I used to believe I needed to forget my exes; however, that experience taught me so much about myself. 5 valuable life lessons learned from my past relationships. I used to believe I needed to forget my exes When I was younger, I would cringe with regret whenever a random thought popped Read more…
When I got married, I was planning to take my husband’s name. It’s a tradition I thought I valued. But then as time went by, I changed my mind. To take or not to take… “Do or do not. There is no try.” -Yoda Actually, nowadays, a couple has options Read more…
My husband became a realtor 3 years ago and it’s affected our marriage. I knew things would change but I didn’t expect these things to happen. My husband made a career change about 3 years ago. He’s a Chartered Accountant by trade but real estate has been his passion for Read more…
I’ve heard the stories of wives praising their husbands for surprising them with a break from their kids. However, a break wasn’t what I wanted. I thought I wanted the surprise I’ve heard the stories of women praising their husbands for surprising them with a day off, taking the kids out Read more…
Leaving dishes in the sink, socks on the floor, hairs in the shower. How can a couple stop fighting about cleaning and household chores without hiring a cleaner? 6 years and 2 kids later, our system still works. There are dirty dishes in the sink, building crud like plaque on Read more…
When someone doesn’t believe you’ve changed, how does it make you feel? Do you want to prove to them that you have? What if it doesn’t matter? Your past is held in their emotional memories. His New York Trip Recently, we watched the episode of This Is Us where they share Read more…
What happens when we get older? We know ourselves better and the more self-assured we become. But that also comes with a cost. Older ≠ smarter I’m a millennial, a wife and a mother of 2. I’m in my mid-thirties and I’m reflecting on my life. Growing up, I was Read more…
How can we overcome our insecurities? First, we must define what security means to us. It’s hard for anyone to be completely secure with themselves but once we know what to aim for, it’s easier to set goals, create plans and adopt habits to change. We can overcome and/or manage Read more…
Ever feel the need to keep talking? And you feel anxious when the conversation lulls? How can we practice mindfulness when we are afraid of silence? The humming of the fans…pitter-patter of the rain…movement of the cars…whistle of the wind…chirping of the birds How often do we experience silence? Probably Read more…
What do you do when you have an issue with someone? Conflict is inevitable because people exist Spouses fight. Families bicker. Co-workers disagree. Friends argue. Hell, even strangers on a bus have hissy fits with one another. Have you ever met someone who was always in agreement with you? His Read more…