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6 lies about marriage after kids

Your relationship might become less spontaneous after kids, but that doesn’t mean it’s less exciting.

June 9, 2022

Home

5 things we want our child to always know about our home

Because these are the walls that shaped him. And they will continue to shape him as he travels through the years.

June 6, 2022

Father's Day

To my father: Thank you for showing me what to look for in a man

When I look at my husband, I see the same similarities of a devoted father and husband. Of a man who would do anything for his family despite the unpleasantries that life may throw his way.

Updated May 1, 2024

Marriage & Partnerships

From a husband’s perspective: My love, I see you

No matter how crazy our lives get from here on out, just remember that I see you. Yes, as a mom, but also as a person. The most beautiful and wonderful person.

May 24, 2022

Marriage & Partnerships

To my husband: Thank you for showing me a love that our child will remember

Because we are raising our child to be one more kind and compassionate person that the world has to offer. And through the way that we love each other, we are reassuring him that love is a powerhouse.

May 4, 2022

Marriage & Partnerships

This mom’s post about marriage is so raw and relatable

"I cried last night as I asked my husband if he was tired of me. Because I'm tired of me some days. Pregnancy and birth are hard. Raising babies is hard. But I think the hardest is losing yourself..."

Updated January 29, 2020

Health & Wellness

It’s Science: Sex can improve your memory and create new brain cells

You read that right: Having sex can make you smarter.

February 16, 2022

Beauty & Style

8 massage candles that are sure to up the ante between the sheets

The same old recipe can get a bit boring after awhile. One of my new favorite ways to spice things up? Massage candles.

Updated December 21, 2023

Life

Pregnancy kills my libido, so here’s how my partner and I get creative

Because the romance doesn’t have to end—even when you’re taking a break from sex.

February 10, 2022

Marriage & Partnerships

Marriage is imperfect because people are imperfect—and that’s okay

Thanks to the hard work of raising kids, we’ve learned that to be a good teammate doesn't mean perfection.

Updated November 8, 2022

Marriage & Partnerships

As we deal with parenthood together, I need you to know: You are my hero

While I may take on the bulk of housework as the stay-at-home parent, you do your part in little ways I never forget. Those little things? To me, they are incredible feats, trust me.

October 17, 2018

Marriage & Partnerships

My darling—thank you for showing me affection, especially in front of our kids

The hug you give me after you walk through the door from work is something I wait for all day. It recharges me.

October 10, 2018

Life

When I became a mom, I finally understood how love gets passed down through generations

I realized that a mother, no matter her age or the age of her children, always puts her baby first. Always.

September 13, 2018
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