I believe that love does not conquer all. And not only do I not believe it, but as a happily married woman, I have no problem sharing that belief with others. It’s not that I don’t believe in the importance or power of love, because I do. I’m actually a romantic at heart (no really, I am). The thing is, I am also a realist. And as a realist, I really can’t sit here and tell … [Read more...]
Should You Get Married If You Aren’t In Love?
I often hear people say they love someone but they are not in love with the person. Typically that means they’ve grown to care for someone deeply, but the romantic feelings that come with being in love have either faded, or they were never there to begin with. I love my husband and thankfully, I am in love with him too. With time, our love has grown, and I am grateful that … [Read more...]
7 Signs That You Are In Lust, Not Love
Love versus lust. It’s a topic that’s been discussed time and time again. Many people find themselves trying to understand the difference between the two, because it can often seem and feel unclear. And even if you are now in a grown relationship and are completely clear on the fact that you are in love, most of us can think back to our younger (or less wise) days where maybe … [Read more...]
7 Things that Matter Even More than Love
When it comes to building a lasting relationship, of course love matters—a lot. But is love the only thing that matters? I don’t see how it can be. It seems to me that love is just a piece of the puzzle. If you think you are going to build a relationship that stands the test of time on love and love alone, you’ve got another thing coming. It’s just not that simple. I’m sure … [Read more...]
4 Reasons to Be Thankful for Being Single
The holiday season can be tough for those of us who are still single and don't have a special someone to share it with. There you are, surrounded by friends and family who are all happily married or well on their way to the altar. I've learned that despite how it may sometimes feel, being single during the holidays doesn't have to be a lonely time. In fact, it can be an … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Bring Your Sex Life Back to Life
"Why does she take so long? I mean seriously by the time she gets warmed up and by the time she reaches climax the game will be over!!" This just in...this is what many men have been thinking when the time comes to have sex with their wives. Yep ladies, the same way you are thinking about how "tired" you are or that "headache" you have right before sex, men have thoughts as … [Read more...]