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What is Love? Many are still asking this same question today, and I think the pendulum is always swinging. Through generations and culture, one day this is Love and the next it's not. For me, Love is unchanging; it's people who change. Since we live in a culture where we are constantly bombarded and consumed by the sharing of information and social influence, we're still bound to be surprised by these common myths about Love.

7 Myths about Love that may still surprise you

What is Love? Many are still asking this same question today, and I think the pendulum is always swinging. Through generations and culture, one day this is Love and the next it’s not. For me, Love is unchanging; it’s people who change. Since we live in a culture where we are constantly bombarded and consumed […]

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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.

Fear not – How to talk about money in relationships

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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In a relationship, you're still human

Remember, you’re still human in a relationship

Whether you’re dating someone new or you’re in a committed relationship, remember, you’re still human. Does this really need to be said? Yes, yes it does. And I think many will be bamboozled when they read this post, mainly because the brain will go, “Yeah, of course, duh,” but then also be like, “Oh? Ohhhhh.“

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I'm taken back by many things being stated that imply his supposed desire for marriage...when they actually don't. Sure, there are limitless subtle cues that say he desires marriage (one day), can see himself marrying you or that there's simply long-term relationship potential. And yet those things don't necessarily mean he's ready to get down on one knee, make you his wife, be your husband, commit to you *that way*, or say I Do to you. There are definitive signs he wants to marry you, even if those signs are legitimately far and few.

3 REAL, definitive signs he wants to marry you

I’m taken back by many things being stated that imply his supposed desire for marriage…when they actually don’t. Sure, there are limitless subtle cues that say he desires marriage (one day), can see himself marrying you or that there’s simply long-term relationship potential. And yet those things don’t necessarily mean he’s ready to get down

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A great deal of thought and consideration goes into choosing a partner. But sometimes, the reality is...many may also be settling in a relationship, and this post dives into the signs according to someone who did. Yes, yours truly.

8 Signs you may be settling in a relationship, according to someone who did

After thinking long and hard on this, it really dawned on me how we’re all afraid to admit just how much we settle for things in life. I mean, on days we don’t feel like putting in the effort to cook, we settle for something to eat that’s quick and not always nutritious, right? And

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Before deep-diving into this post, I first came up with a brief, rough-draft list. This list mounted well into the 20-something, yet I narrowed it down to the top 10 uncomfortable reasons you should not get married. Eeek.

10 Uncomfortable reasons you should not get married

Before deep-diving into this post, I first came up with a brief, rough-draft list. This list mounted well into the 20-something, yet I narrowed it down to the top 10 uncomfortable reasons you should not get married. Eeek. BUT, this post really isn’t all you think it will be. When I say uncomfortable reasons, what

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People care more about protecting their socials and devices, as well as defending their online identity, reputation and digital world than their relationship. And it shows. Your significant other (SO) deserves respect on and off social media AND your devices. Why is this bold statement so triggering today?

Your relationship needs social media boundaries more than ever

People care more about protecting their socials and devices, as well as defending their online identity, reputation and digital world than their relationship. And it shows. Your significant other (SO) deserves respect on and off social media AND your devices. Why is this bold statement so triggering today? Ask yourself, honestly, “Who gets your attention

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