Dating for marriage – what it does not mean I thought about writing a post about what dating to marry means in dating culture, but then I thought it would be MUCH easier to explain what it does not mean. Let’s dive in. Dating for marriage or dating to marry is a bit newer language […]
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Marriage, friendships, boundaries and emotional infidelity – the important questions to ask I think the better question to ask is when, because many are quick to answer the title of this post with a big, fat, hard NO or YES. I think the answer is they can be, but what we really should be asking
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If they cheated, are they destined to repeat? If you asked me in my 20s, or even within the last 5 years, I would say absolutely, “Once a cheater always a cheater.” I also used to believe cheating was unforgivable and unredeemable (I’ve even stated this in older posts from 5+ years ago). Has that
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It should be important to note that I am addressing both guys and gals here, and that both ought to be comfortable sending follow-ups, especially if you like them. Besides, we really ought to end the fear and negative stigma when it comes to texting following a first date. Look, it’s just not *cool* to
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For the young adults over the age of 18 but not legally 21, this post is for you. For the parents who are looking for some fresh, fun, and totally cool date idea activities for their adolescent teens (that aren’t crazy expensive) – this post is also for you. Young adult couples deserve cool, fun
15+ Inexpensive but totally cool date ideas for young adult couples Read More »
A first date is your initial window to unveil not just potential connection but also compatibility, and there are certain, no-brainer topics that should be discussed on a first date. I believe in dating with intention. Because what is the point in getting to know someone you don’t plan on having stick around? It’s 2026,
It’s 2026: These are the first date topics you should be covering – no excuses Read More »
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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How can you tell when someone’s not interested? There are many signs that leave us questioning someone’s feelings and intentions, but are they always obvious? Many times, these signs go ignored and leave us entirely blindsided by heartache. Unfortunately, disinterest is not always discerned or easy to detect. But by now, in 2025, these are
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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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I upcycled this outdated, wood dresser into a timeless, funky piece. Bring life back to older, unwanted furniture in this super easy how-to DIY. When we bought our little Florida Keys bungalow back in 2021, I took my sweet time figuring out exactly what vibe I wanted to bring to the interior. This beach house
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