Most people tend to look at marriage as hard work (which it is sometimes!) or have fallen into a pattern of doing the same things and boredom has taken over. Too often in marriage resentment takes hold or we continually end up in arguments trying to be right. Here are a few things you can do today to improve your marriage, without requiring anything of your spouse! 2019 edit: Since this post was originally published, I've read and fallen in LOVE with this book. It is the absolute BEST way to quickly improve your relationship without hassling your partner to Read The Full Story
What Your Husband Wants You to Know About Sex During Pregnancy
As my second pregnancy starts winding down to the end, I’ve realized how much different things are this time around. I’ve worried more about some things, like what labor will be like this time or if I’ll be able to have another natural delivery. I’ve worried less about things like whether I’m going to hurt the baby if something bumps into my stomach. I haven’t spent any time at all researching baby products because I already know what I used the first time around and will likely need again. One thing I never got around to thinking about during my first pregnancy was how my Read The Full Story
Why My Husband Changed His Last Name When We Got Married
When most of my friends got engaged, they immediately started referring to themselves as the future Mrs. (insert future husband’s last name here). I cringe every time I see it. Why is it still so expected that the girl will change her last name to her husband’s when she gets married? Not in my house! I did change my last name when I married my best friend, but my husband changed his last name too. Disclaimer: Please don’t take my stance on this issue as a dig at anyone who does decide to take their husband’s last name when they get married. In fact, I think that’s absolutely fine! My Read The Full Story
