The family of Fred and Lidia Loupy would like to honor them for living to tell about 70 years of marriage! Their secret: Never go to bed mad at one another. On February 5th, 1949, Fred Loupy took the hand of Lidia Nardi and together they vowed to have and to hold, for better, for…
A Long NY Subway ride couldn’t keep them apart
I introduced myself. Her name was Harriet Winograd. Both our families had owned bungalows nearby for many years. Harriet was spending the entire summer in Spring Glen. I was only there on weekends. Watching her, it was obvious that she was outgoing as well as pretty. There was a problem. She was only 17 and…
One Month Until the Divorce – a Marriage Tale
“When I got home that night as my wife served dinner, I held her hand and said, I’ve got something to tell you. She sat down and ate quietly. Again I observed the hurt in her eyes. … Suddenly I didn’t know how to open my mouth. But I had to let her know what…
Couple of 80 Years Shares Moment
“My grandparents are incredible. Arthur is 105 (born 1912), Marcia is 100 (born 1917). Tomorrow marks the 80th year they have been married. They are one of the oldest living couples in The United States. Marcia can really only say “hello, hello” but she seems to have some sort of understanding of her surroundings (watch…
Love Your Spouse Before They’re Gone
Cal Thomas, a popular writer and a syndicated columnist who contributes to Fox, wrote a wonderful piece that every married couple should read. In his article, which was published on the eve of Valentine’s Day, Thomas wrote: We met in the musical theater. She was in it. I wanted to be on stage. I have…
Marian Prayer for the Consecration of the Family
A Prayer for the Family Most Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, I consecrate myself and my whole family to you. We consecrate to you our very being and all our life; all that we are, all that we have, and all that we love. To you we give our bodies, our hearts, and our…
A Prayer for Married Couples
This daily prayer is for all married couples. One suggestion: Husband and wife may hold each other’s hands while reciting this prayer. O God, we want to live our life together with you and always to continue it with you. Help us never to hurt and never to grieve each other. Help us to share…
10 Ways to Save Your Marriage – Part II
2nd part of a series by Jamie Alan Part II of “Ten Tactics & Strategies to Help Save Your Marriage” 6. Getting Active. Start something new for yourself. Get motivated and get moving on something that you have been putting off or always wanted to do but just never had the time. The more you…
10 Ways to Save Your Marriage – Part I
by Jamie Alan // // // Marriage is not easy because life is not easy. Once you begin a life together, problems will come up. There are certain things you will need to learn in order to save your marriage and improve your relationship. When we are emotional, we tend to let it get the…
5 Steps to a Thriving Marriage
by T. Whitley Right after you have been married for a few many years, the dating seems to slow down or develop into extinct. Effective marriage ideas consist of dating, even when married, can be a strong device to rekindle the passions that you share and provide a necessary break from the each day routines…