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The most important four words for a successful marriage: 'I'll do the dishes.'
Define Normal
According to the National Domestic Abuse Hotline, it takes six to eight times to successfully leave an abusive relationship. Each attempt to leave has a 75% risk of getting killed in the process. Think of this the next time you hear someone say, “Why did they stay in such a toxic relationship?”.
By Samantha Milkey5 years ago in Families
Pictures are indeed worth a thousand words.
I met my husband in April of 1976 when he was 18 and I was 17. I was tired of guys always teasing me about being skinny and yet on the flip side trying to get into my pants. I was harassed constantly for being a virgin and told that I was "scared." This only made me more determined to find someone who appreciated me for not giving it away. When I met Michael Preston he shared that he had already had 2 girlfriends who had babies that were not his and he was looking for a girl who had not given it away to every guy and who would be faithful.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Families
The Chaperones
“They were made for each other,” John said, as he looked in the bedroom mirror to straighten his tie. “It’s like they’re both out of a former century; neither one of them has a clue how to romance someone in modern times. They’re both so nerdy and hopeless.”
By Karla Bowen Herman5 years ago in Families
Merlot is off the menu
Merlot is off the menu. Imagine your best first date. What would it involve? A quiet glass of Merlot in the brand new and very fashionable wine bar? A steak dinner? Wearing that little black dress or may be something glittery and clingy borrowed from a friend? A night at the disco? A beach picnic? Even an hour or so at the bowling alley. Any of these could be fun and romantic.
By Margaret Watson5 years ago in Families
What my pots and pans teach me about my spouse
I recently got married (cue celebratory wedding bells!) On a sunny spring day in April of 2020, standing on the side of a creek with hands sweating and shaking with nerves, my best friend got down on one knee and asked me to take this wild adventure called life with him. With the fear of covid in the air, we cautiously visited family to wave a newly-ringed finger through closed windows and commenced with planning the start of our new lives together right away. After cutting the typical wedding guest list by over 90% and switching venues a month before the big day we were those crazy kids who did indeed tie the knot by the end of 2020, allowing us to turn the page into a fresh start together as husband and wife in 2021.
By Amanda K. Millar5 years ago in Families
Poverty, Passion, and Plants
When my husband and I were dating, we found that we both had a love for the forest, mountains, and all things natural. After realizing we would be spending most of our free time in nature, we made the decision to make the most of our love for the outdoors, and try our hand at ginseng farming. After six years of sewing seed, the time has come to reap the harvest.
By Marianne Cotter5 years ago in Families
ABOUT 4 MONTHS
You probably saw the pictures. I decorated for the fall this year. Sorry. LAST year. Where does the time go. Not the Halloween portion of the fall but the ‘leaves falling in the fall’ fall decorating. Remember when the only Halloween decorations there were, were on the 10 and under set? What happened? To be fair, who ever heard of decorating for the fall 20 years ago. Sure there was the occasional pumpkin on a porch but only because my dad was too lazy to throw it in the trash. I dunno. I think It’s my favorite time to decorate now.
By Mark Manche5 years ago in Families
The Agreement
On our wedding night, my husband made me a promise. As long as we are husband and wife, I would never have to work a day outside our home, and I happily agreed. I mean, what new wife wouldn't? How many women can say they get to stay home, take care of their husbands, and raise their family?
By Melidee Matthews5 years ago in Families
