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Cold Feet

Recently my boyfriend, of just 8 months, asked me to marry him. Though I said yes, I do not think I am ready to be in such a serious commitment with someone so controlling, so quick and with so much of an age difference…
When Your Woman Brings Home the Bacon

There has been an evolution of the roles taken, when one thinks of sole "breadwinners." Women have seemingly taken the stance of being beside, rather than behind their men. Some have pushed as far as being in front. In…
When is the Right Time to Be Engaged?

Lately, I've been getting antsy to get married. I never thought I'd be one of "those girls" who just wants to tie the knot, but suddenly I've got wedding fever. It's something that caught on this summer. My boyfrien…
At What Age Did You Meet Your Spouse?

While looking for an icon for The Myth of Happy Marriages, I came across the above visual. It says, "By the age of 16, 80% of people have met who they are going to marry."
Marry Me or Break Up with Me?

I'm a 30-year-old divorced single mom with one kid. I've been with a guy (one year younger and has never married) for almost 2 years now. We have occasional fights here and there but in general we enjoy being with each…
Guys, When is it Time to Pop the Question?

If you're seriously dating someone, she may be dropping hints that's she's ready to tie the knot. But, are you ready? The infographic below will guide you through the thought process of whether you're ready to pop the q…
Marriage Relationships: Get the Spark Back in Your Marriage

Whenever two people marry each other, they do it with the expectation that their love for each other will last forever but as the days pass by, they get accustomed to each other and get busy with their routines. In thei…
For Better and For Worse

Note to self. Don't get your wedding pictures taken on a dock. And don't marry someone who swims away and let's the bridesmaids save you. How bad do you feel for this bride?
How Do You Know If You're Ready to Be Engaged?

I don't see this topic come up often online unless I specifically look it up or bring it up in real life. I always hear about relationship advice for people whose relationships are going south, but what about those good…
For Better or Until I Can't Take It Anymore

A couple of my older friends and I went out to a later dinner last night and the topic of personal relationships came up--either ones that we're in or that we're surrounded by. One friend brought up a riff that has rec…