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Three Rules For Maintaining A Meaningful Connection With Your Spouse
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that marriages are under constant threat of breakdown. But, in case you need some evidence of this otherwise self-evident reality, according to Stats SA “four in ten divorces of the 25,326 [granted] in 2016 were marriages that lasted for less than 10 years”! In a high-paced world of deadlines and other family commitments, it’s often the relationship of marriage that pays the price. Perhaps because we grow complacent and take it for granted, or maybe because we feel entitled to more effort from our spouse. Whatever the reason, the fact is we need to pay serious and careful attention to our…
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What Type of Holiday Should You Choose With a Baby on the Way?
It’s becoming more and more popular for pregnant women to take a holiday (sometimes known as a babymoon) before their bundle of joy arrives. But how do you decide where to go on holiday? After all, you’ve got to be extra careful now, plus some of the more adventurous travel activities are out of the question. Fortunately, this doesn’t mean you have to miss out. There are still plenty of options to choose from, and we’ve picked three of the best to get you started. Here are the holidays you could book if you have a baby on the way. Want some sunshine? Try a beach trip The world has…
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5 Secrets To Becoming The BEST Spouse Ever.
I started a marriage series a while back, and I thought it high time to get back to it. Maybe it’s because my husband and I are going on our first weekend away (alone) in almost 7 years. You heard that right. Two nights away from the kids, to celebrate our 12th anniversary. Do you want to know what is at the forefront of my mind? SLEEP! Uninterrupted, no little bodies in the bed, alarm-clock-free, blissful sleep… and morning lie-ins as an added bonus 🙂 OK, time to fess up… this all happened a month ago, I just haven’t had the time to get this post out! #reallife got in the way. But it…
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From A Broken Teenager To A Doting Mom – My “rags to riches” story
As a kid I remember crying myself to sleep many nights. Not understanding why I didn’t have a father. Broken. My parents got divorced when I was very young, and consequently, my father was absent from my life until the day he died. I remember all too well watching my friends with envy at birthday parties, or sports days, or even just school drop-offs. To me, it seemed as if they had perfect lives… Simply because they had their dads there. I grew increasingly bitter and angry because I felt like a piece of my life was missing – a piece that should have been there like it was for…
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Do you give your spouse your full acceptance?
In this new series focusing on marriage, I’m setting out to work my way through the alphabet… call it the ABC’s on steroids… highlighting the things that I believe is paramount to a healthy and long-lasting relationship. But, before I start, let me be clear: I am in no way suggesting that my own marriage is perfect (far from it). In fact, it’s because I know it isn’t, that I think I’m able to put thought into what needs work and put words to my thoughts – in the hope that my own journey and reflections might be of some benefit to others. If we fall into the trap of…
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To The Woman Who Feels Unappreciated
In this new series, entitled I will be touching on themes and topics that explore some of the more desperate things we women struggle with. Difficult and dark experiences that drain every last ounce of our strength, and leave us feeling hopeless, overwhelmed and misunderstood. My aim is to write to the “Woman” who is experiencing this present darkness, to offer some comfort and help restore her hope. Dear unappreciated woman, I heard you the other day. Telling yourself that you shouldn’t expect to be thanked because this is what you signed up for – it’s your job, your role, your purpose – so get on with it. I saw you…
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#tbt to The Day I Said “I Do”
This week I’ve been thinking of two of my very special friends who are getting married this year. One actually ties the knot tomorrow… It got me thinking about the day I said “I do” (only a short 10 years ago). My husband and I were so young then (23 and 24 years old, respectively). Everything that leads up to the wedding day, seems to be a daze. The magical moment of getting engaged and slipping that sparkling ring onto your finger, the planning that starts pretty soon after saying ‘yes’, to the moment you walk down the isle with eyes only for the man of your dreams. Absolute perfection……
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Is Valentines Day Just Another Hallmark Quest?
With Valentines Day around the corner, I thought I would share a post from the Archives. I don’t know about the rest of you, but for me, Valentine’s day tends to be a very rushed, manic and mostly frustrating day (at least in recent years that’s been the case in our house). We wake up, have a quick kiss, pull out a card, chocolate or maybe a bunch of flowers and we’re all set to go… And by “go” I mean the little one needs a nappy change, the older 3 need food NOW! The day starts with a relieved sigh of gratitude; “Oh thank goodness we both remembered”, and…
