It's true what they say about the 7-year itch. But what about the 8th, 9th, and 10th years? Sometimes, my marriage still itches.
Ten years is a long time to do anything over and over again. Most people don't stay in...
For as long as I can remember, intercourse has been painful. I barely recall it being enjoyable in my 20s, but for the most part, it has hurt me more than it has pleasured me. Let me explain.
I have...
I haven’t spoken to my husband in four years. No, we aren’t separated and he hasn’t gone missing. It’s just that we have toddlers, two of them.
Yes, I’m being rather facetious, but I know I am not the only...
One of our favorite hobbies as a couple is whipping up some tasty recipes. Anyone who has been in the kitchen knows that some recipes are harder to execute than others, but with trial and error, patience, and practice,...
With a new administration in office, some people are likely hopeful about what the future might bring, while others are overwhelmed with feelings ranging from regret to anxiety to fear. I've learned that the lifelong commitment of marriage and...
Throughout my first 27 years, my knowledge of diabetes came mostly from The Babysitters Club and the character Stacey McGill who had Type 1 diabetes. I sort of understood it, but I didn’t have a reason to think much about...
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For many couples, raising a family is a top priority, one that is usually agreed upon long before a baby arrives. Being on the same page regarding goals and dreams is important, too, especially...
Once you have kids, getting five minutes alone can be a challenge, so going out for a couple hours on a date can sometimes be too much to ask. But don’t let fireworks be the only sparks flying this...
Soapy suds ran down my naked body in the shower. I closed my eyes in an attempt at one minute of peace in my whirlwind life as a working mom with two babies.
No such luck.
“Honey,” my husband yelled as...
If you've read any of my posts for Jacksonville Moms Blog over the past couple of years, then you probably know I'm a card-carrying Navy Wife- and that at any given time, my husband is probably somewhere far from...
One of the reasons I love my husband is that I realized back when we were dating that I could take him to parties hosted by my friends and not worry if he was hiding in a corner or not...
It started off innocently enough. We were at the zoo and our kids, ages 4 and 3, were watching the bear, who for once was actually up playing and not just napping. They were giggling at how silly the...