Most people marry for true love and companionship. Those are two of the main reasons I got married. But we all know that isn’t always the case. Some people get married even when the love isn’t there. Many get married because they feel like time isn’t on their side, and they are tired of waiting. Others do it because they want to start a family. And of course, there are … [Read more...]
Should Your Mate Complete You?
I love my husband. I actually like him a lot, too. No regrets about marrying him. Sharing my life with him makes me happy. But he does not complete me. He loves me and cherishes me and makes me happy—but no, he doesn’t complete me. I was complete when I met him. Yep, I was a whole person. No missing parts. No major void in my life. No painful confusion about what I should do … [Read more...]
If You’re Not Feeling These 5 Things Maybe You Shouldn’t Get Married Yet
So you’ve met this amazing guy and you are ready to tie the knot. For years you’ve wondered what this moment in your life would look and feel like, and now you get to actually experience it. It’s a wonderful thing… or is it? You have a few lingering doubts. At first, you tell yourself it’s just jitters about being with someone forever (forever ever), and you keep moving … [Read more...]
My Husband’s Love Has Reminded Me Why I Got Married
Ever since I was a young girl, I wanted to get married. At the time, I probably didn’t understand much about what marriage meant. My parents weren’t married, and I didn’t spend much time around married couples. I just knew that the dresses were gorgeous and wanted to walk down that aisle and tell someone I would be with them forever. As I matured, I began to understand … [Read more...]