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How to Appropriately Defend Your Man Without Slapping Anyone

I’m not a fan of Will Smith, Chris Rock or the Oscars, but I've got...

February 2020

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7 Ways to Prevent Feeling like a Valentine’s Day Loser

Do you feel like a loser because your man doesn't "do" Valentine's Day? What do...

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July 11, 2019

5 Ways to Tell Which Friends May End Up Sitting in a Singles’ Bar

Show me your girlfriends, and I'll tell you what kind of marriage you have. I'll...

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7 Things You Can Choose That’ll Improve Your Marriage

Maybe you made the same mistake I did. When I got married, I thought my...

April 04, 2019

7 Strategies For Having the Best Marriage Ever

There's nothing more painful than trying to fix a hard marriage. And sometimes, it's hard...

March 2019

March 25, 2019

4 Reasons You Shouldn’t Gossip About Your Husband (and 1 Reason You Should)

When people talk about things you shouldn't do in marriage, cheating, lying and abuse usually...

February 2019

February 20, 2019

6 Steps to Combat “I’m Not Enough”

You're fat. Lose weight. Love, A Friend. Imagine my surprise when I opened an anonymous...

February 10, 2019

Want 19 Rules for Keeping Your Man Happy?

Want 19 simple rules for keeping your man happy? Check out the "Good Wife's Guide."...

January 2019

January 26, 2019

5 Revolutionary Books That’ll Make You Want to Improve Your Marriage

Happily ever after doesn't happen by itself. No fairy godmothers, no magic wands, no bippity...

January 12, 2019

7 Simple Ways to Back Off and Prevent a Fight

Fighting stinks. When things get heated, it's easy to say or do something you'll later regret....

January 06, 2019

No One Stays Married to the Same Guy Forever

It's hard to stay married to the same guy forever. Believe me, I know. I've been...

December 2018

December 30, 2018

7 Sure-Fire Ways to Destroy Your Marriage

Can you believe how politically correct we've become? Are we really afraid to wish someone...

December 28, 2018

How to Respect Your Husband When He’s a Jerk

It's easy to respect your husband if he's a nice guy. But what about when...

May 2018

May 09, 2018

10 Ways Wives May Be Sabotaging Their Marriages

It might not take a fatal blow-- such as abuse or cheating-- to destroy a...

April 2018

April 16, 2018

How Childhood Impacts Your Marriage

What's your problem? That was a common refrain early in my marriage. Sometimes my husband's...

April 09, 2018

The Secret to Emotional Intimacy (It May Surprise You)

It's no secret, women are notorious for beating around the bush when asking for what...

March 2018

March 29, 2018

Don’t Let This Ruin Your Marriage

Keep your stupid chocolate bunny! That's what I heard anyway. Do you ever hear your...

February 2018

February 22, 2018

4 Ways Not to Talk to Your Husband

"Did you get the peanut butter," you ask as he walks in the door....

February 14, 2018

9 Tips for Battling Body Shame

TV, a full belly, fatigue, headache, kids, or a fight are some of the ways...

December 2017

December 27, 2017

Strong Marriages Don’t Happen By Accident

When my husband and I married, I assumed because we loved each other, marriage would...

November 2017

November 03, 2017

Not Tonight, Honey, I Feel Fat

Have you ever said, "Not tonight. I'm tired" when you really meant, "Not tonight. I...

October 2017

October 27, 2017

When Is Divorce the Best Answer?

One bad year turned into two and before I knew it, we were creeping up...

September 2017

September 06, 2017

Lingerie Lessons to Try Right Now. . .

What do a black lace teddy and conflict have in common? If you're in either...

July 2017

July 10, 2017

This is Why Social Media Can Improve Your Marriage

I have yet to come across a union that resembles a Facebook version. All smiles,...

May 2017

May 26, 2017

How to Deal With Past Hurts and Resentments in Marriage

When my husband and I got married shortly after I graduated college, I waged a...

February 2017

February 08, 2017

5 Ways to Be a Better Wife

Being a wife isn't easy for me. It's not natural for me to greet my...

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