Love Sex & Life

It's the first of many kinds of wedding anniversaries. The first year of being with the love of your life and this first anniversary happens only once. You may be a little confused about what to do since you've probably been doing it now and then. However, there's so much to do on this great day.

It is easy to believe that once you get married, you get fulfilled and everything will be all smooth. This is not always the case and many married couples can attest to it.

Yes, marriage is a beautiful union, but you should not ignore major aspects of your life because you are getting married or believe all these aspects will be sorted out once you get married.

Some of the areas you should work on are:

Not everyone is as open about themselves as you might be but it does not mean that they do not fall in love or have the same desires as outspoken people. Have it at the back of your mind that people do not spill out everything about themselves right at the start of a relationship but gradually.

Yes, it is possible that for some it might take days, months or even years but that does not mean that they are doing something wrong or not in love with you.

Do you know how to express heartfelt commitment to your partner in a way that they actually understand and appreciate? According to Dr. Gary Chapman, the Author of The 5 Love Languages, there are five ways to speak and comprehend emotional love.

These essential areas of communication for various couples include:

Being a parent to one's child is a big job that is really beautiful but still on a whole new level how much more being a step-parent to another’s. It can be very challenging but also very possible to be. Not many wake up and their dream or goal in life is to be a step-parent but life happens. Love can find you anywhere and when you truly love someone, you love them and all of their attachments.

If your partner is a single parent and you want to take the relationship to the next level, here are 6 things you should have in mind:

You may wonder if there is an explanation for things like this when they happen, you begin to ask a lot of questions as to why your best friend did not invite you for his/her wedding but invited everyone else.

There is no good way to defend it as it can be hurtful because before a friend is tagged 'close'; a lot of things must have been shared, sacrificed and celebrated so why now?

It can be tough to fully walk away from a past relationship especially if it was a great one but circumstances did not let things blossom into much more.

Many times we make the mistake of dating anyone we are close with but it is good to know that some people are just meant to be friends and impact in our lives while some are meant to be lovers or partners.

Getting engaged to the love of your life can simultaneously be beautiful and unbelievable. After this, it means you have to start preparing for a wedding. Right before it gets overwhelming, take your time to do these five things as soon as you can: 

1. Set a budget 

This is one of the first things you should do. Preparing a budget gives insights on how you would want your wedding to be. The budget will also determine the number of guests you will be inviting. 

Hello Sugar, 

I need advice. I have been married for 3years, but we just had twins a few months ago. And now more than ever, I don’t think he loves me.

We have a 9-5job, and although we never used to need a maid or have challenges with house chores (because it was just the two of us), now it’s more tedious. 

Since we had our twins, 6 months ago, we have been having issues constantly, and that’s because I think my husband isn’t helping or caring. How can you love me and watch me crash under this weight?

There’s been a big shift when it comes to the ultimate gifting experience to mark special days in your calendar. Rather than actually giving a tangible gift, create a special experience for your spouse that he or she will remember on your anniversary.

These six gift experiences will create all the memories you need to achieve emotional nostalgia in the future: