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First it was my best friend. Along with her bedding, towels, and notebooks, she brought a boyfriend with her to college. Despite the long distance, they decided to give a whirl.
Then I met another girl at school who also had a boy back home. They, too, were long distance but they worked it out.
I had […]

As one of four children, I have always valued the relationships I have with my siblings. Growing older, and all that accompanies this part of life-going away to college, moving to another city, beginning a full time job-often strain the once-simple relationships. Keeping in touch becomes more complicated than crossing the hallway to your sister’s […]

It seems like money has been one of the most prevalent subjects and points of focus for Will and I over the past few years. Many studies suggest that financial concerns are one of the top reasons for conflict within marriages. Luckily we have always been on the same page with our finances and share […]

It’s the day every woman dreams of since she was a little girl, her wedding day, and she has just asked you to be a part of it by being her bridesmaid! While this is an extremely flattering offer, there is more to the job description than wearing a pretty dress and walking down the […]

Break-ups are never easy. In fact, it’s seldom that relationships end cleanly and without any trouble. There’s crying, screaming, cursing, and more when the one who once held your heart so delicately is now responsible for shattering it.
If you ask people whether it’s a good idea to remain friends with your ex, many would halt […]

The days are slowly ticking by bringing Will I back together but also closer to the time we have been waiting for since he first enrolled in law school.  Come August Will will be home from his internship and completely engulfed in applying for jobs.  We hope, we pray, and we’ve cross our fingers that […]

They stand as a symbol of hope, of triumph and obstacle. They are bold and brazen, beautifully ugly and perfect within all of their flaws. They are sensitive to the touch and easily reopened once they are shut. They lay hidden and visible in the eyes and hearts of every woman on this planet.
Wounds -and […]

There are never enough hours in the day, and yet we count down the minutes until we can finally get some rest. We wish we could save more money, but splurge when we pass a fashionably-decorated sale window. We work every single day to get off that stubborn five pounds, but when asked if we […]

Most people deal with stress in different ways.  And different things stress people out differently.  For some people planning a party is a creative release that actually relieves their stress, while the thought of seating assignments, themes and decoration planning makes others break out in cold sweats.  And even if the same things stress you […]

For starters, it’s necessary to set the record straight about something. That is, the difference between friends-with-benefits and an open relationship. When you’re in an open relationship with someone, emotions are often involved and the guy usually takes you out before you head home together. You’re allowed to see other people but you still have […]