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...]
Do Marry Me or We are Breaking Up Ultimatums Really Work?
Do Marry Me or We are Breaking Up Ultimatums Really Work? Let's face it- guys know what they need to do to buy themselves a little more time. They give you a drawer in their dresser-- this will probably buy them another month. They invite you to meet the parents- yet another month. They give you a key to their apartment- - that's right they probably have bought themselves yet another … [Read more...]
Should you tell your spouse everything about your past or are some secrets yours to keep?
Should you tell your spouse everything about your past or are some secrets yours to keep? Case in point: A man was awarded $100,000 after he successfully sued his wife over the fact that they had a baby he deemed ugly. How could this be!? well he subsequently came to find out that his wife slightly misrepresented her true self to him prior to their marriage- aka- she had $100,000 … [Read more...]
3 Things Newlyweds Need to Know About Estate Planning
You said “I do,” celebrated with family and ventured off to some exotic island half a world away. As you bask in the afterglow of your honeymoon, estate planning is probably the furthest thing from your mind. After all, what could possibly happen? Life, actually. All couples, especially newlyweds, need to take steps to preserve the financial future for themselves and their … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Celebrate your Husband This Father’s Day
When it comes to Father's Day, do you find yourself devoting all of your attention to helping your kids celebrate dad? Maybe this means supervising the making of homemade cards, grocery shopping and preparing a breakfast in bed, or coming up with Pinteresting gift ideas. To answer the question- YES to all ( minus the bacon as we are vegetarian and vegan). While there's no question that it's … [Read more...]