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RELATIONSHIPS


Who's Responsible for Loving YOU?
In talking to some of the people I know who are single, I’ve noticed many of them have developed a strong disgust toward marriage or...

Melissa Johnson
Jul 103 min read


Reigniting the Spark
The Fireworks and the Reminder It’s the 4th of July, and I’m sitting here listening to fireworks flutter through the sky near my house....

Melissa Johnson
Jul 42 min read


The Burden of Misplaced Expectations
Expectations are something I’ve always placed on myself. I expect to be prepared, organized, responsible, loving, and kind. And honestly,...

Melissa Johnson
May 293 min read


Is Marriage Worth It?
My answer? Absolutely YES! But if I stopped there, this would be the shortest blog post ever. So, stick with me for a minute, and I’ll...

Melissa Johnson
Mar 23 min read


How Relationships Leave a Lasting Mark
Lessons in Letting Go In a past post, I mentioned how a previous relationship didn’t work out because we didn’t share the same core...

Melissa Johnson
Feb 252 min read


Red Flags vs. Green Flags in Dating
I may not be an expert—after all, I’ve been out of the dating scene for years—but I believe dating, like any life experience, is meant to...

Melissa Johnson
Feb 212 min read


I Apologize: A Lesson in Growth
Year Seven: A Season of Growth The seventh year of my marriage marked a period of significant growth and self-discovery. I shed layers of...

Melissa Johnson
Feb 203 min read


Personal Growth Strengthens Marriage
From the moment we were conceived, we’ve been growing. We spent time developing in the womb, then entered the world and continued...

Melissa Johnson
Feb 202 min read


I Love You, I Hate You: Relationship Battles
The Cycle of Love and Conflict I love you; I hate you; I don’t even think I want to date you Wait! I can relate to you, so now is a good...

Melissa Johnson
Feb 162 min read


Rise, Sister
When the world is heavy, and the nights grow long, When the winds of life howl fierce and strong, Remember, dear woman, your roots run...

Melissa Johnson
Aug 19, 20241 min read
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