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Understanding and Managing Each Other’s Triggers
Understanding and Managing Each Other’s Triggers Every relationship has an unspoken choreography, a dance of words, subtle gestures, and even silences. Sometimes, it’s smooth, almost effortless. Other times, it stumbles on invisible cracks. These cracks – our triggers – are hidden […]
Turkey, Pie, and Political Sighs: Keeping the Peace This Holiday
Introduction Ah, the holidays—days for gratitude, gravy, and that one family member who always brings up politics between bites of stuffing. You came for family and turkey, not a debate, right? Don’t worry, though. Here’s how to dodge drama and keep […]
How Personal Growth Fuels a Stronger Relationship
Introduction Personal growth plays a crucial role in shaping healthy, lasting relationships. As individuals, our capacity to understand ourselves, communicate openly, and handle challenges directly influences how we connect with our partners. When we focus on personal growth, we become more […]
Better Marriages Prepares us for “In Sickness and in Death”
Huw Christopher, Pasadena, California My wife, Rachel, was diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2018. Having spent years nurturing and growing our relationship, we’d never quite considered that one day one of us would end up alone. When Rachel was diagnosed she […]
How to reignite the sparks from your earliest days together
Are you like me? When I met Greg (the one-and-only love of my life) I had butterflies in my stomach! When we met (I was engaged to be married to another man 3 months later. . . ). I knew […]
Post-Wedding To-Do’s: Tackling Employer-Provided Benefits
When you get married, so much of your lives join as one. Maybe your last name, where you live, and your finances but, this doesn’t just happen all at once. Each of these are things that will require a conversation […]
More Fun in Your Relationship: 6 Ways
guest post Introduction Here are 6 ways to have more fun in your relationship! Relationships are usually excellent during the initial honeymoon stage. However, once the newness wears off, it's not uncommon for some people to feel more like roommates than loving partners. […]
How to Stop Fighting About Money
Introduction One of the most notoriously combustible topics is money. When left unaddressed in relationships, even the healthiest couples can become plagued by financial disagreement. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Check out these tips to learn how to get […]
How To Plan The Perfect Prudent Wedding For Less Than $5000 In 2022
Wedding PlanningWedding Venues “Simplicity is not about deprivation. Simplicity is about a greater appreciation for things that really matter.” You’re an average-income American citizen who makes a medium of $52,000 a year. How would paying about half of that for one night […]
3 Tips for Financially Preparing to Buy Your First Home
Guest Post Buying your first home can be one of the most exciting — and stressful — moments of your life. Knowing how much you can realistically afford, house hunting, and qualifying for a mortgage can feel overwhelming. But don’t panic! […]
