Hard work and raising children – these are two experiences most married couples will have in their lifetimes. Even if your job is not particularly difficult, your marriage likely will be – at least, at times. I have yet to meet anyone who made it through life without some rough patches somewhere. So, in the spirit of preparing for marriage, we encourage you and your sweetie to work hard by babysitting together! Watching someone else’s kids is not the same as raising your own, but it does give you a taste of the responsibility. How does your sweetie interact with kids? How do you work … [Read more...]
Five Tips for Putting Necessary Distance Between You and Your Ex (Ex Week, Part 3)
“My ex and I are no good for each other, but we cannot seem to stay away from each other.” Have you ever had an ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend who drew you in time after time, even though you knew nothing good could come of it? If so, you are not alone. Many people can think of a person from their past who was their kryptonite. If you have an ex with whom you cannot seem to cut ties, my heart goes out to you. Sometimes, regardless of how necessary it is, it is hard to let go. If you are struggling with the tug-of-war between, “Man, I want my sweetie back!” and “Wow, we are absolutely no … [Read more...]
Tips for Rebuilding a Romantic Connection with Your Ex (Ex Week, Part 2)
“So, I am back with my ex. Now what?” Break ups do not always last forever. Sometimes, couples decide to give their romance a second chance. If you are trying to decide whether or not to ease back into a relationship with an ex, check out our previous post, Should I Revive a Relationship with My Ex? and ask yourself those seven important questions in that post before you proceed. If you are choosing to give your partnership another go, take these four tips and run with them. Give your “new” relationship every advantage you can from the start! Start with a COMPLETELY Clean Slate. If … [Read more...]
Should I Revive a Relationship with My Ex? (Seven Questions To Ask Yourself Before Re-taking the Plunge) (Ex Week, Part 1)
So, you and your lady or gentleman broke up a while back, but you are starting to wonder if you should give your relationship another shot. Such a big decision can leave one’s head spinning. “Should I? Should I not? Will it be a disaster? Am I missing out on something that could be great?” There is so much to consider before retaking the plunge, so here are seven questions to ask yourself before you make your choice. What is my motivation for returning to this relationship? Do I love this person and see a confident future? Is the relationship familiar and comfortable? Am I ready to … [Read more...]
Experience Friday: Elephant Rider!
Elephants and Sea Turtles and Pigs, Oh My! For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by these three animals. Well, I have been fascinated by elephants and sea turtles – I suppose piggies are just cute. ~smile~ Years ago, I saw a video of young people riding an elephant and thought it looked so cool! (What a life-changing experience it would be to ride an elephant!) Years went by, this little girl grew into a woman, and she still dreamed of riding an elephant. Everyone dreams of that, right? I mentioned it occasionally to people (mostly Eric), but I thought I would have to … [Read more...]
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