That Hallmark Couple
Everyone you meet is going through something that you can’t see. And every couple has their own issues. My husband told me a family member called us “that Hallmark couple”, and I laughed so loud to the thought of it. Here’s the thing, we’re not perfect, and we’ll never claim to be. We’re like anyone else, except we know how to balance each other out. We get upset, we have our disagreements and most importantly, we love each other like crazy. What Makes Us ‘Perfect’ One thing that has helped up cope with everyday life is our ability to feedWhat Time Has Taught Me About Kindness
Time has been one of my greatest mentors. Why you ask? Because it’s taught me the value in being kind to others, including myself. At the age of 10 I “volunteered” at a nursing home. Well, I was forced to help out during that summer because my mom didn’t want me home with my youngest brother. Somehow he got away with staying home and I was stuck going to the nursing home every weekday. I hated being forced to go. But that wasn’t the first time my mom did that to me. See: dance school for 15 years, and all-girl CatholicTrusting Yourself
One of the most valuable lessons I’ve ever learned after becoming a parent has been to trust myself. You can really drive yourself insane by searching on Google for every little thing you come across as a parent. After my son turned one I gave up panicking about the slightest things. It was like a gift to myself: No more acting like psycho Tima. Of course, I couldn’t do it without a pep talk from his godmother and my long-time friend, Meli. She’s always been known to slap some sense into me. Learning The Ropes I know it only seems easierLet Trust Be The Foundation
I’ve always been fascinated with couples who have been together for over 30 years. My parents will be celebrating their 40th this year and it’s been one heck of a roller coaster for them. Most of the couples I’ve asked say a long-term marriage is reflected upon the communication between the two parties. But I have to disagree. Creating Your Foundation Some people will only tell you what they want you to hear, and in some cases, they might even hear what they would like you to say. If your relationship is built on trust, you know that whatever comesThe Wedding I Didn't Have
Even a tomboy grows up dreaming of the day she marries her first love. But my first love wasn’t meant for me. So we called off the engagement and went our separate ways. Some promises don’t come true, and some dreams are just… dreams. At 18 years old, I swore I had met my match. But time quickly made me realize love takes a lot more than just emotions. And Then There Was One I enjoyed four years of the single life. A time when I learned a lot about myself and the things I wanted from life and relationships. I
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