I made a mistake in my marriage last week. My husband’s been having some challenging conversations at work lately. As he caught me up on the most recent happenings, I shared what I would have done differently. I know this is not what he needed at that moment. It also goes against what we typically…
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How often do you say “thank you” to your spouse or significant other? If this question makes you feel uncomfortable, guilty, or maybe even ask the counter-question, “For what!?,” you’re not alone. A recent 50-year study completed by The Gottman Institute found that the single most important phrase couples can use in their relationship is…
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My son was four months old the first time he flew on a plane. I was invited to a tech conference at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I was exclusively nursing, living on a special diet of no dairy, soy, or egg, and getting four solid hours of sleep a night. It wasn’t easy,…
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7 Ways to Help Your Spouse Through a Tough Time
I made a mistake in my marriage last week. My husband’s been having some challenging conversations at work lately. As he caught me up on the most recent happenings, I shared what I would have done differently. I know this is not what he needed at that moment. It also goes against what we typically…
The Number One Phrase Used in Successful Relationships
How often do you say “thank you” to your spouse or significant other? If this question makes you feel uncomfortable, guilty, or maybe even ask the counter-question, “For what!?,” you’re not alone. A recent 50-year study completed by The Gottman Institute found that the single most important phrase couples can use in their relationship is…
Why Traveling With Young Children Is Worth Every Meltdown
My son was four months old the first time he flew on a plane. I was invited to a tech conference at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I was exclusively nursing, living on a special diet of no dairy, soy, or egg, and getting four solid hours of sleep a night. It wasn’t easy,…