Last night I was on twitter and facebook ( yes not really a big stretch for me- considering that my son admonished me and said, the reason for all my looming deadlines is because I'm addicted to twitter and facebook.) I could only HANG my head in shame because this little 11 year old has me figured out to a T... but I digress. A couple I know, who lived together for five years and just tied the … [Read more...]
7 things you should never do in your marriage (if you can help it)
DISCLAIMER: DON'T read this post unless you have a sense of humor! This December marked my 18th year wedding anniversary- I know-- I can't believe it either. Eighteen years waking up to the same face, hearing those same tales of his rock star life pre-marriage, being schooled on the way one should dry their feet post shower and his insistence that washing a pair of jeans more than twice a year is … [Read more...]
18 years flies by when you marry your best friend
When I was 15 I remember someone asking me what I hoped for in a husband. I said I wanted someone who would love me without conditions. I wanted to be with someone who would welcome and encourage my personal growth, and would be okay with my transformations. I wanted someone who would continually challenge me to be my best self and wouldn't hinder me from evolving- perhaps into someone different … [Read more...]
The Top 5 Things Husbands REALLY Want Wives to do in Marriage
As I'm about to approach my 18th year of marriage on December 19th I thought it was a good time to ask the Sugar Daddy aka MY HUSBAND and best friend for his thoughts on 5 Things husbands REALLY want their Wives to do in a marriage. You might not agree with any, you might agree with some- but at least he's honest and his answers might provide you with some much needed perspective about your male … [Read more...]
5 ESSENTIAL Newlywed Survival Tips www.thestatenislandfamily.com
Wedding bells fade and the realization sinks in: You're married. The formal celebration and blissful honeymoon getaway is over. Now the hard work of making a life together in the real world begins. Here's some relationship advice for the first year of marriage. That piece of paper changes things Even if you live with someone and play house long before you walk down the aisle, once you get … [Read more...]