by Lainey Hitchman | Hitched, Marriage, Uncategorized
Have you ever felt decidedly uncomfortable when you hear someone dishing out criticism? I have a ‘nails on a chalkboard’ reaction when I hear others being critical but I’m not always aware of when I am guilty of it. When our son Ryan was little, we...
by Lainey Hitchman | Hitched, Marriage
New Year’s Eve is a time of celebration, a time of reflection, a time of dreaming about the future and a time of making resolutions for the year to come. Most New Year’s resolutions are short-lived, I honestly don’t remember if I made a resolution last year or not...
by Lainey Hitchman | Hitched, Marriage
Here are a few “pet peeves” to get you started: Do These Irritate Your Spouse? Asking your spouse if you look fat Dangerous driving Bad navigation Criticising your spouse in public Hogging the TV remote Leaving the toilet seat up Leaving underwear on the...
by Lainey Hitchman | Hitched, Marriage
Christmas isn’t always considered a time of joy, in fact, it can be stressful. Stress puts pressure on marriages and the Christmas often brings those things to the surface. It is no surprise that the financial struggles can be an unbearable strain on family life...
by Lainey Hitchman | Hitched with Kids, Parenting
Have you got a teenager who rolls their eyes? Does it annoy you? Then you wouldn’t be alone! A recent study by researcher John Gottman indicates that there are certain behaviours that are evident in couples heading for divorce. Be careful your teen isn’t...
by Roy Hitchman | Hitched, Marriage
It’s easy to fall into a dull routine and forget to make your spouse feel special. Perhaps it’s time to glean some wisdom from your dating days. During the dating and courting process, a lot of energy goes into trying to attract, please and catch a...