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  • 9 Boundaries for a stronger marriage

    9 Boundaries for a stronger marriage

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    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…

  • Fear not – How to talk about money in relationships

    Fear not – How to talk about money in relationships

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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. If you’re not…

  • Relationship-care is also self-care [9 examples]

    Relationship-care is also self-care [9 examples]

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    I’m not afraid to admit it – as a married woman, relationship-care and self-care are congruently interconnected. Relationship-care is also self-care, yet why is this statement so combative? That’s a personal question to ask and unpack yourself. Putting effort into and towards my marriage ultimately makes me *feel good*, as it should! The same way…

  • A Relationship Built To Last Can Survive A Stay-At-Home Lockdown

    A Relationship Built To Last Can Survive A Stay-At-Home Lockdown

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    Right now this so-called lockdown, staycation, work-from-home, solitary confinement or period of unwilful solitude – whatever you want to call it – is about to test everyone’s relationships. Whether you’re newly dating, in a relationship, living together or apart, engaged or married, this indirectly enforced stay-at-home confinement is going to be the ultimate test if…

  • How to stop being defensive when you feel under attack

    How to stop being defensive when you feel under attack

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    Defensiveness – it’s the gut reaction to defend yourself when you feel someone has said or done something unfairly or negatively to you. When you feel attacked you will either shut down, run away, hide or retaliate to protect yourself. You know all too well what that feels like. The blood is rushing to your face, you start…