3 Reasons Why Everyone Needs a Spouse Who is a GOOD LISTENER I know I've written about marital communication EXCESSIVELY but there are certain luxuries to being married--like having a built-in sounding board. The truth is- I talk to my dogs and ask their opinions on major life issues, but for the most part the only response I'll get is a tail wag and a face licking. So from time to time I … [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...]
Should Husband And Wife See The Same Therapist?
Should Husband And Wife See The Same Therapist? is a sponsored post. None of us was brought up perfectly. Our parents, like all normal humans, had their flaws, weaknesses, and fears. But every moment of one’s childhood can reflect on their adult life. Very often, we have difficulties in building strong romantic relationships with other people. We either blame our partners for not being … [Read more...]
Five SECRETS of Happyish Married Couples
Five SECRETS of Happyish Married Couples I would be doing you a huge disservice and basically LYING THROUGH MY TEETH if I told you that marriage is always smooth sailing. It isn't, but nothing that is truly worth it's weight is easy. Marriage is a work in progress, it is a patchwork comprised of a million tiny moments both the happy and heartbreaking ones that cement its foundation and … [Read more...]
8 Lessons I’ve Learned about Relationships in my 18 Years of Marriage
I must preface this with the disclaimer that I AM NOT A LICENSED THERAPIST-- just an old married lady who has broken a few lamps and screamed at my husband till I lost my voice- who has come to the realization that ANGER in a marriage is NEVER the best way to communicate. The result from said behavior will only do one thing- necessitate a trip to Home Goods to buy another lamp, hanging your head … [Read more...]