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Imagine yourself walking the bustling streets of the Dominican Republic, with the enticing aroma of local dishes wafting through the air. Located on the eastern side of the island of Hispaniola, this Caribbean nation is not only famous for its stunning beaches and rich cultural heritage, but also for its mouth-watering cuisine. In this article, Vaycay Couple will take you on a culinary journey in the Dominican Republic, where every bite is a feast of flavors. The Famous Dominican Cuisine The heart and soul of Dominican cuisine revolves around its bold and savory flavors. Influenced by the indigenous cultures of…

One of the most disappointing comments I’ve ever received goes something like this: “I wish I had slept with my husband before marriage so I would have known if we were sexually compatible.” I see at least three major mistakes in this statement: I’m sorry you did correctly thing (see What Does the Bible Say About Premarital Sex?) The belief that premarital sex, at a certain point in time, would provide sufficient information about physical intimacy in the future Embracing “sexual compatibility,” the idea that your libido, body, and preferences either match or don’t I don’t even know where we…

Have you ever met a girl who just blew your heart wide open? Just thinking about her made your blood boil and your imagination skyrocketed. Scoring her would be like winning the lottery. It would have fixed all your problems, solved global warming, and lured Tupac into hiding. And did you finally manage to get the girl of your dreams confused by being too careful? Very available? Too much of a nice guy? #Me too. I broke it off with her As a child, there was a girl I had a crush on. He came to play volleyball at my…

Vulnerability is scary, which is why it’s so hard to convince yourself to be vulnerable. Every instinct in your body screams, “Don’t do it! It is not safe! It will be used against you!” And yet, learning how to be vulnerable is essential to having loving, connected relationships. “I’m afraid I won’t be able to make it,” no superhero ever said. Imagine if they did! Most of us learn early on that being seen as strong and invincible will make people like and respect us. Fast forward to your romantic relationships and you find yourself saying “I’m fine” passive-aggressively while…

Driving into Birmingham from the east, the towering chimneys and rusting furnaces at Sloss Furnaces dominate the skyline. You may have come to this Alabama city to learn about the civil rights movement, but Birmingham’s industrial impact on the world is also huge. Now preserved as a National Historic Landmark, the Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham it was once the largest cast iron manufacturer in the world and remains a monument to the Industrial Revolution of the 19thu century. I had the distinct pleasure of not only touring the sprawling 32 acre site as part of my visit to Birmingham, but…

It goes all the way to the beginning. Genesis 2 says, “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and shall cleave to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. And his man and his wife were both naked, and he was not ashamed.” We may not always feel shameless when we are naked. We may have insecurities or feel uncertain, but we can ask God to continue to deliver us from them, help us fully enjoy physical intimacy with our spouse, and we can build greater trust with our spouse us to help us feel more…

Posted by Sandy Weiner in dating after divorce , midlife dating | 0 comments Dating after divorce? My podcast guest, Sade Curry, has great advice on how to find love again after a breakup. — If you’re dating post-divorce, you’ll want to listen to this episode! My guest, Sade Curry, is a dating coach for divorced women and host of the Dating after Divorce podcast. She is certified in trauma coaching, feminist coaching, and life and relationship coaching and teaches women strategies for divorce with emotional balance, healing, rebuilding, and finding love again. Sade…

“I can live two months on a good compliment.” – Mark Twain Compliments: The Power of Compliments and How to Give Them compliments someone else is one of my favorite things to do. If I see something I like about a person, I say so right then and there. Even people who have a hard time giving compliments love it when someone notices something special about them! You can compliment people you just met on a first date or your partner of 30 years. It’s never too early or too late to start showing your appreciation and gratitude for others.…

I have lived in New York for over 13 years. Even though I solo traveled to 17 countries so far, New York remains my favorite place in the world. His energy is unmatched. Plus, you can never get bored in this city. There is always so much happening and so many new places to explore. In a way, it feels like you’re constantly living in a new city, as there’s so much to keep up with.New York has some iconic tourist attractions such as Central Park, the Empire State Building and Times Square. All are worth a visit if it’s…

My husband has no friends or hobbies is a statement I hear so often from unhappily married women and women who are she is thinking about divorce.I am told that the husband is antisocial, not interested in making plans with other couples or going to parties or events. First, to the antisocial husband (or the person whose wife says, “My husband has no friends or hobbies,” you might not think this is a big problem. You might think, “I’m a good husband and father, I don’t cheat, I’m not mean or abusive and I’m a good provider financially. In other…