*Disclaimer: this post is not directed to those who personally do not believe in marriage, have zero intentions to be married, and make that very clear in their relationships. *Second disclaimer: For the MEN in the comments touting hand and fist that there’s nothing in it for men (marriage), or that no man actually wants to get […]
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Like in any relationship, there are also marriage deal breakers. Serious couples who are “in love” aren’t just jumping into marriage or getting engaged because of all the “feels”. It’s not about tolerating one another, yearning for one another’s attention or great sex. It’s compatibility – the will to empathize, understand, compromise, communicate, instill trust, enable
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This really isn’t a foreign concept. People use people all. the. time. for personal gain, sex, money, drugs, attention, a place to live, transportation, security, self-image (“the ego“), getting over an EX or a rebound, emotional stability, a green card, love, approval, acceptance, and even as a way to reinforce unresolved trauma. In a few
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Sometimes the most overlooked part of being a couple is coming up with relationship building date ideas that will deepen your connection without sacrificing the fun. There are ways to have both all while enjoying one another’s company and keeping the romance alive! This is the time to open up on life, and a life
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Have you ever realized that some of the things you could be saying have an immediate and negative effect on your relationship/marriage? Whether you’re in a rocky place already, or you believe you have sustained a very healthy commitment. Some of the things you say you may not notice as damaging to your relationship. Like
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Being married a year has been an adventure like no other. And the best part is this one lasts a lifetime. Sure, with the ups and downs, the whirlwinds of different emotions and day to day changes and challenges – it’s sometimes hard to believe so many things can happen in a year, and we
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Everyone goes through heartache at a point in their life. It’s one of the toughest times to pull out of, and many times we just need to hear the things that speak to us. And often times there are things women need to learn from relationship heartache. So, whether you are looking for confirmation, inspiration,
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Distance isn’t necessarily a bad thing. But when does it become an issue? I felt this distance when my husband started back up working night shift as a police officer for the first time since moving in together, and getting married. So now, at 6pm he leaves for work, comes home at 7am. As I’m getting up
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Ah, Valentine’s Day. That dreaded, yet beautiful holiday. I remember some years thinking, “Why does this day even exist?” Now that I’m married, it’s pretty much stayed the same. Yet we play on the hype. Because it’s all about love notes, chocolates, secret admirers and teddy bears. WRONG. Not for him. So let’s talk about
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Marriage is a constant building of a foundation between two people, and it never ends. It may seem at times only one person is working on that foundation more than the other. And that can happen as life brings on its struggles, as long as it’s not permanent. Marriage isn’t only broken by money, infidelity, and mistrust,
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