An open letter to the woman who slept with my husband? Am I serious? Yes, yes I am. By now, I have pretty much-shared everything there is to share about my divorce. The last thing left unsaid is in regards to the “other woman.” I decided to write an open letter to the woman who …
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Are you and your ex-spouse considering getting back together after divorce? If so, I would love to talk to you. I have some warnings, some tips, and some resources for you. Most of my regular readers know that in 2011 my husband told me he wanted a divorce. If you found me through a Google …
Do you ever feel like your marriage is the most stressful part of your life? Today I’m sharing 40 ways to reduce stress in marriage. Marriage is one of the most complicated relationships we will ever have in our lives. No one will ever get under your skin in the way the man or woman …
This shop Trick Or Treat Bedroom Edition has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser #KYTrySomethingNew . All opinions and ideas are mine alone. #CollectiveBias Well, I bet that title got your attention didn’t it? Ladies, let’s get real. If you asked your husband if he considers your bedroom routine (or lack thereof) a trick or treat, …
Marital conflicts are a part of nearly every marriage. Even couples that are truly in love have disagreements. After all, everyone is different. Blending two different lifestyles and backgrounds takes effort. One area that is particularly challenging for couples is the money. For the healthy, happiest marriage, use the follow financial tips. Discuss Your …
Over the past few years, I have learned so much about true love. I think our culture has set us up for some major disappointments when it comes to marital love. We watch movies where the man is so full of amazing ideas and surprises. Where a man will sacrifice himself for the one, he …
Congratulations, you’re engaged! Now, what? It can be hard to know where to start when planning your perfect day, and it can be very easy to feel overwhelmed by all the decisions that you’re faced with. But fear not; follow the simple steps below and the process need not be stressful or intimidating. See The …
Why did God allow my husband to cheat on me? Why? It’s a question I asked in tears, anguish, and with a balled fist. I was sad at first and hurt, but eventually, that gave way to anger at God. He could have stopped my husband; he SHOULD have stopped my husband. Why would he …
Healing after an affair is a process that will look different for every woman who walks down this beaten path. There are things we all share in common, but each of us has a different story to tell and different experiences to overcome. We all share pain, anger, grief, feelings of betrayal, and of course, …
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, which means you’re probably racking your brain to come up with a gift for your amazing husband (or maybe you’re not, I’m not one to judge). With that in mind, I thought I would share an affordable gift idea that will make his heart sing (and hopefully melt a little too). …
Did I marry the wrong person? If you have ever asked yourself that question, you are NOT alone! That is the topic of today’s 30 Day Marriage Challenge post. The simple answer is yes, you did marry the wrong person. The person you were supposed to marry was perfect for you. He/She would have loved you …
Today’ post for the 30 Day Marriage Challenge is all about the Marriage Books I love the most. I am an avid reader, and while I enjoy a good fiction every once in a while non-fiction books are my flavor of choice, especially when it comes to my marriage. I love it when I read …
You’ve somehow managed to land right here at the 30 Day Marriage Challenge. I don’t know you, and I don’t know why you’re here. Maybe you have an amazing marriage. Maybe you feel like your marriage is dead. Maybe you are where I was a few years ago and you think that it’s too late …
~ This Spice Things Up! 30 Day Marriage Challenge shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertiser #YoursandMine. Welcome to Faithfully Free’s 30 Day Marriage Challenge. I’m so glad you’ve found this series. If you’re reading this, I’m going to assume that you are looking for ways to “Spice Things Up” in your …
~ I recieved this book for the purpose of writing this review. All opinions of A Lifelong Love by Gary Thomas, are my own! What if God created marriage to make us holy more than to make us happy? This is the question Gary Thomas posed Sacred Marriage, which was the first of his books …
Every story of redemption starts in a place of pain and heartache. I can’t possibly share the good without first sharing the bad. When Marriage Becomes A Broken Dream. I watched them often, and loved them equally. The Notebook, Jerry Maguire, Romeo & Juliet, Twilight, the list goes on and on. I sat and watched on …
This is my redemption story. From getting divorced to getting remarried, God was by my side every step of the way. I couldn’t always feel his presence, and there were times when I didn’t deserve it, but I can see now that He knew exactly what He was doing. He knew the plans He …
You have no one to share romantic Valentines Day or Christmas dinners with. You have to go on first dates… and regret going on first dates. You’re singleness is like a creep magnet. Is there a sign on my back that says DESPERATE, for the love of God, please hit on me? You have to …
I finally got the papers that I just knew would send me into shock. My divorce papers came in the mail last week, and when I opened them, I was surprised by the way they made me feel. I wasn’t sad; I didn’t cry, I just read over them and filed them away. It was …
A few years ago I read a book called The Five Love Languages. To be honest, my initial feelings on the book were mixed. While I do believe we all feel loved and show love in different ways, I didn’t see the methods as the answer to all couple’s problems. I do however think we do indeed prefer …
If you have ever been betrayed by the one you love you know what a broken heart feels like. There is a pain that is so deep it chokes you, you literally find yourself gasping for air in-between sobs for what has been lost. Maybe it’s trust, a relationship, your joy. Betrayal always costs something. …
Divorce sucks! It does. There are days when you feel like your life is falling apart, when you wonder if anything you ever thought to be true was, and when you don’t want to get out of bed. Now imagine being under ten and dealing with divorce. It REALLY sucks! Seriously, people who say children …
NOTE: This was written on my private blog on November 2nd (long before I knew what was about to happen in my life, although I still feel the same way). Thinking about my funeral and what I would like my husband to say about me: – After many years of marriage I would like for …
NOTE: This was written on my private blog on December 1st ( before I knew what was about to happen in my life, although I still feel the same way). As I read the book, “What’s It Like To Be Married To Me” by Linda Dillow I am confronted by a number of things that need to …