They say it takes two people to make a relationship work, but it only takes one person to make it better. We can complain about what our partner doesn’t do, or wait for him to change—neither of which will garner much results. We can, however, take the first, second or third steps to improve our [...]
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Tips for giving a wedding toast
The best wedding toasts are simple and sincere. You don’t have to be funny or impress the guests with your charm and wit. This is about the couple—not you—and the challenge is to decide what you want to say and be able to in the right words. Here are some tips.
How to have more meaningful conversations with your husband
Do you feel like you and your husband are stuck in short, superficial conversations? “How was work?” “Fine.” “Did you put gas in the car?” “Yeah.” It can be frustrating and (frankly) mind-numbing. We want more emotional connection and bonding, and these monosyllabic exchanges can wear down a marriage. Here are some tips on how [...]
What to consider in child visitation agreements
One of the important parts of finalizing the divorce and child custody agreement is the schedule of visits. Naturally both of you want to spend as much time as possible with your child. This can be quite tricky if you are living very far apart from one another. And there’s always the debate on holidays—who [...]
Stupid, unfair, and totally damaging myths on divorce
It’s sad that even in this day and age, divorce carries a stigma. “When I tell people I’m divorced they give me this look—either they’re sorry for me, or are judging me for not making my marriage work. Or, even if they don’t, I am afraid they will,” admits one recent divorcee. It’s crucial that [...]
What is your marriage teaching your kids?
Many people stay in a marriage because of the kids, or let a marriage deteriorate because they put the kids first. This doesn’t work. The goal of parenting is to raise well-adjust, confident kids, but one of the biggest factors of their well-being is their home life. That involves Mom, Dad, and how well both [...]
A Visual Guide To Buying Wedding Rings
For many people, buying engagement and wedding rings for the love of life can be the most torturous, nerve-wracking experience! You want to splash out and make your partner feel special, while at the same time you don’t want to be irresponsible and get yourself into debt with something you can’t afford! With this visual [...]
Signs you’re in a sexless marriage
Sex and intimacy are very important foundations in any marriage it makes the partners feel secure and safe in the relationship and it also creates a bond between them. When intimacy and sex leaves the marriage you can be sure that it is indicative of brewing trouble. The definition of a sexless marriage should be [...]
How to stop nagging your husband (but still get things done)
I often say that I wouldn’t be a nag if people actually listened to me the first time. So I remind them, again and again and again. “Did you do your homework?… Did you take out the garbage?… How many times have I told you not to leave the door open?…” But here’s the thing: [...]
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