Four Ways to Maintain Intimacy in your Relationship Those of us who've passed the 7-year itch portion of our marriages can probably all agree on one fact: Marriage is not a sprint it is a marathon. Don't get me wrong, it's also rife with the kind of intimacy and familiarity that is impossible to comprehend unless you're fully immersed in the thick of it. And sure familiarity can be great for … [Read more...]
How Should I React When my Husband gets me a Present I Hate?
If you've been in the marriage hood as long as I have, the question "How Should I React When my Husband gets me a Present I Hate?" will probably make you chuckle. Like me, you're probably thinking, " If my husband actually GOT ME A PRESENT I'd be thrilled." It's true my husband and I don't often exchange gifts at this point- we are more apt to write each love letters and personally, for me, that … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why Everyone Needs a Spouse Who is a GOOD LISTENER
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...]
Chex™ Party Mix recipes
Check out these Chex Party Mix recipes is a sponsored post When I first got married I was determined to cook. The two times I attempted to prepare a meal for my husband- went disastrously wrong. I put the pasta in the boiling water and then (because clearly my timing is completely off) I decided to jump in the shower. Twenty minutes later the smoke alarm rattled me- I jumped out of … [Read more...]
If You Ever Fall In Love Find Someone Who Wants To Know Your Favorite Color
If You Ever Fall In Love Find Someone Who Wants To Know Your Favorite Color When you are dating, I mean really in the trenches of dating it's hard not to get caught up in SUPERFICIAL Stuff. And although I am ashamed to admit it-- I almost didn't go out with my husband on our first date because he lived in BROOKLYN. At the time I lived in Manhattan and I truly believed guys who lived outside … [Read more...]