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...
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 if you’re in one? Often, the subtle, everyday actions and feelings reveal a relationship’s true health. Healthy relationships don’t feel like a chore; they flow...
The 5 Love Languages quiz by Gary Chapman is one of the most sought-after tools that help couples see the kind of love they want to give and receive. The five love language is split into words of affirmation, acts of service, quality time, receiving gifts, and physical touch. Sometimes, people may wonder why they don’t feel like they are...
An interesting post I encountered in one of my favorite subreddits, r/AmItheAsshole (AITA) was entitled “AITA If I Get Mad Over My Husband Not Doing the Dishes?“. Reading the post prompted a callback to several similar opinions about household chores in a lot of Reddit posts, including basic questions of who does what or even sexist remarks about how women...
Two months into marriage and there are still a lot of things that I learn. But what I realized is there is also a lot that I have to unlearn. Merging two upbringings and different cultures sure offer a lot of surprises, but nothing that two people who choose to communicate can’t overcome. Here are five things I realized I...
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After a long diet change due to Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), we’ve got the doctor’s pass that Dane can eat pork and beef again...
Today was errands day, and when we realized we weren’t getting home in time for lunch, we decided to make it a lunch date. It...
My husband washes the dishes in our household, and I think nothing makes him happier than seeing only a few items in the sink after...
Two months into marriage and there are still a lot of things that I learn. But what I realized is there is also a lot that I have to unlearn. Merging two upbringings and different...
An interesting post I encountered in one of my favorite subreddits, r/AmItheAsshole (AITA) was entitled “AITA If I Get Mad Over My Husband Not Doing the Dishes?“. Reading the post prompted a callback to several...
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...
The 5 Love Languages quiz by Gary Chapman is one of the most sought-after tools that help couples see the kind of love they want to give and receive. The five love language is split...
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...
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.
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