I am a newlywed, my husband and I just got married last September. The first reality check came when we registered for our marriage license and the clerk asked me whether I was planning on changing my name. To change…
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For about 17 years my husband and I ate two meals for every major holiday. We did this all through our dating years, and then for ten years of marriage. Every Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter we had two huge meals…
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What’s in a name? Everything. That’s why the debate over whether married women should keep their name or not is such a heated one even in this modern era. There’s a lot that is riding on a person’s name: their…
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Communication is vital in any relationship but even more so in a marriage. In order to stay connected, a couple must talk to each other about what is going on in their lives. Because men and women communicate and receive…
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St. Augustine: Florida’s Hidden Passion What could be more compelling than a lush, tropical city, a mysterious gothic castle hidden amongst palm leaves and sweetly-scented magnolias, the laughter of children on sun-soaked beaches and beating of lovers’ hearts as they…
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The second wedding anniversary doesn’t sound as special as the first year and it doesn’t really make it to that amazing milestone mark like the fifth year does, but it is definitely something worth celebrating. The second year means you’ve…
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We all dream of the celestial newlywed bliss that we see on movies and hear about from other couples, but there are times that it simply doesn’t happen. Maybe you leaped into the marriage too fast or maybe you just…
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One of the surest ways to keep peace and harmony in your own home and in the life of your extended family is to lay down the ground rules for handling holidays as soon as possible after you are married…
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The honeymoon bliss is certainly over. You have both gradually accustomed to the idea of living together. You both therefore, start to relax and feel more comfortable in showing the real “you”. As hard to believe as it is, crisis…
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I was born with a last name that was difficult to spell and more so to pronounce. The doctor who delivered me made an error in the spelling on my birth certificate, a fact which was not discovered until I…
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From time to time, we can all lose interest in sex, whether we are male or female.  However, because men are stereotypically insatiable, we really stand up and take notice when they lose interest.  There can be any number of…
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She can’t stand his pool table and dartboard and he hates potpourri and smelly candles. Blending “his” and “her” decorating styles in a new home can test even the most solid relationship. How can newlyweds effectively merge their personal styles…
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The expression of love is an interesting topic considering many of us are still learning the true meaning of the word “L.O.V.E.”. The word in itself is so incomplete in our English language. To express in words without the action…
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Not everything is shared with a partner. Some are left for unexpected opportunities and surprises. Others are kept when changes of the heart and mind occur anytime in a minute or two. Leaving some things for us understands the situation that there’s a rare place for permanence like a relationship….
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Baby things tend to take over the house. A play area complete with “activity center” dominates the floor in the living room. A baby swing and a toy box reside in the family room. Baby Einstein tapes are played on…
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There was a time when I used to think this was normal for a married couple to have no secrets between them but as I get older, I began to realize perhaps this thinking is a little too idealistic.  Although…
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Marriage is a sacred commitment which is progressively being taken as lightly as high school dating. There are too many people jumping into marriage without the right formula for a successful relationship. The most crucial part of that formula is…
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Raising a child is an important undertaking that takes time, patience and effort. Parents everywhere breathe a huge sigh of relief, mingled with sadness when their children leave the nest and strike out on their own. It can be difficult…
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This is an interesting option- to not share everything with your partner. Wedding vows seem to suggest that everything should be shared but in reality this doesn’t really work and can have a negative impact. Sometimes it can be healthier…
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The Importance Having Fun Together And Apart Any relationship is a partnership, but you are still two individuals. You need to remember that fact. It’s tempting to think that, once you are married, or settled together, you are now joined…
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Sexual relations within a marriage or a relationship can often help couples to retain that magical glow. Yet the word ‘sex’ can also often contribute directly or indirectly, to the root of many arguments, insecurity, lack of affection or coldness…
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Five-Minute Romantic Interludes Romance need not be only a blissful memory once children bring the joy of family. Anyone who tells parents to plan a regular date night fails to realize parents need eight hands, three extra hours in the…
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Those pre-pregnancy jeans just seem to be staring you in the face, if they could they would smile a devilish grin at you. Nothing makes you feel less sexy than not being able to get back into your old jeans….
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Sharing Everything With Your Romantic Partner Can be a Bad Thing Warning: reader discretion is advised. Do not read this article in presenceof your romantic partner, do not mention this article to your partner and do not, I repeat do not…
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Why is sex so important in a marriage? Sex is supposed to be one of the glues that binds a marriage firmly together. A normal man wants a pleasure that only a woman can gratify. Now love is supposed to…
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How Marital Intimacy Works To Keep A Marriage Aglow For Life  Marriage is a relationship created by God as an everlasting covenant between a man and a woman who have agreed to live together as husband and wife. Marriage is…
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Personally I wouldn’t but my significant other does. What I’ve learn from it is he isn’t shy to speak his mind about anything. He’s not afraid of how I see him nor is he afraid of what anyone else thinks…
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Intimacy is the key to a healthy marriage My definition of intimacy has very little to do with sex. Although the need for intimacy can be the number one killer of your sexual relationship in your marriage. A simple phone…
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How ignorance about sex can frustrate a marriage It is important for a couple to know the role that sex plays in a marriage. Sex has both good and bad sides to it. When it is used in its proper…
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Instead of thinking about weather or not you should hide something from your partner maybe you should ask yourself why you should be hiding something from your partner.  If this is someone you truly love and want to spend the…
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