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In a marriage, some situations tend to feel like it’s his way versus her way. For some things, it will always be about the battle of the sexes, but what if, occasionally, doing something his way, in your own way, could actually help smooth things out? Scratching your head on this one? That’s cool. Here’s what I mean: Continue reading
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Mind your business lady.
I’m a pretty easygoing woman. No, actually, there’s no need to be modest here. I’m one of the sweetest people you’ll ever meet, promise. I don’t make a fuss out of much, I’m as kind to others as I’d want them to be to me, and I try to be there for all the people I love. It takes a lot to ruffle my feathers, but I can tell you that if you do insist on boiling my blood, taking a shot at my marriage is a quick way to get there.
The other day I made a run to Dunkin Donuts for coffee for my husband and I. We were in the middle of talking money and planning for the year when I left, so when I walked in to find a long line of patrons in front of me, I decided to call him up continue our conversation. I wasn’t speaking loudly, but the woman behind me heard much of my conversation, and listened closely. Continue reading
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Our “Love Collage” wall art is the biggest decor hit in our home. No one enters without going “aww” or telling us they “love it so much.” Back when we made over our living room to better reflect our story, we decided to make the collage the centerpiece of the room because love is the centerpiece of our home. You can’t enter without feeling it somewhere. In case you’d like to decorate with love, I rounded up a few other pieces I’ve eyed in the past. I hope it inspires. Let me know if you decide to try any. (Pictures, please!)
What You See:Live Every Moment Vinyl Wall Art (WallWritten.com, $24.95-$46.95)
Full of Love Vase (Etsy, $24.00)
Recycled Glass Love Vases (Etsy, $24.00)
With Love Pillow Cover for Charity (Etsy, $26.00)
Couch Couples Stationery (Etsy, $61.50)
SCRABBLE Love Banner (Etsy, $10.50)
Highlighted Love Mural Vinyl Wall Art (Blik, $45.00)
What You See:Love Is Spoken Here Vinyl Wall Art (WallWritten.com, $19.95-$39.95)
Lovebirds Vinyl Wall Art (Blik, $38.00)
Ceramic Love Vase (UncommonGoods.com, $28.00)
I Love You Much E.E. Cummings Canvas Poem (Etsy, $35.00)
Post-It Super Sticky Heart Shaped Notes (Amazon.com, $6.00)
Love is Why We Are Here Love Art (Bed Bath and Beyond, $39.99)
I Carry Your Heart Bowl (UncommonGoods.com, $28.00)
Have you found a stylish way to bring more love into your home? Share them below!
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Sure you know his middle name, which drawer he keep his socks in, and how he takes his coffee – all pluses, of course – but after 8 years with the same guy, I’m finding that the more you love, the more you learn about “the other things” that make up a man. You know, the stuff he couldn’t ever tell you – it’s what you observe and what his heart ultimately reveals when he’s often not even paying attention. My husband and I call them The Tell-Tell Things. When you figure ‘em out about your partner you feel something shift and change within your relationship. You feel things getting deeper and the love growing to new heights. Your bond strengthens right before your eyes. It’s a beautiful feeling.
I want to say that you’ll know it when it hits you, but in case you missed it, I believe that if you can answer some (or all) of the below questions about your man, you’ve hit these relationship milestone, and more. Take a look and see what you come up with.
1. Can you tell the difference between when he’s telling a little white lie to protect you or just telling a little white lie? What are his “tells”?
2. What is he truly afraid of, but doesn’t even realize he fears?
3. If he wakes up in the middle of the night and can’t fall back to sleep, what is he sitting in the dark thinking about?
4. What will he most want to teach his son about being a man? Why?
5. What damage was done by the woman who broke his heart before you came along to fix it?
6. Is he more afraid of losing you or losing himself?
They’re deep, I know. But I promise you, there’s a love lesson buried within the words of any answer you have for these questions. That lesson could be a cautionary tale, inspiration for why your love works as well as it does, or possibly even a building block in the strong foundation you’ve built for your relationship, together.
Feel free to share your answers/inspiration below.
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Before you get married, you hear way more about how to make the good days stretch than what to do when you have really bad ones. I get that. It’s an exciting time, and people want to stick to the positive. (There’s plenty of time to scare us later, right?) But, in all seriousness, marriage is the only “class” I’ve ever enrolled in where I actually learn something new every single day. The lessons just keep coming — whether I finish my homework or not. Marriage is fascinating like that. I don’t always like what it’s teaching me, but make no mistake, I’m always happy to learn – Man is too. I’m thankful for that, and I’m writing today to share one of the recent and extremely valuable lessons we’ve survived and conquered (we think!) lately with the hopes it will resonate with you in some way — be it that you’ve been there, done that, and can share some wisdom or maybe you’re not quite there yet, but will find it helpful in the future. Okay, so, grab your notebooks; here are the “Cliffs Notes”. Continue reading
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You don’t need to be someone’s Valentine to be “loved” today, or any day. Somewhere, somehow, somebody loves you. I refused to believe it isn’t so. Maybe they haven’t ever told you, or maybe they have, but just not enough for your standards. It doesn’t matter. What does, is that they’ve cleared out a special little corner in their heart just for you, and no one else. Still can’t think of anyone out there who loves you? I don’t buy it, because you’re overlooking the most important person of all – yourself. Love yourself, always.
If someone you love says, does, or gives, something that makes you smile today, they’ve succeeded in sharing the love on Valentine’s Day. It doesn’t matter what it cost them, or how many women at your job received overpriced arrangements today – true love don’t cost a thing. Never forget that!
A day meant to celebrate love should never bring you sadness or pain. If you catch those feelings seeping in, revoke them, now. Life’s short, and today’s even shorter. Twenty-four hours will be over before you know it, and you should not waste them feeling bad. It’s just another day.
Don’t stress about how to show the one you love some love today. These three words should do the trick: I love you. Enough said.
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