If you are breathing, conscious and married, we trust you know that Valentine’s Day (February 14^th) is right around the corner. However, did you know that the week of February 7-14 has been proclaimed as “National Marriage Week” as well?

National Marriage Week is a collaborative effort to honor and strengthen marriages worldwide. The desire is to reduce the divorce rate and build a stronger marriage culture not only in America but worldwide. It has been shown through research that a strong marriage produces healthier children; it helps curtail poverty and ultimately benefits an entire country!

NWA Healthy Marriages wants to encourage you to take part in National Marriage Week not only by strengthening and celebrating your own relationship, but also by helping others in your family, church, workplace, or community to strengthen their marriage as well.

What Have You Done for Your Marriage Today?

So, you might be wondering, what is the best way to celebrate National Marriage Week in your own marriage? Here are a few ideas:

Read a book on strengthening marriage together.

Host a dinner party with other couples for a fun evening where you can have a meal together and watch a marriage strengthening DVD.

Take your sweetie on a date night to celebrate your relationship.

Renew your vows.

Register for a marriage event like “I Still Choose Us” on March 6^th at the Fayetteville Town Center.

To encourage others in their marriages during National Marriage Week:

Encourage your church to honor those who have been married for a long time.

Talk to your employer about the benefits of workers who have healthy marriages (visit www.nwamarriages.com for examples of research to support your case.)

Send cards to family members, friends, and colleagues on their anniversaries.

Give marriage strengthening books or DVD’s as wedding gifts, anniversary gifts or birthday gifts.

Tell Us About Your Marital Successes! We would love to hear about the dreams you have for your marriage, so join us on our website, blog or facebook page to share these with us!

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