It is more important on how you handle your childhood baggage rather than that you have some. Everyone has some triggers, behaviors, or trauma from their childhood, but that doesn't mean that you have to repeat those issues in your marriage!

Often times, spouses feel the pressure to purchase gifts, candy, flowers, and fancy dinners to celebrate Valentine's Day. But I think that pressure is unnecessary!

Valentine's Day should be an expression of your love for your spouse in the way that they receive love; which looks different for each marriage/relationship!

Every relationship is going to have its challenges and victories!

Don't get caught up in a temporary moment and start to question the integrity of your relationship. You cannot judge the actions of your partner solely based on the current difficulty. Staying in the moment will keep you in the cycle of negativity.

Have you thought about being able to watch a movie with a little more privacy than you
would in a movie theater? Search for the nearest drive-in movie theater for ya'll to try out this weekend.

Cuddle up in the back of your car with your spouse. Just be sure to save the extra curricular activity for
when you get back home. #nobackseatofmyjeep

You have so much power and authority in your words! Why not document your love and
appreciation for your spouse?

Write a love letter to your boo thang and leave it somewhere they would least expect it (underneath
their pillow, by their toothbrush, etc.)

When was the last time that you did something spontaneous, random, and kind for your
spouse?

Like speaking encouraging or kind words to them throughout the day, washing their car, taking care of
one of their daily tasks, or giving them some "ME" time.

Today is Spouse Appreciation Day (unofficially - I may have just made that up)!

We are going to go out of our way to share just how much we appreciate our spouse and give examples
(that's really important). We want to bombard our spouses with words of affirmation because everyone
loves to feel appreciated!

Ok, so let's send text messages, post on social media, and tell them face to face😧 exactly what we
appreciate about what your spouse does for you and your family (with details).

One thing I love about FB is that it will send me memories of pictures that I posted years ago and it instantly takes me back to that moment!

So tonight, as part of your date night, go through your pictures of when you all were dating. Reminisce on the best spots you all visited and even the dates that didn't go as planned. I'm sure you will be able to fine the humor in it now

Houston will have the perfect snuggle weather tonight, but if that's not the case, set the atmosphere and have a fun trip down memory lane!