When we talk about abuse in a romantic relationship, the first thing that comes to most people’s mind is battering. The picture it usually conjures is one of violence with the victim having a black eye due to being hit by their partner. But abuse is not only physical. Sometimes, it is emotional, which can …
Marriage
Once we shed our childhood fantasies about “happily ever afters,” we need to face the reality that a marriage can only be successful when it is built on the right foundation. Even when built on the right foundation, all marriages go through rough patches, dispensing all notions of “happily ever afters” and paradise. The right …
Divorces are usually sad and heart-wrenching. But it is even worse if the other party didn’t see it coming. I honestly cannot put the feeling of being blindsided into words. This is why couples must be vigilant to know when their spouse is acting out of character. Sometimes, the signs aren’t loud; they can be …
In the hustle and bustle of life, we sometimes forget those things that truly matter. It’s not intentional; it just happens because there is only so much a person can do, right? One of the most important aspects of anybody’s life has to be their partner… And sometimes, we get so comfortable in relationships that …
It’s a sad thing… It’s sad how love can turn sour over time and how a marriage that starts with love can end up with one partner or both despising each other. Being married to a husband who despises you can be an unpleasant experience. Whether you have been experiencing unresolved conflicts for some time …
When people get married, it is with the intent that the marriage is forever. Nobody gets married, planning that it won’t last. But the thing about marriage is that simply wishing doesn’t create a happy and long-lasting home. If you want a healthy marriage that stands the test of time, you need to put in …
A female friend was telling me about her parents’ marriage. I was shocked when she described some of her mom’s antics in the house. I felt like her mom wasn’t doing well, but I didn’t tell her this because she sounded like she supported everything her mom did. Well, before those conversations, I used to …