Tag: honesty
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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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How to Regain Respect in a Relationship.
I came across a comment online that posed an interesting question: How do you regain respect once it’s been lost? But what really stood out to me was the original post behind it. It wasn’t just about regaining respect it was about identifying the first and most essential foundation in a relationship. Surprisingly, it argued…
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When to compromise in a relationship.
Compromise in a relationship is essential, but it’s also important to know when it supports mutual growth and when it crosses into self-sacrifice. Here are some key times when compromise is healthy and worthwhile: 1. When it strengthens the connection If a compromise helps you both feel closer, more understood, or supported, it’s likely worth it.…
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Melinda Gates Said THIS Ended Her Marriage…
I Just finished reading an article about Melinda Gates and her new book, where she opens up about her divorce from Bill Gates. In it, she shares some deeply personal insights about what led to the end of their marriage. One of the key things she mentioned was the lack of honesty between them which…
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Your morning fix-Having mental fortitude.
“Having mental fortitude means pushing yourself just a little bit farther. It is learning that you don’t have to say “yes” to everything. Sometimes, even though it sounds harsh, “no” is the right answer. It is learning to be honest, even when it’s difficult to express it out loud. It is learning how to use…