I am a recovering compulsive people-pleaser. I found out very early on in my engagement that making everyone happy is not only exhausting, it’s impossible. The engagement period is rife with the tension that comes from a messy, awkward transfer of family loyalty. Because before you are married, your parents and siblings are your core…
Dating today has radically changed from the traditional sense of the word. Alternatively, a lot of young people are cashing in their dinner-and-a-movie date night for a modern day phenomenon that is a major cause for concern. Dating is being replaced by what is known as “hooking up.” We see it in television shows, but…
QUESTION: “Need help/advice: I’ve been asked to speak on marriage to a group of women from Africa who are now living in America. I feel at a loss. How do I simplify & become relevant. I’m really struggling with this. What is the most important thing I can tell them about dating, engagement, & marriage…
QUESTION: “My husband is a long haul truck driver and only home a short time. How can you have a growing marriage when you only see each other about 36 hrs per week?” —Susie ANSWER: “I think we have to use the time that we have wisely. That’s why …” (play audio below to listen…
I usually write about life as a married woman, but today I want to reflect on some things I learned when I was still swimming in the dating pool. I remember what it was like. More than anything as a single woman, I wanted to be pursued by a guy. I wanted to get asked…
