Love + Marriage

Five years into parenting and we finally see the light! No sugarcoating, our relationship has been on the back burner for a while because of life with THREE KIDS IN THREE YEARS. Honest moment: One of my biggest fears...

*Consciously Coupled* explores everything relationships from local moms AND a licensed couples counselor. We’re discussing couples therapy, the pros and cons of relationship books, tips on navigating cross-cultural relationships, how to find time alone as a couple, and MUCH...

One of my first posts written for Collin County Moms was A Unique Valentine's Day: the Family Executive Retreat. It's hard to believe that was the beginning of 2020, and now here we are at the end of the...

Secure attachments to other humans are vital. It's Mental Health Awareness Month, and I want to bring to light how humans fare better with safe, secure attachments to people (i.e., we don't do well in isolation—no man is an...

Is my husband a narcissist? This is the most-asked question I get from women who are struggling in their marriage.  Wives are desperate to have their partners tune into their emotional needs, only to be met with crickets much of...

Two days ago, in a temporary "role-reversal", my husband was pinch-hitting domestic duties while I had a packed schedule at the office. He was left to manage two doctor's appointments, an unexpected clothing change to school, and a visit...

*Consciously Coupled* explores everything relationships from local moms AND a licensed couples counselor. We’re discussing couples therapy, the pros and cons of relationship books, tips on navigating cross-cultural relationships, how to find time alone as a couple, and MUCH...

Over the years, I’ve both hosted and attended blind wine tasting parties, and they end up being among the most fun gatherings! If you haven’t done one of these, and you like wine or champagne as much as I...