Make the Sandwich

I want to first say that I agree that marriage is healthy for us and so is raising a family together. If the relationship isn’t healthy then I would venture to wonder about the root causes that are persisting to create an environment that would allow such a relationship to flourish.

What is your role in the situation?

Everyone is capable of sabotaging a relationship that is involved either directly or indirectly. What is prudent is that the two main people involved know that they control the fate of the relationship and what ever comes out of it. Working together and understanding the needs of one another is most important. I can sit on my high horse and point the finger at her and say this and that is her fault and she can do the same to me. (more…)

In the beginning, every thing is fresh, exciting and new. You love the way he/ she looks while sleeping and they cut their meat in the cutest little pieces. You even like the way their lips twist slightly when they chew. Ah yes, this is love.

Nothing is too annoying or too off putting because you’re in love. You are still tingling from the very idea of being with this person on something so serious. Then one day, you come home from work and there are toenail clippings on the floor from the living room all the way to the bedroom. You call to your sweetie and in your calmest voice ask them about your disgusting find. They admit having left crusty toe remnants but inform you that it’s really no big deal. You sigh as you hear them crunch beneath your feet. Still, toenails and all you love them. (more…)