From Christmas presents and baby showers to engagement rings and wedding registries, the etiquettes and protocols for gift giving have never been clearer, the stakes never higher.
But as we enter this season of joy and sharing, have we lost sight of what really matters?
Caring for an emotionally troubled friend is more than a one-man job. And despite your best efforts, when you shoulder that burden alone, you end up doing more harm than good — for both of you.
I am not a morning person. While my mother taught me that every day is a gift, when I first wake up, it feels more like a prison sentence. Which is why what I’m about to say should count for something:
If you’re going to work out, work out first-thing in the morning.
While trying to save money — in the present and for the future — one couple struggles to eat at home more often.
But is their steady stream of delivery and take-out a sign of a deeper problem?
One of the only consistent aspects of marriage is change. As each person evolves individually, the relationship must evolve with them.
So what do you do when your spouse won’t?