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Prince Charles Shared His Advice on Marriage – Did He Follow it?
A young Prince Charles had some very specific views on love, relationships, and marriage. In 1975, well before he got married, he expressed them in an interview with The Evening Standard. His views on love weren’t revolutionary. He said that hard work and friendship were the cornerstones of a solid marriage. Added with common interests and understanding of the world, he felt he’d have the perfect relationship. He said back then that falling in love with someone and barreling headfirst into a commitment wasn’t the foundation on which to build a successful marriage. They were wise words eloquently expressed. But was he able to follow his own advice about relationships…
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14 Unique Valentine’s Day Gifts for Your Wife
The longer you’ve been married, the more predictable holidays like Valentine’s Day become. How many married couples don’t even celebrate holidays like this because they don’t want to fall into the trap of the same-old same-old. Years of disappointment and wasted money can really put a damper on the excitement surrounding holidays like Valentine’s day, and if you aren’t careful that malaise can work its way into your daily interactions, even eventually interfering in the health of your relationship. Don’t let it happen again this year. Forget the plain old chocolate and flowers (Okay…well actually, maybe get those too–they’re still great). You can really spice up your marriage and show…
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7 Ways to Help Your Husband Upgrade His Look
The more time you spend with your husband, the more likely you are to realize that not much has changed as the years have passed. This is especially true when it comes to his wardrobe. While you may spend all sorts of time thinking about the newest fashions and making sure that you are keeping up with the Joneses as far as what you’re wearing, a lot of men don’t do this. This is especially true after they’re married, when picking out the best wardrobe choices don’t seem to be as essential as it may have been back when they were focused on dating. No wife wants to look at…
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14 Unique Valentine’s Day Gifts for Your Husband
Valentine’s Day is so often construed as a one-way holiday. Men are expected to buy their wives flowers and chocolates and jewelry, but what do the men get in return? The longer you’re married the more you know that you need to treat your partner equally if you want to be happy. This means spending a little bit of effort on Valentine’s Day to be creative and make sure that your husband feels appreciated and is reminded of just how much you love him. Thinking outside of the boundaries of traditional Valentine’s Day gifts is a great way to surprise your husband with something that he will really appreciate this…
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I Can Forgive But How Am I Supposed to Forget?
“To err is human, to forgive is Divine.” Are you meant to forget? Forgive…and forget? The short answer – yes. Every marriage, and relationship, that is built on love, is also built on trust. It is the foundation of personal relationships, and of the close bond, we share, especially in a marriage. Relationships require compromise, and give and take, and the ability to move forward, especially if there are serious problems that arise. The challenge, for any spouse, is to completely forgive, their partner – if they wish to continue in their marriage and to rebuild their relationship. The nature of forgiveness, by definition, includes forgetting – a blank slate,…
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10 Things You Can Do For Your Hurting Husband
Marriage is not easy. It takes continual effort from both sides. But, if this kind of union is so difficult, then why do people still get married in their thousands each year? Well, the obvious answer is that there are a fair number of pros to getting married. The foremost of this being companionship. When you commit yourself to someone for the rest of your life, they do the same thing for you. This may possibly be one of the greatest comforts. How then do you return the love and support when your husband is hurting? He needs you to be his friend Not all relationships start as friendships, but…
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Why Happily Ever After Should Be an Evolving Idea
Cloud Nine Can’t Be Forever Modern myths, and our preconceived notions of what it means to be married – and live “happily ever after” – are strongly influenced by the media, by our family history, and by many other factors. What are your expectations, when it comes to marriage? What is your personal definition of happiness? Perhaps you have set ideas, in mind, when it comes to your marriage, and what a happy marriage looks like. However, over time, there are many challenges that you, and your spouse, will face, together. A more flexible, and evolving idea, of what “happily ever after” looks like, for you, and your spouse, may…
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How Do You Stop Fighting with Your Partner About Money?
Money makes the world go around. Some may say that it is love or kindness but, most people would agree that it is money. This is unfortunate and disheartening, but it is true. This being said, money should not control us, and it should definitely not control our relationships. Studies have shown that couples who fight frequently about money are more likely to get divorced and that money is one of the leading causes of divorce. This is not about selfishness or jealousy. It is because, the way we think about money, the way we perceive it along with its benefits, is intrinsic to our very being. It is a…
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Is It Important That A Family Eats Together?
This article was originally published on momminghard.com. Life is rushed, messy and frustrating. It is easy to forget to sit back and enjoy the small things. We run around worrying about work, bills and just about everything else that we forget to simply ask each other “how was your day?” Finding the time to sit together as a family doesn’t have to be hard. You really don’t need to pencil family time in between grocery shopping and the online skype call you need to make at 2 pm. By simply eating dinner together around a table, you can fit in some really great family time. There are so many hidden…
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How to Know if You Have Postpartum Depression
This article was originally published on momminghard.com. After having a baby, your body is riddled with pregnancy and labor-related hormones. It takes a while for your hormone levels to settle back to normal. These hormones can often upset your emotional balance. While most moms experience some form of weepiness and sadness in the week or two following childbirth, up to 15% of moms experience postpartum depression. Baby blues is a very mild form of postpartum depression. It is a general sadness for a few days or weeks after the birth of your child. This usually goes away on its own and you are back to feeling normal again. It…
