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Nagging vs. Communicating
Chris and I are coming off the heels of a tough month for our marriage. We go through these periodically, and I’m hoping that’s fairly normal. About once a year, there’s a big…
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A V-Day Giveaway!
Growing up, Valentine’s Day was never a big deal around my house. We’d get a card and some flowers or chocolates from my dad, but that was about it. I sort of have…
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A Look Back, A Step Ahead
Today is New Year’s Day. It would have been my parents 33rd wedding anniversary. This holiday season brought so many firsts to my family without my dad. I turned 30 without him (which…
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Pouting, Fighting and Apologies
So, Chris and I have been fighting for two days. But we only just ACTUALLY spoke about it tonight. And by spoke, I mean he said he was mad, I got mad for…
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You Get What You Need
Since we bought our house last year, I have been begging Chris to paint the outside of it. It’s this terrible peach color. Like, bridesmaids dress peach. And it has burgundy trim. It…
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Just Wait and See…
Once upon a time, there lived a boy and a girl who loved each other at a very young age. They loved each other so much that the boy asked the girl to…
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Readjusting to Fill the Hole
This weekend my sister and her husband, John Michael, brought their wittle bitty newborn, Tillman, down to visit. I was so excited to see them. The last time we all got together it…
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Come Home to Kittens
I can’t say enough about how strong my mom has been since my dad’s passing. She has been the epitome of grace and strength throughout the past seven weeks. She is facing all…
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Beyond the Boundaries of a “Normal Marriage”
(WARNING: If you aren’t married yet, you might need to look away for a bit or else you’ll never want to get married. Also, if you’re my minister, please skip this post and…
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Almost Back in Action
Well, friends, I’m just about back in action here at Marriage Confessions. I had a rough time this past week as we formally said goodbye to my dad with his family and friends…
