A Late Start on Relationship Resolutions
byI am a huge fan of New Year’s Resolutions. I love the idea of a fresh start, and who among us doesn’t have some…
Friendship
Psych Corner: How to Fight Back Against Feeling Lonely
byLoneliness. While it’s not a fun feeling, everyone experiences it from time to time. In fact, research has shown that people’s social connections have…
Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace
byWhen I was a kid, dinnertime was always my favorite part of the day. Now I’ll admit that part of this came from the…
Never Was There Such a Devoted Sister
byMy big sister turns thirty-five today. Thirty-five. It’s hard to believe we’ve already spent almost half of our lifespan together. (Unless of course, we…
“But How Do I… Like, Talk To Him?”
byI’m one of those loud talkers. Strong voice, big hand movements, and if it’s something really funny a boisterous laugh with a tactful snort….
“What Was I Thinking?!”
byI think I’ve been on some rather interesting dates, but one in particular will never be forgotten… He took me to a vineyard and while…
How Much Should My Family Be Involved in My Love Life?
byThere was a dating emergency the summer of 2011. Both my younger brother and sister were in very serious relationships; two more bridesmaid dresses…
For Me, Marriage Includes Friendship
byI said I would never consider Lance as a potential boyfriend. I found him to be weirdly quiet. I, loud and quite loquacious, wondered…
You Are Not Alone, You Are Loved: A Message For Someone Going Through A Tough Time
byI remember throwing my phone across the living room of my college apartment, collapsing to my knees and feeling like every bit of breath…
Friendship Only Men Will Understand
by“I love you, man.” I froze. A man who was not my father or a relative had deliberately told me that he loved me….
I Didn’t Think He Was My Type. But He’s Exactly The Kind Of Man I Need.
byWhen I met my husband-to-be at my best friend’s wedding, I was honestly not that impressed. To me, the well-dressed, dark haired young…
What Netflix Taught Me About Love
byNetflix has always played an important role in my relationship with my husband. When we first started dating in college—back in the days when…
Discovering Friendship In Unexpected Places
byI had a friend that grew up with a pretty rough background. He had been using drugs and alcohol his whole life even from…
I’m In Love With Him. I’m In Love With Our Life Together. I’m In Love With Marriage.
bySome people hate the idea of marriage and think that it would squash their goals and dreams. Some people think marriage is the best,…
How Do You Do Marriage When You Haven’t Seen A Good One Before?
byI was raised in a home that didn’t have healthy examples of what love should look like. So throughout most of my life…
Love Yourself First
byA month and a half ago, I was on a plane flying halfway across the country to move back to my hometown in St….
Psych Corner: How to Heal from Mistakes
byWe all have dreams and goals for ourselves, especially when it comes to relationships. We have certain expectations for what kind of friend, girlfriend,…
New Year’s Resolutions For My Marriage
byLast year, I didn’t make a New Year’s resolution. To be fair, the end of 2014 was a pretty crazy time in the…
My Wife Has Bipolar, And I’m Madly In Love With Her
byAfter we got married I learned that my wife had bipolar disorder. I know you’re probably thinking “Well, isn’t that something you should let…
Life Is About Progress Not Perfection
byWith another year ending, now is the time when most people reflect on what the year has brought and make a resolution for the…