Advice from Friends and Family.

Welcome to our collection of wisdom and love given from those closest to us.

Nurture your love.

Duffy

Always be able to communicate with each other and always have friends that are your spouse.

Sam

Always be true to yourself so you can be your best for each other.

Bob

Always be willing to compromise. You can agree to disagree.

Lori

Always find time for each other

Ricky

Always find time to spend with each other, even if it's just 15 min at the end of the day ❤️ also always have Gas X on hand for each other 😂

Becca

Always find time to spend with each other.

Alexis

Always have communication

Michael

Always keep your sense of humor.

Nate

Always make time for each other!

Michelle

Always remember that you all love each other. I hope that doesn't sound dumb but, if you keep that in mind you'll always treat each other with love even during disagreements.

Billy

Always show gratitude towards each other...thank you always feels nice.

Jessica

Always stay friends!

Rachel

Always stay silly together.

Katie

Be honest with each other and communicate!

Nicole

Be kind to each other and become an expert at playing devils advocate!

Karen

Be patient and be kind.

Brent

Continue to seek growth as individuals and support each other’s individuals growth. That’s been important for us, to have a solid relationship and friendship along this crazy life journey.

Allison

Be really, really honest with each other! People are often surprised when I mention the conversations Matt and I have with each other, and I think our open dialogue is what's kept us together for so long.

Taylor

Continue to compliment each other’s strengths and be your spouse’s biggest cheerleader in all aspects of life.

Molly

Continue to support each others dreams, big and small, and don’t allow regrets. It goes by too fast.

Jessica

Don't let anger prevent you two from communicating. Don't let an argument stop you from talking to each other for ANY period of time. Try to get past it sooner than later. Finally, laugh at it because you know sooner or later you two will so laugh at it right away.

Ross

Embrace the spontaneity.

Dan

Enjoy all the little moments. Cheers!! <3

Joelle

Enjoy every version of yourselves you allow each other to grow into.

Alex

Everyday is a good day to celebrate!

Jerry

Everyone tells you marriage is hard, but no one can tell you what your version of hard will be. I’ve heard that couples go through something massively difficult on average about every seven years. Marriage is hard with anyone, so you might as well water your own grass. When you need to (not “if”), invest time, money, and energy into counseling. The best thing you can do and the biggest flex on the hard parts of life are to lean in and figure it out together.

Francie

Find things to like (not just love) about each other every day. Laugh, giggle, smile, share the things that bring you joy.

Peggy

Grandma Joyce advice, never go to bed angry & drink lots of Vodka...made the last part up😁

Pam

Grow in the same direction, give each other space when needed, hugs as often as possible, and continue to celebrate each other in all the ways. Your love will carry you through many journeys... do best to enjoy as much of it as you can.

Jaci

Grow together! Stay Together!

Emily

I feel like the last person who should give relationship advice haha. I learned about the 75-25 rule from jazz bassist Rufus Reid one time that if you spend 75% of your listening to your band and only 25% of your listening to yourself, and your musical partners did the same amount of listening to you, you'll have the right chemistry and everybody's strengths get shared throughout the group. If you both pour more of yourself into each other than into your own cups, they'll still be full but you've become an unstoppable team going through life with each other's strengths rather than two individuals using only the power of your own strength. Love ya both!

Brandon

I'll reference one of my favorite quotes: 'No act of kindness, not matter how small, is ever wasted.' In a relationship, the big milestones and trips are so fun and memorable, but in a picture book, they can easily overshadow the little everyday things. And it's the little things that make for a memorable relationship that evolves throughout life. Things like running an errand the that's on Chelsea's list or doing a chore Daniel hasn't gotten to during a hectic week. Or picking up Chelsea's favorite snacks on your way home and booking tickets to a local live performance for Daniel — those little acts are what remind each other you're thinking of them on a daily basis — you know them better than anyone else and that any give day of the week, that's the person you want to be with hand in hand doing the little things in life no one else gets to share with you.

Bailey

Idk y’all have got it pretty handled from my perspective, so keep it up, I guess??!

Chad

If you have an argument, try to circle back within a day to sort it out.

Mark

Interesting. I would say its important to check in with each other. Its the simplest piece of advice but I think its the one people forget the most. We get busy. There's so much going on in our lives. Its so easy to take your partner for granted. Its easy to assume each other are doing fine and they'll always be there. Check in with each other daily, weekly, monthly. Put it on the calendar if you have to. It can be a time to air any lingering grievances or just confirm your love for each other. Best of luck! Oscar and Suzie

Oscar

It is crucially important that you continue to go on double dates with couples that want to drink copious bottles of red wine with you and talk about the goofiness of life ;)

Sarah

Keep following your own individual passions!

Hannah

Keep the open, honest communication flowing, always greet each other in times of turbulence from a place of compassion, and keep the romance kindled.

Jessica

Laugh a lot!

Deborah

Love wildly.

Barbie

Make each other laugh!

Keith

Many could learn a thing or two from your relationship. Well done ☺️

Maris

Marriages are never 50/50. Sometimes they are 60/40 or 80/20. Be there for each other no matter what, ready to help and support each other and do whatever you are called to do.

Ham

Never go to bed angry

Amanda

Never lose your sense of adventure with each other.

Andy

Never stop learning from one another.

Katy

Never stop traveling! You two are good at that :)

Megan

Ooohhh this is a good question. Never forget to enjoy the simple moments and be silly/whimsical together. Life will always bring stressful times but goofing around while cooking dinner or making up silly songs while on a walk through the neighborhood make life worth it. The big moments are often grand (like amazing trips and epic adventures) but the small moments add up, so make em good.

Katie

Never go to bed angry.

Scott

Patience

Penny

Prioritize date nights and open communication :)

Emily

Study what I've done in my past relationships and do the opposite!

Marty

That’s an easy one, always have open communication even if it hurts each other.

Meredith

There becomes a moment in your marriage past the honeymoon phase where in our opinion the true magic begins. It happens when you realize subconsciously you will do anything for your partner and you are happy to spend the rest of your lives with them. It might seem like a dull phase but cherish those moments :)

Meghan

This is so random, but I read about this thing once called the bird test: if you say something that could be deemed insignificant (that’s a cool bird!) and your partner responds with genuine curiosity or interest (show me where the cool bird went!), it’s a really good sign for a long-lasting relationship. SO, TLDR: try to acknowledge what the other is saying, even if it seems silly or mundane! We love to feel seen and heard :)

Katie

Trust & Faith is the base of marriage … love ❤️

Pam

Try to remember that it’s you two vs the problem. Never Chelsie vs Daniel <3

Tabitha

When in conflict: seek to understand, rather than to be right.Love you two!

Peter

When life gets tough, sharing laughter is the secret ingredient to a great recipe 💓

Ryan

When problems happen, remember it’s you two together vs the problem, not you vs each other

Carley

When there is an argument, remember you are never fighting each other. You’re together as a team, battling the issue at hand.

Courtney

You are perfect together. Any advice from me could jeopardize that! Cheers! ❤️

Blase

You’re one of the best couples I’ve known. No notes.

Kenny