The Wedding Registry

October 11, 2017

There are a lot of parts that go into planning a wedding. One of the more fun activities an engaged couple gets to do is creating their wedding registry. A couple pretty much gets to make a giant gift list... Continue reading →

He Said She Said – Gender Communication

October 4, 2017

There are many differences between genders, not just physical, but mentally, emotionally, and behaviorally. It may be surprising to learn that men and women communicate differently. Before proceeding, I feel it is important to say that not every male or... Continue reading →

In Memory Of…

September 5, 2017

Your wedding day will be one of the greatest days of your life. It is a day full of joy, excitement, love, and celebration. Even with all the happiness of the day, it can also have an element of sadness... Continue reading →

Long Distance Relationships

August 29, 2017

Someone once said, “Absence makes the heart grow fonder,” while that quote may be true, it does not make a long distance relationship any more appealing. You and your significant other may find yourselves in a long distance relationship (LDR)... Continue reading →

Am I Ready to Be A Mom?

August 15, 2017

My last post in the Wives section discussed my feelings surrounding the question of, “When Are You Having Kids?” In that piece, I wrote that two years ago when Bernard and I got married, we were not ready to have... Continue reading →

Wedding Dress Woes

August 8, 2017

Imagine you are six months away from your wedding day. You and your bridesmaids have an appointment to go for a fitting at the bridal boutique where your gown and bridesmaid’s dresses were purchased. When you arrive, you find the... Continue reading →

The Friends

July 31, 2017

Do I have to like his friends? I’ve heard many women contemplate this question. In most cases, when you begin dating your significant other he already has a fixed group of people with whom he hangs. If you are not... Continue reading →

When Are You Having Kids?

July 11, 2017

It was at our wedding reception when I was first asked, “When will you have kids?” Bernard and I hadn’t finished this monumental moment in our lives, and here this guest was rushing us onto our next. Since our wedding... Continue reading →

To Look or Not to Look?

July 5, 2017

There are countless decisions a bride and groom will have to make when planning their wedding day. One of those decisions will be whether they want to see each other before the marriage ceremony, the “First Look” or, go the... Continue reading →

Healthy Dialogue – Happy Relationship

June 26, 2017

Dialogue is an important aspect of human connection. It is through conversation that people get to know one another, bond, build trust, show sympathy or support, and laugh among other things that assist in the construction of a relationship. Since... Continue reading →