https://gracedaily.net Updates from Sharilee Swaity https://gracedaily.net/blog/being-seen-heard-and-known-by-your-spouse https://gracedaily.net/blog/being-seen-heard-and-known-by-your-spouse <div><br></div>]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:41:00 CDT https://gracedaily.net/blog/feeling-hopeless-in-relationship https://gracedaily.net/blog/feeling-hopeless-in-relationship <div style="text-align: left;" data-pasted="true">On the other hand, if all your friends are either single or unhappily married, they may have more of an influence on you than you realize. The problem with venting to friends is that they only hear your side of the story. They will usually take your side and magnify your spouse's faults. They may encourage you to leave if you're "not happy." All of this negative feedback can go a long way toward feeding your discouragement. So try to have more positive voices in your life who encourage your partnership.</div><div><br></div>]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:17:00 CDT https://gracedaily.net/blog/5370/let-s-make-valentine-s-day-about-fun-instead-of-pressure- https://gracedaily.net/blog/5370/let-s-make-valentine-s-day-about-fun-instead-of-pressure- <div>Celebrating Valentine's Day can be a mixed bag for those whose relationship is rocky. Sometimes, we hope this special day will magically mend the strains in our relationships. However, the reality of high expectations can lead to disappointment.</div><div><br></div><div>Redefining Valentine's Day as a time for fun rather than a fix-it-all for relationship woes can be liberating. This year, for us, it's a movie and watching a movie and dinner at the food court. Simple but fun. What are your plans for this Valentine's Day?</div>]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2024 20:02:00 CDT https://gracedaily.net/blog/4424/we-need-our-mirrors- https://gracedaily.net/blog/4424/we-need-our-mirrors- <div><br></div>]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 18:32:00 CDT