Archive for the ‘SpeakOutFriday’ Category

SOF11: The Sex Factor

Icon Written by Jen on July 17, 2009 – 1:39 am

Procreation is part of being married. And to procreate you need to have sex - anytime, anywhere (limited only by your colorful imagination, haha!).
But how important is sex in a marriage? Is it something that couples can do without? What does sex (making love) mean to you and your husband?



SOF10: The Ex-Factor

Icon Written by Mga Misis Ng WifeSpeaks on July 11, 2009 – 2:05 am

For SpeakOut Friday let’s keep this short, but sweet.
How much do or should our ex-partners figure in our married life? What kind of influence did they have in your eventual marriage?
Or, if you have never had an ex, do you think it would have made a difference in your current marriage if you did have [...]



SOF 09: Long Distance Relationships

Icon Written by Mga Misis Ng WifeSpeaks on July 3, 2009 – 11:18 am

For SpeakOut Friday, here’s a misis asking for our advice.
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Dear WifeSpeaks,
My husband and I have been married for three years. During the first two years, we worked for the same company and we were totally happy with this set-up. Last year, my company sent me to Canada to head the new IT department they created [...]



SOF08: The Culture Factor

Icon Written by MrsPartyGirl on June 26, 2009 – 12:15 am

Last week, our little chika-chika was all about compatibility and marriage - that is, how two people with different personalities find a middle ground in the name of love.
Its a given that we and our husbands are two totally different people. But, how did we get to be this way? The answer: it’s because [...]



SOF07: The Compatibility Factor

Icon Written by Mga Misis Ng WifeSpeaks on June 19, 2009 – 12:03 am

One of the more common advice given to us when we were still searching for that perfect mate was: find someone you’re compatible with. They say that having a spouse who has the same likes, dislikes, ideals, goals, habits, and tastes ensures a lasting and stress-free marriage.
Do you believe in this notion? Do you [...]



SOF06: The In-Law Factor

Icon Written by Mga Misis Ng WifeSpeaks on June 12, 2009 – 12:01 am

Last week, we talked about Money as a factor in a marriage. This week, we tackled another important factor - our in-laws. As we’ve seen from our posts this whole week, our relationship with our in-laws affects our marriage in many and various ways (or for some, not at all :D). It’s a tricky thing, [...]



SOF05: Money Matters

Icon Written by Mga Misis Ng WifeSpeaks on June 5, 2009 – 12:01 am

We’ve talked about how we handle our family’s budget, what we would splurge on if an obscene amount of money falls into our laps, money-saving tips in and around the kitchen, and our shopping/spending habits and quirks.
Indeed, money is a factor in marriage. But, really, how much of it should matter in a marriage?
Have you [...]



SpeakOutFriday 04: You, Before and After The Knot

Icon Written by Christine on May 29, 2009 – 12:01 am

“The day after that wedding night
I found that a distance of
a thousand miles, abyss and discovery
and irremediable metamorphosis,
separated me from the day before.”

By Sidonie Gabrielle Colette
So true, so true. Once you enter a lifetime of commitment and responsibilities, there is no turning back to the carefree days of a bachelorette. By saying “I do” and [...]



SpeakOutFriday 03: Newlyweds, The Day After

Icon Written by Mga Misis Ng WifeSpeaks on May 22, 2009 – 12:01 am

The champagne is gone… the gifts have been opened… the last piece of cake distributed to family members… souvenirs given away… the gown and barong hanging in the hotel closet… kisses and thanks given to guests and family… the euphoria of the wedding day still lingers albeit fading.
But, what’s next? What happened the morning after [...]



SpeakOutFriday 02: Ideal Marriage

Icon Written by Mga Misis Ng WifeSpeaks on May 15, 2009 – 12:01 am

As married women, we all know that there is no such thing as a perfect marriage - along with the triumphs, the trials will always be there. However, we also know that what truly makes a marriage work is the teamwork of both husband and wife to keep the flame burning. After all, we’ve already [...]