by ** Tatiana Caldwell ** on June.24.2010
… and ways to resolve them:
Finances. Discuss them.
Kids. Agree on how to raise them.
Frustrations. Express them.
Expectations. Make them obtainable.
Sex. Have it. Make it good.
Promises. Keep them.
The Past. Stop bringing it up repeatedly.
Respect, Consideration and Gratitude. Show it.
Angry Words Said. Own them. Don’t say it unless you mean it.
Responsibilities. Share them.
Ex’s. Keep them within proper boundaries.
Lies. [...]
by ** Tatiana Caldwell ** on April.1.2010
A couple recently asked my husband and I if we could share any tips on keeping our relationship fresh and growing. Here’s the answer!
Keep talking. Communicate about everything. Your feelings, movies, your dreams, your hobbies, your fears, your day, your past. Stay updated and keep [...]
by ** Tatiana Caldwell ** on March.31.2010
I’m a firm believer and advocate of love and marriage. My husband and I have been married for 9 years, a couple for a total of 15 years, and our relationship continues to grow stronger. But to the many people who don’t often see real-life examples of healthy, happy couples, marriage can be an unpredictably scary [...]
by ** Tatiana Caldwell ** on June.11.2009
The “About Marriage” series continues …
** Is The Kitchen the Woman’s Place? **
I know a couple that recently got into a bit of a tiff. For the majority of their 30+ years of marriage, they shared the chore of preparing dinner. He cooked on weekends and at least once during the week, and she cooked [...]
by ** Tatiana Caldwell ** on April.27.2009
The “About Marriage” series continues …
Lately I’ve heard quite a few single people say they never want to get married. Ever. One of the most consistent top reasons?
Cheating. They want to avoid marriage because they are afraid of infidelity.
First of all, it is simply not true that someone cheats in every single marriage. Just [...]
by ** Tatiana Caldwell ** on September.8.2008
It seems as if most of the single people I encounter these days have quite the pessimistic view of love and marriage. They believe things like:
At least one spouse in every marriage cheats
That there isn’t someone out there for them
Love doesn’t last forever and passion fades over time
People are not designed to settle down with [...]