The Illusion of “Happily Ever After” Marriage can feel like the ultimate “happily ever after” moment. You say I do and suddenly expect to have all the qualities you need—stability, emotional health, endless patience, and perfect communication. But let’s be honest. That’s not how it works. Marriage is[...]
I cannot believe it’s a full nine years of being married! There’s so much redemption in our story not just as individuals, but together. It’s become one of the things I cherish about us. Challenges have brought us closer, made us stronger, and definitely the journey sweeter. The secrets we've learned in marriage have come throu[...]
We've been there... The first few years of our marriage I couldn't stand this time of year, especially after our oldest was born. We argued majority of the month and by Christmas morning we barely spoke sometimes. It sucked. Sometimes you just need to know that another person has been in that place you may be, but it doesn't have to be[...]