The holiday season is here, and it can be a wonderful time for newlywed couples. However, if you are like my husband and I, you may need to make sure you are on the same page for the holidays. Sit down and discuss how and where you will spend Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Years and [...]
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The concept of regular good deeds and helping people has a lot of names. Some people say “pay it forward”; some people endorse “Random acts of kindness.” Whatever name you want to use for it, the idea is the same. Helping people, and doing good deeds, is a nice way to boost your own mood [...]
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It’s a commonly held belief that perception is reality. Nowhere is that more true than in a marriage. In alignment with this thinking is the idea that women who work outside the home actually work two full-time jobs, only one of which is paid. The Research In a 2007 Pew Research Center poll, 62% of [...]
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The line between collecting and hoarding is a fine one. Simply stated, hoarding is the inability to throw away or otherwise get rid of items that you have set aside in case you need them later. Hoarding is one of many symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and, according to the Mayo Clinic, may be [...]
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Being newly wed is a blissful time for couples. In this stage couples are still getting to know each other and are in the process of adjusting in this new phase of their relationship. Your in-laws may be great people but actually living with them may not be such a good idea. Sure, you may [...]
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This post was written by a guest author. He writes about how to manage newlywed responsibilities when you are both attending college. If you would like to write a guest post for Newlywed Survival find out how here. Being a newlywed can be extremely exciting, but also feverishly busy. Along with a marriage comes an [...]
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If you and your spouse did not live together prior to marriage, then you are currently looking for ways to merge your belongings. A bedroom closet can be a difficult thing to share, but not all couples have the luxury of two closets or huge walk-in closets in their bedroom. This may cause some disagreements! [...]
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