I always said I could never imagine why, or more aptly, how it was that people sustained a marriage in the absence of children. In my personal experience, I don’t think I ever would’ve gotten married had I not planned on having kids. And in all honesty, I believe that having my children and desperately wanting to give them a foundation which includes a two parent home has, for better or worse, … [Read more...]
The Pros and the Cons of Taking a Sabbatical From Your Marriage
I think for some relationships the statement, "Absence makes the heart grow fonder" might hold some weight. When you and your spouse don't see each other for brief and/or long periods of time- that reintroduction to one another on both an intimate and superficial level can be nothing short of intoxicating, lustful and even reminiscent of those initial encounters when your relationship was in its … [Read more...]
15 Secrets to a ROCK SOLID MARRIAGE
I don't think any of us can predict the curve balls life will throw at us. I know I got married and thought I could envision where my life would be headed. I had plans and I made promises to myself. In fact if you would've asked me where I thought my husband and I would be 17 years down the line- I never could have predicted that we'd be here. And that's the real secret to a successful marriage- … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Stop Fighting in your Marriage
Answer this QUESTION: Do you feel like you're always arguing or bickering with the one you love?If the answer is yes then you NEED to read these tips for how how to break some of these negative patterns and build your relationship with good habits instead! The pattern No matter how many times you tell your husband not to leave his dirty clothes on the floor and to rinse the dishes out before he … [Read more...]
Anatomy of a 16 Year Wedding Anniversary Present (or What NOT TO GIVE YOUR WIFE)
Sugar Daddy ( aka the husband who is currently sleeping on the couch): "I don't want to talk about it- I'm sorry I made a mistake. I bought you a practical gift. I thought you would like it, I thought you would think it was cute I thought you would think it was warm. And comfortable like our relationship" Me: So basically what you are saying is that- after 16 years of marriage- you think the … [Read more...]