“I try not to think about what might have been… ‘Cause that was then and we have taken different roads. We can’t go back again. There’s no use giving in… and there’s no way to know…..what might have been.” – Little Texas, country music band I used to love this song as a kid. As an adult, I have found it to lead my mind down a dangerous road. I still like the song, but I have discovered that dwelling on words like these can tempt me to daydream about “simpler” days. Once you commit to being with someone for life, it is not wise to spend time contemplating what life might have been like if … [Read more...]
Creating a Financial Plan (Six Preparations All Couples Should Make Before Getting Engaged, Part 2)
Whether you love money, enjoy spreadsheets, think money is evil, or simply don’t care about money management at all... one fact is universally true: we all need money (or some form of currency) to live in this world. Those who are not as concerned about money management might be more likely to get married before they are on good financial footing and those who are into every detail of their money management may be tempted to put marriage off until their financial plan is “perfect” – which is never. ~smile~ Finances should be considered when making the decision to get engaged, but it does not … [Read more...]
Pre-Engagement Counseling (Six Preparations All Couples Should Make Before Getting Engaged, Part 1)
Is it that time in your life? Have you been dating your special someone a while and now you have this growing anticipation that engagement may be just around the corner? Are you looking at rings? Are you holding your breath on every date wondering if this is going to be day he proposes? Are you searching your creative reserves trying to plan the perfect proposal? Each phase of a relationship is special. I vividly remember when Eric and I were college pals just getting to know each other. We had a lot of fun back then and I did not know how instrumental that stage would be for us. Then there … [Read more...]
What Love Language Do You Speak? (Love Language Practical Tips, Part 1)
Growing up, and even sometimes now, I make the classic mistake many of us often make: I assume. Have you ever assumed? My assumptions are based on my own personality and my own experience. “How is it possible not to like frequent hugs? Why would anyone choose a gift from his or her special someone over several hours of focused attention?” Because we have our preferred ways of giving and receiving love, we tend to think other people prefer to be loved in the same manner. “I love gifts, so I will shower him with gifts!” .... “Why is he not so excited about all my gifts?” “I appreciate all her … [Read more...]
What Not to Say to Someone Going Through a Divorce (What Not to Say, Part 6)
Sixty years ago, it was relatively rare to hear of a couple divorcing; but, in recent years, few people get especially rattled when they hear about acquaintances, friends, or family divorcing. They may be sorry or confused, but I doubt too many people grab their chests and gasp when they hear of a couple calling it quits. However, just because divorce is more common and widespread now than it was before doesn’t mean those getting divorces feel less pain. It’s easy to assume couples in the separation process passionately hate each other and that’s not always the case. Sometimes a couple … [Read more...]
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