Author Archives: Brenda Y B

My husband and I come from very different backgrounds. I grew up with both my parents and had a stable and healthy home. My husband, on the other hand, grew up with an alcoholic father and a drug addict mother. The mother abandoned my husband when he was seven-years-old. My husband had many issues relatedContinue reading “Accepting Differences”

Growing up, I heard many times the exclamation “I am the boss” coming from my mother. She was very strict and expected respect and humility. I vividly remember the fear I felt. I obeyed because I was afraid not because I respected her. My opinion was never valid. Fear only worked until I became aContinue reading “The Boss”

When I was 22 years old, I met a coworker that slowly became my friend. His affinity for books and arts made me like him even more. Our friendship began to evolve slowly, and he would call me and text at various times, he would invite me to the movies, go to the library. IContinue reading “Emotional Cheating”

Last week My husband and I celebrated 20 years of marriage; I began to think about all the amazing moments we have experienced. Even after so many years, we keep building on a strong foundation. People should look for resources that can help them to stay together and happy. The seven principles of Marriage WorkContinue reading “20 Years Strong”

I grew up listening to bands like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, I like all type of music, but when my husband begins playing his horrible music I change my mind, and I turn into this intolerable lady.We don’t drive together, I have my car, but when we go on a family trip, weContinue reading “CHOOSE YOUR BATTLES”

There is a movie that is called “10 things I hate about you”, it a cheesy old movie. I often think about the title when my husband does not pick up his plate or when he leaves his clothes everywhere. I can keep on and on the little things my husband does that I don’tContinue reading “Emotionally Connected”

You don’t have to be perfect to have an ideal relationship, well almost perfect. I remember the days when my husband visited me at my home, he would take roses or chocolates, and we would talk for hours. Oh, such good times.Twenty years later, my husband keeps bringing me roses, but I have three smallContinue reading “Perfectly Imperfect”

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.