OK, to be fair… These are sex mistakes I see ALL couples making, not just married folks. However, given the typical context faced by many (although not all) married peeps…
Relationship Advice
Real talk- I am literally writing this article post-mini-argument with my boo over wedding plans. Not a knock-down, drag-out fight by any means but there were tears. (Mine.) And then I visibly shut…
If there’s one image that Disney and Hollywood have programmed into our brains as the climax of a romantic story, it’s a man down on one knee holding an open jewelry…
A happy, healthy sex life can be a great way to feel more connected to your spouse and maintain a satisfying level of intimacy within a marriage. In my work…
Betrayals can absolutely devastate any relationship, especially a marriage. Common forms of betrayal or deceit can include disrespecting your partner, breaking promises, siding with someone else over your boo, or…
Managing all of the logistics – whether it’s juggling vendors or DIYing everything – gets insane. Family dynamics (slash drama) can push the limits of our patience. Wedding planning can…
All of a sudden, you look around, and it’s like you don’t know how you got here. It’s like you haven’t had a chance to just STEP BACK and just…
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Why You Shouldn’t Ditch Your Bestie Just Because You’re Getting Hitched
We’ve all seen it, and many of us have probably even said it… “I’m so lucky to have fallen in love with my best friend” “I can’t wait to marry…
While these might be true for most folks – helpful guidelines – the minute I see sweeping generalizations touted as fact, I tune out. There’s no way it’s true for…
Some context: I’m older than the “average” bride. I’ve have spent more time than my younger self, developing a professional identity with my current surname. I have a very unique…
But you SHOULD be alone. At least sometimes! Because let’s face it, there are things we can do when we are alone that we just simply CANNOT do when someone…
I don’t think I ever realized just how pervasive diet culture existed within the wedding world until just about all my girlfriends got engaged and subsequently hitched. As a curvy…
My wedding planning friends! What does your schedule look like these days? If I were to take a guess (or if it looks anything like mine), it probably includes a…
A family friend of mine loves to tell the story of the man who—years before—knocked on her Florida front door. The man asked if she wanted to invest in a…
The amount of time (and money—don’t forget about the money!) that goes into planning a wedding is astounding. It’s one of those things that you don’t really believe until you’re…