Articles tagged with marriage
Homewreckers Need To Shut Up
I noticed something recently that REALLY ticked me off. Some people actively campaigning against #marriage. It was quite obvious from what they were saying they were pimping a ridiculous agenda. They were promoting unwed partnerships as if they were sup
Yemeni 8-year-old bride dies on wedding night after intercourse
Originally having written this on September 11, 2013, I found it worthy of revisiting, as these types of atrocities are still be waged on young girls around the world. Rawan would have been 10-years-old today, had she lived through her ordeal. Eithe
Today, 61-years ago...
Today, 61-years ago, my parents were married. It was October 10, 1954. They met in Washington, when my father was stationed here in the Coast Guard. He worked side gigs as a musician with my mother's brothers. He was 22 and Mom was 20. Today, 61-year
Kim Davis Digging in Her Heels Remains Jailed
One of the biggest controversies in the news right now is the story of Kim Davis, elected Rowan County, Kentucky clerk, who has refused to issue marriage certificates to same-sex couples. According to CNN.com, Davis became an Apostolic Christia
This Affects Everyone
Separation and divorce affects everyone in a family. Some (breakups) are better than others because all parties are determined to make it as painless as possible. These are the people that will remain friends decades later. There are other people, h
Powerful African Lessons: The Gift of Oshun
Oshun is an African Goddess of love, beauty, fertility and sensuality, but she is also associated with diplomacy and social justice. She is present in all the sweet waters on the earth. I'd like to share with you a story about Oshun I learned from Lucumi p
I Hate People Who...
"I hate people who are against gay marriage." These were the words I read not long ago from an online writer I have followed for quite some time. It actually shocked me that she would have written or uttered these words. Did the writer of these word
Over 300,000 Italians in Rome protest Same-sex Marriage
Italians gather against gay marriage Whilst marchers this weekend in London fought austerity, and others drew attention to the plight of refugees, protesters in Rome tried to stem the tide of same-sex marriage legislation across Europe, which the the Euro
Birthday Time
Today is my hubby's birthday . He is 41 years old today. The kids and I are planning to get a #cake. I'll be making a special #salad and chicken #biryani , his favorite meal for dinner. We'll cut the cake when he comes home from office and have #dinner a
Please Don't Pressure Me to Get Married!
When I was in my 20's and early 30's, my mother was desperate to get me married off. I learned early on that any introduction to any new boyfriend would be met with a torrent of expectations that he was "the one". I also learned early that it was
Tracing My Footsteps
Born and raised in Miami, Florida. What was the most memorable thing about this city? The weather! Very seldom – exclude the hurricanes – was there ever really bad weather. As a little child, actually thought that Sunday was called Sunday becau
Is he or she right for you?
How do you know if you are falling for the right man or woman?. He looks good on the outside, he is nice to you, he takes you out occasionally but you have noticed that he seems to have a quick temper. You fear that one day he may lose control
Question to Married Men – What's Your Fantasy?
Inspiration comes from strange places. Can't vouch for its historical accuracy as my knowledge of the history of Russia is extremely limited, however, based on a movie about Katherine the Great * – evidently she needed to attract her husband enough t
How to Keep Your Wife Happy
My son will marry Katie in December. They are one very happy young couple. My son's offices are near our home, and if he can get away, he will stop by for a free lunch. The other day he said, "I just know Katie is going to sa
Mix It Up
My friend #AliCanary recently posted an article about discrimination being handed out by people who have been on the receiving end of it (No Excuse For Discrimination), and it inspired me to share my own experience. I, too, am a white woman. My si
How Important Is Romance?
When I was young, I was very romantic. My daydreams were full of imaginary conversations between me and my heartthrob of the moment, whether he knew I existed or not. He picked out imaginative gifts. He brought flowers and candy. He took me to romantic pla
My Wedding Ring
So I found a ring and payed for that ring. Ten days later, when they said it'd be to me, I got a phone call. That phone call said, "It's ready; Come get it at your convience" and I freaked. I was so stressed that I'd have to make a four hour round-trip tre
Arguing with Your Wife Can Lead to Erratic Behavior
I was hurrying to make a dentist appointment. I had to leave in 15 minutes. I wasn’t sure if my husband was going with me or whether I needed to come home and get him before I left for San Luis Obispo. He was dressing. I asked if he were coming with
Gay marriage: A different perspective.
For most reasonably minded people, the subject of Gay Marriage is one that doesn't offend, myself included. If you truly love your partner, whether they are of the same sex or different, it shouldn't be an issue. However, some think that marrying someone o
Marriage, is it a self imposed prison?
We all have our opinions but certainly, there are many of them that are often very wrong and yet we hold on to them as though our lives depend on them. Any time my friends who are yet to marry hear that, another person is going to marry; they laugh about
Happy 10th Anniversary
Today is our tenth anniversary and my husband is on his way home to celebrate with me and the kids. We were married on December 18, 2004 and honestly it just feels like it was just a few years ago. I did not realize that it was already a decade ago until w
How to Get Married
When you go to a #wedding, it's hard not to compare it to your own wedding or other #weddings you've been to or heard about. Wedding traditions also change over the years. Today people in America are no longer expected to fit into a tradition, whereas fift
Gay Marriage and Its Highest-Level Conflict With the Church
Reverend Frank Schaefer has been a member of the clergy of the United Methodist Church for a really long time. If you follow current events in the United States, you’ve probably heard of him – he stirred up a lot of controversy when he of
Do You Believe Death Comes in 3's?
They say death comes in three's. After the news of the #death of Robin Williams another #famous actress dies at the age of 89. The #golden #screen #actress Lauren Bacall, she was married before to Humphrey Bogart and according to the news she died Aug. 12,
Married at first sight review
Married at First sight TV show Review First of all, I'll give you an overview of what the show is about. I stumbled upon a show called "Married at first sight" last Sunday. Sunday is normally a down day for me as I'm usually in the house doing chores and
CHEATING WIVES AND HUSBANDS
PICTURE CREDIT: MINE One very big problem in marriage is the inability of husbands and or wives to remain sincere to their partners. Some people after marriage continue to look outside the marriage for what is already available in the marriage when it com
