How to Not Be a Psychopath: For Brides

How to Not Be a Psychopath: For Brides

On October 21 2018, we celebrated our first year of marriage! As I thought about what I was doing one year ago, I got to thinking about our culture’s stereotype of bridal behavior. It’s…not flattering. This is a time of high-stress. Even for the most...
How to Not Be a Psychopath: For Brides

After I Do: Blending Families (Part 3)

Last time, I shared some things Josiah and I do to help foster unity in our family sides. Today, I’ll share things parents can do to foster the same. I don’t have first-hand experience in this area, so my opinions are shaped by what our parents do and how...
How to Not Be a Psychopath: For Brides

After I Do: Blending Families (Part 2)

Last time, I shared about some of the strategies Josiah and I implemented in the first year of marriage to encourage unity between our family units. Here are a few more. 4. Participate! Whether it’s a project, a group dinner, a board game night, I’m...
How to Not Be a Psychopath: For Brides

After I Do: Blending Families

Josiah and I grew up in families that have as many differences as similarities. Pigfords cleaned every day. Multiple times a day. In 15 minutes or less. Clean = Tidy. Trumpowers cleaned less often, but it was a major event when it happened. Clean = Disinfected....