5 Marriage Tips From A (Not So) Great Husband

marriage tips from a not so great husband

Men, I need your attention for a moment. If you’re planning to get married or have already “liked it and subsequently put a ring on it”, I need to chat with you.

I do not consider myself to be a marriage counselor or relationship expert by any means. Honestly, I’m not-so-great of a husband (depending on who you ask), but I have quite a few things on my heart that I want to share with the current and future husbands of the world.

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How to Get Back Up After Being Knocked Down

how to get back up after getting knocked down

Multiple times…

The last 12-18 months have been very difficult for me. In January of 2014 I discovered a lump on my neck and soon found out it was a growth on my thyroid. By way of WebMD and 3 “suspicious” biopsies I figured cancer and death must be imminent. After the nodule doubled in size in only a few months and I found out that the doctors were unable  to properly diagnose me, I got half of my thyroid removed. As a result of my thyroid surgery, not having a job and still not knowing what was wrong with me, I became very depressed ( a combination of unbalanced hormones and just being sick of being continuously knocked down). Continue reading

3 Reasons Why Being Away Is OK

3 reason why being away is okay

To most people, being in a relationship means that you have someone that is always there for you, a constant support system, and an indefinite friend to share experiences with. In the majority of cases, this is a worth-while set up, but for some of us it truly isn’t all that simple. Many people have to learn that being away from your partner can actually be an okay thing. Allow me to explain..

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