I’ve had my fair share of failed relationships. But it wasn’t until a serious college relationship turned abusive that I realized that there are so many lessons to be learned after heartbreak. After taking time to cry, be angry, and heal, you will see what lessons you learn after a failed relationship. Self-reflection When you…
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I Hate Doctor’s Appointments
I wasn’t at the doctors appointment when my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimers. I was living in Tennessee when I received a phone call from my father with our worst fears confirmed. My mother in fact, did have Alzheimers. Since moving back to be closer to family, I have been able to go to the…
Should You Get Back Together With an Ex?
Should You Get Back Together With An Ex? Maybe you’ve been thinking more about a certain someone from your past. Or maybe you’ve been considering re-kindling an old love to see if the spark is still there. It’s been years since you’ve been apart, so why not try again now? Here’s when it’s okay to…
Why It’s Okay To Be The Opposite of your Partner
We’ve all heard the saying “opposites attract”. But does that really work when you are looking for your life partner? When you’re in the dating world, you are trying to find someone who you are compatible with. Maybe you’ve wondered if you can be compatible with someone who is the exact opposite of you. Well…
My Advice To The Bride-To-Be
I’ve talked about my wedding a few times on my blog. There is absolutely nothing I would change about the wedding day that I had. But as you get older and you start to celebrate your wedding anniversaries, sometimes you begin to think about all the things you would do differently if you had a…
Here’s Why Being Single Isn’t A Bad Thing
Being a teenager and even in your younger twenties, it’s easy to assume that once you are in a relationship, you will be successful. You think that being in a relationship with someone will finally make you happy, and all your problems will go away. (Or at least that’s what I thought). But after my first…
Cheers To 5 Years! Here’s What I’ve Learned After 5 Years of Marriage
I think 5 years is a pretty good milestone in marriage. You’ve made it past the honeymoon phase, and you’re beginning to progress your life towards what you want to achieve. Starting a family, moving in together, whatever it may be. My marriage has included moving to a new state, surviving a pandemic, and raising…
How To Move On After A Breakup
More often than not, breakups are hard. You might be letting go of a long relationship because it no longer brings you happiness. Or you might be the one who was broken up with. Whatever the reason may be, moving on can be really hard. And sometimes you just don’t know where to start. Here…
The Worst Advice I Ever Received After A Breakup
Breakups suck. If you’ve ever found yourself crying on your bedroom floor feeling like you will never be able to go on with your life, I know you will appreciate this post. I’ve had my fair share of realtionships, with plenty of bad breakups. It’s easy to give advice when you’re best friend is going…
This is How You Know You Are Ready To Get Married
Marriage is never something that should be taken lightly. Whether you’ve been with your partner a few months, or a few years, you’ve probably found yourself asking this question. Am I ready to get married? There are plenty of signs that you are more than ready. This is how you know you are ready to…