Before I got married, I had plenty of preconceived ideas about marriage counseling that would soon be overturned. I wrongly assumed that marriage counseling was for couples on the brink of divorce, or that those with inadequate problem solving skills…
It’s not shocking to learn that finances are among the top reasons that couples divorce. Whether you have too little of it or you disagree on how to handle it, money can be a stressful topic in a new marriage….
Since our first three years of our marriage have been a little bit chaotic, there’s a lesson I’ve learned that I want to share with you. New marriage alone can be volatile, but on top of that, we decided to embark on the most…
Intentionality is typically a word reserved for self help books and motivational speakers. It means to be purposeful and deliberate in your actions with a larger goal in mind. Being intentional is a lifestyle choice that doesn’t come naturally to…
Something starts to happen in new marriage that’s hard to explain. We’re two years, six months, and two weeks into this thing, and I can finally feel the “newly” beginning to wear off. To be clear, this isn’t a negative process…
I’ve been happily married for 21 years, which is how old my husband was when we got married. We were young, which can be a bane or a blessing depending on how you see it. Marrying young can be a mixed bag,…
A lot can happen in 20 months. And by a lot, I mean that it’s enough time to enjoy many ups and downs, make a few life changing decisions, and even experience a tragedy or two. 20 months has even proven…
If I had to describe myself with one word, it would be a difficult task as many appropriate adjectives come to mind. However, one that I feel is a bit more distinct amongst the rest is nostalgic. I have an…
If I had to compare marriage to any inanimate object in the world: without a second thought, it would be a mirror. A mirror’s purpose is to reflect back to you a clear image of that which stands in front…
This article was written in 2014 a few months after my husband and I had reached our one year milestone. Four years into my marriage and miles away from where I was when I wrote this, I couldn’t help but…
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