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...]
7 Tips for Handling Stress in your Marriage
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...]
6 Tips to Help Newlywed Couples Survive that First Year of Marriage
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...]
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...]