Tag: marriage
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The complexities of Divorce: My Journey to Peaceful Resolution.
Discovering oneself is often journeyed through unexpected paths. For me, it began with a divorce. After a decade of partnership and two years of marriage, followed by eight years of co-parenting, the pursuit of self-discovery took hold. It was a seven-year quest, marked by self-awareness, reflection, and a determination to carve out my happiness independent…
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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…
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Vibe Check or Red Flag? How to Vet a Date Before Catching Feelings.
open.spotify.com/episode/1zuXWmPC9fJP5UKMg5hwp6 Testing resilience might look like seeing how someone handles conflict, long-distance, emotional vulnerability, or boundaries—not to manipulate them, but to understand their capacity to stay grounded and grow through challenges.
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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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Why a Woman Shouldn’t Be a Man’s Source of Inspiration.
In a recent podcast episode, I explored a concept that often goes unspoken: a woman should never be the source of a man’s inspiration. And here’s why. I shared two key reasons. First, when a man draws his drive and ambition solely from a woman, that energy is often temporary. The moment he no longer…
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When sex becomes currency, not connection.
Often, when we find ourselves in the heat of an argument frustrated, unheard, or emotionally cornered we may instinctively reach for whatever tools we believe will help us win, be understood, or regain a sense of control. And one of the most common but rarely acknowledged behaviors in these moments is manipulation. Most of us…
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When Affection Fades: Money Is Never Enough.
I’ve come to understand why so many relationships, including marriages, eventually come to an end. It’s often because we unknowingly base the value of those relationships on tangible things shared routines, financial stability, physical presence, or material gestures like gifts and vacations. These things, while meaningful, can fade or change with time. But true connection…
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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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Why Some Men Walk Away After 50—And What to Do Instead.
I was talking with my daughter recently, and she shared something that really stuck with me. One of her close friends is worried about her dad, who, coincidentally, is around the same age as I am. She said her friend opened up about how her father’s been struggling lately. He told her that he just…