Have you ever been to the point of emotional exhaustion where you literally stop feeling feelings for a while? Whether voluntary or not, the numbness of emotional exhaustion is not fun- or healthy- for long periods of time. Here are…
8 things every married couple should talk about openly and often
Now a lot of married couples would probably tell you that they can talk to their spouse about anything. But is that really true? I’ve actually come across a lot who have a hard time even bringing certain subjects up…
3 tips for effective communication with your husband
I want to thank Jerry Stumpf, from Jerrystumpf.com, for taking the time to share his thoughts on Living the Sweet Wife! He and his wife are marriage counselors and Jerry blogs to encourage couples to communicate effectively and have…
How to Handle Disrespect in Marriage
Please keep in mind that this post is not intended for those who seeking help with a physically abusive relationship. If that is the case, then outside help should be sought immediately and someone who is able must intervene on…
4 Ways Being a Submissive Wife Makes You Stronger, Not Weaker
The phrase “submissive wife” brings to mind images of weakness and male dominance. Submission is definitely not something that most women get excited about or want to strive for. In our postmodern society, we are all about feminism and equal…
7 ways to rebuild trust in a marriage
“Because if you’re here, you must be hurting. I want you to know that I’ve been there. I’ve been the one locked in my room as a crying mess because I was so hurt by my husband’s actions. I’ve had…
How to Know if Your Boyfriend is Husband Material
How to Know if Your Boyfriend is Husband Material Whether you’ve been on the asking, receiving, or the observing end of this question, almost everyone has heard it: “How did you know your spouse was the one?” And by “the…
5 Things men want most in a wife
What men want most in a wife So I know the title of this post says, “5 things men want most in a wife,” but to be more realistic, this is about what men need most in a wife. Like…
Why you should never ever, ever compare your husband to another man
Why you should never ever, ever compare your husband to another man Have you ever been scrolling through Facebook or Insta and notice how Jessica’s husband surprised her with a planned date night, but you can’t really remember the last…
How to make friends as a grown up
How to make friends as a grown up Do you remember when you could call up your bff in high school and talk and cry and laugh on the phone with her for hours? Do you remember how you guys…
How to maintain a personal identity in your marriage
How to maintain a personal identity in your marriage (while staying close to your husband) Now, there are certain women who can come at this post from two very different angles: Those who already feel like they have lost themselves,…
8 Signs Your Relationship is Immature
8 Signs Your Relationship is Immature Ever find yourself embarrassed because you just couldn’t help having that fight over text? Or maybe you found yourself trying to “get” your significant other to do something rather than just asking. I’ve been…