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 and resources. If you aren’t that partner, then I hope this can […]
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It’s becoming almost dreadfully and unbearably easy to resort to the ole’ dinner date these days. Okayyyy, I know, we shouldn’t really complain that much, and for the average couple with many years under their belt that dinner may actually be their escape from reality and just what they need to focus on nothing but
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*Tssssttttt <- I was going for that sizzle sound, there. Anyway, if you feel like you’ve hit a roadblock in the marriage *romance* department and it has become seemly difficult to reignite the fire in your bellies for one another, or just to keep it lit, then this post is for you. Whatever side street
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We all know by now that trust is the easiest to lose, and the hardest to regain. And in relationships trust is easily and most obviously broken by things like deceit (lying, dishonesty, secrecy) and infidelity (cheating, disloyalty), but what about the not-so -obvious? The subtle ways trust can be lost or broken in relationships
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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. BUT, this post really isn’t all you think it will be. When I say uncomfortable reasons, what
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Oope, did I stutter? Work spouses are for singles. And there’s no changing my mind on this one. Leave this glamorized – and, nowadays, normalized – workplace trend to the REAL single folks. Otherwise, yeahHH, having a work spouse is simply an excuse to cheat. You do realize emotional affairs are a legitimate thing, right?
It’s simple: having a work spouse is an excuse to cheat Read More »
…regardless if you believe your relationship is thriving. See, because that’s the crazy, crazy part – while all is seemingly perfect on your end, the fact is that may not always be the case for your partner. Couples are ingrained with the notion that they are supposed to be able to tell one another anything
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The Holidays can easily be one big stress ball for many, even couples. This is especially if you are dealing with a spouse who won’t respect your needs, compromise, or share the Holidays. And, hey, if you are that spouse, listen up – you need to read this post more than anyone. More importantly, we
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**PSA: There’s a way to be transparent about your digital privacy while also maintaining respect for that privacy. You CAN respect both ways – shocking, I know. I’m about to get real. If you’re in a serious, committed relationship (like marriage) then nothing is secretive or on lockdown from your partner – sorry, not sorry.
We know each other’s passwords [Our marriage has no secrets!] Read More »
Marriage is a work in progress. At least it should be taken as that way. This means you are prone to developing routines, nasty habits that are hard to break and complacency in the mix of some of the best and worst times marriage brings. You may start going with the flow of the motions
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