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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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And I'm talking about Love in truth, not this version of Love from culture, or "man" (society). Because the "Love" that society has curated and pushed is not only destructive but normalized. Part of me almost wants to say that we aren't actually equipped to handle what real Love means because subsequently...we'd crumble to dust.

8 Lies about Love society has made you to believe

Humanity’s definition of Love is always ever evolving and changing, so what are some lies society has made you believe about Love? And I’m talking about Love in truth, not this version of Love from culture, or “man” (society). Because the “Love” that society has curated and pushed is not only destructive but normalized. Part

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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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Welcome to your laundry list of boundaries with in-laws that you and your spouse should have in your marriage. Scratch that - need!

Setting boundaries with in laws and family in marriage (10+ Specific examples)

Every married couple should have boundaries with family and the in laws. Welcome to your laundry list of boundaries with in-laws that you and your spouse should have in your marriage. Scratch that – need! Family boundaries apply whether you are married or not, because your personal and relational boundaries are still important. Let’s not

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Closure - it's all about the 'what' and 'why' of uncertainty in an attempt to fix or control the outcome or ending of a relationship. The wanting to know what you did wrong, what you could do or could have done different, what changed so substantially or abruptly, why you weren't given the time of day or second chance, why they didn't have the decency to do or say this or that instead of calling it quits and why you weren't worth the effort or simply enough?

How to find closure from a past relationship and move on

Closure – it’s all about the ‘what’ and ‘why’ of uncertainty in an attempt to fix or control the outcome or ending of a relationship. The wanting to know what you did wrong, what you could do or could have done different, what changed so substantially or abruptly, why you weren’t given the time of

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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 your relationship is built to last.

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

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

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