I inadvertently messed up my editorial calendar for November. I had the wrong date for The Guys Behind the Blog, and I missed it. Oops. And then I forgot to ask Dan these questions in time for the link-up yesterday, so this is a day late. Luckily, Dan and I are BACK to share all… [Read More]
Site Prep with Dan // Volume 7
I could spend hours talking to my husband. As my blog readers, who are not married to Dan, y’all are probably slightly less interested in his thoughts. But we both still feel the need to share a few of his thoughts! Dan has gratefully answered some questions for The Guys Behind the Blog. We’re headed… [Read More]
How to be a Good Wife in 3 Easy Steps
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]
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]