Titles for Mary
As the mother of Jesus, who is viewed as the King of Heaven, she holds this royal title that is also the fifth Glorious Mystery of the rosary.
What is Queen of Heaven?
In this massive 2005 comeback hit, Mariah Carey belts out, "When you left I lost a part of me / It's still so hard to believe."
What is "We Belong Together"?
When you mess up on a math problem at the board, true humility means doing this three-word phrase instead of making excuses.
What is 'admitting you're wrong' (or 'owning your mistakes')?
It’s the most classic bathroom debate of all time: husbands forgetting to put this hinged porcelain item back in the "down" position.
What is the toilet seat?
"Did it hurt?"
"Whatever do you mean?"
When you fell down from 'this place?'
What is Heaven?
Translated to Mater Dei in Latin, this straightforward but powerful title was officially decreed at the Council of Ephesus in 431 AD.
What is Mother of God?
Alicia Keys famously won a Grammy for this soulful 2003 piano anthem that declares "Some people want diamond rings" but she doesn't want anything if she doesn't have her man.
What is "If I Ain't Got You"?
Instead of bragging about your own performance after a big Moore League victory, a humble athlete is quick to give this to their teammates.
What is the credit (or praise)?
"I’m not your maid!" is a common phrase when a person leaves these items on the floor, miraculously just inches away from the actual hamper.
What are dirty clothes (or laundry)?
"Do you have a map? Because I just keep getting lost in 'these two magical orbs'."
What is your eyes?
Translated to "Notre Dame" in French, this two-word title is heavily used to prefix many Marian titles, churches, and universities.
What is Our Lady?
John Legend wrote this beautiful 2013 piano ballad entirely for his wife, singing about loving "your curves and all your edges / all your perfect imperfections."
What is "All of Me"?
Doing this selfless activity without posting it on social media—like picking up trash at Alamitos Beach—is a guaranteed way to ground yourself.
What is volunteering (or community service)?
Leaving this damp bath item crumpled up on the bed instead of hanging it on the rack is a surefire way to start a newlywed argument.
What is a wet towel?
"Are you a parking ticket? Because you’ve got this 4-letter word written all over you."
What is FINE?
This title celebrates the dogma that Mary was preserved completely free from the effects of original sin.
What is the Immaculate Conception?
This 1996 hip-hop cover of a Roberta Flack classic earned The Fugees and Lauryn Hill a Grammy. Fortunately nobody was killed in the process, neither hardly or softly.
What is "Killing Me Softly?"
Practicing this specific type of "active" skill means you are genuinely trying to understand the other person, rather than just waiting for your turn to speak.
What is active listening?
Wives often complain their husbands suffer from "selective" this—meaning they magically only tune in when the topic is something they care about.
What is hearing?
"If you were a triangle, you'd be this type—because you're definitely not obtuse."
What is acute?
Used heavily in Eastern Christianity, this 9-letter Greek title translates literally to "God-bearer".
What is Theotokos?
This R&B singer advised listeners to "let her vent" and "just let it pass" when dealing with a frustrated partner in his 2006 single "When You're Mad."
Who is Ne-Yo?
It takes major humility to ask a teacher or coach for this alliterative term—helpful advice that is meant to improve your skills, not tear you down.
What is constructive criticism?
Newlyweds often argue about husbands being completely distracted by this specific, highly-addictive EA Sports video game instead of helping with dinner.
What is Madden or EA Sports FC?(FIFA)
A SMOOTH TALKER might ask you if you're from Tennessee, because, "You're the only '____' I '____.'
What is Ten I See?