15 Warning Signs You Are In An Unhappy Marriage

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Proposing to your future wife or husband can be one of the most exhilarating moments in any person’s life. However, the thought of your entire future together resting on one word – yes or no – is one that drives many people in the opposite direction of marriage.

The number of failed marriages has seen tremendous growth over the last decade or so, and that’s not even taking into account how many people just grind their teeth and stick it out. Perhaps splitting up, no matter how long after you’ve been married, is the preferable option for both of you. If you’ve been experiencing any of these 15 signs in your daily routine as a married person, it might be time to either get some professional help or just call it quits.

1. You’re with each other, but not with each other

You’ve probably spent time on a bus or subway sitting next to complete strangers, hardly even aware that they’re literally inches away from you. If you get this same feeling with your spouse – that he or she’s just another stranger in your personal space – then your relationship could potentially be in trouble.

15 Creative Ways to Use Family Vacation Photos

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Shana Lee

Now that the kids are back at school and you have some time alone at home, you reminisce back to the times when the whole family went on summer adventures. However, now you’re back to reality and all you have are photographs from those summertime trips and have no idea what to do with them!

Most of the time these photos just end up taking up space in your camera or phone. They never see the light of day as physical objects, either framed or put into a photo album. But there are so many great ways to put your vacation photos to good use that’ll always look great around the house or even as gifts!

In this article, we will go over 15 creative things you can do to immortalize the precious family moments!

1. Business Cards

You can print out hundreds of family photos onto business cards. There are websites that let you put your photos business cards that you would can send out to friends, colleagues, and even business partners.

15 Secrets Of Happy Families

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Shana Lee

Nobody said raising a family would be easy. With today’s technology, it’s easy for children and parents to drift apart and get lost in digital, fantasy worlds. Creating a happy family requires team effort. No holding onto grudges and no looking out for “number one.” You can only create a happy atmosphere in the four walls of your home if your family members aren’t constantly at each other’s throats.

Unfortunately, this is much easier said than done, and even after several attempts to create a strong family bond, things can still go amiss. Parents and children need to know their boundaries but also know that family has special rights to know what’s going on in each other’s lives. If you’re interested in how to establish a healthy household, check out these 15 secrets to a happier, friendlier family.

1. Share stories

Parents and children should always try and communicate with each other, even if what they have to share can be a bit embarrassing. Parents should know what their kids are up to and vice versa. Secrets can be essential to maintain harmony, but certain things should be out in the open.

One Family Over One Quarter of a Century

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Shana Lee

A great family project or tradition for any family to embrace is taking annual family photos.

In 1991, London based photographer, Zed Nelson began his pictorial project “The Family”. Nelson’s published project begins with pregnancy and infant shots, and continues with a photo taken of the family on the same day, with the same lighting and background every year to show their changes throughout each of their lives. Nelson has stated his intention for the project is to be ongoing for as long as the family is willing, and both he and they exist!

This series of photos covers the first 25 years.

1991

A brand new life and a new family unit begins! This 1991 shot introduces two proud, but very possibly tired, new parents with their baby son.

The Brown Sisters – 43 years, 43 photos

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Shana Lee

In 1975, Nicholas Nixon began a series of annual photographs of four sisters that have spanned 43 years of their lives – to date. Although married to one sister, Bebe, Nixon’s series is more than a record for the family album. The black and white photograph collection has been exhibited in many galleries and museums and published as a book.

The photos offer an insight into how we age and wear life experiences in our physicality, along with the closeness siblings can have. Interviews with Nixon give a further glimpse of the process. While the poses and the location vary a little from year to year, the left to right position of each of the sisters is always the same.

1975

The Brown sisters in 1975, New Canaan, Connecticut. From left to right is Heather aged 23, Mimi aged 15, Bebe aged 25 and Laurie aged 21. The sisters lined up and Nixon has said they liked it and found it refreshing because it was different from the traditional family line up from youngest to oldest – and being expected to smile!

15 Times Princess Charlotte and Prince George Melted Our Hearts in 2017

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Shana Lee

If there is one thing about the British Royal Family they will never be short of, it’s snaps of them engaging in any kind of public activity!

As the most recent additions to this regal family, we saw a few adorable pictures in 2017 of Prince George and Princess Charlotte released by their family and while on official tours. Here are 15 of them that show them as typical children in poses that could be slotted into almost anyone’s album of childhood memories.

Princess Charlotte’s First Day of Nursery School

One thinks this image of Princess Charlotte’s first day at nursery school that was captured by her proud mother, Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge will go down in history. This is the quintessential image of a sweet two-year-old informally sitting on the school steps ready to go in.

15 Funniest Mother’s Day Cards That Will Make You Laugh (And Cry)

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Shana Lee

Mother’s Day is, of course, a day to celebrate and acknowledge the nurturing and caring of a mother’s love. There are many eloquent cards that express the words we sometimes find hard to find ourselves.

There are also plenty of cards around to remind us that with love there can also be laughter. Here’s 15 of them for families who like to express their affection with a little bit of fun.

Just One?

Now, this is a clever card. You could use it for parents of any gender and keep a stash of them for your in-laws too. Stick an arrow out and add your own words to the side and you’ve got grandparents and step-parents covered too!

15 Eye-Opening Bits of Marriage Advice from a Divorced Man

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Shana Lee

No-one wants to think about divorce when they are getting married. Nor do they really want to face the possibility of divorce if their marriage is going through hard times. Depending on the cultural norms of your family and society you live in, it may not even be spoken of.

Hindsight, as they say, is a wonderful thing, so here are 15 bits of marriage advice learned from a divorced man.

Appreciate Your Partner

Appreciate your partner and never take them for granted. Yes, over time, the things you do for each other might become so routine that you don’t even really register they’re evening happening. But, at the end of the day, when your partner is putting their time, effort and energy into your life it’s a very easy thing to simply say thanks.

15 Heartwarming Maternity Photoshoot Ideas

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Shana Lee

Capturing on camera the different stages of your pregnancy can be fun and very rewarding. Whether you use a professional photographer or get creative with your home photoshoots, there are many ways you can create unique photos to celebrate the new life you are bringing into the world.

Here are 15 touching ideas for maternity shoots that can involve all members of the family.

It Takes Two

Create a heart over your baby belly with each of your hands to symbolize the new life you have created together out of your love. The exposure of the baby belly is, of course, optional. You may prefer to keep your clothes on, or you and your partner may both be at the same level of undress!

15 Tips for Family Road Trips You Wish You Knew All Along

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Shana Lee

Loading up and piling into the car for a family road trip can be a heap of fun. The only problem being, for those not behind the driving wheel, restlessness and boredom can set in on longer trips.

The trick is to make the journey as enjoyable and comfortable for everyone as possible! Here are the 15 game-changing ways to do just that:

Plan Ahead

If you’re reading this, you’re already part way on this one – plan ahead! Think about what you’ll need inside the car for a road trip, how much space you’re going to need in the trunk for all your gear, the best time of day and route to travel and enough time to get there safely.