to make for your marriage (and really, any relationship).C.G. Koenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13711072064525912284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899893125552679366.post-19731826014233350722013-02-11T16:23:30.774-05:002013-02-11T16:23:30.774-05:00Indeed it does, Elizabeth.
Great advice!Indeed it does, Elizabeth.<br /><br />Great advice!C.G. Koenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13711072064525912284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899893125552679366.post-90282283825643154352013-02-11T16:23:11.375-05:002013-02-11T16:23:11.375-05:00Karen,
I agree! In fact, I wrote a post about tha...Karen,<br /><br />I agree! In fact, I wrote a post about that last year sometime: http://www.carriesbusynothings.com/2011/04/thoughts-on-marriage.html<br /><br />Marry the guy who doesn't give you butterflies (at first), but has always been able to make you laugh. :)C.G. Koenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13711072064525912284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899893125552679366.post-27428266709660268852013-02-11T16:16:32.571-05:002013-02-11T16:16:32.571-05:00Awww...thanks, Christina!Awww...thanks, Christina!C.G. Koenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13711072064525912284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899893125552679366.post-87950304712116094072013-02-11T16:16:20.938-05:002013-02-11T16:16:20.938-05:00What a great story, Lauri - thanks for sharing!What a great story, Lauri - thanks for sharing!C.G. Koenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13711072064525912284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899893125552679366.post-52918429227400066562013-02-11T13:45:33.372-05:002013-02-11T13:45:33.372-05:00Carrie,
Terrific words of wisdom!! Wish I under...Carrie, <br /><br />Terrific words of wisdom!! Wish I understood those things "when I was your age." But God has been gracious, good, and faithful to John and I through nearly 37 years. I was 21, he was 22, and we knew each other under 5 months! Lots of challenges, and many more blessings! God makes all things beautiful!<br /><br />If I could give any advice, without sounding anti-Ephesians, here goes: Sometimes it's best to wait 'til the next day to deal with an irritable issue. It's not always possible to get to that place of peace before "the sun goes down." We've learned that most things look a lot different in the light of a new day, with new mercies. One of our daughters said this advice has helped her and her hubby of 9 years immensely.<br /><br />Thank you!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899893125552679366.post-29753341368761142462013-02-11T13:12:02.460-05:002013-02-11T13:12:02.460-05:00Very well said, and we're married 40 years thi...Very well said, and we're married 40 years this year. Humbling ourselves before the Lord and allowing Him to "glue" it all together gives us a the sweetness that wouldn't otherwise be there. Happy Valentines Day to all lovers. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899893125552679366.post-64226614694618566532013-02-11T10:36:36.921-05:002013-02-11T10:36:36.921-05:00Great post Carrie! I love your "simple" ...Great post Carrie! I love your "simple" advice and wisdom. It is simple but it isn't always easy. While I have only been married for almost 2 years, we dated for 5 and went through many very tough things in our dating relationship. I often say that since our dating relationship was so hard, marriage has been pretty easy thus far. However, the one thing I would add to your list is to be teachable. I have realized throughout our relationship that neither one of us are perfect but if we are open to learning and have a teachable spirit we can navigate almost anything. We have to be humble enough to be taught by God, by each other, and by trusted friends and family. Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08151107840311572472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899893125552679366.post-40820800389928832292013-02-11T10:26:26.861-05:002013-02-11T10:26:26.861-05:00Use the magic of goodwill. I mean, stop fighting a...Use the magic of goodwill. I mean, stop fighting about whose life is harder or who should do what and all that silliness. Serve! Respect him for the good man he is and the good man he will become!Lori @ In My Kitchen, In My Lifehttp://inmykitcheninmylife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899893125552679366.post-5484521990958473842013-02-11T09:44:14.865-05:002013-02-11T09:44:14.865-05:00We were best friends before he ever proposed... an...We were best friends before he ever proposed... and that makes such a huge difference!<br />My advice: laugh together, pray together, work together, and play together. And remember that marriage is not all about you.Elizabeth Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681448814813694801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899893125552679366.post-39096891496860249122013-02-11T08:38:11.662-05:002013-02-11T08:38:11.662-05:00My #1 marriage advice to women is as follows: Marr...My #1 marriage advice to women is as follows: Marry the nice guy. Don't marry the guy who is only nice to you but an a$$hole to everyone else. Don't marry the 'bad boy' who makes you feel dangerous. And don't marry a guy who doesn't put others before himself. It's simple...marry the nice guy!<br /><br />It worked for me. We've been together for 12 years and married for over 8 and I can't imagine a more perfect partner. :)Karenhttp://www.andthenwelaughed.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899893125552679366.post-31321592984787687532013-02-11T07:14:02.425-05:002013-02-11T07:14:02.425-05:00Great post....and you have always been wise beyond...Great post....and you have always been wise beyond your years :) You all are a beautiful couple... <3<br />Christina H :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899893125552679366.post-47380463719280703322013-02-11T06:41:54.374-05:002013-02-11T06:41:54.374-05:00Fun! David and I got married when we were 18 after...Fun! David and I got married when we were 18 after knowing each other for three months. People said it wouldn't last and I won't lie, it hasn't always been easy. In April, we'll celebrate 34 years of marriage. We have fun. As much as possible, we try and find the fun and humor in things and we laugh a lot. I love him so much and am so happy we are able to prove all those people wrong who said we'd never make it. :-)Just Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450052253949435541noreply@blogger.com