Marriage // December 17, 2012 Fortunately for Made Women, marriage today is a joyful choice we make instead of a societal tradition that is expected of us. With this choice comes the question, “How will I know if I’m ready to get married?” Only you will truly know if you are ready, but here are a few signs that may help you understand whether or not to-have-and-to-hold is the right…

Relationship No-Nos // December 3, 2012 We women can be a host of emotions, instincts and insecurities, which influence our behavior on a daily basis.  Think about image alone: We sacrifice comfort to wear sky-high heels because we like how they look. We spend crazy amounts of money on products that add colors and contours to our face that nature never intended to be there.  When it comes to dating…

Weddings // November 19, 2012When we think of honeymoons, we imagine ourselves reclined on a sunny beach and fully submerged in a state of pure bliss. The pictures we paint for ourselves are so naturally calming that we easily forget the effort that goes into creating such an unforgettable experience. Yes, it would be lovely if the perfect honeymoon came gift wrapped with a pretty bow and a bottle of…

Love + Dating // November 5, 2012Let’s be real, dating isn’t easy. Even once you get past the initial nerves and awkwardness of the first date, you may learn some things about your potential suitor that you didn’t want to know. Sure, we all have our flaws, but there are some things that can turn a Made Woman off quicker than you can say “bad credit.”  We asked a few…

Love + Dating // October 22, 2012 Long distance relationships are not for the fearful; they’re for the audacious.The brassy, bold + brave.You exchange massive time alone for fleeting doses of joy with your beloved.Critics say the long-distance relationship is doomed.Heartache inevitable.Dreams decimated.“You can’t go on that way forever,” they tout.But you insist you can.And as long as you do, you’ll be required to practice the qualities of faith + fortitudeIndependence…