Joe says that when he chose to marry me he knew he had to give me enough power to completely destroy him. When he says, Tara, you could completely ruin me- that’s the highest compliment he could pay me. It means I've earned a very high level of trust- enough to bring ruin to his life. It’s ... VIEW POST
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When Mr. Safety Freak Meets Ms. Happy-Go-Lucky
A few years ago, Joe would worry about our daughter riding her bike around the block. I would be excited for her but Joe worried about her safety. Then what seems to be a few days later and that same girl is driving the highways on her own, which statistically is the most dangerous place a teenager ... VIEW POST
Throw Me Under the Bus!
"You can always throw me under the bus!" That's Joe's favorite phrase these days when he's talking to our teenagers. Occasionally they have found themselves in a sticky situation and not sure how to tell someone no. Its hard at that age to have to say, I can't do that or I don't want to do that. ... VIEW POST
How I Accommodate My Husband But Not Enable Him
What do you think of when you hear the word accommodate? "Accommodations" reminds me of traveling or booking a room. When someone gives me accommodations, they are making space for me. Moving some things around to provide for my needs. I think of a weary traveler needing a place to stay. Joe is ... VIEW POST
Are You Spending Time or Making Time?
Joe and I had a long courtship before we were married- five years, one week, and one day to be exact :). The last three years we lived 100 miles apart so we didn’t see each other much. Joe would often make the long car trip just to see me for a few hours. All through the week I’d be counting the ... VIEW POST
How I Show Disrespect to My Husband
My favorite thing I say to Joe, besides "I love you"? Honestly, it’s like the phrase just flies off my tongue before I even have a chance to grab it. “That won’t work.” There was a time where 99% of our arguments stemmed from some version of that phrase leaving one of our mouths and causing a ... VIEW POST
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