My husband and I were excited to exchange vows and join in marital union. But we were also excited about attending pre-marital counseling sessions. My naivete is showing, but I… Read more This is Why I Loved Pre-Marital Counseling →
Trying to satisfy everyone at all times is hard (and unnecessary) work. Most people who fall under the category of being a people-pleaser don’t even realize it themselves. I know… Read more I’m a Recovering People-Pleaser →
I don’t believe any couple or set of friends that tell me “We don’t fight” or “We don’t argue”. It is virtually impossible to be genuine friends with someone without… Read more When Conversations Get Crucial: Navigating Arguments in a Healthy Manner →
Over the past couple of years, the topic has of vulnerability has been an interesting subject for me on a more personal level. In the past year or two, I… Read more Vulnerability: What Are You Risking if You Don’t? →
As Brene’ Brown has stated in her text, the concept of vulnerability carries with it a heavy paradox for most people. It is the first thing we want to see… Read more Vulnerability: Expectations in Men →
As I mentioned before, there are plenty of negative connotations tied to the idea of being vulnerable. In Brene’ Brown’s most notable Ted Talk, she discusses the power of vulnerability… Read more Vulnerability: Recognizing its Importance →
I was sitting down for dinner with a couple of friends I hadn’t seen in a while. As we were catching up with each other, the subject shifted over into… Read more It’s Not That Serious: Thoughts on Being Single →
I wanted to be a social butterfly, but I was honestly more of a social moth. By nature, I’ve never really been a fan of people. I don’t want to… Read more Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Social Anxiety and Putting Myself Out There →
