You did it! You made it past the stresses of planning the wedding and celebrated your magical day! You are now settling into your roles as a married couple. Now many couples start to worry that the newlywed spark will begin to fade. You’ve heard the many myths of what your relationship transitions into after the beloved ‘honeymoon stage’ comes to an end, and that can start to weigh on your mind! Although each relationship is very different and with various needs, holding on to these 4 core practices will help to keep that spark alive! Go all in with the little things With every relationship, wooing your partner is…
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One of the downsides of growing up in Southern CA is that we didn’t get much rain. We would experience light showers, but it was never so intense so that we had to stay inside. My childhood consisted of several trips to Venice beach and so many Disneyland visits to the point where I got tired of it. Yes, the happiest place on earth became the most dreaded place on earth for me. It wasn’t until I got hitched that I started to come up with indoor activities for my partner and me. Rain or shine, my husband wouldn’t leave the house unless it was work related. This took a…
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How did you meet? (Bernadette) Conor and I met in Chattanooga, Tennessee where we both went to college. One night, my roommate at the time invited me to come hang out with a few of her high school friends and Conor happened to be there since they had gone to high school together. As soon as we met we knew there was an instant connection and we ended up talking and laughing that whole night until the sun came up. We actually just “hung out” for a few months before we officially started dating, but then on April Fool’s Day 2013 Conor asked me if we wanted to become…
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Forget It. Can you guys believe the year is finally over? I say finally because while 2018 was overall a great year, I’m officially ready for a fresh start. I bought a gym membership a month early, and I did order a self-reflection journal off of Amazon that if I’m being honest, will probably never use. The thing about New Year’s is that when the clock strikes midnight, most people think it releases some magical fairy dust that makes us more committed to any future goals. If only it could release some magic that reverses all the money I spent during gluttony season (AKA the holidays). via GIPHY So what’s…
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How did you meet? Jamie’s brother actually introduced us! I met Jamie’s brother, Tim randomly at a bar through a mutual friend. We got to talking and he thought Jamie and I should meet, which we did about a week or two later. First or favorite date? At the time, Jamie and I were living in different cities. I was finishing up my senior year of college, Jamie was graduated so he was nice enough to meet me in my territory for our first date, which was essentially a blind date. We had dinner and drinks. We were both nervous, but once we got to talking – we couldn’t stop.…
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Every. Single. Day. Women. We love to be appreciated. It’s an ancient fact, really, and I’m pretty sure there’s some hardcore evidence to back up that statement. While it’s always nice to be complemented by random strangers and family members, there’s always that one person (looking at you, partner) whose opinion matters the most. We may not always hear it from them so sometimes you have to remind them why they’re so lucky to have you. It’s called self-appreciation, baby. 1. You can laugh all you want at the choices I make…as long as you remember you’re one of them! I don’t know about the rest of you, but my…
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How did you meet? Erik and I met in Junior High School.. Seems like forever ago! We were introduced by some mutual friends and began dating soon after that! I was the Chatty Cathy one and he was the quiet one! Opposites attract right!? First or favorite date? My favorite date would be all of them! We are a pretty low key couple.. So any dinner and movie or double date night at a brewery or sports games are usually my most memorable and favorites! Because.. Who doesn’t love food and beer!? How did he propose? Erik proposed in Crosslake, MN on the dock in front of our favorite spot…
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Holidays are expensive. Therefore, they can absolutely suck sometimes. Hey, I’m one of the broke and humble ones. I still got holiday shopping to do; I’m hosting this year’s Christmas dinner, I haven’t gotten a tree or decorations, and my list goes on and on…and on. While the hectic atmosphere that comes with the holidays makes you wonder why we have them in the first place, there are some things that you know are just meant for this time of year. Best part? Most of these activities won’t cost you a dime. Worst Part? Your kids or loved ones might get on your last nerve and cause that annual holiday…
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How did you meet? On New Years Eve 2015 at my sister’s house. After a couple of drinks and chatting about how our grandmas went to the same school and got married in the same church (were both West Seattle natives) he got the nerve to ask me out on a date. I told him that if he remembers asking me out tomorrow that I would. Well…it only took some Instagram stalking and post liking on my end and 3 months later for us to finally go on that first date. First or favorite date? My favorite date was our 4th or 5th one. He took me to a Cuban…
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Whether you’re planning on staying home for the holidays or wanting to escape to some exotic location, everything around us is a constant reminder that a new year is upon us. With the streets being decorated and everyone carrying a red cup filled with something cinnamon or pumpkin infused. Everyone is completely engrossed in preparing for the holidays or getting ready to book with an airline that’s offering a great deal. Whether you choose a warm Christmas, a cold Christmas, or even no Christmas, here are the places you need to see this holiday season. via GIPHY Nuremberg, Germany What do CNN, Business Insider, and Forbes all have in common?…
