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Andrea Riley is a TV talk show host, blogger, podcaster, author, certified life coach, certified trauma healing facilitator, licensed relationship instructor, certified biblical counselor, licensed minister, and keynote speaker. She has an overall experience of 14 years and co-founded the Marriage Service Technicians with her husband, Clifton, in 2008. Their mission is to ‘equip relationships with tools to go the distance’. They use comparisons between maintaining cars with up-keeping relationships to help simplify their teaching points. They are co-authors of The 30-Day Prayer Challenge, Break Through to the Next Level in Your Relationship in One Month or Less. Their current project, The Unique Blend, Strategies for Your Stepfamily’s Success, is scheduled for release in early 2021.
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A poem about broken friendship may serve to channel your emotions or help you relive the beautiful moments spent together. Friendship makes our lives worthwhile as you can share anything and everything only with your friends. Sufferings become bearable, and you feel intense pleasure when your friend is by your side. Unfortunately, you may feel…
A wedding anniversary is a special occasion for all couples. Be it their first or their 20th, this is an occasion that couples use to thank each other for always being by their side no matter what. This post on wedding letters will help you convey your wishes, love, and gratitude to your beloved partner…
The ideas of romance are boundless. While some people choose simple romantic gestures to express love, others like it in a much-hyped and grand manner. Whether you choose a cozy, quiet candlelight dinner at home or a splendid date night arranged on an intimate yacht with soothing live music, the true essence of romance and…
Raising a child comes with many responsibilities, and they need to be shared by both partners. However, things get complicated when a couple separates and opts for co-parenting. The primary focus of co-parenting should be on putting your child's well-being first and ensuring that they group up in harmony. You have to show that both…
Adoption is a legal process that helps establish familial relationships between the adoptee (child) and the adopter (parents). While adopting a child is a noble gesture, ambivalence, hesitations, and specific adoption problems can make the process difficult. However, you can easily overcome these challenges or issues if you properly understand the adoption process specific to…
If your loved one pampers you, takes care of you, and always makes you the center of attention, you may also be wondering how to keep him interested in you. While the internet is full of ideas on how men can charm women, there are ways you could make your man feel special too. Contrary…
You can always think of simple yet fun ideas to make your boring routine interesting. Couple costume ideas can help you dress up in matching outfits with your partner. It's fun to stand out as a couple in casual outings, parties, or even on Halloween. Click photos to display your spark on social media as…
Sisters share a special bond, and it is usually be the strongest and lasting one in many people’s lives. We bring you a few sister quotes to help you express your affection with your sister. She can be your guardian angel and secret keeper. She is your forever companion, and growing up with a sister…
Dating a married man can be complex. The connection might feel simple initially, but it eventually puts several lives at stake. The story begins like a usual attraction where you see each other and feel attracted. Then, you two bond over dinner, lunch, or coffee and start a casual friendship that gradually buds into a…
Your first date went well. You and your partner had incredible chemistry, exchanged numbers, laughs, and stimulating conversation. However, you must send the appropriate text after the first date to get things moving. One good date isn\'t enough if you wish to continue the relationship. Dating is similar to a game, and you must be…
Steadiness is the key to understanding your true feelings and acceptance in knowing each other. Knowing how to take a relationship slow is important, else, you will end up losing the spark and falling apart. A new relationship ushers in joy and excitement. The newfound joys of budding romance offers encouragement for you to look…
When you are in love, you may miss your partner often and be expressive about it. However, if your partner seldom speaks about his emotions and feelings for you, you may be wondering whether he feels the same and how to make him miss you. Many women do not shy away from expressing their love…
Marriage is not necessarily meant for everyone. Are there signs you will never get married? As people get older, they reach certain milestones in their lives, including completing education, receiving a degree, getting a job, finding a partner, getting married, starting a family, retiring, and enjoying the rest of their retirement lives. But is it…
Dating in your 40s can be more interesting and fun than most perceive. As you enter your 40s, you gain more confidence and are wiser than you were in your 20s and 30s. This maturity can be a blessing for your dating life and makes for a stable relationship. Dating need not necessarily lead to…
A successful relationship should be emotionally fulfilling and bring happiness to your life. But, if it is not, you must look for the signs of toxic relationship. A relationship becomes toxic when it makes you unhappy, and everything you do feels like a burden. Sometimes, couples may be ignorant of a toxic relationship that they…
You wish to know if your crush is reciprocating your feelings. But it is difficult to identify the signs a shy girl likes you. Shy girls are often afraid of being rejected if they express their thoughts. So they tend to be hesitant and hide their emotions by maintaining a cloak of mystery around themselves.…
As you enter the third decade of your life, you unlock a fresh set of aspirations. One of those is the search for your soulmate or the special someone to venture out of singlehood, if you haven’t found one already. However, unlike the 20s, dating in your 30s can be a completely different scenario. The…
Being the host of a party, you would want to make it a memorable one. For example, if you are hosting a welcome reception party for a newlywed couple, then start with some fun newlywed game questions to let everyone at the party know the duo better. Through the game, the participants can ask from…
Knowing some romantic dinner ideas for couples can help you spice up your special day. Both partners will cherish a romantic dinner on celebratory occasions such as an anniversary, birthday, or a date night, with a simple home-cooked dinner. You may also have a sumptuous meal and a creamy dessert and fine wine, rather than…