Love + Marriage

My husband and I are quickly approaching our 12 year wedding anniversary. It’s crazy to think that those naïve 22- and 23-year-old kids have been married that long. Looking back on our wedding day, I know I was madly...

This is an open letter of apology to the divorced mom I once judged. I could say misunderstood, didn't empathize with, looked over, or any number of other words. "Judged" however seems adequate now that I am a divorced...

Dear Husband, I am thankful for you. We have been at this marriage thing for quite a while now -- from adventurous trips and extravagant dates, to buying our first home and filling it with babies, and now watching our...

Earlier this year, I wrote a blog post about making time for your spouse, where I shared information about a few monthly date night box subscription ideas. When I wrote that blog post we had not yet tried any...

Last week, in between trying to adjust to my new work-from-home reality and worrying about whether or not my kids had completed the schoolwork I’ve largely been trusting them to do on their own, I spent a few minutes...

Making time for your partner can be really challenging, especially with two toddlers. By the time the kids go to bed, my husband and I both feel stretched thin from him working all day and me staying home with...

Valentine’s Day is almost upon us! I’m sure you will soon see your social media feeds jam-packed with sickeningly sweet captions on couple selfies, elaborate bouquets, and occasionally, Bitter Betty will chime in to lament the day. I find...

I'll say it a little louder for you in the back: men suffer from depression, too! It often goes undiagnosed, hidden by society's pressure on toxic masculinity. The signs may surprise you and it often manifests differently in men....

It's picturesque in my head. The kids are napping and my husband and I steal away to the bedroom for some alone time. I lock the door just in case. Anticipation fills my heart and my head. It's a...

Yay, it's that time of year again--that time when we all feel compelled to make a date night happen, even if we haven't gone out in months. I do like the Valentine's season; it's short, way over the top pink and...