Tag Archives: Relationships

Why don’t you just leave?

Posted on March 16, 2012 by TopHat

I’ve seen this question posed multiple times in the threads and forums of Mormondom. I’ve had friends who have run into this question in their families and wards. And it’s heartbreaking. It is never ok to question someone’s testimony. That … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Belief, Changes, Family, Relationships, religion, suffering, testimony, transition | Tagged , , , , , , | 42 Comments

Give Me A Break

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Jessawhy

It’s Spring Break and I’m spending time with my family in San Diego, a place I absolutely LOVE. Like many people, especially Jana, I find peace in the ocean. I could sit on the beach and watch the waves for … Continue reading →

Posted in Relationships, women | Tagged , , , , | 11 Comments

Poll: Matchmaking Websites

Posted on February 19, 2012 by April

When I was single, a friend once referred me to a matchmaking website for Mormons.  Being the open-minded and curious person that I am, and since the first month was a free trial, I went ahead and signed up.  Within … Continue reading →

Posted in marriage, Relationships | Tagged , , , , | 18 Comments

United We Stand

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Mraynes

Several weeks ago I was witness to a horrific act of spiritual violence. A leader in my ward called three women to speak on marriage but used their life stories to represent a telestial, terrestrial and celestial existence. I don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in confidence, Friendship, Mormon women, sisterhood, women | Tagged , , | 13 Comments

What Role Does Jealousy Play in a Relationship?

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Caroline

The other day, I said to my husband. “You know how there are some couples that share an email address, so that they can keep an eye on the online interactions of their partners? Would you ever have any desire … Continue reading →

Posted in Relationships | Tagged , | 41 Comments

You’ve Got Some Mansplainin’ To Do

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Mraynes

We had a little interchange here at Exponent this week. It’s a fairly common one for us and a lot of female-run blogs. Commenters of the male persuasion will swoop in and inform us of our general ignorance/misunderstanding of the … Continue reading →

Posted in ethics, feminism, Gender roles, women | Tagged , , , , | 57 Comments

Of Baby Blessings and Love

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Mraynes

A year ago this month, mr. mraynes and I were driving home from a trip to Costco where we had stocked up on what I hoped would be some of the last diapers we would ever buy. Our two children … Continue reading →

Posted in Belief, faith, Family, hope, testimony | Tagged , , , , , , | 11 Comments

An Ideal Husband

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Mraynes

Last week I read an obituary for Martin D. Ginsburg, the husband of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Several things struck me about this obituary; first, he was referred to as a “Supreme Court Spouse”. How many men are known for their … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, feminism, Gender roles, marriage, Mormon women | Tagged , , | 28 Comments

For Those Who Have Eyes to See

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Linda

For Those Who Have Eyes to See When my daughter was 10 she attended a summer camp in Ohio. The couple who ran the program – I’ll call them Mr. & Mrs. Greenjeans – weren’t Amish, but they kept a … Continue reading →

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Follow my Lead

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Zenaida

Posted by Zenaida Recently I had a fabulous opportunity to attend a swing dancing workshop. It was so much fun!  It was really satisfying to immerse myself in learning a skill.  At the end I felt like I had made … Continue reading →

Posted in Gender roles, Relationships | Tagged , , | 9 Comments