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As if divorce wasn’t hard enough, the medical community is discovering new and surprising ways divorce negatively impacts health. A 2009 University of Chicago study published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior found that divorced people suffered more long-term physical health problems than those who’ve been married once and have stayed married. Study […]
When I married at the tender age of 22, I thought I was ever so mature for having this list of marriage non-negotiables: He must want kids. He must value family. He must be kind. That was it. What I didn’t know then was just how many other concessions I’d have to make to keep […]
I learned a long time ago that you have to pick your battles with your kids, but with so many battles worth fighting, how do you choose? It all starts with taking inventory of the values that matter most in your family. We like to keep things simple ’round these parts, honoring truth, character, worth, […]
Think you know a cheater when you see one? Chances are you’re wrong. As husbands and wives periodically drift together and apart on their marital journey, one truth remains certain: every marriage is susceptible to infidelity. While the definition of infidelity varies greatly, betrayal of a partner’s trust is arguably the most difficult marital obstacle […]
As I lie awake obsessing over BooBoo’s kindergarten readiness, my husband inhales deep, peaceful breaths that make me more anxious than ever. He’s not worried about BooBoo’s readiness at all, or wrestling with the guilt of serving our kids cereal for dinner. He’s sleeping peacefully under the mistaken impression that I was a good mom […]
Marriage doesn’t have to mean the end of sex as we know it. If anything, married sex has its share of distinct sexy advantages. While you may fondly remember the days of the hot hookup, there are plenty of reasons to believe married sex can be the best sex of your life. Check out the […]
Dolls are scary. They just are. And it’s not just dolls either. Lots of childhood-related items that are intended to symbolize innocence and goodness are damn frightening! Think about it, there’s dolls, tattered teddy bears, a random child’s blanket on the street, a lone child’s shoe – who lost these items? Why is there ever […]
I have an IUD set to “expire” this October. I can hardly believe it’s been almost five years since I debated the pros and cons of Mirena at my 6 week postpartum appointment. For five years I haven’t given birth control a second thought. As my “baby” begins Kindergarten and I turn 36-years-old next week, […]
My husband and I are no strangers to church. I attended a private Christian school from K through 6th grade where I had an opportunity to learn scripture and develop a personal connection with God. My husband was raised Catholic and attended mass every Sunday. While we never attended church as a married couple, we […]
50 Shades of Grey inspired onesies are here, because the world needs those. I, like millions of women, devoured the 50 Shades trilogy in record time. I found the cheesy inner goddess dialog reason alone to love the kinky series. And while good Grey times were had by all, I can’t think of one solid […]
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