Courtship is amazing. When you first start dating someone, it’s all sunshine and roses… with some butterflies in the stomach thrown in for good measure. And soon, you’re hooked. You’re in love and thinking about moving in together or getting married. Maybe even adding a couple of kids to the mix. That is when you’ll start … Read more
You’re standing in the kitchen with your partner, discussing your mother’s recent health emergency. When the conversation turns to her upcoming procedures and home care planning, your partner suddenly goes silent and walks out of the room, leaving you stunned, confused, and angry. Stonewalling examples like this are manipulation tactics meant to divert the topic … Read more
You’ve met your soulmate. Their gaze is intoxicating. Love makes you dizzy. You’d do almost anything to keep this feeling, but the timing couldn’t be worse. The temptation is too great. I’ve done it myself! You dive straight into a right person wrong time relationship. Must it end, or can you work it out? In … Read more
A successful marriage takes hard work and a lot of sweat, effort, and tears, but there are obvious red flags that indicate your marriage isn’t a healthy one. One of those red flags is when – as an individual, a wife, or mother – you aren’t valued by your husband. While feeling unvalued can just … Read more
Let’s admit it. We’ve all been a little jealous or envious of someone. We were jealous that our companies hired someone “off the street” and paid them a higher salary than us, though we had been there for years. We were envious of co-workers that seemed to get away with doing nothing. Yet, at the … Read more
Choosing the right partner gives you a better chance of building a respectful, loving, trusting, and uplifting relationship. You aren’t going to enjoy those positive things with a toxic girlfriend who keeps overwhelming you with her nasty attitude. Of course, she doesn’t show up with a sign that reads “I Identify as a toxic.” She’s not going to tell … Read more
Gold digger. That’s the first thing that comes to mind when a man recognizes a woman only wants him for his money. Sadly, she may already be halfway through his bank account before he realizes her intentions. My ex gave me a debit card to have access to his money anytime. The gesture was a huge sign … Read more
Trust is one of the fundamental pillars of happy and healthy relationships. Trust creates a sense of comfort that you share with your significant other and gives you the confidence to envision a future together. Even though there’s no telling what the future holds, trust helps you find reasons to believe that what you two … Read more
When it comes to men, relationships, and cheating, I could write a book. In it would be plenty of information on the types of men who have affairs and how to spot them. This way, you won’t have to experience the devastating emotional trauma of betrayal. I’ve been cheated on, and I’m not ashamed to own the experience for … Read more
Did you know that one of the best ways to make someone feel you care about them is to connect with them early in the day? I think you’ll agree with me that reaching out via text will show the woman you like or love that she is important to you. If you’re concerned about what you should put into … Read more