Marriage

When He Won’t Open Up Emotionally [What I’ve Learned + Started Doing] | If you're struggling to get him to open up to emotionally, here's what you need to know - what I've learned and started doing | How to encourage your spouse to be open and emotionally connected in the relationship | #couplesgoals #marraige #relationships | theMRSingLink

How to get him to open up emotionally + what I’ve learned

It’s easy to limit ourselves when it comes to the meaning of expression. And I think it’s quite obvious that most women have an easier time demonstrating their feelings and emotions, as well as opening up emotionally to their spouse and others. Meaning we’re [more] readily available to talk about them and willing to show […]

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6 Qualities Of Couples Who Balance Friendship And Partnership In Marriage | I lean and depend on my husband. Not because I'm weak, incapable or dependent, but that I simply enable myself to be vulnerable, which strengthens our bond and reinforces trust in our marriage | #marriage | Why the balance of friendship and partnership in marriage is so important | #couplesgoals | theMRSingLink

6 Qualities of happy couples that are undervalued today

I recently read on the grapevine of the interwebs that friendship is detrimental to marriage. Seriously, what a load of crock. I sat anxiously at my desk coming up with as many reasons WHY friendship is part of what MAKES my husband and I thrive. Please, someone, please tell me how partnership is what solely drives

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Boundaries To Protect Your Marriage From An Affair | Cheating doesn't start with sex, or the bedroom, but with intention by jeopardizing the integrity of marriage | Ways to avoid having an affair, and to ensure that the risk of cheating never comes between you and your spouse | Cheating is a choice - fidelity is also a choice | Why you must intentionally do right by your spouse (not by your feelings) in order to uphold loyalty and faithfulness in marriage | #marriage #infidelity #affairrecovery #marriagehelp | theMRSingLink

Boundaries you need to protect your marriage from an affair

Did you know there are necessary boundaries to protect your marriage from an affair? I know, I know, some of ya’ll be like, “BuT wHy Do I nEeD tO pRoTeCt My MaRrIaGe FrOm SoMeThInG i WoUlD nEvEr Do? My PaRtNeR sHoUlD jUsT tRuSt Me!“ Okay, then: Why do you need an alarm system? You should

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[3 Years In The Books] DIY Anniversary Gift For My Husband | The best anniversary gift idea for your husband | Sentimental gift ideas for him that aren't too cheesy | DIY gifts that will wow him and make him feel special on your anniversary | Inexpensive gift alternatives that look professional | DIY gift ideas for him under $15 | #giftideas #anniversary #DIY | theMRSingLink

A Frame Art DIY Anniversary Gift For Him

This month was my husband and I’s 3 year wedding anniversary, and if I’m being really honest I have become awful at gift giving let alone finding gift ideas in general. I’m more of the sentimental type, so I love giving gifts with meaning or that have homemade sentimental value. If you’re looking for a DIY anniversary

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Why He Stopped Being Romantic [After You Signed That Dotted Line] | Why he has stopped being romantic and how to bring the romance back into your marriage or relationship | #relationships #marriage #romance | theMRSingLink

You’re exclusive, but now he stopped being romantic

When we think of romance – we think heart-stopping butterflies, that vigorous desire for adventure and the anticipation of endless possibilities with someone special. When we’re romanced, we feel good – it is what it is. And when we have this feeling from that perfect person, it should last a lifetime on its own, right?

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8 Relationship What-Ifs That Will Rob You Of True Love | Relationships are full of wonders, worries and what-ifs, but if we allow them to take control of your mindset and relationship, it can inevitably rob you of finding that everlasting Love | Stop worrying about what you can't control in your relationship, and start living it | How to overcome common fears in relationships | #relationships #womenondating #relationshipfears | theMRSingLink

8 What-ifs that ruin a good relationship [+ A chance at Love]

Our entire existence seeks and thrives on connection, yet we forget that Love in its entirety is also based on faith. Having faith in the good in someone without pretenses. You know, not judging a book by its cover or assuming that the next person will be anything like the last. It’s being able to see

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It's not that I think I would be a bad mom. I actually believe I would be a decent parent - not perfect, but certainly not disastrous. Who is perfect, anyway? Still, at 36, I'm on the fence about having kids.

I’m on the fence about having kids – Being a mother does not define me

If I’m being honest, I’ve been on the fence about having children my whole life. Despite playing with baby dolls growing up, I just don’t have that aching, maternal desire (though, sometimes, I wish I did). It’s not that I think I would be a bad mom. I actually believe I would be a decent

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10 Petty Arguments You're Likely To Have In Every Relationship [+ How To Deal With Them] | There are going to be things you fight about in every relationship, common petty arguments. Learn how to handle these and keep them from destroying your shot at a meaningful, real relationship | Relationship and dating advice for women | Pursue growth in your relationship by avoiding these petty arguments | #dating #relationshipadvice | theMRSingLink

10 Petty Arguments You’ll Have In Every Relationship

It’s simple: you can’t allow inevitable imperfections to ruin your shot at a decent, meaningful relationship. Especially those petty and irrational arguments. OK – easier said than done. When I say petty, I’m talking about the things that shouldn’t really become a problem or create more problems in the first place. When all is said

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Holiday Expectations In Your Relationship [+ Creating Traditions As A Couple] | Sharing the Holidays with your partner and embracing each other's Holiday expectations | The importance of creating Holiday traditions as a couple | Why the Holidays can bring tension among couples | #couples #relationships #marriage | theMRSingLink

Why your Holiday traditions as a couple are important

Thanksgiving and Christmas are the two major Holidays for couples and new relationships where it may seem like you’re stepping on one another’s toes. Whether you celebrate the Holidays or not, it’s important to consider your own Holiday traditions, together, as a couple. In a previous post, I talked about how the Holidays can make

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An Introvert's Guide To Healthy Relationships | How to maintain healthy relationships as an introvert | The importance of boundaries as an introvert in relationships | #introverts #relationships | Dating advice for introverted women | theMRSingLink

An Introvert’s Guide To Healthy Relationships

Fellow introverts, we know – we have easily been given a bad rep when it comes to relationships. That’s not even including our social skills, life outlook and way of thinking. We are often seen and labeled as unpredictable, anti-social, emotionally unstable, pessimistic, boring and over-analytical perfectionists. What’s often forgotten is our many strengths –

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