Tag: marriage advice
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It’s Acceptable to Sleep Angry with Your Partner
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up, my parents had a steadfast rule regarding marital disagreements: Never go to bed angry. No matter how heated their arguments became, they always found a way to reconcile before turning in for the night. This principle was enforced in my childhood home, where my siblings and I were also expected…
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Sometimes It’s Necessary to Let Go of Being Right
Get Pregnant Fast “I’m sorry. Can we be friends again?” These words could easily come from two kids in elementary school or from a couple navigating the complexities of a long-term marriage. The concept of apologizing even when you don’t feel it, and conceding arguments, may be one of the most crucial elements of a…
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Science Reveals: Men Who Share Dish Duty Enjoy More Intimacy
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: April 4, 2023 Couples who split household chores, especially dishwashing, tend to experience a healthier sex life and overall relationship satisfaction. As someone who has been married for years, I often find myself feeling frustrated while tackling the never-ending pile of dishes. But what if I told you there’s scientific backing…
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I Once Dismissed This Marriage Advice, But Now I See the Truth
Get Pregnant Fast In my early days of marriage, I found unsolicited advice from well-meaning friends and family to be exasperating. It seemed everyone had a take on matrimony, and most of it was utterly unhelpful. However, one encounter during our honeymoon stands out as particularly poignant. While sipping cocktails at sunset, we met an…
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Lessons on Marriage for My Kids After My Own Ended
Get Pregnant Fast About eight years ago, while I was tucking my son into bed, he casually mentioned that his friend was moving because his parents had decided to separate. My daughter, snug in her fleece pajamas and clutching her favorite book, was listening intently. Bedtime stories were a cherished tradition in their brother’s room,…
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Everyone Must Compromise in Marriage, and That’s Okay
Get Pregnant Fast As the director of a tutoring center at a university, I recently found myself in a conversation with one of my student employees about his ideal partner. This young man, in his early twenties and a student athlete from a comfortable background, painted a picture of his “perfect” future wife that resembled…
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The Secret to My Happy Marriage? Separate Bedrooms
Get Pregnant Fast On our first outing, my wife, Sarah, directly asked me, “Do you snore?” Without hesitation, I replied, “Not at all — and I’m not a fan of sports, I love brunch, and my guilty pleasure is reality TV.” Okay, I might’ve stretched the truth a bit, but denying my snoring was one…
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Supporting Your Spouse Through Depression: Insights for Partners
Get Pregnant Fast Lifestyle When Your Partner Faces Depression by Jamie Thompson Updated: May 2, 2023 Originally Published: May 2, 2023 Living with depression has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. It’s a fundamental aspect of who I am. My journey became even more intricate at 19 when…
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Hilarious Date Night Idea for Couples: The Goodwill Challenge
Get Pregnant Fast Every couple can benefit from fresh and fun ideas to invigorate their date nights, and we’re not just talking about romantic escapades — though those have their place too. A couple recently shared a clever and entertaining concept that has taken the internet by storm, proving that laughter is indeed the best…