Getting engaged is a big commitment: It says you are both ready to prepare for your marriage… for a future lifetime together. An engagement is an agreement between the two of you to be faithful, and it’s an expression of love and commitment. You might give each other a gift of jewelry that symbolizes the love.…
How do you know when you’ve found the one? Well, first of all, what do I even mean by the one? I’m talking about the person you can see yourself spending the rest of your life with, sharing your dreams, and growing old with. Now, the romantics will say there’s a clear sign that you’ve found…
Couples dealing with infertility and subsequent treatments deal with emotional, physical, and financial stresses that can test their relationship. This is a tough time for both the parties involved and one needs to stand strong to be able to keep the relationship blossoming. However, you are not alone in this. According to National Survey of…
If your boyfriend has just proposed, you are probably in a state of shock. Did he really just ask you to marry him? (If he got down on one knee, then yes, he did!) If you have just agreed to marry the love of your life, congratulations are in order. You are most probably over…
Doing the Right Thing Dear Dave, Our son is a senior in college. We all signed a contract before he left for school a few years ago stating that we would pay for school and provide him a car to drive as long as he maintained good grades and behaved in a respectful and mature…
Make the Decision With Her Dear Dave, My wife and I just started your class, and we’re determined to get out of debt. At the same time, I’d like to do something to reduce the stress in her life. She’s a nurse, and she works three 12-hour night shifts a week. I’m a teacher, and…
Nobody wants to split up with someone they love dearly. However, just like that famous Spanish song by Willy Chirino: Lo que está para ti, nadie te lo quita. Getting someone back after they have decided to leave can be very difficult. They obviously spent a lot of time considering their options before ending the relationship,…
The word divorce… a noun and a verb. It’s not something we stand for, nor do we want anyone to go through. It’s a sad event, full of difficult questions to answer. Are you ready to end your relationship? Can a divorce go smoothly? How are the kids going to handle the process? Once a relationship…
Doesn’t life often get in the way of your marriage? You both have different lives to lead, but one thing many couples do to keep the chispa alive, is have a date night. Date night may only come around once a month, but each spouse makes sure nothing gets in the way of being there for each…
Being with someone for the rest of your life is not going to be easy. No matter how many common interests you might have, you’ll still argue from time to time. However, there are some techniques for ensuring you are both happy, and at peace at home. They won’t work for everyone, and so you shouldn’t…
