Secrets to a Happy Healthy Marriage (this is what works for us!)

[@SoulfulRose]

The best gift I can give my children is to love my spouse. 🙏🏿

[@kayleebaginski]

29 year old unmarried woman here. I know I'm not married yet, but I don't think it's a bad idea to prepare my heart and soul for marriage. Your videos give me an example and help me to grow in holiness. Thank you!

[@Thais_n]

Same thing here! I'm 29 too and love these videos. I actually like anything about the whole process - from dating to marriage. I think all single people should watch them because there is so much to learn, improve and even heal before getting into a relationship.

[@562Omar]

Prayer is the best way!!!!

[@christya.9329]

Ladies, let's stand together in prayer. May God bring us to the perfectly prepared husband's he has made for each of us.

[@MartinGonzalez-rt5dd]

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

[@maryfrey]

47 years married for me. Definitely ups and downs! 🙃 It would be nice if our parishes had a program like the pre-marriage program, only for people who have been married awhile. Long-married, happy couples could teach it...sort of to prepare us for married life after kids, retirement, aging, etc. Love you and your videos. ❤

[@tmaffeo]

Been together 49 yrs married 45 . I agree my honey and I went to a marriage encounter about 30 yrs ago it was so Amazing . In msgr from our parish wanted us to be in charge of “ precana” classes for pre wedding couples . As soon as an older couple gives it up . I was so honored to be asked . But your right after kids are gone retirement sets in what now ???? 🌻🌻🌻

[@monicamontoya1578]

What a beautiful ministry that would be! Such a great idea! Maybe it’s something you can aspire to leading in your Church?

[@christinem6621]

What a great idea!!

[@tmaffeo]

I try to do this every day “ What can I do to make my husbands day better “ it could be a cute note that he finds , his fav meal , redoing his drawers , his fav dessert etc we are married 45 yrs this past June . He is truly my best friend 🌻🌻🌻

[@cthurbz5146]

I love this!

[@terriwhite3372]

Almost 35 years here. I think it comes down to saving your best manners for your spouse. Thank them for what they do, compliment them, show others how lucky you are to have them at your side. Now, have I always done this? Nope. I’m not perfect…..

[@brookekirchberg]

Heather, I wanted to let you know how much of a blessing you've been to me. I'm not usually one to comment on KZbin videos, but I came across your channel this spring when I started my RCIA journey. You've helped me learn so much about Catholic theology. I'm on track to receive my first communion in about a month. God bless you 🙏🏻

[@melianna999]

😇🙏🙏🙏

[@icyangel13]

I'm called to chastity and I love my vocation, but I really enjoy watching your videos because it's so good to see God at work in your marriage! So uplifting in a world that is so corrupt. Thanks for giving a good example!

[@culies8]

So needed this right now! I've been married almost a year to my husband in Mexico. I've converted to Catholicism, we have had a baby, going through the green card process, its been a lot! Your videos are so so helpful, thank you!

[@ppia5700]

Love this video, thank you for sharing!💕✨

[@pamelaruiz3303]

I was praying to God to find a good show to watch. I’m learning English and usually the traditional show rare horrible and God gave me your KZbin Chanel. Thank you. I have learn English and a lost of catholic teaching. You are so cute and beautiful ❤❤❤❤ Thanks

[@ACatholicMomsLife]

I love how God does that! I am so glad you are here!

[@laarnilapuz5247]

This December, my husband and i are celebrating our 33rd wedding anniversary and everyday we are grateful for God's grace and mercy. Everything you said is just on point. I pray for your marriage to last a lifetime. God bless 💞🙏

[@carmenwyoming5610]

You are a beautiful, glowing testament to God’s love and joy that He has for women who wholeheartedly give themselves to the wifely vocation! This video was such an encouragement to me today! You hit a lot of important points… solid wisdom! I’m hoping to marry my best friend someday too! Thank you for sharing the joy!

[@colleenc1586]

Love the hair and headband

[@Sara-hd8co]

Hi Heather. I cant believe this video is recommensded to me today. I suggested my husband to get a divorce after a long struggle in our marriage. God is divine

[@carinamcquilkin926]

13 years married here. Thank you for the tips, sometimes we know and we forget as time passes. Nice to be reminded of these little things that usually come so naturally while dating. 😊

[@elizabethbrink476]

I am not an affectionate person but I want my children to see their parents’ love each other.

[@keedee3104]

Love the background. So beautiful

[@ACatholicMomsLife]

Thanks so much 😊

[@elizabethdavis3417]

After 12 years my husband and I finally got away for an overnight without kids - it was magical. We should have been doing this more and definitely will more! It's not easy to get the 5 kids taken care of, but very worth it!

[@CFW1]

Such a positive, affirming video on marriage. You do such a great job communicating these suggestions and giving helpful examples. 😊

[@MaureenBrady-qc4ik]

Beautiful video and amazing advice! I never put it together, but my husband became the spiritual leader of our family right after we did the Marian consecration too!

[@sunnygem21]

Thank you Heather. It's our four year wedding anniversary tomorrow. So perfect timing! We've gone through a hard year with things happening around us and we just had a miscarriage with our third baby. These gentle reminders how to love one another are very helpful.

[@BugsyB1979]

I'm so sorry about losing your baby. Miscarriage is very difficult ❤

[@katiedubuque7481]

Thank you for the tips❤️ I am so excited to get married in June of 2024!!

[@victoriacugini9147]

Confession!! When I notice I’m getting particularly grumpy or harsh towards my spouse, it’s always when I’ve been away from confession for too long.

[@CelesteKaotia]

One of the pieces of advice my husband and I were given by the person who married us was "Be a champion for each other." That was truly inspired as my husband and I are from two different backgrounds as well as cultures (including countries). It's very much like the advice being a cheerleader, but it's also about defending one another especially when others criticize your spouse, don't understand them, and so on.

[@MaryScarpati]

I loved this video so much. I’m only married 2 years and in a lot of ways am still in the honeymoon phase. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. ❤

[@elizabethbrink476]

All great advice. Refreshing to get a peek into your marriage…truly helps to know that marriages are not perfect but they are work! And that’s good. Sanctifying us all! ❤

[@faithwisdom788]

I'm waiting on God for marriage so this hurts to watch but it is good to be prepared.

[@ProducersGroupProd]

I Love Your Channel! Thank you ! Great Videos! 🙏🏽😊

[@danamarie2270]

Love this topic. It’s a great reminder to be each others biggest cheerleaders in this world. I strive to be my husband’s soft spot to land and keep our home a place of comfort. Its so affirming to hear your thoughts and see other marriages alive and well! ❤

[@jazzbeau507]

A lot of good insights; thank you for sharing.

[@katrinao8902]

Thank you for the wonderful tips Heather! I read “The Five Love Languages” and it was very interesting. My husband and I have a lot in common BUT receive and give love differently. It’s important to keep love strong and would recommend that book to all couples. ❤

[@judgmentaltoast]

You are so sweet. You're advice is perfect, thank you!

[@nathalierich9519]

We decided to stop at 5 children - more would have destroyed us - it was the best decision we ever made ❤

[@saratran16]

I find it hard with so many little ones to remember to be this way. I find I’m just exhausted by life with 4 little kids, especially with homeschooling.

[@angelamcf6335]

Don't do home-schooling, dear lady! As a teacher, I think children miss out so much in terms of friendships, social ability, sports, fun and games with other kids. You will remain exhausted and worn-out! Get them to school!

[@MariaIpp30]

Keep homeschooling! Build those strong attachments with your children ❤ of course they will still have friendships, sports etc keep those children safe with you. Its worth it and will get easier

[@rachelpops9239]

Moms are exhausted with kids in school or homeschooled my dear Angela. Each mother has to make the best decision SHE can make

[@LB-ku6ry]

You do what you want with your children! I’d you want to home school, home school!!!!

[@Elopes85]

I am marriage for 46 years 🙏🙏

[@melianna999]

Same.😊

[@mariek5766]

To all moms and dads who have lost a child!! Our children, who died far too early, in the womb or later, are at our side and fight for us together with the heavenly army. The Vatican needs a lot of fighters these days. Let us ask our little children together with her angels, that they stand with the Holy Father and all the bishops during this SYNOD , pray for them and fight for the truth and our church. May each of our children adopt a bishop and may a heavenly army defend our Church in Rome. Please share this.

[@mariedubois6102]

Hi Heather It's the first time that I'm writing to you. I hope my english will be well because I'm french ! I just love your channel and I really want to thank you for all you are sharing to us. Here in France, it's hard to find a catholic mom channel. I'm converted since 3 years. I met my husband at church, the same day that the Lord delivered me from an illness that I had since 10 years. My husband was first my best friend, he is the one that teached me about faith as I knew nothing ! We married on April 2023, the day before the Mercy Sunday and I'm now pregnant of our first child. I really want to thank you because you really help me to improve my relationship with the Lord and to become a mother. I want also to thank you about what you share especially in this video because even though I'm not married since a long time, your advices are precious. My husband, since the beginning, says this : "The more we are caring first about us as a couple, the more all that we can have will go well" May our dear Lord bless you and our Mother Mary be with you

[@bonniemcgrath2406]

I really like watching your videos.. You are a wonderful example of how God can transform us by how you live a life of faith. God Bless you!

[@HopeLaFleur1975]

It is true absolutely true to show affection to your husband. But saying that if your husband's behavior is not healthy it's hard.

[@tommifriedman7591]

Recently came across a book by Leslie Vernon called The Emotionally Traumatic Marriage for people who are in a different sort of marriage than this presenter's

[@katyl]

I so needed to hear this. Thank you.

[@ACatholicMomsLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@paulacastro7661]

Hi! I'm from Brazil and i love your videos!

[@lindsayanne5023]

I love this video! You look radiant and perfect, Heather 😊❤️

[@JillRice]

This Christmas it will be for my husband and I 25 years. Our whole relationship changed when our children left home. Its was kinda traumatic for us both in different ways. We found that we were alot different together after they left. We are also much older so our personality is drastically different. Now starting premenstrual/ menopause we are finding it to be very difficult to travel this new way of living. We started counciling based on the book man of my dreams woman of his a christ centered marriage Its been very helpful. But it's been drastically different today in our relationship vrs just a few years ago. My husband and I are completely opposite too. But using our individual strengths to add to eachother is good. But 45 it's tough. We only had two children who were only a year apart so that also plays a part. If we had more children maybe the transition wouldn't have been so drastic.

[@melianna999]

When children leaves home it is traumatic nearly for every parents. It's been called "empty nest syndrome" It will last for a while. We were very young parents of two so when they left we still had our jobs. My husband played golf and still does and I took up painting when my menopause started. Best thing for depression. I never had interest in painting but I still continue and I am amazed with my progress. We are also two different individuals but thanks to our religious life we understand and love each other. I can imagine how hard time it is for you but you will be fine after some time.

[@elizabeth.annrose]

Excellent, Heather! Congratulations on 14 years!

[@lamarquescoleman9747]

Yes, very well put. If women and men both thought this way so many marriages would be thriving! We default to this is the norm everyone marriage is just blah, not everyone. There are some working thriving marriages. Everyone take part and do what they need to do, men emotional connection hand holding and listen, women physical intimacy and less criticizing!

[@irishmclass2042]

I awoke to your video this morning very early. Your key words are “a Holy Relationship!” We’ve been married 47 years and from the beginning we’ve been partnered with our Lord in all things to maintain a cohesive, loving and giving relationship. Yes, we’ve had ups and downs, in all we count our many rich blessings! Your encouragement is a beautiful gift! God bless you & Eric!

[@esteph154]

Beautiful advice Heather ❤️

[@Blingbesties]

You look like Mrs. Rachel and you look even more like her with this headband! Lol You are gorgeous🥰😍✨❤️ God Bless❤️

[@butterification]

Amen 🙏🙌🙏❤️ Love what you said about building up your spouse and being his BIGGEST FAN 💖 AND CHEERLEADER 😍

[@melianna999]

Next month / 22.10./ we will be celebrating 46th wedding anniversary. Marriage is big school of forgiveness and love. I would say LOVE is very important. And together with God, and Sacraments of catholic church it's possible for every marriage fight any problems.

[@BugsyB1979]

My friend recommended a book called "The Surrendered Wife". I thought I was already submissive and respectful but there is still room for improvement!! I recommended anyone who thinks their husband is like another child read it. Actually, everyone should read it! It might be a bit triggering to start with but it is worth an experiment at least!! I also recommend the film "War Room". All about praying for your spouse (for the husband in this movie). Also a bit cheesy but very inspirational.

[@jessiebaillargeon4191]

It's so funny! You should mention that movie because couple weekends ago he was going through you too and he watched it. I was very surprised. It had Kirk Cameron in it and just so everybody knows Kirk Cameron would not kiss the actress in the movie. So at the end that's his wife wearing a wig. I thought that was very sweet of him

[@blessedlife7581]

Thank you for posting this. We need more videos like this ! May God bless you ❤

[@kyliewilken4796]

Thank you for making these videos!! You are a blessing!

[@teraguest6252]

Your videos have helped me so much. So grounding for me. Thank you for giving to the Lord. ❤

[@Almondamande]

❤Thank you sister ❤

[@michalinarus9497]

Thank you for your ministry Heather 🤗💐🙏

[@ACatholicMomsLife]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Lorraine152]

More videos like this please 🙏🏼

[@IgnatiusJoshua-r4q]

God Bless you..✝️🌷🌻🙏🏻 ..Please Pray for me for finding my other half🌹 for Marriage🙏🏻 Greetings from Indonesia🇮🇩 Ignatius Rico 🙏🏻

[@catherineslovak7606]

So good! Thank you! ❤

[@mariasilviacirelli7799]

Love this video!!! And I can understand you about work out, my husband and I are the same 😂

[@ethanandrewe4393]

I am exactly like you when it comes to being with my husband 😊...

[@ethanandrewe4393]

We are now married 13 yrs and by Gods grace we are blessed with 2 beautiful kids and we are having a healthy relationship.

[@patriciag6127]

Amen, sister! 🙏

[@nicoleyoshihara4011]

Lovely would love marriage and courting advice ❤💕

[@gardenofgraceoils]

This is a great reminder for me! My husband is a couple years younger than me so I still struggle with the respect part. The way you describe your husband sounds a lot like mine. I'm definitely more headstrong than my husband so it can be challenging at times. But I try to focus more on showing my love for him as much as I can. Thank you for this timely video!

[@BugsyB1979]

There is a book called The Surrendered Wife that you may consider reading ❤

[@lou4663]

I'm praying for you.

[@ACatholicMomsLife]

Thank you so much!!! I need it:)

[@felixsantamaria2648]

AMEN

[@foodfoodandfood9589]

Can i just say how freakin georges you look on that front picture of the video! I mean wow😍 Great video and advices also, and Sorry to comment from my daughters KZbin😅 Greetings from Denmark🇩🇰

[@carolinet-s4866]

Loved Fireproof

[@rachelkivarkis1801]

Beautiful tips, God bless you. 😘👍🙏🌟✨❤️🌻✝️💫🍁🧡🍂

[@monicamontoya1578]

Great topic! ❤ Thank you for the movie recommendation and I look forward to watching with my husband, of 26 years! God Bless Heather 🙏🏽

[@timetocool]

Lovely video

[@everlynecherotich605]

Halo Heather, thank you for sharing what works for you. I'd like to get in touch with you one on one - how do I? Your contact please. I'm a Catholic mum from Kenya (Africa)

[@AngeliccelicGomis]

Amen ❤❤❤

[@lisachristinaconfirmed5067]

What if your husband puts their mother before their wife? Not sure how to be a big cheer leader for that.

[@ACatholicMomsLife]

That would be so hard! My friend has the same problem and it’s very painful for her! Not sure what I would do😕

[@RGRGIS]

Like!

[@subyjeff314]

What if he does,ntluke to show any affection

[@bear8smylene]

you're a cute holy couole God bless u more!

[@golondrinaviajera6280]

Tu esposo h tu don diferentes porque tú eres mujer y el hombre.

[@faithwisdom788]

It's sad how women would refer their husband as being a third child. Maybe they don't mean it in a evil way but wives have to learn not to disrespect their husbands. Wouldn't want your husband to call you his third kid would you? Be more considerate ladies❤ don't speak evil of your husband in public too. Treat him how you'd want to be treated

[@melianna999]

The way media and movie present men / as a scared boy in the kitchen/ add to emancipation movement today. Last four years / specially during lockdowns/ I was receiving tons of jokes on my mobile phone about "how stupid men are". "how smart women are".

[@faithwisdom788]

​@@melianna999💔

[@veganix6757]

You should be vegan. Debate me