tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403254095541641875.post5105795792178789221..comments2019-11-09T13:21:14.984-05:00Comments on These Mountains Are Mine.: Marriage & FriendshipsNoelle McLaughlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17218737601857974619noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403254095541641875.post-66006458486194477862011-08-03T20:39:28.176-04:002011-08-03T20:39:28.176-04:00The answer is neither yes nor no. And when you dec...The answer is neither yes nor no. And when you decide to side with a yes or a no answer you are alienation the other side. To each his own and whatever works best for you is what you should do.Buddy Christ Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14620257544945227588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403254095541641875.post-91775433365640945172011-08-03T20:30:29.503-04:002011-08-03T20:30:29.503-04:00Personally, I think girlfriends are just as import...Personally, I think girlfriends are just as important to have once you are married as they were before marriage. And even more so once you have kids. I think most people go through a "honeymoon" stage right after they are married, specifically their first year, when they don't hang out with their other friends as much. Whether this is because they have moved to start a new life or simply because they are soaking up their new companionship. I think this is healthy as the first year is a lot of adjusting-- and also a lot of fun! Husbands are great to share everything with and they understand us in ways no one else can, but nothing, nothing can replace the importance of girlfriends! And let me be specific when I say girlfriends-- not just any girl who is a friend, and especially not those who are negative, but those women in your life who understand, uplift, encourage, and push you forward. Those that leave you feeling refreshed. You know the kind I mean. They help us be better wives, mothers, and humans. There's just no denying the beauty of girlfriends!Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723688651583417873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403254095541641875.post-65200597511970291142011-08-03T14:05:08.778-04:002011-08-03T14:05:08.778-04:00Ha I didn't read that guest post but it's ...Ha I didn't read that guest post but it's been on my mind a lot lately! I wonder what the couples will say about it tonight.Noelle McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17218737601857974619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403254095541641875.post-46581406740715412792011-08-03T13:45:51.790-04:002011-08-03T13:45:51.790-04:00Did you read the guest post on Michael Hyatt's...Did you read the guest post on Michael Hyatt's blog today too?? Haha! This subject has been on my mind lately too. I love spending time with my husband and, like you, want to use that precious free time to be with him. But I miss having a best girl friend somedays... I've been wondering how that seems to work once we move on from highschool and college! Maybe it's just part of the newlywed phase? I agree with Lauren - I'm totally asking about this tonight! :)Daniellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403254095541641875.post-84759825974233534812011-08-03T12:27:09.278-04:002011-08-03T12:27:09.278-04:00Great article! Oh man I feel like this is such a b...Great article! Oh man I feel like this is such a big thing in a relationship or marriage. I'm mean I'm ovi not married but have been in a long term realtionship. At one point during the relationship It was always us too.. We didn't go out with other that much together or even separately. I was ok with it for a while and it bothered me a ton. I feel like it really makes a difference on ur personality as a person and as couple. If you enjoy being around others and getting to know others than it will bother you when you never go out with others. I mean don't get me wrong everyone loves to have alone time with that significant other. I think it's healthy to hangout with others together and then have that person you enjoy going out for coffee or whatnot. I know that John Paul is ur BFF!! That's awesome you can tell him anything! Man I can't wait for that, when I have a husband and bestfriend in one :) I do think having that other friend who you can confide in and go to coffee, movies or wherever is something everyone will eventually need. Maybe when ur married it's a lil different or especially when you throw in children. Hmm maybe that's a good question to ask our married couples tonight!!!Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403254095541641875.post-22342888936345385682011-08-03T12:26:04.305-04:002011-08-03T12:26:04.305-04:00I feel the need to respond to this blog post by re...I feel the need to respond to this blog post by repeating what I said at dinner... "Lean on me!!"<br /><br />don't be a stranger :)<br /><br />glad I have you in my life!! and im pretty much in love with your blog.Merylnoreply@blogger.com