Dan and I have been married for over 18 months. Wow! Time flies! Last year I shared 6 lessons I learned in my first 6 months of marriage. Today I want to let y’all in on a little secret. I have gleamed all the Christian relationship advice out there. It all boils down to a… [Read More]
Actually, Marriage is for (Both of) You
This is an updated and revised essay that I wrote in 2013 and shared with a few friends. Belle Brita did not exist then, so I’m posting it here today. Two years ago, a blog post titled, “Marriage Isn’t For You” went viral. In it, a smug newlywed tells everyone exactly how to have a… [Read More]
Site Prep with Dan // Volume 6
Dan and I are back for another month of fun questions. Betsy and Laura Jean crowd-sourced these questions from participating bloggers. I honestly have no idea which questions I suggested. The first question sounds like something I would ask. Who knows?! I’m also doubling up with this post! Fellow Atlanta blogger Becca hosts a link-up… [Read More]
Let’s Talk About Sex Advice (Part 2)
I kind of dropped the ball in my series on dating, relationships, and sex. If you’re new to my blog, check out my post on bad sex advice first. Good sex advice can be hard to find, but I’ve compiled the most important tips below. Note: Some of this stuff is heteronormative, either because I’m… [Read More]
I Didn’t Keep My Maiden Name
My husband and I have been married for almost 18 months. I think that means we’re still newlyweds. I know we still have a lot to learn about married life. It’s not easy blending two big personalities together into one harmonious couple… but we make it work. Much of what I’m learning about marriage is… [Read More]
Wedding Reception at the Greenwood Museum
The Planning Process When Dan and I started planning our wedding receptions, the only date on the calendar was our wedding in San Antonio. The dates for our South Carolina reception and our Ohio receptions were flexible. We chose them based on venue availability. My initial idea for the reception in Greenwood was my parents’… [Read More]