When two people join in holy matrimony they bring a collective financial history with them. Well, in our case, collective is the wrong word. The only thing my wife and I collected was debt. In this respect, my wife and I have always been a perfect match: We both believed in spending money. Until debt…
Many of you know Ashley McIlwain as a relevant, insightful and consistent writer here on startmarriageright.com. Early on she joined the SMR team and helped make the site what it is today. Her contributions have been many, and her involvement priceless. Today, one of Ashley’s dreams has come into reality. It’s called Foundation Restoration. I…
Have you ever seen one of those t-shirts that has bride and groom stick figures with the words “Game Over” written above them? I’ve seen a few recently, and something about them just doesn’t sit well with me. In fact, I usually find myself completely irritated when I catch sight of one. After thinking about…
It’s spring time, which means that everything is in full bloom. Spring is an energizing time that tends to inspire me to get creative. While everything outside is budding and blossoming, why not do some growing of your own? My husband and I dabble casually in gardening. We are by no means experts, but we…
Many couples say that the bedroom is the one room in the house where most of the arguments take place. But in our marriage, the room where tension boils over (at least, on my part!) is the kitchen. In the early months of married life, I struggled with my new responsibility of kitchen duties, not…
