Dating & Marriage

21 posts

10 Socially Distanced Date Night Ideas

Dating during the pandemic has been iiiinteresting! We see a lot of each other, but it’s not necessarily quality time. It’s usually filled with work, babies, work, and babies. Oh, and Netflix. A large amount of Netflix. We’ve started incorporating more intentional at-home date nights and can feel the reconnection already. If you read my blogpost concerning […]

Why I Waited Till Marriage to Have Sex

Did you get married young so you could have sex?  How in the world are you going to wait till you get married to have sex? You are being naive! Try it before you buy it! Sex is so important in dating! Have you guys really even dated? That sucks that you can't express physical […]

How to Thrive in a Long Distance Relationship

Hi friends! This is the ninth post in my THS guest blogging series. My good friend Jaime Weak wrote this incredible blog post on long distance relationships that I am THRILLED to share with y'all. Man. What a great example her and her husband Tim are for those going through long-distance dating and in marriage […]

What Interracial Relationships are Actually Like in Dating and Marriage

Hard to believe that just 50 years ago, interracial marriage was illegal in Texas. Yikes. One of the most popular topics I’m asked about is interracial relationships. These questions range from, “How did your parents react to you dating a white boy?” to “What differences have been hard to overcome in an interracial relationship?”. I’m […]

How to Prepare For a First Date

Going on a first date can be very exciting but also nerve-wracking. Whether you’re set up on a blind date or finally going on a first date with someone you’ve been interested in, follow these tips to fully prepare! Choose the right location Deciding where to go on your first date is important in not […]

Year Two of Marriage, the Year of Patience & Provision

Come with me as I walk down memory lane on our second anniversary. P.S. – You can watch our wedding video here. What a year two it has been. I think every year we’ve been together has a theme and this year that theme is patience & provision. In the first half of this second […]

31 Date Night Ideas From Frugal to Fancy

Date nights are my favorite night of the week. If you read my blogpost concerning the necessity of date nights, you know how important they are to me. Basically, through the busyness of life, this is one way that we continue to build a romantic relationship and friendship every week. Below is a list of ideas […]

The Honest Truth About Dating: It Doesn't Have to be So Hard

Wow! I did not expect such a response from Monday's Love Is post. In case you missed it, the post covered how love is not settling to get past loneliness. It's a hard thing to say no when you're lonely and know the person you're dating just isn't right for you. But if you don’t, […]

Five Realistic Valentine’s Day Ideas for Any Kind of Couple

Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite days of the year. Seriously! It’s a day that’s meant to celebrate something we all need more of – love! So, let’s not let the cynicism or commercialism of the day get us down. If you aren’t celebrating Valentine’s Day with a significant other, you can check out […]

[No. 2] Getting Past the Past Requires Healthy Outlets for Your Emotions

[No. 2] Getting Past the Past: requires healthy outlets for your emotions. In last week's post, I talked about how getting past the past requires wanting to heal your broken heart. I also talked about how prayer is integral in the healing process. This week, I'm sharing healthy outlets for your emotions in everyday life. […]

[No. 1] Getting Past the Past Takes Wanting to Heal Your Broken Heart

[No. 1] Getting past the past : takes wanting to heal your broken heart. We’ve all done it—put on dramatically sad songs and wallowed in the pain we are left with after someone breaks our heart (shatters it, puts it through a paper shredder, you know what I mean). When I finally pulled myself out […]

Brides Series: 22 Brides Share Wedding Advice for Future Brides

Last week I shared with you lovely people my guide on how to save money on your wedding and still make it awesome. This week, 22 brides share weddings advice for future brides out there! Check out these incredible tips below. These weddings range from 50 people to 550 people, so I think we’ve got […]