Gotcha! You’re so naughty, tsk tsk. No, this is not a post on how to perform mind-blowing fellatio (although that would make for very exciting reading). It is really as the heading says, Seven reasons I suck (or why I'm terrible) at being a wife. Nobody is perfect, so I was undaunted when I started to...
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My Olympic confession: crushing after marriage
We all watch Olympics because we are highly patriotic. If like me, you are Jamaican, then you are no doubt extremely proud of the spectacular performances of our star athletes. Like the man in Half Way Tree today, we are "overlated" (a combination of overjoyed and elated. I think) by the outstanding performances of Alia Atkinson...
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Of exes and the past… leave the baggage behind
It is only natural that as you make plans to embark on a new journey with the man who you have selected as your life partner that your mind will stroll down memory lane. Yes, you are sure this is the man who you want to marry, but “What if...” While it is OK to...
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To strip or not to strip? (the bachelor/bachelorette party)
Now, I personally don’t care if my husband’s last act as a single man involves strippers before being tied to my bedpost forever (evil laugh). That’s just me, but you may not think this is such a good idea. Your fears may even heighten if your groom-to-be is known to indulge in such hedonistic pleasures. Let’s...
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I hate your family (and friends)
OK, so everyone knows that getting married is not just the joining together of two people, but their families and friends! For most people this can be as painful as a root canal without anaesthesia (yikes). If you know me you will also know that my mother is my LIFE. No buts! I would never...
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Commitment – what does it mean?
Don’t get it twisted. Getting married or having a wedding is no true indication of commitment. Well yes, it may be commitment in the sense that he has decided to spend his life with you (or for as long as you both can stand each other), make you the mother of his children and share...
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