Five years after the rupture of a thirty year marriage, I still do not entirely know who I am.
Marriage & Commitment
Marriage Is More Than the Wedding Day
Do you remember believing that the two of you could build something meaningful together?
Do you remember believing that the two of you could build something meaningful together?
When You Try to Hug Your Wife From Behind
Rejection and a dead bedroom take a toll on a marriage.
Rejection and a dead bedroom take a toll on a marriage.
Top Garnet Engagement Rings With Distinctive Character
Explore garnet engagement rings, handcrafted designs, and unique jewelry collections with top recommendations and helpful insights.
— Some jewelry is chosen for fashion, while other pieces are selected because they tell a story. Engagement rings often fall into the second category. The details behind a design, the gemstone selection, and the craftsmanship can all influence how meaningful a ring feels to the wearer. Garnet has become a favorite gemstone among people…
Most Affairs Begin in Good Marriages, Not Bad Ones
Betrayal often starts where boredom, duty and unlived selves begin not where love ends.
Betrayal often starts where boredom, duty and unlived selves begin not where love ends.
Lessons From a 40-Year Marriage
The song "Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places" pretty much defined my teens and early twenties.
The song “Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places” pretty much defined my teens and early twenties.
The Ultimate Pre-Wedding Guide for Couples Starting Their Life in a New Country
— Most couples picture venues, guest lists, and the excitement of finally being together. What often gets less attention is everything that happens before that point, especially when one or both partners are preparing to move to a new country. After years of watching international couples navigate this process, one thing becomes clear very quickly:…
Fifty-Nine Years Later: The Quiet Shape of Love
On Our Fifty-Ninth Wedding Anniversary
On Our Fifty-Ninth Wedding Anniversary
Are You Letting Your Marriage Run Out of Time?
You’re spending something you can never get back.
You’re spending something you can never get back.
How to Stop Arguing in Your Marriage
Tone can be interpreted as disrespectful or judgmental, escalating disagreements.
Tone can be interpreted as disrespectful or judgmental, escalating disagreements.
Sleep Divorces
Where do you land on this debate?!
Where do you land on this debate?!
When Our World Changed— Becoming Three
The night love deepened… and our son arrived.
The night love deepened… and our son arrived.
What Brides Should Know Before Starting Dress Shopping
— Have you noticed how wedding planning now feels part romantic milestone and part full-time project management job? In cities like Jacksonville, FL, brides are walking into boutiques with Pinterest boards, TikTok trends, and group chats already shaping their expectations. Dress shopping used to be simple enough: pick white, cry a little, hug your mother.…
How Professional Counseling Can Save a Struggling Marriage
— Every marriage starts with a promise. But not every promise feels easy to keep. Somewhere between routines and unspoken expectations, even strong couples can drift into silence or conflict. A relationship that once felt calming begins to feel heavy, confusing, and soon turns distant! These are the points where professional counseling can play an…
Your Marriage Isn’t Failing Because of Dirty Dishes
The surface issue is almost never the real issue.
The surface issue is almost never the real issue.
Silk Bridal Bouquets That Fit Your Wedding Style
— A silk bridal bouquet should never feel like a quick substitute for fresh flowers. When it is chosen well, it supports the dress, suits the venue, and feels natural in the bride’s hands. The goal is not to copy fresh flowers perfectly, but to choose a bouquet that belongs in the wedding style. This…