It’s easy to have the mindset of comparison when it comes to our relationships. We look at others and wonder why our relationship looks different. It’s the classic grass-is-always-greener mentality. My husband and I recently spent the weekend staying with a couple we are friends with. It is always nice to be around other couples,…
I was a chronic liar before I hit double digits. I lied about how I was feeling: No, I’m not angry. I’m just tired. I lied about what I wanted to do: I don’t care which movie we go see. Lying was not only easy—it allowed me to avoid both conflict and rejection. I grew…
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re a single you may not be that excited. When I look back on my decade-full of singleness, it’s no wonder I hated Valentine’s Day. Besides what girl doesn’t want flowers or chocolate or both? So if you’re feeling alone this holiday—I don’t blame you. This…
I sipped my salted Haitian latte and listened as my friend Annie confided the concerns and excitements she had about her budding relationship with Chris. While I wasn’t officially her mentor, Annie often turned to me – a woman with ten years of life and almost a decade of marriage on her — for advice…
Chores. School. Homework. Extra-curricular activities. Friends. Church. Whew! And what about noncustodial kids who come every other weekend, on holidays, or only in the summer? A newly remarried couple with a child or two can find their daily life very complicated, and it can wear you out in a hurry. What do you do? Below…
