Uh-oh! Your husband does what? He yells at you? I’m sure you feel hurt. After all, you expect him to love, respect, and protect you. That time my girlfriend said to me, “My husband yells at me and makes me cry,” I wanted to tell her to yell back at him and let’s see how he feels. I had … Read more
There’s no such thing as a perfect relationship. Let’s be honest; we’ve all got huffy over nothing, thrown a disgusted look of ‘how could you!’ and even retreated to the sofa for a night or two of self-pity. Although the fallout may be hard at the time, the good news is these are perfectly normal … Read more
Seeing an elderly couple walk hand in hand down the road gives us all hope that love really can last forever. It ignites a warm feeling in our hearts. And reminds us that, together, we can get through anything. As the gentleman opens the door for his wife, he smiles at her. She is just … Read more
It’s not always easy to realize that you are in a relationship with a controlling man. After all, you are so in love and infatuated with your man that you don’t realize you’re in an abusive relationship… nor do you see the early signs of a controlling man. Love tends to excuse the abuse – … Read more
We were created to need and depend on others in this wonderful worldwe live in. If you don’t believe me, try moving an entire household of furniture into an upstairs apartment all by yourself (I am speaking from experience). Not only will you see the need to depend upon others. But you will never undertake a … Read more
There must have been at least one time in your adult life you were confronted with this question: “How soon is too soon to move in?” If you’re wired for commitment and marriage like I am, then you probably asked the same question a few times. Moving in too fast can be a decision you later regret, … Read more
Ahhh! That warm, fuzzy feeling of a new relationship. It’s unmistakable. You’re getting showered with so much affection, you feel like you’re on cloud nine. You can hardly wait to enjoy the promises made by your new partner for a bright future. Yet there’s this nagging feeling things seem too good to be true. What can … Read more
Do you ever get the silent treatment in your marriage or romantic relationship? You know the other person is angry. You can see the anger or even outright hostility. But he or she simply won’t tell you what’s wrong, or even how to solve this issue. If this sounds familiar, then you’ve experienced a negative … Read more
Healthy relationships make life a lot less stressful and so much easier to navigate. We have family members and loved ones to share moments with and be there for each other. Though closely connected, it doesn’t mean they are entitled to invade your space or belittle you. That’s the reason why setting healthy boundaries in relationships … Read more
Do you want to have deep, meaningful conversations with your partner, but don’t know where to start? They say that being able to talk to your partner is one of the keys to having a successful relationship. Actually, having conversations with anyone builds and strengthens all types of relationships. But now and then we all … Read more