I hope to inspire you to start a personal movement. What comes to mind when you hear of a movement? You probably conjure up people protesting or fighting for a universal cause. However, it is possible to start a personal movement— one you know is needed to make a change for a better you. Every movement starts with one person, but then it usually takes a group for it to have more impactful. So, although everyone can benefit from my book, Before SEVEN-THIRTY, it is fair to say there are many happily married couples of 20, 30, or 40 plus years that can share their insights based on “real life” experiences. If you are like me, you’ll have many questions when you meet these cute couples. So, in addition to my book, I wanted to continue the dialogue here. I have interviewed several married couples and divorcees to help prepare you for this ever-so colorful journey. I could not include all of their advice in the book, so I thought it was best to designate a page to them. Click on the links below to enjoy the interviews...

Happy Living,

Fina Oria

Interview 1:

ME: I believe that there are signs of doomsday while dating before a person gets married, do you agree? If yes, elaborate.

INTERVIEWEE 1: Yes, I feel as though someone you are dating, however way they are while you are dating is how they will end up after you marry. If you find someone who loves to argue and fight then of course that person will not change. The same thing will happen. A lot of people like to sugarcoat it or not see it for really what it is, thinking well, I’m sure once we get married, things will get better. But if it wasn’t good when you were dating then how in the world do you think it will get better when you get married? The issues that you are going through while you are dating then try to work them out. Get counseling. If you feel that you want to spend the rest of your life with that person, at least test the waters out. I think one of my biggest things when I got married the second time was that I did not allow myself to really get to know the person. I just assumed that he was the same way but I know that people change. I found out the hard way. And I did see the signs. I did. I think it was me feeling lonely and I did not want to be alone. And I thought that things would be better, that I could change it. I was very naïve. I thought I could make it better.

ME: Do you believe in the saying that love is blind?...Click Interviewee 1: Twice Married