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I Kissed My Tired Husband as He Left for Work — When I Later Saw His Text, it Hit Me

"As I rocked our baby down for a nap I heard my phone vibrate as a text rolled in. It occurred to me then as I saw my spouse’s number pop up on my phone that I had not texted him earlier as I intended."

Is Tom Selleck Christian? A Deep Dive into His Faith and Beliefs

In the glittering world of Hollywood, where personal beliefs...

Wife Tells Husband She’s Pregnant With Triplets at His Funeral—25 Weeks Later, Her Doctor Delivers More Unbearable News

“It caught me off guard. I wasn’t expecting to hear that news at the ultrasound. It reminded me of the loss of my husband, with his loss came blessings."

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Let Go of the Dream Husband You Created in Your Head

"Who’s the most selfish person in the relationship? It’s the one who’s breathing. It’s him, it’s her, it’s you, it’s me. We’re all selfish. That’s the easy part of marriage."

The Only Silent Marriage Killer More Deadly Than Sex, Affairs & Money

"Not only was I given a sharp lesson in humility, but what followed changed my life. I was about to be told the best piece of marriage advice that this young, prideful, newly married man-boy could’ve ever asked for."

I Love My Husband—But My Expectations Almost Destroyed Our Marriage

When we had our first child, it became painfully obvious to me how often I lived with a sense of entitlement and a list of expectations.

To the Wife With Sky-High Expectations

William Shakespeare told us, “Expectation is the root of all heartache.” He wasn’t kidding.

The Truth About Bad Hallmark Movies, High Expectations, & an Imperfect Christmas

"I have an opinion. And it isn’t very popular, so I need to make sure nobody’s holding any stones before I share it. Alright, here goes. I do not like Hallmark movies, Christmas or not. I can’t appreciate them for what they are..."

2 Reasons Your Marriage Isn’t The One You Dreamed Of

"Our marriage does not match the one I imagined as a girl. It doesn’t even come close to comparing to the marriages I see on Facebook, or sitting in church a few rows in front of us."