Kristin’s Perspective I have had several conversations with couples recently who were trying to make BIG life altering decisions about marriage, jobs, housing, moving, budgets, and timelines. Making big decisions is hard for several reasons. We don’t know how it will turn out. There is no cure for this. You cannot know, so this is … Continue reading Big Decisions
“What do you do when you don’t have a say? I only get to visit my family when my husband can come and we only get to stay for a short time. I don’t get enough time with them. When I try to say that politely, I’m told it’s enough time. I don’t have a … Continue reading (eM)Power
We have all been there… your spouse declares that they have decided to become vegan, or give up social media, or commit to a spiritual discipline, or get back in shape or any slew of other personal choices for betterment. If you are newly married, you probably find this endearing. You love the idea that … Continue reading Be “Better”
Question: “My husband often hides behind humor. Meaning he makes what I consider rude remarks/comments. If I take offense he says he was "just kidding." If I don't take offense he just laughs it off or walks away. He doesn't like it when I take offense so lately I've been silent but if I don't … Continue reading Not Funny
This weekend my husband was grumpy. He came home to find he didn’t have a house key at 3:40 in the morning after working in LA for 2 weeks straight, on about 5 hours of sleep a night. The next morning after surprisingly little sleep Joey was up for the day. He was perky and … Continue reading Grumpy
The question was, ‘It’s always interesting to me to hear the “roles” that husbands and wives play in raising the kids. What do you feel should be the roles the spouses play in raising littles?’ Kristin’s Perspective: I feel it is reasonable that any parent that is in proximity of their child should be aware … Continue reading Know Your Role 🙂
I know how to work my spouse up into a frenzy. If I can’t win an argument then at least I can have some control/satisfaction by manipulating his rage. Sometimes it is as simple as keeping calm and unaffected by something my spouse is really upset about. Other times it is name calling or bringing … Continue reading Where Perspective Starts: Being Fair, Respectful and Kind
Who is Jostin?? Joey and I have been married 23 years, literally against EVERY odd. We got married at 19 having known each other less than a year and had 4 kids very quickly. We didn’t start out with one of those super healthy love stories that everyone looks up to. Our marriage was been … Continue reading Against All Odds
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