November 20, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Resentment can destroy any relationship. One of the most detrimental forms of resentment is in a marriage. When married, it’s easy to blame financial woes, the end of job aspirations, time constraints, housework, children, or stress in general on your…
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Dating can be a wonderful way to get to know someone, but there is such as a thing as too much information too soon. Here are some major no-no’s to avoid in conversation on a first date. Politics Just don’t…
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Here are some dating tips for single moms! First of all, make sure you are ready to date. Friends and family encouraging you to get back in the game will not suffice. It’s important to grieve before you start dating…
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Being a single parent is not the be all and end all. You are still a woman or a man, and exploring a relationship with another individual is healthy. The key is to remember that your dating affects the lives…
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October 3, 2015 Friends and Peers
There is nothing more difficult than grieving the loss of friendship. Unlike Romantic affairs where there is always a possibility that the relationship may deteriorate, normally we view friendships as life long relationships. The reality however can be crushing. Here…
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September 29, 2015 Friends and Peers
There are a great many movies about friendships, but few that just scream “classic.” Here are suggestions for the top three movies about friendship that might delight men, women, teens, and adults alike. Beware this article does contain spoilers:…
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September 9, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Withstanding abuse, a woman should be required to notify, if not receive consent from her husband before getting an abortion. Although abortion is touted as a women’s issue because it directly effects her body, abortion can have life altering effects…
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September 8, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Bills, kids, work…a lot of things seem to get in the way of marriage…what better way than to take a weekend off from all our “obligations” and focus on our love with each other. Weekend marriage seminars are a unique…
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September 8, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Deciding to end a marriage is a heart wrenching decision. Ideally, when we say “I do” it is for better or worse. Sometimes, situation and circumstance get the better of us. If you or your children are the victims of…
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August 14, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
There are of course big “no-no’s” that can kill a marriage, but often it’s the little things that destroy relationships, leaving their victims shaking their heads stunned to see their lives in turmoil. Families are torn apart by infidelities, not…
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Guys! I’m the nice girl! I’ve often agonized over if the nice girl finishes last, so from one “nice girl” to one “nice guy” let me drone on about what I’ve learned. I’ve always been the “girl next door.” The…
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July 22, 2015 Friends and Peers
Ending a friendship is not always a “choice.” I know everyone has seen friendships fall to the wayside. Watching a friendship slide away is never easy. It is always harder when you desperately want to salvage that relationship. I watched…
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If only nerves were the only thing women had to think about on a first date. With the revolution of the Internet and blind dates, a women’s safety has become of the utmost importance. Even dates made with casual acquaintances,…
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Looking your best doesn’t mean spending hundreds of dollars on brushes and sponges. We come equipped with the best makeup tools there are…our phalanges. Yup, the best method of applying makeup…your fingers. Spending hours in a make-up chair, I’ve picked…
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Communicating is challenging because we don’t all share one mind. Everyone builds ideas based on personal experience and the society they are raised in. If everyone were of the same mind, life would be dull and there would be no…
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May 12, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Traditionally, tin is the acceptable tenth anniversary gift. Now, I don’t know about you, but the idea of tin hardly seems celebratory. If you do want to go the traditional route and buy her some jewelry that has a tin…
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May 12, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Upon discovering that your husband has cheated on you, it’s not uncommon to feel an inner rage that has never been equaled. You are left spiraling out of control trying to deal with feelings of mistrust, abuse, rage, depression, shame…
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May 11, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Understanding your wife isn’t as hard as you make it out to be gentlemen. Although women and men may speak different languages, our wants and desires are not all that different from yours. First of all, all women want to…
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Growing up, I was always the child hiding behind my mother’s knee, so I have deep sympathy for shy children. If you have a shy child, take heart, they will most likely blossom and overcome their fear on their own….
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March 20, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Second marriages can most certainly work. As a child of a divorced home, I watched both of my parents move onto fulfilling relationships that thrived. Both of my parents have been remarried for twenty years and are extremely happy in…
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March 20, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Marriage, as it is designed to be is an oath between two people, God, and spoken in front of family and friends to uphold and honor a union until death do you part. In marriage vows, you state in sickness…
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March 10, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Do men do their share of housework? Well, I suppose that depends on the man. There are some men who are now stay at home dads that pull double duty cleaning and caring for children. There are some men that…
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February 22, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Marriages normally aren’t ruined by catastrophic incidents! Marriages crumble because of repetitive bad habits. If you are your partner display these habits, you may need to reassess where your future is headed. THE BLAME GAME In any relationship it’s easy…
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February 22, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Financial planning is integral to any marriage. Money matters are not only one of the leading causes of divorce, but the destruction of any relationship. Here are some tips to integrate financial planning in your relationship, and the reasons it…
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February 21, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Pre-marital counseling, although a private choice, seems like the logical choice. I’d warrant that any couple would benefit from pre-marital counseling. Pre-marital counseling is a wake up call for a lot of couples. The proposal, planning the wedding, and the…
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February 2, 2015 Skin and Body
As a 28 year old female, I still struggle with my body image. Do my thighs look larger? Is my hair too stringy today? When do people ever stop getting zits? As a teenager, body image is becoming a huge…
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In 2007, with every Cosmo cover taunting the newest sexual secret, with movies like Knocked Up topping the charts, and men enrolling their wives and girlfriends into stripper “work out” classes, it seems that women would enjoy the same sexual…
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January 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Although marriage is two people becoming one, individuality is imperative. Hopefully you’ve chosen your spouse based on his or her personality and the way the two of you complete the other. Keeping that in mind, it’s only logical that you…
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Sex is a touchy subject. Everybody seems to have an answer, or at least a very strong opinion. The media and society seem to glorify sex in a way that past generations didn’t have to deal with. The Paris Hilton’s…
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December 17, 2014 Skin and Body
Daily skincare is important. Battling excess sun exposure to poor diet, a daily regimen helps our skin remain radiant, and ease itself into the aging process. With numerous different skincare lines, it’s easy to get lost in the hype. There…
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