Marriage is a sacred union between two individuals who commit to share their lives together, through the ups and downs, for better or worse. While love, trust, and communication are often considered the cornerstones of a successful marriage, there is another vital aspect that should never be overlooked: mental health. In recent years, there has…
Survival mode is simply waking up every day rebooting yourself in “SAFE MODE” like our computers. When you’re computer is in SAFE MODE it doesn’t look the same, apps may not work properly, and it operates slower than usual. That’s YOU in survival mode… your high functioning brain has SHUT DOWN!
Love is patient, but how much patience does it really require? When it comes to romantic relationships, we often think of love as a magical force that can make all our problems disappear. But the reality is that relationships require effort and patience in order for them to thrive. In this blog post, we’ll explore…
2023 is a BIG year for us! We will celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary in June!! People ask us all the time, how did we stay married for 25 years after getting married so young (18 & 20)? Keeping it 100, it hasn’t been easy AT ALL. Being honest, we lost our way SEVERAL times.…
What’s in it for me is the question that is often asked in relationships and it makes sense, right? When we get into relationships we want to be happy so this makes sense. After a while, the layers began to peel back and the REAL person shows up. They are no longer on their best…
Last week the news of the Curry’s took the world by storm and me too because if you don’t know anything about me, just know I love the whole entire Curry family!! Yes, I’m a Golden State Warrior fan but I also root for my bro Seth too. Let me focus! So what was the…
Communication is important in relationships because it helps us say things the way others need to hear them. It’s like dancing together but instead, sometimes communication is used as a bow and arrow. We’re shooting words but not aiming them correctly. A son asked his mother what was for dinner? She said quiche and he…
Like everyone else in relationships, I found myself pondering the same question. Why is it so hard to get my needs met in this marriage or relationship? We all have an innate desire to give love and be loved. God created us with this desire. It’s hard when you feel like you’re the only one…
We had no clue why we weren’t happily married.. We knew we loved each other BUT felt at times that wasn’t enough!!! “To love without knowing how to love wounds the person we love!” -unknown We usually show our partners love the way we receive love instead of the way they receive love. We may…
Most couples get married believing the myths that marriage is a box full of all the things they’ve longed for such as companionship, intimacy, friendship, happiness, closeness, etc. The truth is that marriage is an empty box waiting for you to fill it up. Your marriage toolbox is like a bank account, you have to…