Tag: communication
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Marriage Is a Practice, Not a Promise
Speaking from firsthand experience, I went into marriage believing, like most people do, that love alone would be enough to make it last. You don’t walk down the aisle planning for divorce. You expect the commitment to carry itself simply because vows were exchanged. But marriage doesn’t survive on intention alone; it survives on effort.…
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Women Who Choose Happiness Don’t Settle for Pain
I wrote this in response to a post by a woman I admire and relate to. I remembered her wedding and commended her for being open to marrying again, appreciating her readiness to welcome love while staying true to herself and not sacrificing her well-being. Women who are truly happy do not excuse pain. They…
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Why the First Deep Love Never Really Leaves a Man.
A post online claims that men fall in love only once and that every relationship afterward is a substitute for that original bond. When I saw this on my Instagram feed, curiosity led me into the comments. Some women said they didn’t care, as long as a man provides. Others admitted they’ve never truly been…
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We Learned Love the Wrong Way: The Hidden Cost of Generational Conditioning.
I was inspired to write this post after seeing a comment online that said, Trad wives have made it easy for men to stay mediocre. We often talk about “healing” and “breaking cycles,” but what does that really mean? For many of us, both men and women it means waking up one day and realizing…
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Why Men Should Wait: Understanding Women Before 25
The Psychological and Biological Reasons Young Women Aren’t Ready for Long-Term Commitment. We often label someone “grown” at 18, hand them adult responsibilities, and expect mature decisions in love, career, and identity. But psychology tells a different story. The period from 18 to 25 is not full adulthood it is a distinct developmental stage called…
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Want to Keep Her? It’s Not About Looks or Money.
I often share from personal experience treating my relationships like a bit of an experiment. One thing I’ve learned is that when it comes to building sexual intensity, the little things can go a long way. For example, sending voice notes instead of texts can be far more arousing. You’ve heard the saying: “Women fall…
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The Relationship Blueprint: How to Build a Marriage That Lasts.
Most people go into marriage with love, hope and no plan. This blueprint is based on psychological research and real-life relationship phases. It walks you through what actually happens after the wedding, and how to prepare for it — emotionally, mentally, and practically. https://substack.com/@jussuzie/note/c-136219050?r=61fylh&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action
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Say It Like You Mean It
I created this journal because I know what it feels like to be in love and still feel unseen…To shut down during conflict.To say “I’m fine” when you’re not.To feel like you’re either too much or not enough. Before You Walk Away, Try This… If the way you talk to each other feels off…If silence…