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    Communication,  Family Dynamics

    How to Have a Successful Marriage

    by Amanda Every wife (and husband) wants to know how to have a successful marriage. Amanda shares the secrets to her successful marriage: 1. Not sharing marital problems with family or friends, and 2. Avoiding nagging whenever possible. With the following story and videos, you can also learn how to stop nagging AND get what you want. My husband Chris and I have been married for almost twelve years and we’re very grateful to have a happy relationship. When I consider what has been most helpful or important to keeping our relationship meaningful, I think there are two things we’ve done right. To Share or Not to Share? Sharing Marital…

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  • Communication,  Considering Divorce,  Losing the Romance,  Therapy

    What is the Seven Year Itch About? True Stories about the 7 Year Itch

    What is the seven year itch about? If you’re between years 6 and 10 of your marriage, you may be experiencing a hard time in your marriage. What I Learned from My Parents’ Marriage I grew up in a house with both my mom and dad, as well as a younger sister. I knew a select few of peers that also had both parents still married and because of that, I thought I knew exactly what marriage was supposed to look like. Lol! Growing up, our regular routine was Dad in the den watching TV and Mom in the bedroom watching tv. We rarely sat together for dinner, but did…

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  • Uncategorized

    Easy & Fun Date Ideas 2021

    Here are some of the best date ideas for 2021: 1.    The “Ultimate Stay-In” Date If you and your partner like to keep things low-key and enjoy spending time at home, this is the date for you! Dinner: Cook up your favorite dinner together, or conduct a friendly cookoff competition! Dessert: Think chocolate fondue or s’mores by the fire. Stargaze: Bundle up and stargaze outside, or cuddle up by a window and appreciate the night sky. You might try a stargazing app like Night Sky to help you figure out what you’re looking for. Play a Fun Couples’ Game: Couples’ games seem like such a good idea, but many of…

  • Uncategorized

    Awesome, Affordable Stocking Stuffers for the Husband

    Bring on the stocking stuffer ideas 2020! I always have trouble finding great gifts for my spouse. He doesn’t want me to spend too much money, but he’s very particular on what he will actually use. Sound familiar to anyone? We’re all looking for cheap stocking stuffer ideas that our men will actually use and love. Here are some fun ideas to inspire you. For those of us who have had a tough year economically, there are also some stocking stuffer ideas for him under 10 dollars. 1.     A Fun Couples’ Game My husband loves spending quality time together, but it can be tricky to find things we both like…

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  • Abuse,  Blending Families,  Therapy

    He Would Never Part II: Domestic Violence Stories 2020

    by Anonymous Individuals who have been through domestic violence themselves or whose friends or family members have experienced it want to hear similar stories. All victims should reach out for help with moving forward after domestic violence. Domestic violence stories 2020 all look different – there is no one size fits all. This anonymous author shares her domestic violence real life story, and how she moved on from tragic moments of sexual abuse. Domestic Violence Real Life Story It started the day our blended family became one. They moved in with us at the old house when I was around 5 years old. I was not exactly happy that there…

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  • Abuse

    He Would Never: Domestic Violence

    by Anonymous This story is written from a victim of domestic abuse. The National Domestic Violence Hotline can help victims, survivors of domestic violence. Call 1-800-799-7233. Chat with an advocate on their website, https://www.thehotline.org/. This short story about domestic violence It can be hard to find a narrative story about domestic violence, since its victims are reluctant to speak. We thank this anonymous author for sharing and helping other women. Red Flags for Domestic Violence: Pay Attention Red flag, red flag, red flag. These particular red flags are very hard to miss, but a lot of red flags for domestic violence are easy to miss. You may think to yourself that it…

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  • Roles

    Part 3: Being a Traditional Wife Married to a Feminist Man by Hayley

    Is there gender equality in marriage? As the concept of women’s rights takes on new meaning every day, what is some relationship advice for couples? What should marriage roles today look like? Hayley shares her relationship advice for couples based on her experiences in a wonderful marriage. Relationship Advice for Couples: Feminism and Traditional Gender Roles in Marriage To the wife out there who feels like she is failing, you aren’t. Fearlessly challenge the expectations you place on yourself. Question “who” is determining what your life is “supposed” to look like, and what you are “supposed” to do. Is there gender equality in marriage? What are marriage roles today? Emma…

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  • Roles,  School and Work

    Part 2: Being a Traditional Wife Married to a Feminist Man by Hayley

    Our wivestribe.com writers like Hayley are here to confess marriage truths no one admits. Is it possible to be newlywed married and miserable? There are many reasons why you might be an unhappy newlywed. Here is Hayley’s story. The Wife Switch: Marriage Truths No One Admits My “Wife Switch” flipped when we got married, just over 4 years after that first summer. Equally responsible for our full-time student schedules, part-time work, and extracurricular activities, I somehow also assumed my supposed role of being responsible for the cooking, cleaning, and general management of our household. Irritability and frustration quickly filled the space of our dank cinder block apartment. Not knowing the…

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