Marriage can become pretty routine after time. Days start to blend together and habits are created, some good, some bad. I honestly believe that in order for a marriage to be exceptional, you need to incorporate a marriage check-in. This can be completed weekly, monthly, quarterly or yearly….
Have you ever sat down and truly thought about the things you rely on or enjoy the most in your life? Maybe it’s an object or a person? Tangible or intangible? There are items and people I rely on daily, and without them I’m not sure how interesting…
If you’re anything like me, I have found that habit tracking has been one of the most beneficial components to my achieving my goals. It’s the added accountability I need to achieve the actions I need to take on a daily basis in order to achieve the goals…
First and foremost, I want people to understand that just because we decided to donate embryos, it does not mean that we were ‘giving up on our babies’. Inconsiderate comments have been made and judgement passed surrounding our decision to donate our remaining six embryos, so I wanted…
Marriage is hard. You’re tired of getting hurt. You’re tired of feeling disappointment. The lack of follow-thru is taking it’s toll. There are unmet expectations, harsh words, silence, sleepless nights and cold shoulders. Resentment and bitterness start to set in, and slowly your heart starts to grow hard…
My fabulous husband turns 41 (this is his FAVORITE number) this week, and in honor of celebrating him and the amazing man that he is, I thought I’d share 41 things I love about him. Without further adieu…. Dearest husband, here are 41 things I love about you. Your…
Infertility can be a real test of a couple’s relationship, and it can shake the very foundation of marriage. It has the ability to turn even the most solid of relationships into a weak and troubled one. A survey conducted by GfK Roper on behalf of Schering-Plough says that 71%…
The overwhelming, painful and devastating grief one feels over losing a loved one is incalculable. It’s difficult watching someone go through this heartache, and we want nothing more than to lessen the pain somehow. It’s important to acknowledge that grief extends beyond the funeral. As those who loved…
In a world that spins around instant gratifications, quick fixes and social media profiles, it can be really difficult to cultivate and keep lasting friendships. Although we all have the ability to portray particularly different sides of ourselves online, the truth is that we need friends to keep…