Love & Relationships Archives

3 Top Signs Your Relationship Is Over

by RachelSwirl December 2, 2023

Relationships are supposed to be something you enjoy and that make you feel loved. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case, and you can come across multiple signs your relationship is over. Even though nobody wants that to happen, it’s always a possibility. You could find yourself looking for police divorce lawyers and wanting to get out of the relationship. While you might know what some of these signs are, you mightn’t know about all of them. Instead, some can be easily overlooked or dismissed. It’s worth diving into three of the more notable of these. Signs Your Relationship Is Over: …

Sweet Sixteen – Happy Anniversary

by RachelSwirl August 4, 2023

We’ve been married for sixteen years today. I’ll admit it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster at times as we’ve endured some incredible ups and some terrible downs. Yet here we are we’re here – we somehow surpassed the ‘fifteen-year life sentence’ joke that we were often ribbed by others with and thankfully we’ve come through it together. People may have rolled their eyes at us being in each other’s pockets all those years back and I couldn’t care less. I’ve never felt as secure, as safe, or as loved in my whole life and I can’t express how grateful …

How to Find the Perfect Wedding Venue

by RachelSwirl July 15, 2023

Planning your wedding is exciting and stressful all at the same time. Yes, your wedding should be the happiest day of your life, but it comes with a staggering amount of admin. You have to deal with setting a budget, providing food and drinks, dealing with family, making sure everything is legally binding, and finding some time to enjoy yourself and plan something that you and your future spouse actually want. The only way to deal with some of this stress is by breaking each task down into achievable goals. For example, here are some tips to help you find …

Divorce Done Right: Achieving a “Clean Break”

by RachelSwirl June 11, 2023

Divorce can be an emotionally challenging and complex process that often becomes contentious. Yet, there are ways to navigate the path with mutual respect and ensure an equitable division of assets, including pensions. This blog post will outline essential strategies for creating a “clean” divorce that benefits both parties, explicitly highlighting how pension-sharing orders may help. Communication and Mediation Open and honest dialogue is of utmost importance during a divorce. Mediation provides an ideal venue to resolve disagreements and reach decisions collaboratively. This collaborative approach may lead to mutual agreements that reduce tension while making the process smoother and less …

How to Manage Long-Distance Relationships

by RachelSwirl February 18, 2023

All relationships can be difficult. But they can be even more challenging when you’re in a long-distance relationship. These arrangements require additional work, especially since you won’t have the physical intimacy that typically helps to bond/connect with partners. But if there’s one thing to know, it’s that you very much can find success with your LDR, if you — and your partner — manage it correctly. In this blog, we’ll run through some handy tips that’ll ensure your relationship lasts longer than the current physical distance that separates you. Set Expectations Communication is key in relationships. And by that, we …