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Home Away From Hometowns
What an adventure! You are either making the decision to move away from home, or you have already packed your bags and gone. Such an...
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Dec 20, 20244 min read


Four Things That Can Ruin Any Conversation
There is nothing worse than sitting down with your partner in hopes to talk about something serious, and they do not react well. You...
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Dec 20, 20243 min read


Widowhood on Valentine's Day
My late husband, Mark Mulford, was buried on February 13, 2002. The next day, Valentine’s Day, I was bombarded with flowers, cards, and a...
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Dec 20, 20244 min read


What Does Gender Have To Do With It?
When I was five years old my little sister was born. I was thrilled and adored her. I would climb into her crib and pretend to read with...
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Dec 20, 20244 min read


Being Grateful and Still Human
I always read the story of the ten lepers and heard about the one that came back to thank Christ for healing him and thought, "are you...
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Dec 20, 20244 min read


Advice from Your Big Brother
When my little sister got married I thought for weeks about advice I could share with her. I wrote down ideas from time to time as they...
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Dec 20, 20243 min read


How to Host Your Own Friendsgiving
When my husband Orion and I first got married, we only had three weeks off every year where we were not in school or working full time....
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Dec 20, 20244 min read


Understanding Chastity
I had a mother come to me for therapy not too long ago. She was upset. Her fifteen-year-old daughter had become sexually active with her...
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Dec 20, 20243 min read


Creating Real Connection on a First Date
As school starts up again and Summer comes to a close, the excitement of Fall semester begins to enter. New friends, new people, and...
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Dec 20, 20244 min read


What I Wish I had Known While Dating as a College Freshman
If you knew me as a college freshman, you would know a few things. I loved to flirt, gossip, and throw a good party. I cared more about...
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Dec 20, 20245 min read
Why Chastity Still Matters
In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Law of Chastity is both a core doctrine in our Heavenly Parents' plan for their...
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Dec 20, 20246 min read


Asking Out Strangers?!?
When someone specifically requested this blog post, I literally JUMPED at the opportunity to write it. Asking out a stranger is one of...
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Dec 20, 20244 min read


Tips for Singles on Valentine's Day
The first time I experienced Valentine's Day with a significant other was after I was married, so it's safe to say that I had plenty of...
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Dec 20, 20243 min read


Tips for Dating Couples this Valentine's Day
Let me guess, it's your first Valentine's Day as a couple and you're worried. Do you buy her a gift? What if she doesn't buy you anything...
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Dec 20, 20243 min read


Dating after Divorce
I was married for 20 years. It wasn’t all bad and it wasn’t all good. I felt like I gave it all I could give and sacrificed all for the...
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Dec 20, 20244 min read


What To Keep in Mind When Using a Dating App
I still remember downloading Tinder for the first time. I was fresh out of high school and had just moved into my college dorm. I wanted...
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Dec 20, 20244 min read


Creating Sexual Rulebooks Together
Covenant marriage joins together a man and a woman where the intimacy of sexual relations is right and divinely approved. This couple,...
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Dec 19, 20242 min read


What I Wished I Had Known When Planning a Traditional LDS Wedding
One of my favorite topics to talk about with friends is if we could re-do our wedding day, what we would do differently. I have yet to...
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Dec 19, 20245 min read


Making a Strong Decision Together
By Tammy Hill About three weeks after our marriage, Mark was offered a teaching and coaching position at his alma mater, Wayne High...
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Dec 19, 20243 min read
Things I Want My Daughter-In-Law to Know This Christmas
Unfortunately, I did not have a close relationship with my mother-in-law. As I reflect on our interactions, I am certain that my...
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Dec 19, 20244 min read
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