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!
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…
How did we ever live without social media? Before you could Tweet me, DM me, Inbox me, hit me up on Facebook, Instagram, or SnapChat. What were we even doing with our lives? I know ONE thing is that I AM SOOO glad it wasn’t around when I was teenager or even young adult. WHEEWWW!! Social…
You can experience either heaven or hell in your marriage. It can be blissful and wonderful. It can also be draining and dying. Whatever you’re experiencing in marriage right now could be a result of your behaviors. WHOOOOAAAA!!! WAIT!!! WHAT?? ME???? NO!!!! You are NOT responsible for how your spouse treats you but you are…
Tony was the worst at expressing his feelings when we first got married. He would go all around the interstate I-465 and around a few blocks up the street back down the other. It took him forever to really express the issue. I had the typical WOMAN syndrome. Where my ladies at? Y’all know how…
You have a feeling something isn’t right. You discover or uncover some SHOCKING and HEART SHATTERING information. Your heart sinks. Your breathing speeds up. You become furious. You want to fight, cry, scream all at the same time. Why did you do this to me? How can I ever trust you again? I never saw…
My husband and I typically are POLAR opposites! He washes and puts clothes away the same day, I may live out the basket for a couple days. When you are dating, you OVERLOOK or EXCUSE so many things about them. You visit his/her house and think, when we move in together they will have to…