Thoughts about singleness, relationships, dating, and marriage
If you’re a new boyfriend or husband, here is my advice to you: Stop trying to cheer up your girlfriend or wife. At least not all the time. I know this might not make sense to you right now, but trust me, it’ll be one of the best things you can do for your relationship.
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Marrying my wife Olive was one of the defining decisions I made in my twenties. This is the story of how it happened.
When I turned 23, I created a 5-year plan for my life. In year 3 I would travel for an extended time. In year 4 I would start dating someone seriously. By the end of year 5, I would be engaged. Things happened faster than I had planned. Four months before I turned 28 (the end of year 5), I was watching the beautiful Olive walk down the aisle to be married to me. This didn’t just happen. It was part of my plan. Mostly. Let me explain.
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[Finding My Voice is a series of blog posts on key decisions I made in my 20s.]
Defining Decision: To marry Tim
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[Finding My Voice is a series of blog posts on key decisions I made in my 20s.]
Defining decision: Giving love a chance
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Five years ago today, a certain young man invited a certain young woman into the adventure of courtship. Five years ago today, the young woman said yes to that invitation. Now, 5 years later, they are one month away from the due date of their first baby! Needless to say, their adventure has only begun. ;)
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As this pregnancy has progressed, I have found myself struggling with fears and insecurities I never thought existed in me. In the last couple months, I’ve asked T at least three or more times a day week a common yet impossible to answer question, “Am I fat??!”
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My heart was pounding as I waited for her response…
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