Time with Friends and Family Can Help Your Marriage

There's something about the weekend in fall that has me thinking about spending time with family. While my husband and I need our alone time, we also need time away from each other to tend to our other relationships. This is necessary for creating a full life, and it will help make you a better husband or wife.

Today, the boys are on their own at my house. I have my bridesmaids (and their moms because many of them are little girls) coming over for lunch to thank them for all they have done for me. And it is a way for me to unwind and do something nice for those special to me. Having other people in your life creates a support system that feeds you and your spouse. It helps you deal with stress, which takes pressure off your relationship with your husband or wife. Love breeds love -- and that's always great for your marriage.