When I first started dating my forever husband Russ, God and I had spent a whole lot of time together discussing what I needed and desired in a husband. I was armed with God’s direction and a fierce spirit committed to never experiencing a toxic, dysfunctional romantic relationship again. Thankfully, Russ met me on equal ground because he had also been through the wringer with marriage and committed himself to the same goals as I had. We had, and still have, the hard conversations. Communication is the key to healthy boundaries (and relationships–but that’s another post).