<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Monarch For Love]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monarch For Love]]></description><link>https://www.monarchforlove.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:06:15 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.monarchforlove.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Do Marriages Fail? And How You Can Beat the Odds]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you first said, “I do,” you probably imagined a lifetime of joy, connection, and partnership. But as we all know, the journey of marriage isn’t always smooth sailing. With divorce rates still staggeringly high—67% of second marriages and 74% of third marriages ending in divorce—it’s natural to wonder, Why do so many marriages fail?]]></description><link>https://www.monarchforlove.com/post/why-do-marriages-fail-and-how-you-can-beat-the-odds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f3965bc99eb1cb510b89a6</guid><category><![CDATA[Divorce]]></category><category><![CDATA[Struggling Marriage]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rekindle the Spark]]></category><category><![CDATA[Thinking About Divorce]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:57:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f71c09_055b13dcaf384c7d85141dfd383fbe5a~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kami Schatz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[25 Habits of Happy Couples]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are 25 habits happy couples practice regularly. If you’re looking to elevate your relationship, start with just one or two, and watch the magic unfold. Start today!]]></description><link>https://www.monarchforlove.com/post/25-habits-of-happy-couples</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f39318c99eb1cb510b8153</guid><category><![CDATA[Love]]></category><category><![CDATA[Thriving Marriage]]></category><category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rekindle the Spark]]></category><category><![CDATA[Marriage Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dating Your Spouse]]></category><category><![CDATA[Romance]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:45:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f71c09_d58dafcabedc40be8d66ef43552d8377~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kami Schatz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Avoid Marriage Burnout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marriage burnout is real, but here’s the good news—it’s also avoidable. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected in your relationship, let’s talk about how to shift the dynamic and rekindle the love that brought you together in the first place.x]]></description><link>https://www.monarchforlove.com/post/how-to-avoid-marriage-burnout</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f39112bba4a2ace46fe3a1</guid><category><![CDATA[Struggling Marriage]]></category><category><![CDATA[Divorce]]></category><category><![CDATA[Choosing love]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rekindle the Spark]]></category><category><![CDATA[Thinking About Divorce]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:35:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f71c09_de1301b02f3f41cdafd11ac691d71df3~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kami Schatz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are You Giving Too Much in Your Marriage?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s be real: Marriage is one of the most beautiful and challenging relationships you’ll ever have. It’s built on love, patience, and compromise. But here’s the thing—are you giving so much in your marriage that you’re starting to lose yourself?]]></description><link>https://www.monarchforlove.com/post/are-you-giving-too-much-in-your-marriage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f38e5582ae5695e72ff24b</guid><category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category><category><![CDATA[Choosing love]]></category><category><![CDATA[Thriving Marriage]]></category><category><![CDATA[Love]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dating Your Spouse]]></category><category><![CDATA[Marriage Coaching]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:24:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f71c09_4a52bb018d654de3a8ed3b4c2f1e3281~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kami Schatz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Set Boundaries for a Thriving Marriage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s be real: Marriage is one of the most beautiful and challenging relationships you’ll ever have. It’s built on love, patience, and compromise. But here’s the thing are you giving so much in your marriage that you’re starting to lose yourself?]]></description><link>https://www.monarchforlove.com/post/set-boundaries-for-a-thriving-marriage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f3890bbba4a2ace46fd189</guid><category><![CDATA[Thriving Marriage]]></category><category><![CDATA[Love]]></category><category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category><category><![CDATA[Healthy Boundaries]]></category><category><![CDATA[Romance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Marriage Coaching]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:12:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f71c09_11cd4a82321840e0b0c0d3798949bea8~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kami Schatz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rethinking Marriage: Why Giving Up Isn’t the Answer]]></title><description><![CDATA[You’ve probably heard that over 50% of all marriages end in divorce. It’s a staggering number. But here’s something even more eye-opening: as of 2021, 67% of second marriages and an astonishing 74% of third marriages also end in divorce.]]></description><link>https://www.monarchforlove.com/post/rethinking-marriage-why-giving-up-isn-t-the-answer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f385f07b1c42fb24f027bb</guid><category><![CDATA[Thinking About Divorce]]></category><category><![CDATA[Divorce]]></category><category><![CDATA[Struggling Marriage]]></category><category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rekindle the Spark]]></category><category><![CDATA[Marriage Coaching]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:46:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f71c09_5b368a975bcb4f459167dc908fd567af~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kami Schatz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Romance: How the Little Things Keep Love Alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I asked couples to share just a few answers to some simple questions about romance, I wasn’t looking for perfection. I wanted real. Because real love? That’s where the magic lives. So today, let me guide you through a few ways you can bring that spark back—or keep it glowing strong.]]></description><link>https://www.monarchforlove.com/post/real-romance-how-the-little-things-keep-love-alive</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f384787b1c42fb24f02417</guid><category><![CDATA[Romance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Thriving Marriage]]></category><category><![CDATA[Love]]></category><category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category><category><![CDATA[Choosing love]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dating Your Spouse]]></category><category><![CDATA[Marriage Coaching]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:37:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f71c09_645c6357c5a943308f8e3264a717a0f9~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_867,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kami Schatz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Stay Connected with Your Partner During the Holidays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can you believe how fast the year has flown by? Holiday decorations are on the shelves and the pumpkins haven’t even been carved yet… the festive pressure builds for months. Honestly? It can be exhausting. And when we’re exhausted, guess who we tend to disconnect from first? Our partners.]]></description><link>https://www.monarchforlove.com/post/how-to-stay-connected-with-your-partner-during-the-holidays</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f3815a533c8cdf2db3a0bd</guid><category><![CDATA[Holidays]]></category><category><![CDATA[Thriving Marriage]]></category><category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dating Your Spouse]]></category><category><![CDATA[Marriage Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Choosing love]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gift-giving]]></category><category><![CDATA[gratitude]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:28:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f71c09_347d073227a44f4f82153452425bdaba~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_731,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kami Schatz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Gratitude Shift: How Thankfulness Can Transform Your Marriage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you know couples who actively express gratitude for each other are significantly happier? It’s not just fluff—it’s science. When I studied Positive Psychology at FAU, I learned that gratitude isn’t just a nice idea; it’s one of the core pillars of a fulfilling life and a thriving marriage.]]></description><link>https://www.monarchforlove.com/post/the-gratitude-shift-how-thankfulness-can-transform-your-marriage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f37e006ab422d82875113d</guid><category><![CDATA[gratitude]]></category><category><![CDATA[Divorce]]></category><category><![CDATA[Struggling Marriage]]></category><category><![CDATA[Thriving Marriage]]></category><category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rekindle the Spark]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:17:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f71c09_4e03bfa1394141a9aaf1004e5ac3434d~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kami Schatz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Making Time for Love Can Transform Your Happiness]]></title><description><![CDATA[

When we think about improving our lives, the first things that come to mind are often the usual suspects: lose weight, save money, clean out the garage. Sure, those resolutions sound great. And yes, being healthier, having savings, or an organized space can make life easier. But will they truly fill your soul?]]></description><link>https://www.monarchforlove.com/post/how-making-time-for-love-can-transform-your-happiness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f37ae479cb054083e18f32</guid><category><![CDATA[Thriving Marriage]]></category><category><![CDATA[Love]]></category><category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category><category><![CDATA[First date]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:59:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f71c09_9c55227a34ae4c07994156233fdd81d5~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kami Schatz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remember Your First Date? How One Story Can Rekindle the Spark in Your Marriage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you remember your first date? I sure do. For me and my husband, Brian, our first date was a blind date arranged by a friend. I rushed from work, dressed up in a little black dress, walked into the restaurant at 7:05 (it’s okay…I was fashionably late) and… no Brian. I waited. I called my mom (yes, I did). Then he arrived, like someone running through the door determined to win me over. He apologized, he pulled himself together, and the evening turned into laughter, dancing, and an unforgettabl]]></description><link>https://www.monarchforlove.com/post/remember-your-first-date-how-one-story-can-rekindle-the-spark-in-your-marriage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f374be8ca39cf305c38cc4</guid><category><![CDATA[First date]]></category><category><![CDATA[Thriving Marriage]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rekindle the Spark]]></category><category><![CDATA[Love]]></category><category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category><category><![CDATA[Choosing love]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:45:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f71c09_acfba86b416e43cca54b36dab4c05d7c~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kami Schatz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choosing Love: The Heartfelt Art of Gift-Giving This Holiday Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi, I’m Michelle Hays – welcome to Monarch for Love! As we prepare for the holidays, I can’t help but think back to the magical anticipation I felt as a child waiting for Christmas. I was the kid who couldn’t sleep, straining to hear Santa’s sleigh on the roof. That kind of childlike wonder is something we all once knew deeply. But somewhere along the way, adulthood crept in. Our excitement faded, replaced with to-do lists, shopping stress, and endless wrapping paper. We forget to feel the...]]></description><link>https://www.monarchforlove.com/post/choosing-love-the-heartfelt-art-of-gift-giving-this-holiday-season</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f3702279cb054083e173fc</guid><category><![CDATA[Love]]></category><category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category><category><![CDATA[Choosing love]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gift-giving]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:16:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f71c09_3cda2764473a45218579eb1290c3e23e~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kami Schatz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transform Your Marriage: From Struggling to Thriving]]></title><description><![CDATA[So many of us are chasing what we desire most: to love and be loved. And yet, we keep repeating the same painful patterns, convinced that if we just find the “right” person, things will magically work out.]]></description><link>https://www.monarchforlove.com/post/transform-your-marriage-from-struggling-to-thriving</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f2c10e7cb0726b2daecbb8</guid><category><![CDATA[Divorce]]></category><category><![CDATA[Struggling Marriage]]></category><category><![CDATA[Thriving Marriage]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:53:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f71c09_4b7b4bc45be646a2a26bf87852614173~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kami Schatz</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>