If you’re anything like me, growing up, you heard “trust is easy to lose and hard to regain.” Have you found this to be true? It can be challenging for some spouses to place all their faith into their spouse. Sometimes, a lack of trust is a result of not so favorable life experiences even without any major hurtful betrayals occurring. However, if you add a betrayal to … [Read more...]
3 Major Signs That the Man You’re Dating Just Isn’t Trustworthy
Trust is the cornerstone of any good relationship. If you don’t trust your man, it’s a major problem. When I decided to get married, I did it knowing that I truly trusted my man. And I mean “for real” trust, not that fake trust when you say you trust someone but you are still trying to scroll through his text messages kind of trust. I’ve honestly never had the time or energy … [Read more...]
#BreakEveryChain: Stop Trying to Control Your Mate
Maybe there was something or someone from your past who hurt you or deceived you. Maybe it was your ex who would say one thing and do another. Maybe you and your current mate went through a season together when he or she “messed up” and lost your trust. Maybe you are so worried about the possibility your mate could make you look bad that you try to control everything he or she … [Read more...]
Why Your Independent Attitude May Not Be So Sexy to Your Spouse
When I was growing up, I lived in a neighborhood where single moms ruled. The majority of my childhood friends and I had that in common. However, we didn’t miss a beat. It never seemed to matter to us that there weren’t very many two-parent households. I would say that image played a major role in the future relationships we would create. Some of us carried into our adult … [Read more...]
Trust in Marriage; I Trust My Spouse, but My Actions Show Otherwise
I’d like to think that I’ve been quite transparent when it comes to my desire to be in control. It stems from years of feeling like my life was so chaotic and out of control that I think if I can keep a handle on the situation things won’t blow up in my face. But sometimes just the opposite happens. I end up in a disagreement with my husband because my actions don’t line up … [Read more...]