Oftentimes I think people view boundaries in marriage as freedom limitations, strict laws imposed on one another, or even a form of punishment. I find that telling when, in fact, boundaries – when used properly and lovingly – make a marriage stronger. Now I’ve written several other posts on boundaries, and while I have so […]
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Before my husband and I got married, we discussed how we would manage the finances. Mutually, we both grew up in joint households when it came to money, therefore it seemed the most natural to take the similar approach. While there are certainly more and others, these are the main ways my husband and I
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It’s 2025 – are you dating with intention? To date with intention is to date with a reason, purpose or end-goal. Typically this means to date with the intent for a relationship or commitment in mind. If you’re not sure whether you’re dating with intention or how to date with intention, you simply need a
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This one’s for the guys. No, no, not the boys – the men. Why do I stress this? Because the boys will believe themselves to be wise in their own eyes, cower from shame and run (or raise a fist) at the hint of correction. If that’s already you four sentences in, I advise you
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This is for the men out there who desire headship status and to be (what we like to call) a true leader in marriage. I know I’m about to step on many toes, as I’ve likely done from the title of this post, but if your innate drive is to lead, provide and protect then
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Okay, do I speak for *all* women when it comes to online dating advice for men? No, obviously not. But I would still advise taking notes, because its 2024 going into 2025 and here’s what women are saying about dating online and what they want you to know about their online dating experience. For reference,
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This is relationship and marriage edition of how to talk about money with your partner/spouse. In another post I unpack having The Money Talk while dating. I made two separate posts and created two workbooks pertaining to the finances in dating and relationships because the information provided in each are entirely different. If you’re not
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Whether you’re online dating or into someone sliding into your DMs on social media, there are 4 red flag DMs to ignore, block AND delete! While we’re quick to preach against ghosting in the dating world, the primary incentive here is not only to prevent from wasting your time but also your protection. In all
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We’re not going to like it but we’re going there. It pains me to even have to say in this day and age…but cheating on your partner doesn’t start in the bedroom! It starts with you. I think we all know this – we’re aware of it – yet we’re hell-bent on supporting our imperfectness
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If your partner has an anxious attachment style, what you say matters Those who actually read this post are most likely to have an anxious attachment style (not to be confused with the fearful avoidant attachment). Because, alas, I find that it’s the anxiously attached partners who are also more likely to seek out answers
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