Whoever said, "Marriage is hard work," is absolutely on the money! You can be with your sweetie for 10 years before marriage and as soon as you say, "I Do," something changes. There's no pinpointing what it is, but something does.
Go to full postPosted by of mywedding.comJuly 24, 2008
This next mistake is a behavior that we must practice in all relationships. It's one of self control and patience!
Go to full postPosted by of TheDILRules.comJune 4, 2008
Previously we went over the importance of complimenting our Mother-in-Laws…and doing so often. We’re all guilty of this next one…
Go to full postPosted by of TheDILRules.comMay 21, 2008
Last week we began the journey into the realm of Mother-in-laws and how to build a real relationship with them. Our first mistake was forgetting to call them regularly and we covered how to mend this and improve our calling habits. Remember that these tips, though seemingly small and simple, will help to improve your standing with your MIL as well as begin a friendship between the two of you.
Go to full postPosted by of TheDILRules.comMay 7, 2008
Whether you’re divorced or widowed, if you’re getting married for a second time (or more) you probably feel like you’ve been blessed with a new opportunity for life-long love and happiness. Congratulations! Now before you cue the band to play ‘Second Time Around’(it’s a great first song for non-first-time couples), you’ve got some planning to do! Here are a few tips to help your return to the altar be as special and beautiful as possible.
Go to full postPosted by of mywedding.comMay 6, 2008
There are few brides that enter a marriage without some concerns about their new husband’s mother. The dreaded mother-in-law stigma is all too common but there are a few simple things you can avoid that will save you from repeat mother/daughter zingers that we all experience from time to time (some of us more than others!). Although these exercises started off as a tongue-in-cheek coping mechanism, once I began putting a few of these strategies into practice, I noticed that my mother-in-law’s attitude started to shift (as did my own) and a true friendship began to form. Now remember this will not happen over night. Changing the cycle takes time and effort. The bottom line is while you’re correcting these mistakes, really and truly try to learn to appreciate your mother-in-law and she will learn to appreciate you.
Go to full postPosted by of TheDILRules.comApril 30, 2008
There has to be some magic technique for dealing with mothers-in-law! After all, almost every wife you know has issues with hers…
Go to full postPosted by of TheDILRules.comApril 23, 2008
I am no longer amazed when I'm called to plan a wedding for two people who live on different sides of the country, or even in different countries for that matter. Whether the separation is due to work, school, or military obligations a surprising number of couples live apart before and even after marrying. Maintaining a long distance relationship requires a good deal of flexibility.
Go to full postPosted by of Chicken Soup CounselingJanuary 15, 2008
Falling is love is an incredible experience. Being in love is uplifting and fulfilling. Staying in love is work. Couples who have lived together for years prior to the wedding are already familiar with the ups and downs of a relationship, but whether you have years of co-habitation under your belt or are moving into your first home together, it's good to be prepared.
Go to full postPosted by of Chicken Soup CounselingDecember 7, 2007
Melissa Reveals the Real Questions to Ask Yourself Before Tying the Knot!
The series of questions Anne and Ethan were required to answer for their pre-marital counseling course were pretty intense, and at mywedding.com we believe that while it's important to keep an eye out for serious issues like those, it' also necessary to consider how to handle the trials and tribulations of day-to-day married life. I have offered my, ahem, expert advice on a few of the key subjects you must consider before your big day.
Go to full postPosted by of mywedding.comJuly 19, 2007
