Marriage can be beautiful, but let’s be honest; it’s not always smooth sailing. As the popular saying goes, “Marriage is not always a bed of roses.” Unfortunately, it does not depend on whether you married the right person or not. No matter who you marry, marriage is not smooth sailing. However, for those who married …
Marriage can be called many things, but effortless is not one of them. Scratch that. Staying happily married can be called many things, but effortless is not one of them. When I was in uni, one of my professors once said, “Marriage is like a walk in the park… except the park is Jurassic Park.“ …
Some time ago, I took a moment to think about my relationships. I was feeling particularly low that day, and it felt like my closest friends weren’t there for me. The truth is that I was feeling quite used in my relationships. I had always been there for them through tough times, but right when …
When I first started dating, words used to mean so much to me. Now, it means very little. Words of affirmation are still one of my love languages, but after all the deception and gaslighting I’ve experienced and seen other people experience, it’s no longer number one. Now, I listen to words and enjoy them, …
Many wives complain about their husbands, and rightfully so. Many husbands can be really annoying. I know I am, and I sympathize in advance with the woman that I will be lucky enough to marry. However, sometimes, many wives are also over-critical of their husbands. It is possible for you to have expectations that your …
Honesty and transparency are important in any healthy marriage – at least, they are vital if you want it to last. But let’s be real; even in the most open relationships, some topics are uncomfortable for everybody. I know I have been guilty of avoiding some conversations because they were difficult; it just seemed easier …
Because I have a large friendship circle, I’m privileged to have been on the deciding committee for many relationships, and I still am. Don’t laugh; I take my job very seriously. My girlfriends and I talk to each other about men and our feelings, and we help each other make the best decisions (I hope, …