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Involving God in Your Marriage
by Alison What is God’s role in your marriage? Alison shares her story about saving her marriage with God’s help. Involving God in your marriage can truly help you and your partner thrive. God came into my life 3.5 years ago, and my life and marriage has never been the same. I’m almost 49. The road wasn’t for the weak….but God made the walk easier following him vs thinking I had to make the path myself. Letting God Lead Your Marriage My grandparents pretty much raised me. They were married for almost 70 years, but they also just learned to live with one another, even in some unhealthy ways. Sometimes,…
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Being a Traditional Wife Married to a Feminist Man: Marriage and Feminism by Hayley
Some of us plan on being a traditional wife more than we realize. Others have a husband who hope their woman will enjoy being a traditional wife. What happens when a traditional woman and a feminist man come together? Can marriage and feminism work together? Part I: Before I Knew I Married a Feminist Man I’m only two months in and already failing at being a wife. The first year is supposed to be the ‘Honeymoon Year,’ so maybe this marriage is wrong. You’re supposed to be happy to do the dishes, plan the meals, and manage the household. If he has to lift a finger, I’m a terrible wife……
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Does Silent Treatment Work in a Marriage? When a Marriage Lacks Communication
by Ellen Do you ever feel like your marriage lacks communication? Many of our marriage stories deal with communication, and we encourage you to explore more of them. In this story, our author discusses her communication struggles and answers the question: Does silent treatment work in a marriage? Marriage Stories: Meeting and Marrying my Husband My husband and I knew each other for about 8 years before we even dated and then… we got married! We both grew up in North Dakota about an hour away from each other (yes, people do live there). We met at some church activity when we were 15 or 16; we have different memories…
- Abuse, Anxiety and Panic, Arguing, Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, Dating, Divorce, Marrying Young, Mental Illness, Therapy
Part 1: When is Divorce the Answer? by Anonymous
A Story of Emotional Abuse in Marriage, Physical Abuse in Marriage, and Narcissistic Personality Disorder in Husband We talk a lot about working through problems and staying married here at Wives’ Tribe, but when is divorce the answer? Abuse is a reason to end a marriage, and so is a person who is not only imperfect but also immovable. A person who is treating you poorly and entirely unwilling to change may have problems that are beyond your control. Read on for a story about emotional abuse in marriage and how this anonymous writer dealt with their hurdles. After enduring physical abuse in marriage and narcissistic personality disorder in her…
- Anxiety and Panic, Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, Dating, Deciding to Marry, Identity, Marrying Young, Raising Children
Cutting Single Life Short: Mourning Single Life, Struggling with Marriage and Motherhood by Jessica
I was the typical girl at BYU who came, studied Elementary Education, and married a young RM at age 20. Except I had never wanted that. I wanted to travel the world, meet and date a lot of boys, graduate and use my degree, and live independently away from home for years before “settling down”. It’s hard for me to explain how hard this was for me. I grew up in Ohio. I didn’t date before I went to college. At all. I had been on two dates. One was actually with some guy I met while visiting Utah over the summer. And another was a guy from my stake that I…
- Anxiety and Panic, Considering Divorce, Dating, Dishonesty, Infidelity, Mental Illness, Therapy, Trust Issues
My Trauma Triggers || Recovering from Betrayal Trauma by Dani
Josh and I headed to St. George last week for a wedding I shot down that way. Since we didn’t have the kids, we extended our trip so we could start out our year with a peaceful, relaxing week of pretty much doing nothing. We visited Zion National Park, Snow Canyon, ate some good food, spent time in the hot tub, watched a lot of movies, did some Yoga, and had great conversations in the car. I also had a panic attack. Panic attacks, while not as scary to me as they used to be, well, they suck. The first one I ever had was one of the scariest hours…
- Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, Cultural Differences, Dating, Deciding to Marry, Dishonesty, Family Dynamics, Financial Challenges, Marrying Young
Finding Strength Part II: Marrying Outside the Temple, My Spouse Doesn’t Know the Real Me
While it’s not advice that I’d recommend to most, the truth is that running away from my problems worked. There were a few rough weeks as I scrambled around finding ways to survive. Luckily, I was hired on the spot after an interview at Vivint Smart Home. I started working in their customer service call center which helped me save up enough money to buy a car and a bed. A few weeks later I was able to buy a bedding set for that bed. From there, my life continued to fall into place. Living in Utah, I quickly realized that I would have trouble fitting in if…
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Fatal Young Romance or Lifelong Friendship?
by Anonymous A pregnancy took this young couple by surprise. These college freshmen decided to get married after dating for only a few months. Could such a relationship possibly stand the test of time? This author describes some of the benefits of marrying young as well as benefits of starting a family young, despite the adversity she and her husband faced. Do Shotgun Weddings Last? A True Marriage Story I walked down the isle of the small room carpeted in orange Berber carpet. The shiny brass arch covered in crumpled silk ivy surrounded my soon-to-be husband. A fitting start for the rushed wedding. The sparse wedding party smiled as I…
- Blending Families, Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, Dating, Raising Children, Single Motherhood, Substance Abuse and Addiction
Drug Addiction in Relationships: Stories about Recovering Addicts and Relationships
By Shealynd Have you ever had to worry about how to deal with drug addiction in a relationship? Shealynd has. Our strong anonymous author shares her stories about not one, but two recovering addicts and relationships. Drug addiction in relationships can cause heartbreak and struggle, especially when families and children are involved. Here is her story. A Ruined Engagement: Recovering Addicts and Relationships My life is not how I imagined it would be. Not even close. I’m not married. I never imagined I would be 27 with a three-year-old daughter and still have my dad’s last name. Marriage has come close a few different times. The closest would be July…
- Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, Dating, Deciding to Marry, Differing Values, Marrying Young, Mental Illness, Sexuality, Therapy
Humility in Marriage: Anxiety Affecting Marriage, Relationship OCD Success Stories by Morgan
Anxiety affecting marriage is becoming more common in today’s day and age. Morgan and many of our other writers have faced this problem head-on, and it manifests itself in different ways in marriage. Another mental health problem that can rear itself in marriage. Though less common, OCD can stress marriages to the point of divorce. If you need hope and you’re looking for relationship OCD success stories, Morgan has a fabulous one. Introduction: Marrying an Amazing yet Imperfect Person I have a great marriage and an amazing husband! He cooks me breakfast, carries me to bed, always asks what he can do for me, strives to improve whenever I ask,…