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You know what I like about this? You show a healthy relationship, two people, in love, working to stay in love, being a team, doing life together. I hope people looking for love and/in marriage will see this, especially those who may not have seen "healthy" and this will give them a glimpse of what "healthy" looks like. Not perfect...healthy, growing, adjusting, sorting it out, compromising, maintaining, thriving...healthy. God Bless. ~Dawne
Lol Michael is adorable. Such a sweetie pie. :)
I really like you Marnie.... your videos, vlogs, tutorials, etc. are great. I have to say though, I like you even more while you're with your husband, you come alive. You are such a good team. You're obviously happily married. 👌🏼
Sorry I know I will be hung out to dry for saying this. I just found it very cringy.too sweet to be wholesome. I hate to say you were stating the obvious but you were.anyone in a relationship for any length of time knows this stuff wether they apply it or not is their business.michael looked quite uncomfortable.i know I don't have to watch it so I probably won't.still a big fan of your blogs andvideos also your makeup tutorials.
I thought it was great. It may have had obvious points but a lot of couples probably forget some of them and this video can remind them of what to do to make things work. I think Michael did great. He was probably nervous.
You're entitled to your opinion, however, there are a lot of people who don't realize these tips/don't live by them or don't see the importance of them. As they both stated, they're speaking about what has worked for them. And though this may seem basic or a bit redundant for you, it may very well help others. And Michael doesn't seem uncomfortable to me at all, but sitting in front of/talking to a camera isn't something he's used to. (And your last sentence left me confused. Did you actually watch it or not?)
This is clearly stated NEWLYWED ADVICE. So, of course if someone has been married awhile some of this was obvious. It's mean for newer couples.
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Cathy carey I agree Michael looks uncomfortable but I think she said this was his idea!?!?
Love love love you and Michael! I'm so excited about this series! And I'll stand up right now and call myself a MsGoldGirl fan!
Pretty Shiny Sparkly Hey Christina! Haha, sorry I just get so excited when I see people I subscribe to in the comments.
Love this! What a great addition to your other vlogs! A topic that I would be interested in is dealing/coping with in-laws and family situations. :))
susanne villari Great suggestion!
It's weird but I cried at the end of this. I think the word to take away from this video is hope. There is hope that marriages. An be strong and wonderful! :)
dearlittleorris There is always hope!
Marnie Goldberg | MsGoldgirl I think you are so sweet to take the time to interact with your followers/friends on RUclips! I am missing the daily vlogs hardcover as it was my morning video while sipping my Starbucks but I know u are enjoying the time with your sweet boys! I wish you and kiki could do a chitchat video!
You guys are so cute together! I think any young married couple, whether newlywed or not would benefit from your advice. So sweet how obvious that you're as much or more in love today as you were when you wed. One thing i took away that is probably universal is that when you have 1 & 5 (money & sex) covered, 2,3 & 4 will pretty much just fall into place! Thanks for sharing - even though I'm not your target market!
You 2 are so cute together! It is very obvious that you love each other and have a great relationship.
You two are so flipping cute! I think you are so well matched and you are humble enough to say it is not perfect as NO relationships are. Great series!! :-) Personally I don't think there is a guaranteed recipe for success but there is definitely a guaranteed recipe for failure and you definitely mentioned them here!
Excellent advice. I got married when I was 17 and have been married 46 years. My husband still makes my knees go weak when he walks in the room! We have had a wonderful life. x
It's so nice to see couples being in love after many years of marriage & keeping it real...Look forward to your next several or more videos
SO fun! Thanks for sharing all of this wonderful advice. 18 years is a LONG time!! Go M&M!! Two of my favorite people!! 😘😘 Erin co
***** Thank you!! You'll be there before you know it!
We have always shared money and both of us know what is being spent where but I am the financial controller of the house :) Rick could care less but I do make sure he knows where all our money is (just in case). So true about "you will fight". I never saw my folks fight (which is both good and bad) so definitely had to learn fighting is OK. Yes, respect for the other is extremely important and always treating your spouse better than you would anyone else! We always "date"--sometimes dinner, movies, travel but sometimes just going to Sam's club. Finally, YES, it is important to keep the physical relationship alive!! Great video.
I'm loving this idea with the two of you!! Look forward to seeing the next video!!
Marnie, Micheal' I Loved This! What an.Idea! A much needed one. All of us know couples who have lost the Love they had at first. Maybe thru unrealistic expectations, Impatience, etc. etc. But alot of us are still around. This in a world that seems to come for long term committments. So, You have my Support! Keep Learning, Loving, Laughing & Setting Fine Examples for our children and those who care to benefit.from your sharing! May The Force be with Us! Cheers!
very intresting! loved it! heres an idea for the next one - a little background on you both personally (not your relationship)- i know youre from Chicago but were you born there? was Michael born there? are your parents from Europe & escaped during WW2? your own family and Michaels family, do they get along, are you and Michaels parents get along? Etc... i would love to hear all about it! i have some issues with my husbends family and would love to hear some tips from you two. LOVE you. XOXO
Fun video! I've been with my boyfriend for nearly 11 years and we don't share money/bills and our 7 year old daughter has never seen us fight. Lol. We're both very laid back though. But when he walks through the house with his shoes on after I've mopped, I do feel homicidal. :P Can't wait to see more.
My husband and I have been together for 22 years and will celebrate our 20 year anniversary this Fall. The best advise we got before marrying -- and we follow it constantly -- is the following. Whenever we disagree or fight, the person it's more important to gets his/her way. Don't keep score. It really does work and we've been happily married all these years!
Oh, I am sorry. Was Michael giving some advise? I was too busy looking at his face and I think I missed that part!! LOL This is wonderful! Thank you Marine and Michael!
You two are great! I loved this video and I am so excited for the series. I have been with my husband for 9 years (married 6) and I'm only 26. you gave great advice. We try to live by all the stuff you said already. Once you have a child things change dramatically. But that doesn't mean your love life is over. Thanks you guys.
Oh and I would love parenting advice. My eldest is 9 (both are boys) and I am so worried about the teenage years. If you could get your best advice on how to make the boys respect you & your rules, pocket money advice and so on :))
Enjoyed the video. Me and my husband have be married. 37Yrs. I say you have to work at it .tfs
Loved this- thanks for sharing. Completely agree. Constant Communication I think is key. Looking forward to next weeks topic! :)
Thanks Marnie and Michael. Love the topic. With so much divorce it s wonderful to see a truly loving and supportive relationship. You two are great examples to newlyweds.
hahahah I LOVED this video!!!! You guys are the best! Really looking forward to the Budget video.
I agree with all of these, I am by no means a newlywed (married 27 years) but they are good points to remember. Some harder than others to accomplish. I think 1 big thing also might be harder to get through would be if both were very strong headed. I think 1 person (if not both) better be good at compromising, otherwise arguments might never end. I remember at one point we used to argue over who did the most with kids and around the house and who got the least amount of sleep.
This was great! Even though we have been married for 18 years as well, I picked up some good advice. I need to talk to my husband about writing down all the passwords for our accounts as he handles them and I have no clue. I do know what we are spending, but I wouldn't know how to log in if something were to happen to him. Thanks, M cubed!
You two are so cute! Always refreshingly real. We'll be 42 years this year.
I've been happily married for 13 years and I still enjoyed seeing another couple in love! With all the negativity surrounding marriage and the rising divorce rate, we can all feed off another person's relationship and remind ourselves why we love our spouse. You 2 are just presh together!! :) XO!
I always wondered what you do with the dogs when you want to be intimate ??
hessa rashed We try to throw them at least off the bed if not out of the room...but then they sit outside the door and bark and scratch the door...definitely a mood killer!
So glad you asked that question...I always wonder that of all doggie parents. I think that should be one of those "tag" questions. As doggie parents ourselves who share our bed with our little one, we deal with this issue. We got our 3 children grown and out on their own which should have made a huge difference in our private time only to get a little furbaby! LOL. It's been 10 years and I have to say...I think it is more difficult than having children in the house when it comes to intimacy! At least the kids would finally go to sleep! The dog is possessive of our bed and US and she is NOT going to give up...she can whine, bark and scratch for hours!
We've tried leaving her in our bed while we go to the guest room but she parks her little self outside that door and goes thru her repertoire. We've tried crating her in the basement with music playing to obscure her barking. All mood breakers😫 We've had to face it....we have created one spoiled little girl but we wouldn't give her up for all the world! If there is a "next time" I'm not sure we will share our bed but on second thought...we've been married 46 years💑😱 there is so much more to our relationship and snuggling as a threesome with our little furbaby is very gratifying and a heart warming presence. (Maybe we'll try the old 1960's way...go parking! LOL!)
Great Video, Your Love & Respect for one another really shines thru & its such a beautiful thing to see. You touched on some subjects that are very near & dear to my heart & what you said, 100% true. The Territorial money issue, communication, mutual respect, Wow you nailed it, that's all been a struggle thru-out my marriage, its broken us actually among other things, but after almost 26 yrs of marriage, I have finally found the strength to move forward & its a good thing really. People don't realize what all goes into a marriage & if you lose the communication, respect & have issues with This is my money, not yours etc, you have problems. Thanks so much for sharing this with us, great subject matter & informative.
naturallook4ever I'm sorry that you've had to live through such a difficult situation. Thank you for sharing your personal experience with us-hopefully it can also help someone else.
Marnie Goldberg | MsGoldgirl I have never shared anything personal on social media of this nature, but omg, what you 2 shared just hit home & things just came out, I guess I needed to get it out. I hope this helps others as well as marriage is nothing to take lightly or for granted.
Marnie. Great video. I look forward to the financial video with Michael.
You two look like newlyweds. Thanks for the advice!
Super cute couple! Thanks for sharing!
Great video guys! My husband and I are coming up to two year wedding anniversary and we love to travel. Currently we are in Boston n it's funny you mentioned fighting about small stuff, we argued earlier about the subway and which direction to go,,,,We pulled each other aside and we both talked about it and we moved on. Iam the person who does not like argue in public so taking few mins aside n discuss it works for us.
I would like to see you talk about how you go about spending money on yourself and having to ask the hubs. We both have joint accounts too. We both work in law enforcement and have joint accounts and no children so my wish list of things to buy can get long! 😉 But I know saving $$$ is very important as we are trying for our first baby. 😊
how to spend an afternoon painting your master bathroom? watching msgoldgirl's vlog playlist of course. you two are great! i'm heading to my nine year wedding anniversary in 10 days. time has flown for sure. no babies yet, but soon. can't wait! xoxo.
Loved this! You guys made some good points. My husband and I'll be married 28 years in September and I totally agree with your comments about the physical part of marriage. Like you said there are plenty of times that I'd rather not, but I know how important it is to our marriage and I always get into it after it gets started. I've heard to many women talk about how their husband is lucky if it happens every few months. One person told me that she told her husband that part of their relationship is over. Anyway, my husband and I have a standing date once a week. We do have teenagers, but they always have to be in their rooms with their doors shut by 10pm on the weekends and holidays, earlier on school nights.
You two are like teenagers when you look at each other!! So adorable ((:
Marnie, thank you a million times. This is such a great idea. Love seeing you and Michael doing vlogs together. Enjoyed today's topic. Michael thank you for agreeing doing the weekly vlogs. Excellent advise you both offered.
I love you guys!!!! Michael needs to be cloned, for sure, he seems like the perfect mate!!! Love the easy interaction between the two of you!!
You and Michael are a great couple! Thanks for your input and suggestions, it was enjoyable to watch you guys!
Great video, all this that you both have mention and shared has see our marriage heading to 31 year, while friends around us crumble, sad but I'm proud of our life choices.....keep it up
I love this concept!! Even though I'm not a newlywed I enjoyed this video! I also agree with everything y'all said. I do feel that one of the reasons divorce happens is because people have this misconception that it's supposed to be a fairytale and also people don't really want to work at it like they should. What I always say is marriage is a 365/day job that you do 24/7....and y'all both have to work at it all the time. Looking forward to this series!! Thanks for sharing!
Michael, Do you think that Tiger woods will ever make a comeback?
Michael says...it's unlikely. He has too much disruption in his personal life and when his kids get older, some of the mess that he created is likely going to manifest itself in a way that creates even more stress. All of which is not good for golf. As my kids like to say, clear eyes, full heart, can't lose. For Tiger, distorted vision, deceptive heart=guaranteed loss. (Yes, that's how Michael really talks.)
This is all great advice! Date-nights and physical intimacy is a must! Young moms can't use having littles as an excuse! I have 3 littles (5 and under) with 1 on the way and we date twice a month. Be creative on how to get date, swap baby sitting with a friend if you can't afford sitter and the date. But one day my kids will grow and move out. I want to still be hot for my hubs (maybe even hotter) like before kids!
My fiancée and I are legally married but just moved in together December (wedding is this September) these tips are extremely helpful and served as good reminders for both of us. Similar to you and your hubs, I'm more of the messier one and I have to remember to be a good roommate. After sending him this video we agreed to have more budget meeting. Can't wait to watch more "M^3" videos!
I am so excited for this series! My bf and I celebrate our 1yr dating anniversary today -- it may not be much for some, but it's a lot for us considering we're long distance and young (21&21). I have been searching for more substantial videos to watch on youtube and am very happy you two are starting this series!
What a great video. I'm a newlywed and we just had our one year anniversary.
Looking forward to more videos.
You and Michael are perfect for each other.
Thanks Marnie and Michael. Looking forward to next Monday's video.
Loved this 'M&M' Monday! :) It is interesting to see how different strategies work for different couples. My husband and I have been together 22 years, will be celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary this September (yep, we dated a long time!), so we have some experience under our belts too. Financially, what works best for us is a joint account which covers most living expenses such as mortgage, utilities, insurance, education savings for the kids etc., but we also each have our own individual accounts which is our own spending money that each one of us is free to spend/save as we choose. We each have our own car which we each pay for, we pay our own credit cards, etc. I should mention we are a 2 income family, so we make sure the bills are taken care of together (all done on line) and then we we each have our own 'fun' money too. It has worked great for us! If there is a big ticket expense, such as an appliance or vacation, we each put a set amount in savings together and keep each other accountable. I lived on my own for 5 years before we got engaged while my husband lived at home and was going to college, so I am used to managing my own money, but my husband is also someone who likes to be in control, so for us, this system is a good compromise. :)
Shari Puddicombe As long as you're on the same page, and it works for you, then it's good. I'm curious though, do you each make roughly the same amount, or is one of you the "main" earner? If it's different levels of income, then how do you handle who puts in what? We're dealing with that now-obviously Michael makes a lot more than me, so we've had to figure out how to work that into our budget.
Marnie Goldberg | MsGoldgirl My husband is the main earner in our family and I work half time. His checks are deposited into our "main" checking account that pays all of our bills. My checks are direct deposited into another account and it has become our " savings" and investment money. It works well for us.
Fashion By Jules That's how we're handling it too. Thanks for letting me know!
Love this! especially number 5... these things need to be talked about because they are real. Yeah for Marnie and Michael Mondays!!
Great idea for a series! I really enjoyed it. I would like to see you guys do a video discussing how you divide housework. Who does what? When, etc.?
I realize RUclips videos just provide a glimpse into your lives; but, to me, your family looks SUPER SUCCESSFUL in all ways--relationship dynamics, child rearing, home, faith, career, financial security, & since this is a beauty channel, I'll add, that you all look beautiful too! Love your black top & earrings--very classic & sophisticated.
More more more! Loved how you two were so honest and open. Great tips for my hubby and I coming up on our second year of marriage. You two are a beautiful couple.
Been married 18yrs also and together 22... Girl it is tough many days, but like u said its forever. Love this new "series"... Looking forward to them. I agree with your whats hers is his and vice versa. We also merged it all, but like you guys we got together VERY young, didn't have much and basically we grew up together. I feel its harder/different when you meet your spouse and your already in your late 30's or 40's. If I was to get divorced I don't think I could just put all my assets with a new man now being 40, just saying.
And just a side does anyone else see a bit of Ricky Martin in Mike? I do 😁
Marnie & Michael! This is an amazing first video for your series! I love every advice you gave! Thank you for sharing! I think all the pieces of advice you shared with us are helpful, on point, and no nonsense! They all made sense to me and I know they work since I have been with the same man/my best friend for the last six years! Granted, I don't have the breadth of experience you have since I'm only 27 and he's 28 but still, the things you said resonated with me. Also, as an aside, this weekend, my boyfriend and I got engaged! Your video couldn't have been posted at a more perfect time. Love your approach to marriage! :) Thank you! Looking forward to watching your next video and hearing more life advice from the two of you! P.S. For a video idea, any tips on how to be financially responsible/not super crazy when it comes to planning a wedding? Weddings are so expensive nowadays!
I think I am actually leaving my comment for the first time (after following your channels for almost a year). Thanks for sharing such great advice, completely agree with all the points you mentioned in the video. I am also happy/relieved to know that my hubby and I run our family life very similar to you guys. Hopefully we'd be just as happy as you guys next 20yrs of marriage. Look forward to watch your thoughts on budgeting and parenting advice (especially on raising boys). Thanks!!:)
This is adorable and soooo funny :-) I`m married 16 years, a couple since 23 years. So much you said, I can relate too. Thanks, for sharing this with us, so many RUclipsrs don`t speak about such things. LOL when you spoke about the Physical "duties" in a marriage, it is sooo true :-) I really had a good laugh about that one. Your husband is truely nice and humble. And you are sweet too, of course. Like that format...
Love "M&M Mondays"!!
I'm excited to show this to my newlywed daughter. Her hubs is in the Navy. They just past their 1 month anniversary. This is perfect! Marnie, you are so adorable the way you look at him, actually the way he said how attracted he was to you & your giggling was just so refreshing!! I would love to hear about in-law issues & he's out of town alot because of the Navy, maybe house you handled him being gone, etc.
Xo! 💙Toni
Hello Marnie and Michael.First,I want to say congratulations on your beautiful marriage,family,home.This is in my own humble opinion,the greatest achievement in life.You are such a sweet couple,I can see-feel the love between you two.Also,in a lighter note I was distracted in the whole video by your good looks guys!Michael is like a movie star and you Marnie is like I am seeing Grace Kelly!Aside from that I wanted to say that we just celebrated our first year of marriage and all of your tips were so helpful.Thank you so much for this video,both me and my husband loved it!My husband really loved the part that Michael said about the roomate situation.We will keep all of your tips in mind and we can't wait to tune in next Monday with our cup of tea and ready to take notes.Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!Sorry for my english!Love and hugs from Greece!xoxo Demi and Panos!
That was a wonderful video on MARRIAGE ADVICE no matter how long the marriage. It was very, very good advice. Thank you and Michael for taking the time to share. Marnie I love your honesty. It was so nice to see Michael's involvement. Please continue sharing!!
Wow! LOVED this. Y'all are SO like my hubby and me. Totally agree with you on all levels. However, my husband and I do need to make more time for more activities together, so thank you for the inspiration there. I'm going to make an effort in that department. :) I'm in the same boat raising teenagers, so looking forward to the parenting stuff. We too have made mistakes, but I'm enjoying the ride so far. No real teen nightmares yet, but we just take it one day at a time. :) Love ya!
Totally loved this! "theres been many times I've envisioned your head exploding.." lmao awesome! yall are the cutest couple ever! Well said both of you on fighting. Michael's face though when he said physical stuff haha cute! Michael looks at you with so much love in his eyes, its beautiful :) I wish my marriage was like yours. :)
Best video yet. Thank you SO much for being your real selves in the public eye. All the other glamour and pretty stuff really means nothing without quality of life. That's why I love watching you - you paint the whole picture. We get to take away what applies to us, whether it's clothing picks, lipstick colors, or relationship tips. Rock on, Goldbergs! :) KK
Darnsies! I commented too soon! Please share your vacation/traveling planning techniques. Strategies for booking the best deals and values. (Marnie, I imagine you shop the travel like you do Ulta, waiting for the 20% off discounts.) As well as the budgeting for it. Thanks so much!
Love, Love, Love it! Great video, great concept, and it works because you and Michael are both such likable people. I'm not married, but have been with my boyfriend for 10 Years and we have a 21/2 year old little girl, so this was something that really touches on most of your viewers lives and experiences. Can't wait till next week. P.s. just ordered some Kendra Scott jewelry cause of u, can't wait until it gets here!
Adorable & Congrats on your strength sticking thru hard times. A lot of young people rush (after the fact) end up divorced. And how'd ya talk Michael into the vids...my guy would be like "ahhh no." Thanks & make up videos are great. Love the lipstick "flame of game"
Thank you for sharing. Ive been happily married for 30 years and I'm deeper in Love and Like with my husband than ever before. Marriage is to be an example of God's unconditional grace-filled love that he has for us. I have found that we must be intentional about keeping our marriage a #1 priority. Thank you for your example.
Loved this video!!! My husband and I will celebrate 35 years this year (together for 37). Marriage isn't always easy, but with just a little compromise, understanding, openness and love, it can be the most wonderful thing in the world. My husband is my best friend, and when I have something exciting to share, he is the one I want to share it with. I know couples will gain a lot from these videos....lots of good words of wisdom!
If this video is any indication, I think I am going to love, love, LOVE this series! As a recent newlywed (May 24th!), it's so fun and nice to a couple share their insight on marriage so candidly. I'm already looking forward to the next installment :-)
My husband and I are newlyweds, and I found this video so helpful and interesting. I'm looking forward to your future videos in this realm, especially about budgeting! I'll definitely start watching with my hubby. Thanks to both of you guys for your openness, genuineness, and generosity of spirit by making these types of videos!
Yay! So loved this y'all!!! Great job and I'm going to share with my husband. Looking forward to more and especially the parenting tips. Thanks!
funny true story ---sort of (but really kind of sad actually now that I think about it ) I work (my second job) as a check in agent at a cruise line..and we had a couple married 42 years on an annivesary trip come to my counter...we were discussing credit cards to use for onboard spending and she blurted about an account he didnt know she had...he said "what?" , she turned red and said "how do you think we have had so much money all these years? cause you don't know about the account"...I tried to change the subject but hoo boy... he looked upset as he left the counter..I hope their trip was still good!! :)
Awesome video! While I am in my 7th year of marriage, I found some great tips and reminders you both pointed out! Definitely gotta have my Husband write down acct passwords as He pays bills online and I absolutely loove your idea of date nights! I as a woman naturally find those shopping trips for groceries and household stuff fun but I like ur way of making it a date kinda thing! And also the whole intimacy comments from boths side were great tips..from the female (Marnies) side I can totally understand what you were talking about as it can be challenging when you have 2 small kids..but I have learned that its equally important in having a healthy marriage. Love and Respect are what needs to be consistently given at all times...I am looking forward to the finances video as my husband and I are trying to better budget our funds and build a nice savings..also maybe you can include stuff/tips that help the stay at home Moms...take care and thanks to toy Both!
I love the two of you together. My husband and I were married Dec. 14, 1996 and our first daughter was born December 30 1997. I know people were counting backwards. It's ok we are still married. And I also agree with all you said. Sometimes you take one for the team as I like to say. I think if anyone would have told me when I first got married that there would be days that I would wish his head to blow up I would not have believed them. I have explained it to my girls so they will be ahead of the game.
Great advice!! I love Michael and Marnie Mondays! My husband and I have been married for 35 years and from what you said it looks like we're on the right track! We're expecting our fourth grandson very soon! And let me just say Michael you are so Handsome!! Michael is a great name it's my husband's name also and my first grandson's name! Great video!! 😀
Along the lines of "it's okay to fight", even better is to cultivate an attitude of "conflict is opportunity". It helps us to know our partner, and ourSELVES a lot better when we work through conflict resolution. And keeping the relationship "clean" is the way attraction stays intact. Thanks for sharing. This is a good series!!
So cool! It is wonderful to see an example of a healthy relationship! As a 50 year old single woman, I didn't think I would be too interested in this, but I loved it. It is just really great to see you guys being open and willing to share yourselves with others in this way. You are going to make a positive difference in people's lives. I am very impressed! What a blessing you both are!
Hi Marnie and Michael. I love your M&MM series. I m a new wed and trying to figure things out with my husband lifestyle and mine. You make a beautiful inspiring couple..excited for the upcoming videos of yours. Thanks for your wise advice.
LOVED watching M&M Monday's! Great advice, having been married for 20 years (together for 28) totally agree with what you both said. :-)
I really enjoyed this! I thought Michael did great. As the video progresses, the warmth, obvious chemistry and humor is totally contagious and made me grin like a goofball. Both of you are clearly kind, intelligent and articulate. It's nice to see. Regardless of whether a couple are newlyweds, a few years in or many decades into their marriage-these 5 topics are terrific reminders and timeless in their value. I would love to see your tips and tricks for communicating through difficult life situations: disagreements in parenting the children, avoiding defensiveness, dealing with a spouse after a stressful day ect along with real life examples (that are common) that you two have gone through, and worked through. This was worth the wait :)
I think the money thing depends on when you meet each other. I'm almost 30 and have been managing my own money and household for a long time now. It would be very weird for me to all of a sudden hand over my own personal bills to someone else, or vice versa, that I have to deal with my partner's financial stuff. I am not talking about paying for the house you live in, or groceries, but things like my own car and insurances or gym memberships and what not. But I guess when you're younger, you are still creating and building financial habits and then it's probably easier to just that all in once, together.
My mother always said to keep some things your own, and to never open each other's mail. But she was always very focused on independence and respecting each other's privacy, that was her thing. But that was a different time, and maybe she'd seen too many women being completely dependent on their husbands. They have a joint account and they each deposit a share, the same percentage of their incomes. They've been married for 42 years now. It really depends, as long as you both fully agree.
Anyway, cute video.
Loved this video!! Can't wait for more. It's great to hear the man's perspective on things as well. My boyfriend and I will be watching this series for sure =) Thanks again Marnie & Michael!
Love this, I agree with all you say!, 38 years after we got married we still Have date night! our kids are all married and gone. and we STILL have date times and the kids have all remembered the nights they were given snacks and sent to the family room while dad and I have date time. AND the money, we do the same! No ego, no "Boss", but it saved us years of arguing when one is responsible for bills and monies
What a great new series! Relationships/life can be crazy and very complicated. Getting your perspective will not only be enjoyable but also beneficial for many who may be struggling with similar issues to the topics discussed.
You two are adorable together and it's so nice to see you emphasize how important mutual respect and consideration is to your relationships, as well as your strong commitment to each other and to your family. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your perspectives on various subjects.
This was refreshingly honest and genuine advice. I've been married for 2 years (together for 11 in total!) and we are expecting our first child in October so I think the forthcoming year is going to be a challenge! It's great to hear from a couple who have "been there, done that" about what works for you both. It made me smile that you mentioned date night can be going to the supermarket together! Quite often my husband and I will do chores or run errands together just to spend time with each other :)
It is so adorable how noticeable it is through this video- but even throughout the years/vlogs how much Michael ADORES you! Great to see such a spark after 18 years- gives us all hope ;)
I agree with every answer Marnie and Michael. My husband and I will be married 30 years Aug. 10th. Understanding each others feelings and money is one the most important and you two have not only a wonderful marriage but a great friendship ! Enjoyed this and looking forward to more.
Loved this video. I have been married for 21 years and this is helping me. I am definitely going to show my husband this video. We need some tweaking. It's beautiful to see a successful couple and it's great that you are giving us your experience. Thank you!!
As always girl, you knocked it out of the park with this first video of the series! (Aren't you two just the sweetest couple, and thanks to Michael for being a great sport). Important advice for ANY married couple, in my opinion, regardless of whether newlywed or seasoned marital veterans. It's a great reminder for those of us who have been married for years and sometimes take our relationship for granted or lose sight of what really brought us together in the first place. Can't wait for the next video!
I love this video so much!! Thank to the both of u. I know it will help me in my marriage and even though my husband does watch this. I am sending him the link so will do so. We just had our first baby, I would love if u would share a DON'T type of video on rising boys.
What a GREAT video! As someone who is married for over 21 years...some great advice and tips! You two are just great!!! So looking forward to this series.
Believe it or not me and my hubby of 21 yrs have never had a fight! One time we were discussing something and I guess you can say arguing each others point (without shouting or anything lie that)..but our daughter who was about 13 at the time walks in and says "Are you guys going to get a divorce?" But in reality our kids have never experienced things that we did growing up when both of our parents would always fight so I guess they thought that was a reason for a divorce...lol.I am thankful that we were able to find each other across the ocean none the less and have such great relationship...we are told very often that we are lucky and so I guess in a way we are....seeing how other people live their lives makes me appreciate mine so much more...you both are really cute together...continue with the vlogs!
I love this omg!!!!!!! Great idea! You guys made me smile the whole video! My husband and I have been married for 3 years and we are in the military. It's tough! It would be awesome if you guys could touch a little bit about your experience with that!!! -Lisa
I enjoyed this and felt you have said some valuable things. We just had our 38th anniversary and feel lucky we have always worked things out. A lot of forgiveness and arguing, love and good times. When we were young and we didn't have much money my husband would spend more then we had so I gave him the job of paying the bills and it changed everything for the better. He was much more careful with spending once he saw where the money went and how much was in the checking account.
Omg Marnie, I've never seen your husband in your videos, he's really handsome and seems like a great guy, you're a very lucky gal. I can't wait for your budget video, especially I hope you touch on how you manage finances when there is an unbalance of power when the husband makes more money than the wife.
Loved this video!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Looking forward to more M&M Mondays!! (Especially the budgeting tips!!)
We have been married 40 years and have always put all our money in one checking/savings accounts. I handle to bill paying. We both work but with all the money in one account we don't have to worry about percentages based on income. Fortunately my husband is not a big spender at all, I have to make sure he spends some on himself like new clothes and shoes at least! So this works for us. Of course any big ticket items or vacation is a discussion.
One downside to only one of you doing/paying the household accounts= If that person dies the other is at a loss having not done it at all. It happened to my sister when her husband died......
J.V. Swailes. That's why we said that both parties should know what's going on, where the accounts are, what the passwords are, etc. Each party should know everything, but only one person actually does it at a time. I'm sorry to hear about your sister-how very sad.
I appreciate your response...But when a couple both work full time & have small children it is so easy to fall into the easier route of :husband doing the accounts while wife sweats at the cooker or ironing board ! She seems to have 6 jobs at home to his one (sorry chaps but its true!). My sis did know where accounts were but when grieving it was hard for her to pick up & take over to do what he had always done....She is fine now thank you.
+Artlovin'. “Boudicca” and I'll bet that if Marnie was more gifted in doing it....then she probably would...but the thing is...anyone grieving would have a hard time doing it when they were sad...but amazingly time heals and you learn to make it and do it yourself...and it strengthen's you..
I enjoyed you and Michael's video! Y'all are so cute together. I agree with everything you two said. My husband and I are married 30 years and we do many of the things you talked about. I'm looking forward to next Monday!