BEING MARRIED AS AN INTROVERT

I need alone time a lot more than my husband does. My husband and I have had this same controversy for our entire 14 years together.  After doing some research (and talking with other couples), it turns out this is a common problem. Everyone needs alone time, but often in a marriage, one person needs more of it than the other.  This can lead to insecurity and resentment, if not communicated well. 

CHRISTMAS AND TWO BIRTHDAYS

I love this time of year, because not only is Christmas my favorite holiday, but also because my youngest son and I both have birthdays, all within a month of Christmas! 

SOMETIMES IT'S OK TO BE "NOT OK"

 As wives and mothers, we are often "not ok", but how many of us trudge through anyway? How many of us put on a smile and pretend that we're doing fine, when in reality, we are really just "not ok"?