Articles by Ashley McIlwain

Ashley McIlwain, M.A., is a Marriage and Family Therapist, speaker, and writer. She is the founder and C.E.O. of the non-profit organization, Foundation Restoration, and blog LittleWifey.com, which are comprehensive resources committed to restoring the very foundation of society - marriage. She is committed to and passionate about helping relationships thrive. Ashley holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University and a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University. Ashley previously served as Managing Editor for StartMarriageRight.com where she helped launch and develop the website into a hub for premarital preparation. Currently she and her husband, Steve, reside in Southern California.


A Heroic Husband

Tornadoes ripped through Joplin, Missouri tearing apart homes, communities, and lives. The devastation was heartbreaking, and as stories have poured in from survivors about their experience, it’s tough not to ache with sadness for their losses. One story in particular came to my attention that left me speechless. Bethany and Don were married six years….

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Royal Weddings and Fairytale Endings

The world watched in wonder as Prince William and Kate Middleton headed down the aisle toward royal wedding bliss. Every channel seemed to display play-by-plays of the day, and they commanded an audience that included the entire wide-eyed world. From what dress Kate would wear to the flowers the bridesmaids carried, people everywhere were swept…

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Goodbye My Love

It was only going to be for a few days, but I was dreading the moment I had to give my final hug and kiss to him. Goodbyes are not my strong point in general, but it is especially hard saying goodbye to my husband. He is my best friend and partner. Part of the…

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Hung Up on “Hook-Ups”

Dating today has radically changed from the traditional sense of the word. Alternatively, a lot of young people are cashing in their dinner-and-a-movie date night for a modern day phenomenon that is a major cause for concern. Dating is being replaced by what is known as “hooking up.” We see it in television shows, but…

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