Laura's Strengthening Marriage Blog

David and Darcy

Married 8 Years

David and I met while working at a call center. I had been working at this company for a few months when he started working there. We instantly disliked each other. Continue reading ““How We Met” Story #3 — David & Darcy” »

Robert and Hannah

Married 15 years

Robert and I met at an Institute of Religion Family Home Evening gathering in October of 1993. It was my freshman year of college and I think I only attended two of the weekly meetings. The first meeting I went with my roommates. It was a big gathering where we played group games. Unbeknownst to me I had caught a young man’s attention, but he never approached me that night. Continue reading ““How We Met” Story #2 — Robert & Hannah” »

Win a Romantic Getaway to The Anniversary Inn with Your Couple Photos and “How We Met” story.

One lucky couple will receive a FREE one-night stay at the beautiful Anniversary Inn of their choice, in the room of their choice! (Valued up to $289.) In addition to the luxury of spending focused time and attention on each other, you’ll enjoy the relaxing in-room jacuzzi, complimentary cheesecake, sparkling apple cider, and a delicious freshly baked breakfast delivered to your suite.

To enter the drawing, send us a favorite photo of you and your spouse, and/or a wedding or engagement photo, by Saturday, February 14th, 2009.

Tell us the story of how you met, how many years you’ve been married, plus something you do to strengthen your marriage (500 words or less). The lucky couple will be contacted by email, and then announced in our “Straight Talk about Strengthening Marriage” newsletter.

Continue reading “Send Couple Photos & “How We Met” Stories” »

Kevin and Laura

Married 18 years

Kevin and I were both attending Brigham Young University when a chance encounter brought us together. I had missed the first week of the winter semester for a business trip, so on arriving home Sunday, I attended my previous ward (congregation) church services, since I had missed mine. There in the pews was a row of handsome guys that I hadn’t seen before!

Later that evening at a church meeting a friend introduced me to one of the tall good looking guys that I had seen earlier that day in church. His name was Kevin. As luck would have it, when I walked into my Religion class on Tuesday, there sat that same good-looking guy, Kevin, that I had met Sunday evening. Continue reading ““How We Met” Story #1 — Kevin & Laura” »