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Engagement is a pivotal moment in a couple’s life and comes with a lot of excitement and anticipation. However, this glorious moment can be shattered when someone says, “I’ll say, ‘I do,’ ’til marriage do us part?” It’s not really nice ring in this. So what is a prenup and how should we deal with this highly controversial topic as believers?The history of the prenuptial agreement (prenup) dates back to ancient Egyptian times and was often used as a means of caring for a widow. According Brody Friedman, matrimonial and family law lawyers, these contracts were drawn up to protect…

Understanding the attachment foundations of our connections can be the key to unlocking a deeper, more fulfilling relationship dynamic. The concepts of secure attachment, anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, and disorganized attachment are not just academic terms. they are the threads that weave the fabric of our closest relationships. Recently, I hosted an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with Kimberly CastelloCertified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, to shed light on these complex patterns and offer practical advice for cultivating healthier and more secure bonds. The essence of attachment stylesAt the heart of every relationship is an attachment pattern. Secure attachment refers to…

Kimberlé Crenshaw is an African American civil rights activist and one of the leading scholars of critical race theory and black feminist legal theory. Her work on intersectionality has had a huge impact on how we understand the layers of oppression people face based on their social identities, which is why we’ve chosen to feature her as part of our Sexological Shift series. You can also read about Shere Hite, Virginia Johnsonand June Dobbs Buttswhich are some of the other key “hidden figures” in sexology highlighted earlier in this series. Education and Career Crenshaw has spent over 30 years as…

“Till Death Do Us Part” it comes with many hidden expectations. How easy it is to faint in the arms of “we”, gradually forgetting that you were once (and still are) an “I”, an “I”. You may not even notice that you are losing your sense of self in a relationship, especially if you are married. But living in a balance between “me” and “we” is essential to happiness when living as a couple. Insert the word “self” before any other worthy word – awareness, value, confidence — and you may be fooled into thinking you are yourselfold. The truth,…

Effective communication and emotional connection serve as the foundation of lasting loveromantic relationships. However, in the midst of life’s challenges, stress often infiltrates these bonds, drivingin misunderstandings and disagreements. Here, merging John Gottman’s research onPhysiological stimulation and the transformative power of breath give couples deepavenue for deeper understanding, empathy and intimacy in healing. Couples therapy, a sacred space where partners explore their dynamics and nurture their bond,it finds new dimensions when imbued with Gottman’s research ideas and serenityinfluence of breathing. By incorporating breathing techniques into therapy sessions,Couples unlock new pathways for healing, growth and harmonious coexistence. Gottman’s research emphasizes the…

Time to step up my pornHere’s a fun little fact about me. I didn’t start blogging about sex because I was horny or in the mood to get naughty.I started because I was fed up with how sex negative the internet had become.I mean yeah, it’s full of porn.But it’s also full of Terms of Service that severely limit what you can do on almost any platform.I tried self-publishing through Amazon for a while, but I had to play very carefully, even though I put myself in the bad category. Content creators had to bend the English language into ridiculous…

“Let’s stop shaming single moms.” Recently, I was in a discussion about women and motherhood. We ended up talking about how more children are being raised in single-parent homes versus single-parent homes, and how society, in general, treats single mothers. Later, I came across an update from Abi Akinola about single moms. Abi has guest posted before and I always like her practical, common sense approach to topics that people want to complicate. I asked her if I could share her comment here because I think it’s such an important conversation to continue. Here is Abby. Can we stop shaming…

Southern Germany offers many adventures in the center of Europe. Visitors to these German regions can experience stunning scenery, exciting activities and diverse cultures. The Southern Alps and the Black Forest are rich in magic and fairy tales.Munich, Baden-Württemberg and other Bavarian destinations worth visiting have beer parks and 100-year-old buildings. The beautiful locations on Romantic Road seem frozen in time. Sights like Neuschwanstein Castle will make your fairytale dreams come true. Lake Constance and the green mountains are great places to relax and enjoy the outdoors, making every part of your life 10-day Europe itinerary unforgettable.Your Southern Germany itinerary…

Posted by Sandy Weiner in Midlife Dating, Love After 40 | 0 comments If you want a deeper connection with your partner, listen to this podcast episode with Bryan Reeves. Upload your relationship today! — Bryan Reeves is back on the podcast, talking about cultivating a deeper relationship with your partner. A former US Air Force Captain, he is an internationally renowned Author and Life/Relationship Coach focused on supporting men to have better lives and relationships. His viral blog has been read by over 50 million people worldwide. He is the co-founder of Elevate…

My husband cheated on me with a man and I don’t even know how to react. You hear about married men cheating with women, but catching my husband cheating with another man? It feels like a double whammy. I found the text messages on his phone. He swears it was one night, a stupid mistake fueled by work stress and that he feels cut off from me. Part of me wants to believe him, for our daughter’s sake. But the other part feels so betrayed, like everything I thought I knew about him and our marriage is a lie. Does…