A reader from Chicago, Illinois asks, "Could pre-engagement counseling ruin my relationship?" Why yes, yes it can. Allow me to give you three reasons why pre-engagement counseling could destroy your relationship.... You may argue more after pre-engagement counseling. Pre-engagement counseling is designed to help you get to know your future spouse – really well. In helping you to learn more about each other, our goal is to expose areas of agreement and disagreement. Often, when a couple is dating and heading toward engagement, both parties typically want to please the other person. In … [Read more...]
Sharing Too Much, Sharing Too Soon
In my life, I have been blessed with many guardians. In addition to my wonderful parents, there are other adults who have taken the time to love and guide me through the dizzying seasons of childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood. One such guardian is the mother of one of my dearest friends. During beach trips or long, late night talks, my friend's mom gave me much advice in regards to my romantic relationships. Like many young people, I didn't always want the advice. Although she advised me on a number of topics, the main lesson that sticks out in my mind is the sharing … [Read more...]
Culture Nights
We all have various cultures. We have the culture based on our nationality, culture based on our demographics, and the family culture in which we were raised. The family culture I personally experienced growing up was different than the family culture of my next door neighbor... even though we played in the same yard, went to the same school, and shared the same friends. Behind the doors of each home, there is a culture, and these unique cultures shape us. As we grow older and are exposed to more life experiences, we are influenced by new cultures. We meet new people from different places and … [Read more...]
Magical Proposals (Marriage Proposal)
The element of surprise is often desired by both men and women when he is planning his marriage proposal. What more surprising is there than some illusions and sleight of hand? This open air illusionist will have your mind boggled as he did the bride-to-be. Enjoy! (And for an added bonus, click on the picture of roses to reveal a stereogram - like Magic Eye - picture where you need to look beyond the picture for some more illusion fun!) … [Read more...]
Large Families Can Flourish
For my birthday this year, my friend gave me two DVD's of the Duggar family (17 Kids and Counting and 18 Kids and Counting). Looking at the cover was overwhelming and I'm not sure if I will ever be able to name them all without looking at a guide! It amazes me how a family this size (currently having 19 kids and 2 grandkids) moves smoothly from day to day. Personally, I am looking forward to watching them and observing how they deal with certain situations. Sure, not everything will be covered in front of a camera, but there is still a lot to be learned. Sadly, many people consider the … [Read more...]
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