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WHAT SHOULD THE PARENTS OF THE GROOM EXPECT TO PAY FOR?
Your son has let you know that he is getting married. Now what? What should you, as the parents of the groom, expect to pay for in the upcoming nuptials? I will tell you what I have read on the internet and then I will tell you what I did, as the mother (I am not married to my sons father). EXPENSES BASED ON WHAT I FOUND ON THE INTERNET Traditionally, the brides family paid for everything. Nowadays, things have been split a little bit as the costs of weddingS have increased. These are some suggestions for weddings, now. SUGGESTIONS…
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YOUR SON GOT ENGAGED, NOW WHAT? My top 10 tips.
Congratulations on your childs engagement and congratulations on your new daughter in law! Here are my tips for surviving and, hopefully, enjoying this new experience. MY TOP 10 TIPS FOR YOUR SONS ENGAGEMENT AND UPCOMING WEDDING 1. KNOW YOUR OWN EXPECTATIONS It is important to ask yourself–maybe even write down–the expectations that you have for your sons engagement and upcoming wedding. It will help you to know what is motivating your choices and driving your feelings. 2. ABANDON THOSE EXPECTATIONS, NOW Honestly, this is a necessity. You won’t survive the emotional toll that this may take on you unless you…
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I NEVER UNDERSTOOD WHY WOMEN HAD AFFAIRS UNTIL I MARRIED MY HUSBAND
I had been single for three years, coming out of a thirteen year long marriage to a very abusive man. My ex-husband and I had been in counseling for nearly the whole duration of our marriage seeing no less than eleven different therapists of varying genres during that time. I thought that I had learned everything that I needed to know about relationships and communication to embark on a new, healthy and successful relationship. One thing I realized was that I never understood why women had affairs until I married my current husband. And, looking back, I would say that…
