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Finding Strength Part I: Story about Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse in Marriage, Losing a Loved One
by Anonymous Before explaining her marriage story, this author shares her struggle with anorexia. Personal stories like these can help women suffering with an eating disorder understand they are not alone. Eating disorders can also affect long-term relationships. This author also shares her substance abuse and depression story, which occurred shortly after losing one of the most important people in her life. All of this information is necessary to understand her unique marriage (explained in Part 2). Every little girl grows up fantasizing about finding a handsome man who will sweep her off her feet. And that together they will build a beautiful life and live happily ever after. I’m…
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Redefining Our Relationship: Feeling Resentful towards Husband After Baby, Husband Doesn’t Help Enough
by Alyson Feeling resentful towards husband after baby is a very common phenomenon. You are learning your new role and you feel overwhelmed. At the same time, your husband may not be sure where he fits in and what his new role really is. This can cause tense feelings and strained relationships. If you feel your husband doesn’t help enough, Alyson completely understands. My husband and I were slowly approaching our five-year anniversary when we found out we were going to have our first child. Let me first say, I love being a mom, but this came as a huge shock to us. We had just had a conversation about being okay…
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Spouses Disagree Over Family Size: Arguing in Marriage Christian
by Holly What if you want another baby but husband doesn’t? Holly shares her true experiences with arguing in marriage. Christian couples often value marriage and work hard to overcome problems including when spouses disagree over family size. Arguing in Marriage: Christian Relationship Story My husband and I met in college. We lived in the same apartment complex, but went to different schools. He went to a highly regarded school that was hard to get into. I went to a nearby school that a monkey could get into. We were definitely not each other’s usual types. I was funky and quirky. I had a tongue ring and a different…
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We Were Never Created to Do This On Our Own: Marriage Fertility Problems, Marriage Communication Breakdown
No one tells you about the anguish and defeat you feel when trying to conceive with no luck.
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Losing Myself in Marriage by Anonymous
Losing self esteem in marriage is more common than you may think. Your world is changing, and you may be seeking approval from spouse or others. This anonymous writer shares her experience with losing self esteem in marriage. Losing Self Esteem in Marriage I definitely wouldn’t say that I have low self-esteem. If anything, I could probably dial down how highly I think of myself… or at least how I present the way I think of myself. I’ll explain a little. I have always felt odd getting compliments from people, so when I do get one, I always agree with them: “Yeah, I’m amazing” or “Yeah, you will miss me…
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Feeling Lonely in Marriage: by Kenzie
Marrying young means you get to grow and change together — but of course, that comes with growing pains. Kenzie found that she was feeling lonely in her marriage after falling in love at 19. If you have ever asked the question: Why do I feel so lonely in my marriage?, then we encourage you to read Kenzie’s experience below. Our Story: Meeting & Marrying So Young I married my husband when I was 19 years old. Marrying so young has its own hardships, but I’ll save that for another story. We met at BYU-Idaho, where we were both undergrad students. We dated for a year before we were married.…
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Sex is Not What I Expected: Living with Vulvar Vestibulitis Syndrome, Painful Sex and Marriage
by Anonymous Do you suffer pain with sex? If you are experiencing painful sex and marriage, you may be suffering with Vulvar Vestibulitis Syndrome. If you are fearful of painful sex ruining marriage, rest assured that vulvar vestibuilitis syndrome doesn’t mean the end of intimacy. Painful Sex and Marriage: Painful First-Time Sex Before getting married, I was a virgin. The first time with my husband, I expected it to hurt. That’s what everyone said. I prepared and did everything I could to make our first time a good experience, but was EXCRUCIATINGLY painful. I talked with my friends — they said it hurt their first times, but after having sex…
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Imperfect People Part 2: Empty Threats in a Relationship, Feeling Confused about Marriage, Husband Raised His Hand to Me
by Anonymous Have you or your spouse ever implemented empty threats in a relationship? A sense of lacking control can act one or both partners to act out. Like the author, you may be wondering: “What should I do? My husband raised his hand to me.” If you’re feeling confused about marriage for this reason or any other, this story might provide some insight. Part II: Raising a Hand Read Part 1 of Imperfect People here! Feeling Confused about Marriage Confusion has accompanied me throughout my marriage. It’s this deep confusion that I can’t dig myself out of. I’m never sure if it’s my husband or myself in the wrong,…
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Feeling Naive: Marrying Someone Who has Been Divorced, Marrying Young vs Marrying Later by Cassandra
Cassandra shares her story about marrying a divorced man who is older than herself. Between disapproval of her loved ones and her own burning questions about marrying young vs marrying later, getting married was a difficult decision. If you have experience marrying someone who has been divorced, you will relate with Cassandra’s concerns and story. Marrying Young vs Marrying Later: 18-Year-Old Bride I was a newly engaged 18-year-old that never even had a boyfriend before my now-husband. My first boyfriend, my now-husband, was once married. He had divorced his ex-wife just a year before meeting me. It makes my cringe to even say those words. I feel like it automatically…
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Imperfect People Part 1: Unfair Fighting in Marriage, Depression in a Marriage, Fighting with Husband over Discipline
By Anonymous What does unfair fighting in marriage look like, and how can you mitigate it? Depression in a marriage can stem from unfair fighting and fighting with husband over discipline. This author shares her experience with the cycle of depression in marriage stemming from these tough arguments. Part I: Marrying an Imperfect Person Did you ever sit with your friends and dream about the future? Did you ever debate about where that “line” is between marriage and divorce? “Oh, I would definitely leave my husband if he…” There’s a problem with this game. You don’t know your spouse yet. You don’t know how you work together in a marriage.…