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Personal blog of christian writer Katy McKenna Raymond in Kansas City, Missouri

Personal blog of christian
writer & fallible mom
Katy McKenna Raymond
in Kansas City, Missouri


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Showers of Advice

I'm invited to several wedding showers this summer, at least one of which will be for Brooke, my son Scott's fiancee. Fun, huh?

I'm betting that before the summer's out, I will be called upon, along with millions of other shower-bound women, to give the bride a piece of salient advice on marriage.

You know the drill: "Never go to bed angry." "Communicate." "Squeeze the toothpaste from the bottom." And my personal favorite, "Never wash the fiberglass drapes in the same load with the underwear."

My least favorite piece of marriage advice, and one we followed religiously until we rebelled about a year ago: "Never have a TV in the bedroom." Guess what we found out? You can have a TV in the master bedroom and, just as if it was in any other room in the house, you don't have to turn it on! Who knew?

Help me out here, guys! (And girls, of course.) I want to win the shower prize for the best bit of advice! What's your favorite? Or do you have one you think is a stinker?

All advice appreciated!
Posted by Katy on 05/20/04 at 03:14 PM
Fallible Comments...
  1. two of my favorite pieces of advice we received from a recent couples shower given to us at church:

    -remember to cook in every room; not just the kitchen.
    -(for my soon to be husband) never tell her she's just like her mother.
    -----
    Posted by madi y.  on  05/20/04  at  10:44 PM
  2. I know that this is sort of one of those cliche "old ones," but, a husband's, "Yes, Dear," sure goes a long way.
    Posted by timsamoff  on  05/21/04  at  12:24 AM
  3. We were told to not use the words "Never" or "Always" in any argument. :)
    Posted by Natala  on  05/21/04  at  01:46 AM
  4. Do not open your mouth simply to switch feet.

    Or something.
    Posted by Maria  on  05/21/04  at  03:36 AM
  5. Nothing small is worth a big fight. It IS okay to go to bed angry, just don't forget what you're angry about so you can talk later. Have different hobbies, but similar interests. Know what's best for each other. Respect one another. Have faith.
    Posted by Bridget  on  05/21/04  at  10:31 PM
  6. Remember that admitting you are wrong even when you're right is sometimes the right thing to do.
    Posted by Michael Main  on  05/22/04  at  03:06 AM
  7. let the word "commitment" be your favorite term. there will be moments you'll need to remind yourself why you're in this crazy situation! (katy, i'm a friend of bethany's and i've lurked here for sometime. i really enjoy your writing.)
    Posted by rebecca  on  05/22/04  at  04:54 AM
  8. Say yes to each other whenever you can. There will be plenty of times when you have to say "No, I really don't want you to do that" or "No, I really don't feel comfortable with that decision." If you save your no's for when you really feel strongly about something, they will be more likely to honor your feelings on the subject than if you are constantly bucking them.
    Posted by Kris Tamerius  on  05/23/04  at  08:54 AM
  9. let love and faithfulness bind you; let your sense of humor never be lost; don't take yourself too seriously; remember we are all (you AND your signifigant other) but dust, sinners in need of grace, and selfish control freaks to some degree. oh, and..love covers over a multitude of sins.

    (happy shower going..i know i've been to a slew of them already and it's not even june yet! ;)

    ((justadjust.blogspot.com))
    Posted by lisa  on  05/23/04  at  11:24 AM
  10. I think my family will have a shower for my soon-to-be daughter-in-law, Brooke, on July 24. Thanks to you all, I'm armed with advice! (I may use some of these lines in my new novel, too. Like "Don't open your mouth simply to switch feet." Tee, hee.)
    Posted by Katy  on  05/28/04  at  12:51 AM
  11. The advice to all young husbands: Tell your wife she is beautiful everyday. You will never have a problem.
    Posted by Teri  on  06/10/04  at  10:15 AM
  12. TK, is that you? I'm so honored! Doug has done what you've advised, and while he's had a few problems, they haven't been serious! Tee, hee.
    Thanks for reading and posting, my dear friend!
    Posted by Katy  on  06/10/04  at  07:33 PM
  13. I just received this at my own bridal shower and have incorporated it into my vows: Never forget what you see in him NOW. Remember - you must grow, TOGETHER. (This has to do particularly with times of stress and dissapointment and even anger.)
    Posted by Jessica  on  06/20/04  at  10:04 PM
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