{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"4050 I Do, But Not Today","description":"There\u2019s a raw, undeniable magic in the early days of love. When two people are madly in love, everything seems bright, shiny, and flawless\u2014or at least, as close to flawless as humanly possible. Each partner carries a pair of rose-colored glasses that mask faults, differences, and even potential deal-breakers. The world is new, and so is each other. It\u2019s the honeymoon of life. But time is relentless. Years press forward, and those blazing mornings turn into years that roll into decades where life happens. No wonder your attitude is "I do, but not today." Life doesn\u2019t pause or hit reset. Responsibilities pile up, disappointments sneak in, and the sour taste of \u201clemons\u201d begins to spatter on formerly pristine moments. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https:\/\/createyournow.com The honeymoon phase gives way to the harrowing grind of real life: bills, kids, work stress, health issues, unmet expectations. The shiny veil fades, and suddenly your attitude shifts from \u201cI do\u201d to \u201cI do, but not today.\u201d Why does life have to be so crazy and chaotic? Why does it feel impossible to keep your head above water, especially when you\u2019re trying to keep a marriage alive? Why do you feel like you\u2019re drowning in a sea of \u201cmarriage things,\u201d with waves of frustration, exhaustion, and unmet needs crashing over you? Life will never be completely smooth. Challenges will keep coming. What changes is your mindset\u2014the choice to say \u201cI do\u201d not just once on your wedding day, but every single day you wake up. The K.I.S.S. ~ Choose to say 'I do'! Rather than getting lost in what can\u2019t be done or what\u2019s broken, it\u2019s time to press pause and reset your approach. What if your marriage could be the anchor in chaos instead of just another storm? Three Ways a Spouse Can Be Present Without Being Consumed Show Up With Small Intentional Actions You don\u2019t need grand gestures to prove commitment. Sometimes, the strongest engagement comes from consistent small actions: making that cup of coffee in the morning, sending a text that says \u201cI\u2019m thinking of you,\u201d or offering a genuine \u201cHow was your day?\u201d These deliberate, tiny moments create a scaffold your marriage can rest on\u2014even when everything else feels out of control. Set Boundaries Around What You Can Control You cannot fix everything. You cannot solve all problems in life or marriage at once. Accepting that your energy is limited means you get to say \u201cno\u201d to everything that drains you unnecessarily. Prioritize what\u2019s truly important\u2014talks about feelings, quality time, physical connection\u2014and don\u2019t get sucked into the endless list of \u201cshould haves,\u201d "would haves," and \u201cwhat-ifs.\u201d Remember, engaged doesn\u2019t mean exhausted. Practice Radical Acceptance and Recommit Love isn\u2019t ignoring faults; it\u2019s loving beyond them. It\u2019s choosing to accept your spouse as a flawed, growing human and choosing the partnership daily, not because things are perfect, but because they matter. When frustrations rise, instead of spiraling into hopelessness, say \u201cI do\u201d again\u2014an intentional, mindful recommitment to the person sitting beside you, not the fantasy you once had. It\u2019s normal to want to postpone the \u201cI do\u201d sometimes, especially when life bites hard. But real marriage isn\u2019t about perfection or waiting for things to be easier. It\u2019s about recommitting with raw eyes wide open. Life may be chaotic, but your choice to show up, set boundaries, and recommit can be the calm inside the storm. You don\u2019t have to drown. Not today. And certainly not tomorrow. Because you are better together. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"   #RelationshipBuilders #CreateYourNow #LoveAndMarriage \ud83d\udd14 Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https:\/\/createyournow.com TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation  - This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will discuss your specific situation while gaining tools and strategies to move you forward. 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