I’m a helpless—almost hopeless—romantic. Perhaps it’s just the writer in me, but I’m practically in love with love stories. While dating, I was constantly on the lookout for my own perfect, poetic love story—something that would knock the socks off of Shakespeare and inspire a blockbuster chick flick (or at least a book similar to…
Category: Marriage and Family
Marriage STILL Isn't For Me — And Neither Is My Life
Six months ago, I published an article on my blog entitled, “Marriage Isn’t For You.” It was based on some advice that my dad gave me before I got engaged. “Marriage isn’t for you,” he said. “It’s about the person you marry.” Within days, the article received millions of views, was translated into over twenty…
To Women Who Dread Mother's Day
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, I can’t help but think about all those who are dreading its approach. My heart aches for those who want to be mothers, but for whatever reason cannot. I know a couple who struggled for years to have children, only to be met with bitter disappointment, time and…
"Marriage Isn't For You" Is NOW For You!
My first book is officially published! “Marriage Isn’t For You” is now available as a beautiful gift book! It’s the perfect gift for Mother’s Day, a recent engagement, anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, or just about any special occasion for the one you love. The book is based on my viral article that was read by more than 30…
How to Help Someone With Depression
Because I’m open about my depression, I get a lot of emails from people who are worried about a loved one who is struggling. How can I help them? they ask. Well, that’s a really tough question to answer, because most of the time I don’t really know how to help myself. The nature of depression is to drain…
Want to be Independent? Love Someone.
You can become independent by loving someone? Sounds completely ridiculous, doesn’t it? Well, it’s absolutely true. But sadly, modern culture has embraced the insidious lie of self-sufficiency. The truth is that if you want to have stability, strength, and success in your life, then you need to form loving, committed relationships. There’s just no getting around…
A Divorce That Will IMPROVE Your Marriage
I know a man who had a great divorce—one that blessed his life and the lives of others immeasurably. And, strangely enough, this divorce actually improved his marriage. At the time, I didn’t quite understand it. But now I think I want a divorce like his. Obviously, the divorce I’m talking about is much deeper (and perhaps…
I’m Letting My Wife Go
I’m sure it may come as a shock to some people, but I let my wife go. It was one of the hardest things I’ve had to do, but it was the right thing for the both of us. No, we’re not getting a divorce and no, we’re not separating. Truth be told, the practice…
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