Ask The Readers: What Do You Get From The Simple Marriage Project?
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One of the key elements to making this project what it has become is you the loyal reader. We’ve formed a relationship over time and you’ve provided valuable input and direction via the comments and emails I receive on a regular basis.
This week’s ask the reader question is not intended to stroke my ego, it’s a genuine question seeking to hear more from you and why you frequently stop by for a visit.
A few week’s back many readers completed a questionnaire about the wants and desires in marriage. The results confirmed the target audience the Simple Marriage Project is designed for – somewhat happy to happily married people that want more out of life and marriage.
That being said, what specifically do you receive from your visits here?
Put your reply in the comments below. I plan to use this feedback for future posts and topics. I’m grateful for your comments. Thanks.
Corey is the editor of Simple Marriage as well as a licensed marriage & family therapist. While he has a Ph.D. in Family Therapy, he only occasionally likes to be called doctor. If you enjoyed this post, please subscribe so you don't miss any future posts.18 Responses to “Ask The Readers: What Do You Get From The Simple Marriage Project?”
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I like seeing all the tips. They give me something to think about and try to implement.
I’m new to the blog, having come over after a guest post on Zen Habits. I’ve enjoyed what I see so far. =)
I’m new to the blog too. I like to read it because I’m always open to new ideas about how to improve my marriage. It’s also interesting to get a man’s point of view.
I haven’t used any one post extensively, but I try to read them all to see what I can use right now to improve my marriage. I am sure my wife appreciates you without even knowing you!
A couple of things:
1) information to help me in my marriage (which is not going bad, but has it’s moments)
2) validation on things that I *am* doing right.
Keep up the good work!!
First off, thank you for the site.
I visit for inspiration in what I can be doing better in my marriage as well as reassurances of what I am currently doing.
I would enjoy more “couple experiment” games to change things up a bit in the marriage for a day. Communication session ideas are good as well so we can all share and learn different “Questions to ask” and “Techniques to use” to better our communication.
Another suggestion would be posts around the various stages of marriage, honeymoon phase (first year), first kid, etc.
I am close to engagement, and visit for food for thought. I find many items here are already applicable (perhaps at a more foundational level). Your articles address core issues in a brilliant blend of logic & feeling in a philosophical way. You truly succeed at being ‘simple’.
I find when I visit I’m drawn to reread articles and see if I get anything different then when I first read it. That is a rare feeling for me in the blog world these days.
Your articles on passionate living are very important to me. I’m very excited for the ‘Taking your Shape’ series!
I appreciate seeing that some “common” marriage situations/strife is really that…common. I appreciate also the tips and the creative ideas. What I would like to see is how these tips work with other readers and more of the reader feedback posts of what does nad does not work. As well as some posts about marriage partners and how to develop common interests.
I forgot to say that i do appreciate this site and everything that has gone into it! I have been reading it for about two months nad have substantially gained in courage to be able talk to my wife about hard subjects because I used some of the communication suggestions from various articles. thank you for your continuing care to this site and your readers!
I get a reminder that my marriage is at the top of my priority list!
I have found myself so inspired by things that I can focus on in a very “quick and easy” to implement kind of way. so much marital advice seems so difficult and long-term in nature, that this blog gives me tasks that I feel empowered to actually accomplished. I find myself printing the really good ones out and putting them places to I see often. We (my husband and I) actually recommended this blog to my brother-in-law who is in the seminary (catholic) and needs ways to council married/engaged couples even though he himself has never been married!
Encouragement, problem solving, and new ideas on improving marriage.
As a newly engaged man, I like coming back to the site for new ideas to inspire me for the future. I like the easily digestible nature of the writing, and the hope it gives me going forward. As you’re clearly aware, marriage can be scary! It’s comforting to get some solid advice like yours going in that’s simple and easy to understand. I’d distill my thoughts to this simple nugget: continue to de-mystify. Thank you for all you do!
P.S. – Facebook-ing postings is a good option to offer besides delicious, digg it, etc. Highly recommend implementing Facebook posting options.
when i think about my marriage, i liken it to a very complex rube goldberg machine with all sorts of buttons, gears etc. the tips at this site are like little tools that keep all the various parts working properly! thanks for your great information!
hope! – I am very much in love,
but always looking for ways to improve our partnership
Reading this blog encourages me to look at relationships differently, and to see where I can improve, which is why I read it. I am not married, but I think that the advice applies to non-married relationships just as well.
I get affirmation of what’s right with my marriage, a peek into how it could be better and even when I disagree with a point, it becomes food for thought. Thanks Corey.
I like learning about communication and personal growth, which are two topics near and dear to my heart. A lot of what you write about touches on one or both of these topics, and I find your insights useful, uplifting, and enlightening. Keep up the great work!