“Sometimes when I open my mouth, my Mom’s words come out!” I ran across this quote on Facebook and posted it on my Mom’s wall. It is so true! How many of you have declared, “When I grow up, I will live my life completely differently than my parents did!”? Well, you may live in a different kind of house. You may be pursuing a different career. You may even hold to a completely different child-rearing philosophy. But, at the end of the day, your parents are still with you... inside you. We are so indoctrinated by our caregivers’ beliefs, worldviews, and actions. Case in point: The … [Read more...]
Taking Steps Toward Managing Healthy Expectations
“Wait, why aren't you outside mowing the grass?” “Well, why aren’t you in the kitchen washing the dishes?” “Um, thanks for the anniversary gift, but where’s the rest of it?” “It’s Sunday. Where are the bacon and eggs?” We all enter relationships (and marriage) with expectations. Many of our expectations are buried so far back in our minds that we don’t even think about them until circumstances cause them to pop up! “What do you mean you’re not going to the wedding with me? I can’t go alone!” “My mom went to dozens of weddings alone. It won’t hurt you!” Assumed Expectation: My … [Read more...]
Five Ways to Connect in the Blustery Winter!
Reveling in the beauty of Spring or Autumn comes more naturally to me than diving into a pile of freshly fallen snow or baking in the summer heat; however, each season has something special to offer us. Winter is almost here! So, let’s plan to make the most of it, even when it’s dreary. Below are five ways you and your sweetie can connect in the blustery, and sometimes gray, winter months! The Obvious. The Awesome. The Snowball Fight! Whether your area gets loads of snow, or a few inches each year, enjoy a no-holds-barred snowball fight with your significant other. When that gets … [Read more...]
My Friends Versus My Sweetheart (Who Do I Choose When They Refuse to Get Along?)
Hopefully, you will never have to choose between your friends and your sweetie. If you find that your friends and your significant other are not getting along, it can be a frustrating experience. After you get married, if you have a friend who cannot stand your spouse, berates your spouse, or tries to drive a wedge between you and your spouse, you clearly need to put some distance between yourself and this person. However, before you are married, it can be harder to choose. Should I be loyal to my friend who has been there for me through thick and thin, or should I be loyal to this man … [Read more...]
Making the Most out of Your First Tiny Apartment! (Five Ways to Connect in Small Spaces)
Dating Couple: “It is so hard to say goodnight! You hang up first!” Engaged Couple: “I can’t wait until we are together all the time!” Honeymooning Couple: “I can’t get enough of you! I’ll be so sad when we can’t spend every waking hour together!” Newlywed Couple: “You are always here! Can I get a few minutes to myself?!” Not every experience is the same, but I imagine many married couples can remember the excitement and anticipation of getting through the wedding and then finally getting to live together – followed, of course, by inevitable frustrations. “Do you know how to … [Read more...]
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