marriage
Marriage is not so much a word as it is a sentence–a life sentence.
Solstice Status Updates
Hey there folks, it's been a while. I've had a busy, busy past few weeks and have had precious little time to sit and write. Truthfully, I should be out working right now instead of sitting at my kitchen counter on my laptop updating a handful of relative strangers and a smaller handful of relatives and close friends on the goings on in my life, but the kid and I can use a break for the day before we get back to the grind tomorrow.
By Maia Gadwall the metAlchemist2 months ago in Humans
How To Keep Love Alive Through Life’s Tough Challenges
Any romantic relationship can undergo challenges in life to determine its strength and resilience. Adversity may affect the way partners communicate, support one another, and remain connected whether it is financial stress, health problems, career change or other emotional stress. Love is easily tempted to be overwhelmed by frustration or exhaustion when the problems set in. Understanding the effects of difficulties on emotional bonding will enable the couples to handle challenging seasons with understanding and sensitivity. By realizing the strain that may be there and dealing with it, the partners will help establish a foundation through which love can last even when life gets to a point of overwhelming them.
By Hayley Kiyoko2 months ago in Humans
Virgo Woman and Capricorn Man Compatibility Score. AI-Generated.
When a Virgo woman and a Capricorn man come together, the relationship often feels steady, purposeful, and quietly powerful. As fellow Earth signs, they share a grounded approach to life, valuing responsibility, loyalty, and long-term planning over impulsive decisions. This pairing may not be flashy at first glance, but it has strong potential to grow into a deeply committed and enduring bond.
By Inspire and Fun2 months ago in Humans
Cold Air, Warm Fire, Repeat. Runner-Up in The Ritual of Winter Challenge.
Winter always has a way of sneaking up on me, expecting me to be ready and waiting for it. As if there will ever be a world in which I stretch, yawn, see my breath in the air first thing in the morning, and immediately think, “Yes, absolutely, let’s do months of this.”
By Shannon Hilson2 months ago in Humans
Virgo Woman & Sagittarius Man Compatibility Score. AI-Generated.
When a Virgo woman and a Sagittarius man come together, the connection is anything but boring. This pairing brings together two very different worldviews: Virgo’s grounded, detail-oriented approach to life meets Sagittarius’ optimistic, freedom-loving spirit. Their relationship can feel like a constant lesson in balance—between planning and spontaneity, realism and idealism. While attraction and curiosity often spark quickly, long-term harmony requires patience, understanding, and mutual respect for each other’s differences.
By Inspire and Fun2 months ago in Humans
Ways To Keep Long-Term Relationships Exciting And Passionate
Relationships may get routined such that their excitement and passion wear out. The preservation of power and enthusiasm is a deliberate action by both spouses. Emotional and physical intimacy is maintained by the excitement, which builds a connection and satisfaction. Its significance makes couples seek new methods of interacting with one another. Realizing that passion is a dynamic nature of relationships rather than a fixed condition, couples may have a creative, curious, and interest-investing relationship, which will make love alive even after several years of cohabitation.
By Emeri Adames2 months ago in Humans
Signs Your Relationship Is Healthy And Emotionally Fulfilling
Through trust, mutual respect, and emotional support, a healthy relationship is founded. It enables the two partners to be secure but be themselves. When both individuals can be free in expressing themselves and knowing that their emotions are recognized and appreciated then emotional fulfillment comes in. Happy relationships lead to development, understanding, and mutual happiness resulting into a fulfilling, and well-rounded partnership. This awareness of the indicators of such a relationship can only make people value their relationship and nurture it consciously so as to be satisfied and withstand adversities over time.
By Emeri Adames2 months ago in Humans
