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…
Take a look at the pic above. The big white space in the pic is your relationship or if you’re single you can view it as your life. The tiny black dot is what you SEE as your relationship or life problems/challenges/issues. Now wait, hear me out. I KNOW you don’t think your problems are…
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…
Although maintaining your own sense of individuality in your relationship is important, enjoying time you spend together is the glue that deepens your love and connection. Most people want to be around those they have fun with. Keeping the good feelings flowing strengthens the loving bonds you have and draws you closer. Having a good…
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…
When it comes to sex, most couples are faced with the issue of lack or none at all. Sometimes the reasons are obviously logical but sometimes not so much. The logical reasons are scheduling conflicts, child birth or financial stress. Remember the sex is better when the bills are paid!! When the reasons aren’t so…