H (in the living room, watching TV): Wifey! Me (in the bedroom, folding clothes): Yes? H: Can you stay here first? Me: I’m doing the laundry! H: But the laundry doesn’t have feelings! Truer words could not have been said. Read more…
Archive of ‘Marriage’ category
10 Happy Thoughts
Anj tagged me to write down ten things that recently made me happy. They’re all about H. So here we go! Mush alert, okay? 1. Being half-asleep in my husband’s arms, and feeling him kiss the back of my head lovingly. 2. Holding hands with my husband while he drives. 3. My husband bringing dinner […] Read more…
Discussing Marriage Expectations
This is a cross-post from my other blog, So You’re Getting Married. I figured this would help some readers here at Wifely Steps too. Enjoy! If you have a similar experience, do share your story in the comments section! My fiance (now husband) and I met with our minister a month before our wedding. Our […] Read more…
“Seven Ways to Win Back Your Gaming Spouse”
1. Learn from the game Games like World of Warcraft use classic behavioral control techniques: they tie small rewards very closely to repetitive chores. If your spouse is neglecting household tasks — a common complaint among sufferers — try employing a little positive reinforcement. The next time he empties the trash, play a loud ‘Ding!’ […] Read more…
When was the last time you danced with your spouse?
En Tus Brazos (In Your Arms) is an animated story about a husband and wife who rekindle their passion for dance and each other. The storytelling through tango is subtle yet very moving. I gotta admit my eyes teared up a little after watching this. Super loved it. The animation is superb too. Let me […] Read more…
It was sapphire
This is a piece I wrote in two parts, as you will discover. It is an experience I share with my closest friends, and I’d like to share it with you. This is for women everywhere. The Beginning – Bangkok, 2002 I was presented with a silver band topped with beautiful blue sapphires. It was […] Read more…
Do you do any of these during New Year’s Eve?
Do you jump up and down once midnight strikes? There’s a belief that if you jump as high as you can and as many times as you can when the New Year hits, you’ll grow taller that year. I did that a LOT during puberty (even beyond puberty for the fun of it). Did it […] Read more…