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Showing up is the hinge that swings open every door

Happy April! In early March, my longtime mentor, Robbie Motter, celebrated her 90th birthday by publishing her memoir, She Showed Up: A Woman of Purpose, Power & Unstoppable Faith. Robbie sent me the manuscript last year so I could write […]

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Do the Patterns in your Marriage Need a Reset?

Happy March! Do you ever think about how the patterns of your life dictate success or failure? Patterns are repeated ways of acting, reacting, or responding to specific situations. For example, a pattern of being early or late […]

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Letting Love Rest, Root, and Renew this Winter

Happy Holiday Greetings! Earlier this week I was interviewed about long-term marriage for an article to be published in a UK women’s magazine. The journalist was particularly interested in The Five-Year Marriage and how it lends itself to keeping […]

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The Power of the Next Day

What Melinda French Gates Reminded of For Moving Forward Over the summer, I read Melinda French Gates latest book, a memoir, The Next Day. I read it a little bit for the gossipy part and a little because I was […]

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October Reflections on Love, Marriage, and the Power of Redesigning Relationships

Love and marriage aren’t static—they evolve as we do. This October, we explored what happens when couples treat their relationship as a living, breathing partnership. From learning when to say “I love you” while you can, to understanding […]

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An Anniversary, A Memorial, and a Reminder – Say It Now

Happy Fall! I had an interesting experience recently. In late September, Joseph and I celebrated the 2nd anniversary of our 8th Five-Year Marriage. We missed our usual Maine vacation this year, so we decided to take a few days away […]

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What I Shared on The Tamron Hall Show About The Five-Year Marriage®

When I sat down with Tamron Hall on her nationally syndicated talk show, I knew we were going to dive into one of my favorite topics: reimagining marriage so it actually works for real couples. What I didn’t […]

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Do Celebrities Prove Marriage Planning is More Important than Wedding Planning?

The Venice wedding was well-planned… what about the marriage? Greetings! I hope you’re enjoying these last days of your summer. Over the summer, one of my relatives, Aidan, got engaged. The couple announced it sometime between the Besos/Sanchez wedding […]

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Reminiscing to Spark Reconnection

kris_adminEdit Profile We’re Kicking Off the 30-Day Romance Challenge with “The Story of How We Met.” If you missed last week’s newsletter – which outlines the entire challenge, week by week, you can view it here: https://annmariekelly.com/2025/07/31/august-romance-awareness-month-2025/ Week 1 […]

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August is Romance Awareness Month!

And I want to help YOU get some LOVE LIGHT going! Join me, Annmarie Kelly, for a 30-Day Romance Challenge designed to help couples, like you and your spouse/partner/sweetie, to reminisce and reconnect, so you can reignite the sparks […]

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Why Intentional Love Wins Over Spontaneous Romance

It’s easy to believe that great relationships should just “happen naturally.” We’re sold stories where passion never fades, partners always know exactly what the other needs, and love stays effortless forever. But here’s the truth: real, lasting romance […]

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How to Talk About Change Without Starting a Fight – Relationship Communication Tips

Change is a normal—and necessary—part of life. But in relationships, bringing up change often feels like lighting a match in a dry forest. Even small suggestions can lead to big arguments. Why? Because traditional marriages are built on […]

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