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Beyond Resolutions: Building a Marriage That Blesses Everyone Around You

Today, while driving to work, we passed many people running along the roadside. It reminded me that it’s January — the season of resolutions. I recalled reading somewhere that most New Year’s resolutions focus on finances, health and fitness, and spending more time with family and friends. January often sees people putting these plans into motion, explaining the surge of runners on the road and the packed gyms.

If you make New Year’s resolutions, what’s on your list? While many focus on self-improvement, one resolution that should top the list is doing God’s will. As you consider the various aspects of your life, reflect on how you can align your actions with God’s purpose.

For those called to the vocation of marriage, improving your relationship should be a priority. Strengthening your marriage is not just a personal endeavour; it is part of fulfilling God’s will.

A thriving marriage doesn’t only benefit you and your spouse — it has a ripple effect on your children, relatives, friends, neighbours, and society. For instance, if a marriage suffers from physical abuse, it impacts the children, disrupts the peace of neighbours, and demands the time and energy of friends and family who intervene to help. Conversely, a loving marriage blesses not only the couple but everyone around them.

Cultivating a better marriage requires intentionality. One of the most effective ways to nurture your relationship is being intentional about investing into it. A great investment is spending quality time together. Make time to date each other. What you love or value, you make time for. The goal of this time is connection.

A perfect date isn’t about extravagance or mimicking what you see in movies or on social media. Instead, it’s about doing something that fosters a deeper connection with your spouse. This could be as simple as praying together, taking a walk, sharing a meal, watching a movie, or learning something new together. It doesn’t have to be costly or complicated. Even a quiet evening at home, sipping tea or wine and enjoying a heartfelt conversation, can be incredibly meaningful.

The key is to remove distractions, especially the ever-present phone. Struggling to imagine time without your device? Here are a few ideas: make eye contact, reminisce about a cherished memory, dream together about the future, or play a game that leads to more conversation. The objective is connection — nothing else.

A new year offers the chance to start afresh. Why not make some resolutions for your marriage? As The Couple Binders, we believe that thriving in marriage is possible, and we’re here to help you on that journey. Through our programs and activities, we shine a positive light on married life. Here’s what we have planned for 2025:

1. Couples' New Year Kickoff — Saturday, January 25th, from 10am to 2pm in Kira. Join us for an inspiring session with Dr. Monica Etima Kizito, who will guide couples in strengthening their marriages in the new year. Contact us for more details.

2. The Blissfully Bound Program — A four-weekend series (to happen on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm) designed to deepen your bond. This program will address communication, conflict resolution, intimacy, and building mutually fulfilling lives together. We’re hosting two cohorts in 2025 (March and September), each limited to 10 couples. This program is suitable for both dating and married couples. Plan to attend or sponsor a couple you care about.

3. Annual Couples’ Getaway — A weekend dedicated to relaxation, connection, and growth. Mark your calendar for our 11th getaway, happening June 20th – 22nd, 2025.

4. Monthly Couple Bonding Conversations — Held online every last Saturday of the month from 7.30am – 8.30 am.

5. Event Speaking and Facilitation — We’re available to support pre-marriage and marriage enrichment events.

6. One-on-One Guidance — Personalized support for couples and individuals navigating their relationships.

Visit our website at www.thecouplebinders.com or reach out to us at +256 702 569 757/ +254 782 055 166 for details on any of these activities. You can also find us on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Don’t settle for less in your marriage when more is possible. Let’s make 2025 a year of deeper connection and flourishing relationships. We’re here to walk with you every step of the way!

Lucy Peace Nantume

Lucy is a wife, mother, daughter, and friend striving to serve God with her whole life. She is a lawyer with expertise in human rights. Together with her husband, Ronald Kazibwe, they are passionate about helping couples to thrive in their marriages. They are “The Couple Binders.” Visit their website www.thecouplebinders.com for more details about them and what they do.

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