Whenever the two of you need to discuss something--make a pie together!
Things wont' get as heated when you are both busy- let the oven heat instead--!
I could call John at work and simply tell him that we were going to make a pie and he would know that we needed to discuss something.
He peeled and sliced apples while I made the crust! It's great and then everything gets settled and you still get dessert!
We've got a great marriage but we're self-made pie making experts--we've made quite a few! Haha!
Such SWEET advice!
What's the best marriage advice you received?
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That is awesome! I love pie-making, and maybe it's time to get the hubby involved and add some serious conversation to the mix. The best marriage advice that I received was from my grandmother, who shared this when I got engaged, when I got married, and pretty much whenever we see each other (3 years later!). She said to always say you're sorry when you have a fight. No matter what, no matter if you think you started it or not. If you say that you're sorry, there is a very high likelihood that your husband will say he's sorry, too, and you can both start to repair your hurt feelings. And it's true! It works. Plus, whenever we argue, I always have something to apologize for, even if I don't think I'm at fault for the whole thing. A little humble pie goes a long way in keeping me and the hubby happy together.
-January
"You marrying a good man. Let him lead."
How true! How difficult! But man how freeing and wonderful!
Have you ever taken the pie advice?
I love it! I think we're going to have to start doing this. :)
My grandmother told me never to tell my family if K and I were having a disagreement. She said that not only was it not appropriate but you don't want to give your family a bad taste for your spouse. She said that your family will almost always side with you and you shouldn't put them in the position to choose. I think her point was that you shouldn't "air your dirty laundry." even the little things when brought up enough can unfairly ruin someone's reputation.
I also decided to go but a new perfume to wear on my weddig day. I now only wear it on special occasions and the scent always brings me back to that day. K even notices it and says it reminds him of our honeymoon. :)
January- "A little humble pie goes a long way in keeping me and the hubby happy together." Love the pie reference- made me smile! And your advice is so right-on!
Kaitlin- yes and no. We made a pie together this weekend, which is what made me think of sharing the pie advice. But never to have a serious conversation. I always forget!
Karen- that is so true. What great advice from your Grandmother!
Thanks for sharing, ladies! I love it!
I've never done that with my husband, but I do want the pie! Great motivator!
FUN! Such a great idea. :)
Karen, I think that's GREAT advice!
I tend to disagree with the old saying about never going to bed angry. I'm not good with confrontation, so I will admit that I've gone to bed frustrated. It might take a little longer to fall asleep, but 9 times out of 10, in the morning I realize that it wasn't that big of a deal in the first place, and if we'd talked about it when we were upset AND tired, it probably would have become a much bigger deal than it needed to be. So I guess that means my best marriage advice is "don't sweat the small stuff."
I'm hungry for pie now! And I'm the opposite of Beth! I have to follow the "don't go to bed angry" advice, because I absolutely cannot sleep unless we resolve the conflict...I just toss and turn. And it's actually not just advice! It's biblical: Ephesians 4:26
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