What are your favorite Christmas Eve memories? For me, Christmas Eve was almost as awesome as Christmas morning. In fact, I think I looked forward to the day just as much. It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Every Christmas Eve at around 5pm, my Mom, Dad, and I would make our way through town, over the Neuse River Bridge, and down the street to Granny and Granddaddy’s house. I knew when we arrived there would be collards cooking, many beautiful aromas in the air, my cousins playing football in the quiet street, my uncles watching TV, and my aunts laughing in the kitchen as they put the … [Read more...]
Eight Ways to Connect with Your Sweetie This Christmas! (Christmas Connections, Part 1)
“Christmastime is here! Happiness and cheer! Fun for all that children call their favorite time of year!” Merry Christmas! It’s almost here! Just a few more days before you will be tearing into those gifts, sipping hot chocolate, and making special memories. And, hopefully, you are already making memories! Did your sweetie get to come home with you for Christmas this year? Are you with his or her family? Are you both from the same town? However you are spending Christmas, I hope you are together – whether in person, or by some form of technology. Try to connect no matter how far apart you … [Read more...]
Connecting in the Fourth Quarter (Will You Still be Connecting in Fifty Years?)
If Eric and I make it to our thirtieth wedding anniversary, we will have smooth sailing from then on, right? I would like to believe that Eric and I will reach a point of no return where we no longer have to guard our relationship from bitterness, communication breakdowns, and divorce; but, the truth is no matter how long God gives us on this planet, there will never be a time when we can just throw open the door and tell life to take its best shot. (How scary would that be?) Relationships, and connections, must always be guarded. Precious Older Couples We have all seen them – those … [Read more...]
What do you Want Others to Say about Your and Your Sweetie’s Connection?
Have you ever taken notice of what others say about your relationship? Have you paid attention to the body language others express when they are with you and your sweetie? Though you should not bend to please everyone in your lives, it is good to take notice of how the world, your family, and your friends perceive you and your sweetie. If a few people think your relationship is unhealthy, but everyone else thinks you are a great couple, then you can chalk your critics up to being jealous or ill-informed. However, if several prominent people in your life have concerns, you should sit up and … [Read more...]
Should I Continue Connecting with My Sweetheart? (10 Questions to Ask Yourself before Continuing Towards Engagement)
You've been together for a while now. People are used to seeing you with your boyfriend/girlfriend. They are starting to ask questions. “When are you guys getting married?” “How much longer are you going to play the dating game?” “Are you both not tired of waiting for – well – you know!” There comes a point when you have to choose, unless you are both comfortable dating indefinitely (which is not a good idea). Some couples have no doubt that they have found the love of their lives; whereas, other couples wrestle with the question, “Is he/she the one for me?” Some relationship coaches may … [Read more...]
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