Dane and I attended our 5th marriage counseling class today. The topic focused on communication intimacy as a couple and we have picked up quite a few things from this session. Here are the 13 communication rules in a relationship we learned: Remember you are an adult Children demand their way or feel threatened. Throwing a tantrum or demanding to…
Being in a relationship is a responsibility, but it shouldn't be difficult if there are two people making an effort to make it work.
We’ve hit our first month as a married couple just recently. As cliche as it sounds, it went by so fast. It’s been an interesting month for both of us and we’ve come to some realizations. Waking up to them every day is a bliss One of the things that I really looked forward to after getting married was seeing…
I’ve always wanted a dog since I was a kid, but wasn’t allowed to have one because of allergies in the family. Still, that remained one of the things that I consistently wanted throughout my childhood and adult life. When the pandemic happened and we were all stuck at home, I decided to get one and named him Milo. With…
Discovering fun and engaging date ideas can be a challenge, especially for introverted couples who prefer more intimate and low-key activities. Personally, I’m an extremely low-energy person. Leaving the house, despite not doing anything particularly engaging makes me exhausted by the end of the day. And if an activity involves talking to others, especially in crowds of more than 10…
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When Dane and I got married, we moved in together to our first home bringing only our personal belongings with us—mostly just our clothes and…
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A healthy relationship is a sanctuary of trust, respect, and love. It’s a place where both partners feel valued, understood, and supported. But what does a healthy relationship look like, and how can you tell…
What is overthinking? Overthinking is dwelling on or worrying about a specific thing repeatedly. People who overthink overanalyze the same thing over and over again until it makes sense to them—both small and big things.…
How many times have you heard that marriage is about each person giving 50 percent in the relationship to make a hundred? I’ve heard of it more than a dozen times growing up. I never…
Discovering fun and engaging date ideas can be a challenge, especially for introverted couples who prefer more intimate and low-key activities. Personally, I’m an extremely low-energy person. Leaving the house, despite not doing anything particularly…
Dane comes from a large family and they’re all close. It fascinates me when I see them all get-together and everywhere you look, you’ll see conversations upon conversations. It was a slight culture shock to…
I’ve always wanted a dog since I was a kid, but wasn’t allowed to have one because of allergies in the family. Still, that remained one of the things that I consistently wanted throughout my…
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