Navigating the end of a marriage is a challenging journey, but an alternative approach is gaining popularity for its effectiveness in easing the process- mediation. A solution-focused conversation allows couples to actively shape their post-divorce lives. In divorce mediation, a mediator, who is a neutral third party, helps the couple …
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Crafting the perfect marriage proposal is an art. It’s a symphony of timing, emotion, and a considerable amount of planning that ensures that special moment runs smoothly. Whether you found your soulmate in high school, through a mutual friend, or via a dating app, the time has come to make …
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I went on a rock climbing date with my husband recently and it was an amazing experience. My husband and I are now prioritizing a monthly date which is very exciting. Until recently we have gone on a date maybe once or twice a year, usually on our wedding anniversary …
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LAUNCHED for the month of love: The Savvy Woman’s Prenup Package: buy a prenup and get a free your divorce, if you end up needing one. A prenup involves planning ahead – for things you can predict, and things you can’t. DIYLegal, the SA company that makes it as easy as …
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Nobody that gets married plans on getting a divorce but the same truth is that about half of all marriages land up in divorce rather than the hoped for happily ever after. The process of getting divorced can be very stressful, especially if there are children involved and the divorce …
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Have you gotten to the point where you are starting to question where your marriage is going, or have things changed to such a stage that you are not even sure if the relationship can get back on track? It is normal for relationships to go through changes over time, …
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Men who plan a proposal only have one goal in mind: to make his significant other say yes. The pressure is on to realize a dreamy event to pop the question minus the last-minute hitches. Thankfully, you have Google and Pinterest to help you out in this endeavor. Amid the …
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A marriage vow is a promise to love a partner “in sickness and in health.” It’s an important promise, because the poor health of either partner in a marriage can be a huge burden. And it’s not just physical health. In fact, it is the mental health of each partner …
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As you prepare for your big day chances are high that couples therapy is the last thing on your mind. However chances are good that you do have a prenuptial agreement on your to do list before you walk down the aisle. If you are making provisions for what happens …
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Almost every new relationship starts off exciting and with that intense feeling of falling in love. It would be amazing if this feeling stayed forever but the fact is that the honeymoon phase of relationships fade away and a more mature love takes it place. One that takes hard work …
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Having a new baby is a momentous occasion, however it does not come without its challenges, from sleepless nights to trying to soothe a crying baby. A new addition to the family means that relationships and roles shift. A husband and wife then also become a father and mother. A …
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As I have come to realize over the years marriage is not easy at all and one of the things that I struggle with is how to fight fair in marriage. I’ve got to face the truth and that is that I am a very emotional creature. When my husband …
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Being married is not always easy, it is really important to keep things fun and interesting. Keeping the spark alive will help you to bond with your partner and it will make the tough times easier to get through. Kristina Kuzmic shares ways that she and her husband keep their …
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Hayley Page shares some of the things that she went through during her pregnancy that she wasn’t aware of that would happen when you are pregnant. She shares some of the weird pregnancy symptoms, aches and pains that took her by surprise.
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During the Easter Holidays that have just gone by my two children went to stay with my parents for four days and it was a huge milestone for us all as a family. My husband and I are the type of parents that ensure our two young children are always …
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Being married has turned out to be harder than I thought it would be. I know that the start of my marriage was a little different to a lot of other people’s, considering that within 11 months of meeting my husband we were married with a new baby and I …
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Being married to a narcissist is not easy and it may be a little while before you realize your predicament. The term narcissist is quite often used loosely by a lot of people to describe someone that is full of themselves and egotistic. However the definition of narcissism is not …
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A spouse admits to being unfaithful. After twenty years together, the “spark” is gone from the relationship between a husband and a wife. Those occasional little disagreements have turned into daily shouting matches, with name calling and accusations hurled back and forth. One of you is very strict with the …
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Divorce is always sad no matter how you look at it but when there are children involved it becomes even more heart wrenching. Even when a divorce is as smooth as possible it is going to be a bumpy road, for the parents and for the children. Remember that when …
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Ok so let’s just get it out there and say the word out loud that nobody is comfortable saying out loud… Sex. Let’s not get stupid here, we’ve all had it and hopefully we all still are too. It’s not like sex is a swear word. Let’s push it a …
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