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...]
Ben Affleck Once Thanked Wife Jennifer Garner but now did a 360 on his time being married to her -when is honesty not the best policy?
Update: So for reasons I will never understand Ben Affleck decided to talk about his ex-wife Jennifer Garner, claiming that he'd still be drinking if they were married. "I'd probably still be drinking. It's part of why I started drinking … because I was trapped," he said, via People. "I was like 'I can't leave 'cause of my kids, but I'm not happy, what do I do?' What I did was drink a … [Read more...]
7 things my fantasy husband would do for me
7 things my fantasy husband would do for me It's 3:30 am. I CANNOT SLEEP. I have a dog on my head, another tucked into the crook of my knees. I whisper my husband's name ever so gently. The man does not stir. I tap him on the arm. Still no reaction. I get out of the bed and turn on the TV...and since we have poor man's cable in our bedroom. aka whatever signals our rabbit ears and … [Read more...]
Why Some of Us Feel Let Down on Valentine’s Day
Why Some of Us Feel Let Down on Valentine's Day Valentine's day, it's the ultimate love holiday. So why is it that so many of us feel emptiness and longing even though we may be getting our kissable lips ready to receive candy hearts and chocolates? It could be because we are all expecting to feel great on this day. On a day dedicated to loving your partner, aren't we supposed to feel loved … [Read more...]
5 reasons why a good relationship is like a reliable car
Today is a bittersweet day we are bidding adieu to a trusty, practical friend who has been there, alongside my husband and I as we've journeyed on the better part of our 21 years of mostly wedded bliss. It's my husband's Flip Phone that he's been NOT ANSWERING well, for 15 years. Her departure inspired me to write this blog post 5 reasons why a good relationship is like a reliable … [Read more...]