So just how is your marriage? Are you doing everything you can to grow your marriage? Or are you in a deep rut? Worse yet – do you even know you are in a rut? Marriage takes a lot of effort. It  is not all sweet and fairy tale like. Stresses are at waiting at every turn of every day. Dealing with work, the kids, family, neighbors, activities, etc. How do you handle it? What can you do to make it easier for you and your spouse? COMMUNICATE! Big word with a lot of meaning! By staying in communication with your spouse, through talking and sharing feelings etc., you will keep stress levels down. When you shut down and shut up – stress will enter and attempt to take over your lives. Let each other know how you are doing, give each other time to talk and be heard. Dont try to solve problems – just listen. Sometimes we just need to unload and be heard and then we fell better……