We live in a society where we face constant pressure to have the best stories, the most romantic relationship and everything has to be Pinterest/Instagram-worthy. The pressure becomes especially noticeable when it comes to marriage proposals. A quick google search reveals pages of videos with tips and tricks on how to pop the question in the most romantic…
I began an argument in three previous articles on why pre-engagement counseling makes more sense than pre-marital counseling. You can read those here: Center Stage, Trust the Process, and Asking the Right Questions. While I do believe in pre-marital counseling, I offer a few reasons why it makes sense to put your relationship under the…
I love writing for StartMarriageRight.com. The tagline for SMR, as you know, is “Enjoy the Wedding; Love the Marriage!” We realize at SMR that far too many men and women see marriage as the goal, but only prepare for the wedding itself or perhaps the first year or so of marriage. They cover topics like…
I proposed during the week of Thanksgiving nine years ago. Early on in our relationship, Shannon and I had imagined what it would be like to sit on a couch on a beach while waves crashed against the sand. We envisioned the sunset giving way to stars that sparkled like diamonds and the moon’s reflection…
