Recent content by Mskedi

I would think that it would be ideal to be close friends with one's spouse's close friends just because it would make hanging out that much more fun. I have to agree... that doesn't sound healthy. And as long as you and your spouse agree with that rule and really aren't bitter about it, then...

My husband calls my parents by their first names, which is nice. What to call my husband's family is a bit more complicated... I can't pronounce all of their names quite right, I am not entirely sure that I should call them aunt and uncle (he doesn't have parents... just a LOT of aunts and...

Do your research well. I hope you enjoy the experience and it's safe. :)

Since my husband isn't Christian, I think it probably does help. I don't have to tote kids around on my own, nor do I need to arrange for childcare when I'm off doing something church-y while my husband is working or something like that. I don't think it would make a difference if we were both...

I would probably use music that was played at the actual wedding (especially if there was Motown. How can you go wrong with Motown?).

If you aren't in school, you may have to make payments on your loans each month and the interest rate may go up. Some types of loans aren't awarded at all unless you are enrolled. Your best bet is to call your loan provider and tell them what's up. What kind of mix-up happened? Is it something...

Classes start tomorrow. At the moment I'm ambivalent, but I'll be excited once I wake up a bit more. :)

Where you see outrage, I see people trying to help heal a relationship.

School starts soon, so I should be able to add quite a few names to this list. :p

To me, it doesn't sound like the problem is church. Is it really more important that your children grow up with a mom and dad if that dad is completely controlling his wife and causing his wife to fear him? What are your daughters learning about how men and women's relationships should be? I...

I have really liked the Orthodox services I've attended (my best friend is Orthodox, so I go when I visit him), so I probably would really like to hear about the ceremony. I'll be sure to ask the priest about it the next time I'm out for a visit.

I'll be praying for you. You must know deep down you have the strength to beat this since you've beaten alcohol in the past. I'll pray that you find the strength and the help you need. :hug:

That's very interesting. Thank you for sharing that. :)

Seriously. I know my husband gave up things to marry me. He knows I gave up things to marry him. Both of us did so willingly because what we got in exchange is so much better. :)

:lol: I think the only things I buy with a freshness seal are plain yogurt and cottage cheese. My husband doesn't like plain yogurt (and I can't STAND flavored yogurt), and he doesn't eat cottage cheese, so I think our marriage will remain solid even though I usually only partially remove the seal.