Wedding rings are a societal norm when two people get married, but they are also a reminder—a sentiment—to the person wearing it. Picking out my wedding ring was a big deal for me. I think it is for most brides-to-be. My wedding ring is symbolic of the day I said, “I do” to my husband, […]
Women have been fighting to have our voices heard since forever. We’ve had to struggle to prove our worth to take on what was once considered traditional male roles, like firefighters, police officers, attorneys and politicians. It was less than 100 years ago, in fact, that we won our right to vote. Today, strong-as-steel […]
Marriage is hard. It’s hard because it takes work and life is unpredictable. As much planning and prepping you do, life and marriage can throw unexpected obstacles in your way. When kids are in the mix, marriage can feel like it exists in a vacuum where the daily stress and drama of raising little ones […]
We’ve all heard stories about in-laws being a headache to couples. And as much as I don’t want to generalize, we all experience bumps in the road with our in-laws at some point or another. Their motives may be pure and genuine, but their actions can be offensive and hurtful at times. Whether it’s the overprotective […]
Like the time he super glued a shelf to the wall, instead of using screws and nails.
We all have been there. Those nights when you question your decision to spend the lifetime with the person lying next to you. Those moments when you just want to pack your things up and leave your marriage behind. Those times when all you can think of is starting a new. Believe me. My marriage […]
And here’s the thing: I know I’m not the only mom who feels this way.
Whenever my kids’ routine changes, all hell breaks loose. Over the holidays, we stayed with my family, and the change (a different house, different beds) made my kids edgy and needy. How’d I handle it? Welp, I basically spent every single night letting my kids come and sleep in the bed with my husband and […]
Dear Partner of the Woman Who Might Not Seem Like The Same Person Since She Had a Baby: I know how confusing it must be for you at this time — to be navigating the world of new parenthood, deep in sleep deprivation and feelings of both extreme joy and overwhelming exhaustion. I know it […]
I wish he would at least ask, “How did it go last night?”
I often hear parents with spouses who travel compare their lives to that of single parents. Being a single parent for ten years before being married to a man who we rarely see until the weekend arrives, I can tell you that the two situations are extremely different. Life without a co-parent is so much […]
When Michelle Obama visited my city on her book tour, I had to go hear her speak. I idolize the former First Lady, not only for her many accomplishments and her super toned arms, but also for the admirable way she has raised her daughters. I’m a mother of two girls also, so I wanted […]
