Lucky in Love? No Such Thing

Is there such a thing as to be lucky in love?  When it comes to marriage, there really is no such thing as luck.  If you know a couple (or perhaps you are that couple) where it seems like they have it all together…trust me, it is not luck.  It is hard work. A good marriage isn’t built in luck, on chance.  It takes three key ingredients:  dedication, selflessness and commitment.  Let me be the first to tell you that none of these are easy to do. Dedication and commitment might sound the same but they really are different.  Dedication … Continue reading

Two Peas in a Pod

Do people describe yourself and your spouse as “two peas in a pod?” Do you usually know what the other person is thinking and can finish each other’s sentences? As I mentioned in my earlier post, good marriages can be made up of two people who are opposite and balance each other. They can also be made up of two people who are amazingly similar. Both types of marriages have their good and their not so good. Which marriage is yours? The Two Peas The two of you never seem to argue because you are usually of the same mind. … Continue reading

When You Don’t Love Your Husband

A friend of mine recently confessed to me that she just doesn’t love her husband. She is considering leaving him, although she is unsure of the decision since this man is a wonderful husband and father. He has always been loyal, faithful, kind, and a good friend. What do you think she should do? The first question I had for her was whether or not she ever loved her husband. Many people feel as through the first flush of love and romance is gone, especially after kids. Most couples go on to develop a longer-lasting deeper love and fall in … Continue reading

June Bugs

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been writing about weddings, ceremonies and more as May Marriage Month was celebrated. We’ve seen May Day come and go, Mother’s Day come and go, the end of the school year, graduations and of course, Memorial Day. May remains one of the busiest months on my personal calendar and I am ready to heave a sigh of relief as we make our journey from May into June. The month of June is as popular if not more so for wedding than the month of May. I’ve been trying to come up with some ideas … Continue reading