I Didn’t Think Men Like My Husband Existed
byMy mom came to visit me when I was heavily pregnant. She lives over ten hours away from me, so we don’t get that…
I Believe in Love Because Love is Hopeful
by“I think I might need to be single right now,” he said. Well, that was not how I had predicted our lunchtime conversation going….
The Prom Night that Gave Me My Confidence Back
byIt was the day of my senior prom. I was so excited to wear my beautiful, floral, strapless dress. My hair was up and…
When I was Overwhelmed with Feelings of Worthlessness, His Words Gave Me Hope
byOnce upon a time, I wanted to not be here anymore. I was struggling with the longterm effects of childhood emotional and sexual abuse….
How Not To Be a Bridezilla
byMy fiancé David, my mother, and I were walking outside of the cake shop; the spring sun was shining, although the air retained winter’s…
A Message to the Girl Who Loves a Broken Man
byIf you’ve ever watched ‘Fixer Uppers,’ you’ll know the hosts find three houses, assess the damage in the homes, and give each house a…
Forget about Perfection, This is My Small Wins Strategy
byWhen it comes to setting goals for myself, I used to have a kind of phobia. It seemed like every time I set a…
How He Shows Me He Loves Me Every Day, Not Just Valentine’s Day
byI vividly remember Valentine’s Day when I was in eighth grade. I saved up my allowance to buy my cute seventh grade boyfriend a…
The One Time My Valentine’s Day Was Just Like the Movies
byI’ve never been one for celebrating Valentine’s Day. I was never the girl in high school inundated with gifts of teddy bears and balloons from…
I Believe in Love Because Family Means Everything
byMy boyfriend and I had it all planned out. By the end of summer we’d be announcing our engagement and preparing for our marriage…
Celebrating Valentine’s Day When You’re Lonely
byValentine’s Day has always been my favorite holiday. Even when I was a little kid and the only person giving me a gift was…
Facing My Future with an Open Heart
by2018 is a big year for me; I’ll be saying goodbye to my twenties. That thought alone was enough to make me actually look…
With Him, I’m Never Alone in My Struggles
byLying on the bed with my husband recently, I felt so broken. But in my brokenness I saw the strength of our love together….
How He’s Helping Me Overcome My Insecurity
byMy husband and I were at our monthly book club. I’m pretty introverted, but I was excited to be around fellow book-lovers. When the…
What Does Being Equal in a Relationship Really Mean?
byI grew up with a misconception: that everything is equal in a healthy relationship. I thought all responsibilities between husband and wife should be…
Forgiving My Father Despite Our Broken Past
byI’ve been told my father always wanted a boy and I was the closest he got. I was his beloved daughter, and a tomboy…
Psych Corner: Is Your Past Relationship Baggage Hurting Your Love Life?
byBaggage, wounds, issues … whatever you want to call them, there are times that these “things” can feel so major that it’s hard to…
That Weird Game We Play That Keeps Our Marriage Fun
by“Sebastian, darling. Let’s go paint the town red!” “Of course, Gertrude, my love. No price is too high for your exquisite tastes.” Sounds a…
What I Learned About Love From My Parents’ Messy Split
byThis week my long distance boyfriend met my mom for the first time, over dinner at her apartment. My mom seemed to really like…
An Unexpected Moment Of Romance Between Husband And Wife
by“School will be canceled tomorrow due to the extreme conditions of this winter event.” The automated message was from the county school district. I…