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Money Talk: How Does a Freelance Writer and a Commercial Fisherman Make It Work?

August 14, 2019August 17, 2019
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Ever wonder how couples plan their futures together? Me too! But after a little research, I found some great tips to share. Let’s go!

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Mistakes We Made When Splitting Finances (& How We Fixed Them)

August 7, 2019August 17, 2019
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Your Sex Life & Dating a Commercial Fisherman

July 31, 2019August 5, 2019
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Dating A Commercial Fisherman: Q&A w/ Photographer Bri Dwyer

July 24, 2019August 6, 2019
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How-To Long-Distance Date a Commercial Fisherman

July 17, 2019August 6, 2019
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[UPDATE] 9 Things To Know When Dating a Fisherman

July 10, 2019August 6, 2019
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Epilogue: An Unperfect Love Story

July 3, 2019July 9, 2019
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An Unperfect Love Story (Part 4)

June 26, 2019June 27, 2019
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An Unperfect Love Story (Part 3)

June 19, 2019June 19, 2019
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June 12, 2019June 17, 2019
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June 5, 2019June 18, 2019
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Tips for Writing in Coffee Shops

May 29, 2019May 31, 2019
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5 Things You Can Do to Fight Depression

May 22, 2019August 12, 2019
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Goodbye #boatlife: Selling a Boat in Mexico Part 2

May 15, 2019May 22, 2019
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May 8, 2019May 10, 2019
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Goodbye #boatlife: Selling a boat in Mexico Part 1

May 1, 2019May 17, 2019
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Interview with Mexican designer Jasmine Rosales

April 24, 2019May 10, 2019
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The Story Of A Guru: Phillip Schaeffer

April 17, 2019May 10, 2019
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What It’s Like To Get Dental Work In Mexico

April 10, 2019May 10, 2019
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What It’s Like To Grocery Shop In Mexico

April 3, 2019May 10, 2019
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Material Girl: Materialism vs. Indigenous Cultures in Mexico

March 20, 2019March 16, 2019
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Drunk with Envy – When You’re Jealous of a Friend

March 12, 2019March 15, 2019
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Interview with Emily Bargeron of Mamie Ruth

March 12, 2019May 10, 2019
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Interview with Shep Rose of Shep Gear

March 6, 2019March 6, 2019
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Sailing into Altata, Sinaloa, Mexico

February 27, 2019May 10, 2019
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4 Reasons to Cruise Mainland Mexico over Baja

February 20, 2019May 10, 2019
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#SeparateTogetherness: How-To Live In A Small Space

February 7, 2019May 10, 2019
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First Passage: San Carlos to Puerto Yavaros

January 22, 2019May 10, 2019
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Why Selling A Boat Is Harder Than Selling A House

January 11, 2019February 12, 2019
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December 13, 2018July 13, 2019
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Part Two: Making Tortillas in Agua Verde, Baja, Mexico

November 30, 2018February 12, 2019
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Part One: Making Tortillas in Agua Verde, Baja Mexico

November 1, 2018May 17, 2019
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October 24, 2018May 10, 2019
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October 8, 2018February 12, 2019
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This Is Sailing. And Here’s What They Don’t Tell You

September 2, 2018May 10, 2019
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Interview with author Emily Belden

August 24, 2018September 29, 2018
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Sailing to Mexico

August 17, 2018May 10, 2019
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S/V Astrologer – Meet the Crew

August 7, 2018May 10, 2019
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Interview with Dolly Parton – To Love Her Even More

August 6, 2018September 29, 2018
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New EP of MOON DIVER – Free For You!

July 23, 2018February 12, 2019
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Behind The Scenes Of Boat Life On A 34-Foot Sailboat

July 23, 2018May 10, 2019
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Interview with Moon Diver

July 20, 2018February 12, 2019
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Why Relationships Are Hard

July 17, 2018February 12, 2019
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Polly Frost – From Writer To Performance Artist

July 17, 2018September 29, 2018
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A Sailing Couple Back At Sea In Santa Barbara

June 17, 2018September 29, 2018
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Compare and Despair – The Instagram Blues

May 17, 2018September 29, 2018
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How To Love An Artist – A Guide

April 17, 2018September 29, 2018
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Fight For My Write – When You Stand In Your Truth

March 17, 2018October 21, 2018
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Unwelcomed Home Coming – When Friends Aren’t Supportive

March 17, 2018September 29, 2018
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Boat Life – A Relationship Test

February 17, 2018July 30, 2019
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Emotions That May Happen When Traveling By Sailboat

January 17, 2018October 8, 2018
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Captain’s Log – When Engine Trouble Strikes

January 11, 2018September 29, 2018
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Sailing To California – An Emotional Return

December 2, 2017September 29, 2018
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A Storm At Sea – Point Arena, California

November 29, 2017August 13, 2019
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Meeting Other Sailors While Cruising

November 18, 2017September 29, 2018
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What To Expect When You Sail At Night

October 18, 2017August 13, 2019
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Take A Left Into The Pacific – Sailing Out Of Washington

September 18, 2017August 13, 2019
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What Are Your Intensions With My Daughter?

September 10, 2017September 29, 2018
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When A Friend Flirts With Your Man

August 21, 2017August 13, 2019
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Hometown Identity Crisis – Life Of A Military Brat

August 10, 2017September 29, 2018
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Preston – A Funeral For A Friend

July 19, 2017September 29, 2018
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#AuntLife – When Baby Mac Came Into The World

July 18, 2017September 29, 2018
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June 16, 2017September 29, 2018
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Insecure In A Secure Relationship

June 10, 2017September 29, 2018
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How To Prevent A Midlife Crisis

May 10, 2017October 19, 2018
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Last Dance With Mary Jane – My Story with Weed

April 10, 2017May 18, 2019
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When Battling Your Ego, Prepare To Lose.

March 10, 2017October 19, 2018
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Why Have Kids? Part Two – Why People Want Children

March 10, 2017August 14, 2019
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I Left My Heart In San Francisco

February 10, 2017September 29, 2018
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Life Goals Tested – Time To Figure Out What You Want

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Self-Sabotage – Unhappy Because Of The Past

November 10, 2016October 21, 2018
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Financial Dependence

October 10, 2016September 28, 2018
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When Plans Change

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Boat Life T.M.I.

September 9, 2016September 28, 2018
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August 21, 2016September 28, 2018
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August 21, 2016September 27, 2018
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August 10, 2016September 27, 2018
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July 21, 2016September 28, 2018
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July 21, 2016September 28, 2018
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About The Cute Boy At The Henry Miller Library In Big Sur

July 10, 2016November 4, 2018
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June 3, 2016September 28, 2018
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May 21, 2016September 28, 2018
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How To Be A Wingwoman

April 10, 2016September 28, 2018
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Test of Faithfulness

March 10, 2016July 30, 2019
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February 10, 2016September 28, 2018
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You, Me, and We

January 10, 2016September 28, 2018
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Passports and Living Outside the Box

January 10, 2016September 28, 2018
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Interview with El Ten Eleven

December 19, 2015October 19, 2018
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Past Lovers – Do We Really Need All The Details?

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  • 💵TIP ALERT: In your family, was talking about money considered rude or was it a natural part of conversation? Chris and I were raised totally different when it comes to discussing money (& basically everything else under the sun🤪), so in order to keep myself from having panic attacks when the topic comes up (especially in public. #helpme), I have to reel it in. Now, I’m literally sharing what I’ve learned and tell my closest friends: “Mistakes We Made While Splitting Finances (& How We Fixed Them) and "Money Talk: How Does a Commercial Fisherman and Freelance Writer Make It Work?" is online now. ✨Link in bio!✨ What’s your thought on money? It is normal or rude to discuss?💵 #moneytalk #splittingfinances #sharingmoney #notsharingmoney #couples #commercialfishing #freelance #freelancewriter #writinglife #writingandmoney #fishingandmoeny #howcouplesmakeitwork #canyourelate #letstalkaboutit
  • If I had to choose one thing that's really helped Chris and I in our relationship, it was learning how to split monthly bills. 💵Especially since our careers generate different income. (Currently, as a commercial fisherman, Chris makes more than I for freelance writing gigs.)💸At first, splitting the bills 50/50 was WAY MORE PAINFUL to my bank account than it was for his, so I wondered if there was a formula that would make it fair for us both. Turns out, THERE IS!!! And I’m bringing the secret home to you🥳 ✨New post, Mistakes We Made When Splitting Finances & How We Fixed Them is online now. 💰LINK IN BIO! ✨ (P.S. This picture was taken in Mazatlán, Mexico this past spring when were cruising on S/V Astrologer. ⛵️💕Behind us it says, “Bésame Mucho” or “Kiss me a lot.” #tourists 🙄) #splittingfinances #splittingbills #couplesandbills #howtosplitbills #moneytalk #moneymistakes #moneyfixes #billpay #payday #relatioshipswithmoney #couplesofinstagram #mewwrites
  • Here are 4 tips for long-distance dating I learned from dating a commercial fisherman (because apparently, it‘s the same thing!). Would these tips work for you or do you have others to share? We’d love to hear your thoughts. Please share in the comments below! For even more tips on long-distance dating and dating a commercial fisherman, visit www.meganwaldrep.com for the whole series!👇🏽 • 9 Things To Know When Dating a Fisherman • How-To Long-Distance Date a Commercial Fisherman • Dating A Commercial Fisherman: Q&A w/ Photographer Bri Dwyer (wife of Deadliest Catch star, Sean Dwyer) • Sex & Dating a Commercial Fisherman www.meganwaldrep.com #igotyou #longdistancedatingtips #datingafisherman #datinglongdistance #tipsforyou
  • ...you rarely - if ever! - see pics of your partner in action. (So, I was SUPER jacked when photographer @bri_j_dwyer sent these images of Chris and the F/V Lady Rose crew 😍 Scroll to last pic to see the other half of this photo!) 🎣 Here is one of my favorite takeaways from our interview abt dating a commercial fisherman - great advice from a woman who is married to Sean Dwyer, a star of @deadliestcatch!: “The best part about dating a commercial fisherman is the time we spend apart. I know that seems like it would be the worst...but the time we spend apart makes us both love and appreciate each other more. I’ve always been pretty independent, so I appreciate my alone time. But, more importantly, he knows that I can take care of what needs to be done while he’s away. I’m his strongest support and nothing makes me feel more proud than being able to be that for him.” 🎣 Amen, sister. Amen. ✌️ Find out what partners of commercial fisherman really go through in a three part series, including an interview with Bri and even more photos - ⚓️Link in Bio!⚓️ What do you think? Could you handle it? 🎣 Photos by @bri_j_dwyer #commercialfisherman #salmonfishing #comercialsalmonfishing #datingafisherman #datingafishmanlife #howtodate #bristolbay #deadliestcatch #fishermanpartners #fishinggirls #datingadvice
  • The last time I saw Chris was the day after our engagement when I dropped him off at the Wilmington, NC airport at 5 am. That was end of May this year. . He flew to California, to build fishing traps, preparing for lobster season in Santa Barbara this fall. A month later, he flew to Bristol Bay, Alaska where he’s commercial fished salmon each summer since we met and a decade before that. . The commercial fishing industry is a curious one. . After 4 long seasons of dating a fisherman, I understand what the romantic partner of a fisherman must endure. There are plenty of reasons to consider before jumping in to a relationship with one. Including the next two photos and this from the latest post, How-To Long-Distance Date a Commercial Fisherman: “#7. I’m gonna go here: You will be horny and it will suck and you will wonder if your man knows how much you are sacrificing by dating him. You may want him to feel bad about it. You may even mention something. (Yes, I did all these things. And I’m not sure if it was a good or bad idea. Maybe an immature idea?) But, seriously, you’ll be like, WTF. And that’s when all the hot guys you’ve never seen in town before start popping up out of nowhere. I mean, it’s summer for God’s sakes. Can it be any more torturous?!?!?! But, I digress….” . So much more (with pics!) for you! Also, check out the comments# section of what other partners of commercial fishermen have to say! You ready? Let’s go!⚡️Link in bio⚡️ #datingafisherman #datingacommercialfisherman #commercialfishing #bristolbay #alaskafisherman #alaskanfisherman #bristolbayfishing #cordova #commercialsalmonfishing #salmonfishing #salmonfisherman #mewwrites
  • Have you ever wondered why some writers use pen names? For 4 years, I’ve written a relationship column called, I Heart using the pen name, Elizabeth Rose. (Elizabeth is my middle name and Rose is my sister’s middle name.) Here, I explain why I use a pseudonym and the challenges of writing with out one. What do you think of a pen name? Either writing or reading a book with one? (Psst! For relationship stories - with and without a pen name - visit www.meganwaldrep.com for a new inspiring post each week!💕) #amwriting #penname #pseudonym #writinglife #creativewriting #journalism #columnist #whyuseapenname #writingwithpennames
  • I discovered it was never about marriage for me. It was about chosing a partner who would prioritize my needs as I do theirs. Although Chris didn’t believe in marriage, he understands it is an experience I need. Luckily, for our partnership, his love and dedication mean he will do something he didn’t plan on doing just to make me happy. That eventually meant more to me than if he blindly agreed to get married in the first place. “Eventually” is the operative word here, as I was crushed when he first said he didn’t want to get married. Real talk. The Epilogue to an Unperfect Love Story is online now. ✨Link In bio✨ #realrelationships #reallifelove #engagementstories #idostories #canyourelate #letstalkaboutit #unperfectlove #unperfectlovestory #mewwrites
  • 🤔What is your favorite book and why?🤔 The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath is my all-time favorite novel. Not only does her poetic prose soothe like a warm shower after being caught in the rain, it was the first book where I actually felt I was WITH the author. As if she gave permission to read her diary while pulling me aside to whisper the details. Her soul-bearing vulnerability was unlike anything at the time (1963), and to protect her family, she first only published in England under pseudonym Victoria Lucas. Though her life ended one month after the book was published (thanks to severe depression combined with bad book reviews of people who DID NOT GET IT), she had the will to finish one of the greatest literary works ever made. Thank you, Sylvia. So, what’s your favorite book or author and why? Let’s celebrate them in the comments below! #bestreads #favoritebook #favoriteauthor #sylviaplath #ripsylviaplath #depression #novelwriting #belljar #novels #writinglife #amwriting #whatsyourfavoriteread
  • “Well, what had happened was...” should have been the intro to this piece since I talk to you more than actually reading it. But that’s what happens when a past hook-up and your almost-fiancé come face-to-face when buying an engagement ring. 🤷🏽‍♀️ 🎁For a bonus, the epilogue to an Unperfect Love Story is online now at meganwaldrep.com. It reveals what I learned most about choosing a partner - and it’s probably not what you think!)🎁 📺To catch up on the full series, visit the blog at meganwaldrep.com for those stories and more. Or, pop over to IGTV to binge watch a few.📺 ❤️Most of all, THANK YOU so much for watching the Unperfect Love Story series 1, 2, 3, & 4! It’s so nice for you to be a part of the conversation about the highs and lows of real-life relationships.❤️ ✨Do you have a funny story about your engagement? If so, please share in the comments below!✨ #unperfectlove #engagementstories #amreading #amwriting #readingaloud #reallifelovestories #consciouscoupling #canyourelate #letstalkaboutit

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  • Mistakes We Made When Splitting Finances (& How We Fixed Them)
  • Your Sex Life & Dating a Commercial Fisherman
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  • How-To Long-Distance Date a Commercial Fisherman
  • [UPDATE] 9 Things To Know When Dating a Fisherman
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  • 💵TIP ALERT: In your family, was talking about money considered rude or was it a natural part of conversation? Chris and I were raised totally different when it comes to discussing money (& basically everything else under the sun🤪), so in order to keep myself from having panic attacks when the topic comes up (especially in public. #helpme), I have to reel it in. Now, I’m literally sharing what I’ve learned and tell my closest friends: “Mistakes We Made While Splitting Finances (& How We Fixed Them) and "Money Talk: How Does a Commercial Fisherman and Freelance Writer Make It Work?" is online now. ✨Link in bio!✨ What’s your thought on money? It is normal or rude to discuss?💵 #moneytalk #splittingfinances #sharingmoney #notsharingmoney #couples #commercialfishing #freelance #freelancewriter #writinglife #writingandmoney #fishingandmoeny #howcouplesmakeitwork #canyourelate #letstalkaboutit
  • If I had to choose one thing that's really helped Chris and I in our relationship, it was learning how to split monthly bills. 💵Especially since our careers generate different income. (Currently, as a commercial fisherman, Chris makes more than I for freelance writing gigs.)💸At first, splitting the bills 50/50 was WAY MORE PAINFUL to my bank account than it was for his, so I wondered if there was a formula that would make it fair for us both. Turns out, THERE IS!!! And I’m bringing the secret home to you🥳 ✨New post, Mistakes We Made When Splitting Finances & How We Fixed Them is online now. 💰LINK IN BIO! ✨ (P.S. This picture was taken in Mazatlán, Mexico this past spring when were cruising on S/V Astrologer. ⛵️💕Behind us it says, “Bésame Mucho” or “Kiss me a lot.” #tourists 🙄) #splittingfinances #splittingbills #couplesandbills #howtosplitbills #moneytalk #moneymistakes #moneyfixes #billpay #payday #relatioshipswithmoney #couplesofinstagram #mewwrites
  • Here are 4 tips for long-distance dating I learned from dating a commercial fisherman (because apparently, it‘s the same thing!). Would these tips work for you or do you have others to share? We’d love to hear your thoughts. Please share in the comments below! For even more tips on long-distance dating and dating a commercial fisherman, visit www.meganwaldrep.com for the whole series!👇🏽 • 9 Things To Know When Dating a Fisherman • How-To Long-Distance Date a Commercial Fisherman • Dating A Commercial Fisherman: Q&A w/ Photographer Bri Dwyer (wife of Deadliest Catch star, Sean Dwyer) • Sex & Dating a Commercial Fisherman www.meganwaldrep.com #igotyou #longdistancedatingtips #datingafisherman #datinglongdistance #tipsforyou
  • ...you rarely - if ever! - see pics of your partner in action. (So, I was SUPER jacked when photographer @bri_j_dwyer sent these images of Chris and the F/V Lady Rose crew 😍 Scroll to last pic to see the other half of this photo!) 🎣 Here is one of my favorite takeaways from our interview abt dating a commercial fisherman - great advice from a woman who is married to Sean Dwyer, a star of @deadliestcatch!: “The best part about dating a commercial fisherman is the time we spend apart. I know that seems like it would be the worst...but the time we spend apart makes us both love and appreciate each other more. I’ve always been pretty independent, so I appreciate my alone time. But, more importantly, he knows that I can take care of what needs to be done while he’s away. I’m his strongest support and nothing makes me feel more proud than being able to be that for him.” 🎣 Amen, sister. Amen. ✌️ Find out what partners of commercial fisherman really go through in a three part series, including an interview with Bri and even more photos - ⚓️Link in Bio!⚓️ What do you think? Could you handle it? 🎣 Photos by @bri_j_dwyer #commercialfisherman #salmonfishing #comercialsalmonfishing #datingafisherman #datingafishmanlife #howtodate #bristolbay #deadliestcatch #fishermanpartners #fishinggirls #datingadvice
  • The last time I saw Chris was the day after our engagement when I dropped him off at the Wilmington, NC airport at 5 am. That was end of May this year. . He flew to California, to build fishing traps, preparing for lobster season in Santa Barbara this fall. A month later, he flew to Bristol Bay, Alaska where he’s commercial fished salmon each summer since we met and a decade before that. . The commercial fishing industry is a curious one. . After 4 long seasons of dating a fisherman, I understand what the romantic partner of a fisherman must endure. There are plenty of reasons to consider before jumping in to a relationship with one. Including the next two photos and this from the latest post, How-To Long-Distance Date a Commercial Fisherman: “#7. I’m gonna go here: You will be horny and it will suck and you will wonder if your man knows how much you are sacrificing by dating him. You may want him to feel bad about it. You may even mention something. (Yes, I did all these things. And I’m not sure if it was a good or bad idea. Maybe an immature idea?) But, seriously, you’ll be like, WTF. And that’s when all the hot guys you’ve never seen in town before start popping up out of nowhere. I mean, it’s summer for God’s sakes. Can it be any more torturous?!?!?! But, I digress….” . So much more (with pics!) for you! Also, check out the comments# section of what other partners of commercial fishermen have to say! You ready? Let’s go!⚡️Link in bio⚡️ #datingafisherman #datingacommercialfisherman #commercialfishing #bristolbay #alaskafisherman #alaskanfisherman #bristolbayfishing #cordova #commercialsalmonfishing #salmonfishing #salmonfisherman #mewwrites
  • Have you ever wondered why some writers use pen names? For 4 years, I’ve written a relationship column called, I Heart using the pen name, Elizabeth Rose. (Elizabeth is my middle name and Rose is my sister’s middle name.) Here, I explain why I use a pseudonym and the challenges of writing with out one. What do you think of a pen name? Either writing or reading a book with one? (Psst! For relationship stories - with and without a pen name - visit www.meganwaldrep.com for a new inspiring post each week!💕) #amwriting #penname #pseudonym #writinglife #creativewriting #journalism #columnist #whyuseapenname #writingwithpennames
  • I discovered it was never about marriage for me. It was about chosing a partner who would prioritize my needs as I do theirs. Although Chris didn’t believe in marriage, he understands it is an experience I need. Luckily, for our partnership, his love and dedication mean he will do something he didn’t plan on doing just to make me happy. That eventually meant more to me than if he blindly agreed to get married in the first place. “Eventually” is the operative word here, as I was crushed when he first said he didn’t want to get married. Real talk. The Epilogue to an Unperfect Love Story is online now. ✨Link In bio✨ #realrelationships #reallifelove #engagementstories #idostories #canyourelate #letstalkaboutit #unperfectlove #unperfectlovestory #mewwrites
  • 🤔What is your favorite book and why?🤔 The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath is my all-time favorite novel. Not only does her poetic prose soothe like a warm shower after being caught in the rain, it was the first book where I actually felt I was WITH the author. As if she gave permission to read her diary while pulling me aside to whisper the details. Her soul-bearing vulnerability was unlike anything at the time (1963), and to protect her family, she first only published in England under pseudonym Victoria Lucas. Though her life ended one month after the book was published (thanks to severe depression combined with bad book reviews of people who DID NOT GET IT), she had the will to finish one of the greatest literary works ever made. Thank you, Sylvia. So, what’s your favorite book or author and why? Let’s celebrate them in the comments below! #bestreads #favoritebook #favoriteauthor #sylviaplath #ripsylviaplath #depression #novelwriting #belljar #novels #writinglife #amwriting #whatsyourfavoriteread
  • “Well, what had happened was...” should have been the intro to this piece since I talk to you more than actually reading it. But that’s what happens when a past hook-up and your almost-fiancé come face-to-face when buying an engagement ring. 🤷🏽‍♀️ 🎁For a bonus, the epilogue to an Unperfect Love Story is online now at meganwaldrep.com. It reveals what I learned most about choosing a partner - and it’s probably not what you think!)🎁 📺To catch up on the full series, visit the blog at meganwaldrep.com for those stories and more. Or, pop over to IGTV to binge watch a few.📺 ❤️Most of all, THANK YOU so much for watching the Unperfect Love Story series 1, 2, 3, & 4! It’s so nice for you to be a part of the conversation about the highs and lows of real-life relationships.❤️ ✨Do you have a funny story about your engagement? If so, please share in the comments below!✨ #unperfectlove #engagementstories #amreading #amwriting #readingaloud #reallifelovestories #consciouscoupling #canyourelate #letstalkaboutit

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