My money vs our money

My money vs our money

"Make sure you don't have to depend on no man!" "As a man, it is my duty to provide for my family" "Finance is one of the top reasons why couples decide to divorce"... With so many conflicting messages thrown at us throughout life, is it any wonder that so many of us struggle to be financially compatible with our spouse when we get married?...

Sexpectation issues…

Sexpectation issues…

Is your spouse currently meeting your sexual needs, and do you believe that you are meeting theirs? Have you had a conversation about this to confirm that both of you are content with the way your sex life is right now? I thought I may as well jump straight in for this one, as our sexpectations (sexual expectations) can make or break, or even just put a huge strain on our sexual connection within marriage...

That dress makes you look older…

That dress makes you look older…

There's a reason why the stereotype of the husband sleeping on the couch is a humorous depiction of married life - especially when you experience these foot-all-the-way-down-the-throat moments! Be honest, you winced slightly when you first read the title of this post; either from the thought of hearing those words from your husband (and what you might do to him!) or from the thought of saying those words to your wife (and what she might do to you!)...

A marriage needs sexual attraction

A marriage needs sexual attraction

Am I sexually attracted to you? Am I sexually attractive to you? Whether you find yourself asking either question, or both, there is nothing wrong with having these thoughts whether you are married or not. The key is what you do with these thoughts, and how they go on to impact your actions (or lack of!)...

How to be vulnerable

How to be vulnerable

Vulnerability... it is both something that many of us are fearful of, while also being something that is crucial to our overall wellbeing. While listening to a TED Talk by vulnerability researcher and story teller, Brené Brown, it's easy to understand why this particular talk has attracted over 50 million views since it was shared 10 years ago...