By: Jackie M. Johnson If you’re single, dating, or engaged—and you’re looking toward marriage—one of the best things you can do for yourself and the one you love is know what you want and need in a marriage partner. A helpful way to prepare is to consider the five building blocks, the 5 Cs. These…
Intercultural marriage is on the rise in America. And while our nation has been dubbed the Great Melting Pot, it’s not as simple as that for couples who represent two different countries under one roof. As far as I know, these couples aren’t interested in “melting” their culture down into an unrecognizable slop, just to…
QUESTION: “I’ve been engaged for almost 9 weeks! My fiancé and I are both 20 yrs old and applying to graduate schools. I’m just wondering how to balance marriage, work, and grad school? What obstacles should we expect?” —Arcena ANSWER: “Let’s face it— Grad school can be very demanding and take…” (play audio below to…
It seems our lives revolve around this perpetual affinity for tomorrow. Forget today, I will eat better tomorrow. I will treat my spouse better tomorrow. I will start working out tomorrow. I will fix it tomorrow. The problem is that tomorrow is not guaranteed, and when it arrives it suddenly becomes today. Yet, we neglect this and…
This time of year is consumed with talk of resolutions. Everyone is filled with hope that the New Year holds promise for a better life. Goals are set. Determination is widespread. A fresh dose of optimism fills the minds of people everywhere. The end of one year and the start of another is the perfect…
