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.


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Modesty is the Best Policy

She adorns herself in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control.” – 1 Timothy 2:9 As I look around, it amazes me to see what girls and women are choosing to clothe themselves in. Young girls are wearing the tiniest shorts that barely cover the necessary areas. Older women are wearing tight clothing that displays more…

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Ring by Spring

What comes to mind when you hear “spring”? Some of you might think about plans for your spring break adventure. For others of you, it is all about spring cleaning. Perhaps it drums up pleasant thoughts of nature in full bloom. And then others of you may be focused on the common Christian-college phenomenon known…

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Husband for a Day

I need a husband for the day.” It’s a common phrase I read on social media or hear girls say to their girlfriends. Usually it’s said because it’s tax time or there is some household task that might be better suited for a guy to handle. So, the joke is made that a husband is…

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Foundation Restoration Launch

Many of you know Ashley McIlwain as a relevant, insightful and consistent writer here on startmarriageright.com. Early on she joined the SMR team and helped make the site what it is today. Her contributions have been many, and her involvement priceless. Today, one of Ashley’s dreams has come into reality. It’s called Foundation Restoration. I…

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Game Over

Have you ever seen one of those t-shirts that has bride and groom stick figures with the words “Game Over” written above them? I’ve seen a few recently, and something about them just doesn’t sit well with me. In fact, I usually find myself completely irritated when I catch sight of one. After thinking about…

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