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The Blended Family. How to make it work?
In today’s society the blended family is the norm. It’s wonderful when new love is found and everything is about the relationship and then you all make the decision to become more serious, rather that be marriage or moving in with one another. The idea of blending the two families is now a question of discussion, or is it? Do you talk about blending families before blending or after you have already blended? I have heard the story of a perfect relationship and then when the children are added into the mix, the fix is not the best. How do you create an environment where everyone is excited about this partnership. The answer…
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Why are we not married?
So you have been dating your significant other for a year plus some and from your view you all are in love and everything feels right. You both know what you want in life you have met each others families You have decided you can live with each others baggage you are at that age where marriage is obviously the next step if for no other reason than, you are tired of the dating scene and it’s just time to settle down, so be it. Traditionally the man pops the question, so this post could go both ways. Why haven’t you popped the question and What is he waiting on to pop the question This…
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Do you let social media validate your relationship?
The singer, actor, and entertainer Tyrese, posted an important message on Instagram about private moments. In this video he went on to say how there are no private moments anymore, because people post everything from their ultrasound pictures of their pregnancy to their proposals and death. Nothing is sacred, nothing is private. There are no stories to tell because it is all on social media. Most times you find people posting on these social media sites to get validation. How many likes can I get. Some people put up relationship photos begging for someone to confirm how cute they look together, how great this person is for them, or to brag about all…
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Is It Love? Or Comfort?
When you have been with someone for so long, sometimes you wonder is the love still there or is it just you’re comfortable being in a stable relationship. I believe I am in LOVE because the feelings I had in the beginning of the relationship are still some of the feelings I have currently. I blush when being flirted with I love being told “I love you” I love being touched I sometimes get butterflies when I know we have something special planned I still desire spending quality alone time with my love and I still can get jealous of other women showing an interest in my man Now the COMFORT comes with overlooking the…
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5 Things Not To Do on Valentine’s Day
Oh, it’s Valentine’s Day in a couple of weeks. I didn’t realize! Actually Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays my husband and I choose not to celebrate. I mean after being married for 18 years it just loses it luster after the dating years. We acknowledge that it is Valentine’s Day and we encourage new couples and newlyweds to show each other how much they love one another on this day, but in reality your love should be showing everyday. Little acts of love should be happening weekly or at least three to four times a month. You should not need a holiday to express how much you care for someone. But,…
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Marriage Advice for Men, 10 things you can do to maintain a healthy relationship.
I know that most men feel that the relationship and marriage advice on the internet is geared toward the woman. Although the topics don’t specify, men may just feel that if it doesn’t specifically say for men, then it must be advice just for women. Well I have some advice just for men, and it says it in the topic, so men, read on. Women, I feel don’t ask for much in a relationship. Don’t cheat Tell me you love me Give me some attention Be wise with money See, that’s not bad. But let me guess, it’s too much to ask. Some men have betrayed themselves to be this tough makeup…
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5 Marriage Tips for Newlyweds
Congratulations it is the beginning of a wonderful relationship. You have married the one, and your ears are closed from advice. You know everything about married life, because you are in love and your partner has chosen to be with you forever. Forever and ever and ever. I mean that’s why they call it happily ever after, right? Wrong! If you want your marriage to survive beyond the first year you have to be open to some advice from the marriage veterans who have been there done that. I don’t mean your gossip Suzy or know everything about women Tom, I mean your seniors who have been at this for over 20 years…
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The Big Argument!
Have you ever been so mad at your partner that you say things you regret? How about your so angry you can’t express yourself, and the things you want to say you can’t? I’m sure we have all been there, and every relationship experiences moments of anger and disappointment. The problem comes with how we do or do not express ourselves during that big argument. I know when I am upset I go in hard. I become so angry that any smirk or facial expression of thinking I’m a joke from my partner can cause me to shout and scream or shut down and lock myself away from everyone.
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Relationship judgement, Give up or keep fighting?
Being judged for who you love can be so exhausting. You are constantly trying to defend your relationship and prove to others why this is right FOR YOU. Now more than ever, with all the hidden hate coming into light, we are forced to defend relationships that those may say are non-traditional.
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Time to meet the family, or not.
It’s that time of year when families are getting together for the holidays or love ones are traveling to different places to find comfort in family and friends. This is also that time of the year where most relationships sizzle out or prepare to take that next step, which in most cases is meeting the family. Now family could mean your children, your parents, your siblings, or your extended family members. Are you ready to take that next step? How do you split your time during the holidays with the one you have goo-goo eyes for and the ones who mean the most to you. Now for some, this may take no thought.…
