marriage
Marriage is not so much a word as it is a sentence–a life sentence.
5 Ways I Lovingly Tolerate My Husband
Sometimes I can get pretty annoyed with his antics... I can get so frustrated at the smallest things that I want to scalp him, because no matter how many times I say “The laundry basket is literally right there!! Why are you putting your underwear on the floor next to it!?” or “For the love of God dude, why are your shoes in the middle of the bathroom floor!?” he continues to leave it wherever he pleases. And some days I don’t mind picking up after my man child. But other days, when I’ve had a hard day at work, or I’m exhausted, or I just happened to wake up on the wrong side of the bed that morning, it irks me to the core when I sit on the toilet and look over to see a single dingy sock casually resting on the side of the tub... and my world goes dark and I turn into the goddess of war... but I have to remember: I chose this human, and I chose to put up with this human..
By Nichole Gonzales7 years ago in Humans
15 Healthy Marriage Tips
Never go to sleep mad at your spouse. If you do, always sleep in the same bed. You want your spouse to know that even though you're mad at them, you still want to be the person they sleep with every night, and the person they wake up to every morning. Always share your income or earnings with your spouse. I have met several married couples who tell me that they get "Allowance" from which ever partner makes the most money. It's a trust issue if you don't share your earnings with your spouse. Never take sides with your family when it comes to your spouse. And what I mean by that is you should always stick up for your spouse in any situation where either side of the family is talking bad about them. Always stand up for them. Shower together. Not in like a sexual way. Just do it. I find that it can sometimes be a great time to talk about your day, feelings, or just to have a good conversation, because a shower is a good time without the kids or anyone else except your spouse. Make dinner together. It's usually always fun when my husband and I cook together. That's another good moment to goof off together and talk about our day. It's also good to work together doing something. Go to new places. I have found that nothing makes me feel closer to my spouse than taking a road trip somewhere and having all that time in the car to talk and sing together. Then when you get to where you're going, you can just hang out with your spouse. It's a great moment and time to reconnect with each other. My husband and I did this right before we had our first child. Make every decision you make by thinking about the other person first. Make sure they don't have anything else planned, or that they are up for doing whatever you want to plan. Both parties need to be up for doing it, because nobody likes being dragged along, doing something they didn't really want to do. Work together. And I don't mean that literally. I mean, figure things out together. Don't let the stress of bills and life pile up on only one persons shoulders. Help each other through it and talk through it. Make a plan together, if you need to pay some things off. All that matters is that you both are on the same page. Have date nights! And I think I can speak for all the ladies when I say that no women doesn't love a good date night every once in awhile. Gives us women a chance to dress up and look our best. Especially if you're a stay at home mom like me, you really love getting out of those sweatpants and t-shirts. Nothing wrong with a little adult time fun every once in awhile. Communication. That is my biggest one yet. Talk about everything, share everything. Keep no secret or lies. Always tell them everything that bothers you, or even if you just need to vent. This has always been my husband and I's biggest problem because we aren't very good at sharing our feelings with each other. And I'm sure most couples are like this as well. But it's very healthy if you can work on doing so with your spouse. Watch a movie together. Make a huge comfy blanket pallet in your living room floor, with pillows and lots of blankets. And don't forget to order a pizza or Chinese food to eat while watching the movie. Then you can snuggle up and enjoy your little floor picnic. Take a walk. Get out of the house and walk around a shopping center or take a hike. Hold hands and walk around talking. Get some fresh air. And sometimes you've got to do what the husband likes to do. Play some video games with him. He will LOVE it, I promise. Or if your man is more into sports, go outside and toss a football with him, or kick around a soccer ball. It will be fun for both of you. And husbands don't forget to do things that your wife wants to do too. Take her to get her nails done, or her hair. Or if you want to make her really happy, do a house chore with her even asking you to. I promise you, it will make her day. Go out for drinks. Sit at a bar together and talk. Or you can play a fun game where you both hang out in the same bar/club and see how many numbers each of you can get, and by the end of the night whoever has the most numbers wins. And whoever wins gets a back massage later.
By Faith Porter7 years ago in Humans
What's in a Ring?
If you are a follower of my writings, then you know I write a lot about relationships. Six years ago, I met this man, and in the beginning of our relationship I wrote a piece titled, "Keeping Mr. Right." At that time, havingbeen single for so long, I had developed a plethora of unrealistic ideals of the perfect man. Soon after I met this man, I was faced with the very real possibility of self-sabotage. As a result, I was forced to reassess the ideal man I had created in my mind and the very real man I was falling for. So, as you can imagine, I had a real conundrum. Fast forward to now, and I can tell you a lot has changed since then; for one thing, I married that man. We all know at some pivotal stage in a romantic relationship, if we are truly committed, the question of is she or is she not the one will eventually come up. Which brings me to my question: what's in a ring? My answer: everything! And here's why.
By She Writes7 years ago in Humans
5 Ways to Avoid Divorce
When you say "I do," to the person you love, you never expect to hear "I want a divorce" in any part of your marriage. Who wouldn't want to spend the rest of their life with the person they laugh and confide in? Here are some ways from experience that you can remain married.
By Yuri Kenan7 years ago in Humans
Marrying Young
Here's my story before I rant on. I am about to be 18-years-old. My fiance is 19-years-old. We've known each other for a few years, and we met my freshman year. We talked for a long time, two years maybe. We both developed feelings for each other, and a year later, I realized that I really loved him, and he loved me back. After we got together, we waited it out and we talked about marriage. He wanted to go into the Army, and of course I didn't want him to but after we talked I realized it might be the best for both of us. Financially, it would be better if we got married. We both figured that we love each other very much, and we want to do this together. So he proposed. And now in a few months we're going to get married, and then he goes into boot camp. I am beyond excited to watch us grow as a couple and maybe even start a family.
By Victoria Rodriguez7 years ago in Humans
At First Sight
The brothers and sisters in Togo were wonderfully nice and very warm. The only challenge was I couldn't speak their language. My talk was scheduled for the coming 1952 assembly and I had no translator. I had traveled all the way from Lagos, Nigeria to give this talk. I could not let them down. I had interviewed a few brothers in the neighboring congregation, but none of them could speak English fluently.
By Kc Neville7 years ago in Humans
Life After Love: Part 17
Serena Today was the day we'd finally know Michael's fate in this drug trafficking trial. Perfectly inconvenient, if you asked me, since Daniel and I were supposed to renew our vows tomorrow. He might not even be in the mood considering his best friend might be going to the slammer for a long time. Either way, the venue had our deposit, and I cursed when I felt my phone vibrating in my purse as I headed towards my car. Marley and Daniel were waiting for me at the court house, and I was almost sure it was her calling to make sure I was still coming. To my surprise, it was the women's correctional facility in Galveston calling. The only person I knew in there was Becca, and I wondered why she was reaching out today out of all days.
By Sharlene Alba7 years ago in Humans
An Open Letter to My Husband
My husband. I never get tired of saying that even though I've said it at least a million times in the ten months we've been married. No matter what title you have held in my life, my friend, my boyfriend, my fiancée, and now my husband, you have always consistently been a person I couldn't live without. When we first got together life wasn't the easiest for either of us. I had an extreme anxiety disorder and you were working so many hours you didn't know what to do with yourself when you weren't working (some things never change), but through anything and everything you have always stayed strong for both of us. This piece is a testament to the incredible man I have come to know and love over the five years we've been together, I know how hard you work for us and our future, I believe you deserve a little recognition.
By Savannah Aichem7 years ago in Humans
After Every Storm...
Honestly, where do I begin? My first post on here and there's so much to write, so much to say. I didn't want to start off with a sad post and talk about my feelings, like a diary. I didn't want to scare you guys off. I didn't want to be that person. So, let's start off with a love story and a positive outcome.
By Jennifer King7 years ago in Humans
My Fairytale
I never thought a once upon a time would ever happen to me, but as a little girl I was anything but hopeful. Being lucky enough to live near Crescent Bay in Laguna Beach, I would wake up, look out the window and see the most incredible property. At age 4, all I knew was that that place has to have the prettiest view in the entire world! By age 10, I learned the name of the dreamy property, Twin Points.
By Kate Lobel7 years ago in Humans
Marital Bliss
My husband and I have been together for nearly ten years. Being that I am 30, this means that I have been with him for a third of my life. People say the honeymoon phase wears off, and I am honestly so thankful that it does. Sure, it is fun to have something new and exciting with all the shiny bells and whistles. New relationships are like chandeliers that catch all the light and throw it around the room, but a good marriage is like your favorite comfy chair: It is the place you fall into and feel safe. That one place where you are truly yourself with all your flaws and quirks. I am so happy to be married.
By Amy Jourdan7 years ago in Humans
