marriage
Marriage is not so much a word as it is a sentence–a life sentence.
5 Ways to Avoid Divorce
When you say "I do," to the person you love, you never expect to hear "I want a divorce" in any part of your marriage. Who wouldn't want to spend the rest of their life with the person they laugh and confide in? Here are some ways from experience that you can remain married.
By Yuri Kenan8 years ago in Humans
Marrying Young
Here's my story before I rant on. I am about to be 18-years-old. My fiance is 19-years-old. We've known each other for a few years, and we met my freshman year. We talked for a long time, two years maybe. We both developed feelings for each other, and a year later, I realized that I really loved him, and he loved me back. After we got together, we waited it out and we talked about marriage. He wanted to go into the Army, and of course I didn't want him to but after we talked I realized it might be the best for both of us. Financially, it would be better if we got married. We both figured that we love each other very much, and we want to do this together. So he proposed. And now in a few months we're going to get married, and then he goes into boot camp. I am beyond excited to watch us grow as a couple and maybe even start a family.
By Victoria Rodriguez8 years ago in Humans
At First Sight
The brothers and sisters in Togo were wonderfully nice and very warm. The only challenge was I couldn't speak their language. My talk was scheduled for the coming 1952 assembly and I had no translator. I had traveled all the way from Lagos, Nigeria to give this talk. I could not let them down. I had interviewed a few brothers in the neighboring congregation, but none of them could speak English fluently.
By Kc Neville8 years ago in Humans
Life After Love: Part 17
Serena Today was the day we'd finally know Michael's fate in this drug trafficking trial. Perfectly inconvenient, if you asked me, since Daniel and I were supposed to renew our vows tomorrow. He might not even be in the mood considering his best friend might be going to the slammer for a long time. Either way, the venue had our deposit, and I cursed when I felt my phone vibrating in my purse as I headed towards my car. Marley and Daniel were waiting for me at the court house, and I was almost sure it was her calling to make sure I was still coming. To my surprise, it was the women's correctional facility in Galveston calling. The only person I knew in there was Becca, and I wondered why she was reaching out today out of all days.
By Sharlene Alba8 years ago in Humans
An Open Letter to My Husband
My husband. I never get tired of saying that even though I've said it at least a million times in the ten months we've been married. No matter what title you have held in my life, my friend, my boyfriend, my fiancée, and now my husband, you have always consistently been a person I couldn't live without. When we first got together life wasn't the easiest for either of us. I had an extreme anxiety disorder and you were working so many hours you didn't know what to do with yourself when you weren't working (some things never change), but through anything and everything you have always stayed strong for both of us. This piece is a testament to the incredible man I have come to know and love over the five years we've been together, I know how hard you work for us and our future, I believe you deserve a little recognition.
By Savannah Aichem8 years ago in Humans
After Every Storm...
Honestly, where do I begin? My first post on here and there's so much to write, so much to say. I didn't want to start off with a sad post and talk about my feelings, like a diary. I didn't want to scare you guys off. I didn't want to be that person. So, let's start off with a love story and a positive outcome.
By Jennifer King8 years ago in Humans
My Fairytale
I never thought a once upon a time would ever happen to me, but as a little girl I was anything but hopeful. Being lucky enough to live near Crescent Bay in Laguna Beach, I would wake up, look out the window and see the most incredible property. At age 4, all I knew was that that place has to have the prettiest view in the entire world! By age 10, I learned the name of the dreamy property, Twin Points.
By Kate Lobel8 years ago in Humans
Marital Bliss
My husband and I have been together for nearly ten years. Being that I am 30, this means that I have been with him for a third of my life. People say the honeymoon phase wears off, and I am honestly so thankful that it does. Sure, it is fun to have something new and exciting with all the shiny bells and whistles. New relationships are like chandeliers that catch all the light and throw it around the room, but a good marriage is like your favorite comfy chair: It is the place you fall into and feel safe. That one place where you are truly yourself with all your flaws and quirks. I am so happy to be married.
By Amy Jourdan8 years ago in Humans
What's the Deal with Open Marriage?
Last weekend, while surfing through Netflix I came across a documentary calledExplained, a new weekly docuseries launched by Vox to explain, hence the name, many things that leave us scratching our heads. The episode I watched was about monogamy and non-monogamous relationships. Right away, my interest was piqued. I was immediately struck by one expert commenter who said, “Monogamy is of a made-up construct, a way to enforce gender roles and social order.” Watching the documentary, I thought to myself, if that is true, then the same assertion could be made about non-monogamous relationships. Likewise, it could also be said that non-monogamous is of a made up construct design to disrupt (rather than enforce) gender roles and social order. Before I even had the chance to fully digest this thought, I was struck by another expert commenter who said, “Monogamy is not natural, it's a choice.” What?! My mouth literally hit the floor.
By She Writes8 years ago in Humans
