As a romantic at heart, ever since I started watching fairy tales and chick flicks, I dreamed of being swept off my feet. I wanted Prince Charming to whisk me away in a horse-drawn carriage and dance the night away in my slimming, glittery gown while staring deep into each other’s eyes. It became clear…
You know that giddy feeling in your stomach? The skip in your step and quickening of your heart? Those little smiles and involuntary laughter? You likely felt the butterflies pretty frequently when you first started dating. They are the thrill of something new and exciting. The joy of getting to know someone and the moments of…
We learn how to be married by the example of our parents, whether we realize it or not. They laid the foundation for how we view marriage and how we choose to interact with our spouse. This is a blessing for engaged couples whose parents were wonderful examples, but it can feel like a curse…
I’m an expat. I was born in Louisiana, grew up in rural Georgia, and moved abroad to Australia in 2013. The plan was to stay for a year, to work as an au pair while interning with a global non-profit, and then to go home with a career path for my future. The plan was…
I was a chronic liar before I hit double digits. I lied about how I was feeling: No, I’m not angry. I’m just tired. I lied about what I wanted to do: I don’t care which movie we go see. Lying was not only easy—it allowed me to avoid both conflict and rejection. I grew…
