If you asked me for some advice about surviving that first year of marriage I would tell you this... all those magically delicious gauzy fairy tales of newlyweds riding off into a sunset are just that; fairy tales. Which is why I am sharing 6 Tips to Help Newlywed Couples Survive that First Year of Marriage because in fact, the first year of marriage is rife with growing pains, as two … [Read more...]
5 tips to keep spending from ruining your marriage
5 tips to keep spending from ruining your marriage is a sponsored post My mother had married my dad at the age of 18, and I guess never felt completely at ease with the fact that neither one of them got their college degrees. SO she made it her mission to assure that each and every one of her kids would "marry" better. Looking back now I realize how flawed and misguided her … [Read more...]
How Should I React When my Husband gets me a Present I Hate?
If you've been in the marriage hood as long as I have, the question "How Should I React When my Husband gets me a Present I Hate?" will probably make you chuckle. Like me, you're probably thinking, " If my husband actually GOT ME A PRESENT I'd be thrilled." It's true my husband and I don't often exchange gifts at this point- we are more apt to write each love letters and personally, for me, that … [Read more...]
One Pot Lasagna Soup 5 points per serving on Weight Watchers
One Pot Lasagna Soup 5 points per serving on Weight Watchers - A love story When I met my husband in 1997, he was a CONFIRMED bachelor, with a stereotypical "pad" to match. Let's put it this way, I knew from the outset this man was never going to be the type of guy who would be folding laundry or noticing the crumbs his feet crushed as he walked through a kitchen floor rife with … [Read more...]
7 Tips for Handling Stress in your Marriage
Why are our spouses such an easy target when we're under stress? It usually just makes our situations even worse. 7 Tips for Handling Stress in your Marriage Even if you're just reacting to stress and don't really mean them, insults and derogatory remarks hurled at your spouse will undermine your relationship often to a devastating conclusion, if left unchecked. Don't let your marriage … [Read more...]