Dating 101: 10 things you should NEVER do on a First date Dates can be incredibly nerve wracking; especially first dates where, essentially, you get only one chance to make a first impression. Agonizing over your hair, your makeup, what to wear that all goes with the territory. But worrying about your appearance is just one component of first date prep. Once you've decided on … [Read more...]
Five Ways You Can Show Love Any Day of the Year (not just Valentine’s Day )
Five Ways You Can Show Love Any Day of the Year (not just Valentine's Day) is written in partnership with Shopstyle On December 19th my husband and I celebrated our 23rd year of marriage and that only means one thing....I've spent the last 23 years sleeping, in the biblical sense, with the same man. Aka now more than ever I need to brush up on Five Ways You Can Show Love Any … [Read more...]
Tips to Get Your Date Night On and Bring Romance into Your Relationship
Romance is not just for Valentine’s Day; romance adds spice, texture and color to life. Unfortunately, most of us don’t utilize this much in our life and relationship. Sound Familiar? Keep reading for Tips to Get Your Date Night On and Bring Romance into Your Relationship. Romance is probably one of the hardest muscles to exercise unless you are in the dating world, and even then you might … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Deepen Intimacy in Your Relationship
10 Ways to Deepen Intimacy in Your Relationship Intimacy develops in all of our relationships when we are able to be honest with ourselves, honest with others, and express our vulnerability. According to Psychology Today, about 17% of adults in Western cultures avoid closeness and fear intimacy in relationships. Steven DeSalvo is the author of the … [Read more...]
Could my marriage survive without television? Hell to the no!
Could my marriage survive without television? Hell to the no! My baby brother and his wife have enjoyed several years of wedded bliss together with all the accouterments one would expect a young, married couple to possess; a toaster, a crock pot, new comforters, a dust buster except, for one small appliance. Well- in their world it's an insignificant talking box, but in my world and my … [Read more...]