Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue
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Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue is a Midwest-based author known for her captivating lesbian romance novels, compelling mysteries, and heart-pounding thrillers. To find out more, visit: http://www.nicolehigginbothamhogue.com
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The Last Memory: Chapter Six
Trenton locked the bathroom and turned around to wash her face. The cool water felt nice against her skin and after wiping her face with the soft green towel on the towel rack, she looked at herself in the mirror. Her skin was slightly worn with a few wrinkles in the creases of her forehead and surrounding her lips. She looked tired and her blue eyes seemed faded in color, like she had endured a lifetime of experiences already.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogueabout 5 hours ago in Writers
The Last Memory: Chapter Five
Trenton walked down the stairs, feeling the air cool down around her as she got to the bottom. The basement was dark and there was only one light bulb on the ceiling to brighten everything up. Trenton scouted the room for the dryer, finding it in the far corner of the room. She opened the door, pulled the clothes out, and set them on top of the dryer.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogueabout 5 hours ago in BookClub
Ringing Bells?
If you and your partner can get over the initial shock of what it takes to share your lives and have been able to work through the barriers that have been presented to you, then you might decide that taking the next step is the right thing to do. You might be thinking about getting married and committing yourself to him or her. However, before you go through with this next step, there might be a few things that you want to do.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 days ago in Humans
Pets and Partners
Another situation that you and your partner might experience if the two of you stay together for a while is whether or not the two of you will get a pet. This can be a difficult decision to make, especially if one of you has always had pets and isn’t used to not having one. This might also be a hard decision to make if one of you isn’t used to having a pet around. Either way, this is a huge decision to make, because if the two of you decide to take a pet into your house, then you will need to realize that you will not only have a new responsibility but you will have a living, breathing creature that needs constant support and affection in your lives. Knowing this, you might want to make sure that you are in the right position to cater to this animal’s needs.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 days ago in Humans
Friendly Encounters
If your partner introduces you to his or her family, then it is probably only a matter of time until he or she introduces you to his or her friends. Meeting your partner’s friends might help you understand more about how your partner spent his or her time before you were there. You want to go into this situation with a polite and respectful attitude, and you want to make an effort to express interest in the lives of these new people. If you come off as standoffish, then you might make a bad first impression, and this might put your partner in an odd situation where he or she feels like he or she has to choose between you and his or her friends. You don’t want to do this to your partner, because it might strain the relationship that the two of you have. Think about it. Your partner has probably known his or her friends for way longer than he or she has known you, and if you come into the relationship already having issues with his or her friends, then your partner might decide to end your relationship due to you putting him or her in the position of having to choose between his or her friends and you.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 days ago in Humans
Considering the Odds
If your relationship with your partner is going well, then the two of you might decide that it is time to take the next step. You might decide to move in with each other. Before you do this, sit together and write a list of pros and cons in taking this next step. This might sound silly, but by writing these down, you might be able to see a better picture of if you and your partner are ready for this new move. This will also give both of you the chance to discuss your expectations and fears upon taking this step.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 days ago in Humans
Money for Two
If you just moved into a house or apartment with your partner, then you might have begun to realize that you need to get your finances together. Both of you have probably been working on separate budgets at this point, not having to think about anyone else’s needs but your own. However, buying that extra pop at the gas station or that burger from the fast food restaurant might be an issue now as you both have to work together to make sure that you can pay your bills and for the basic needs.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 days ago in Humans
Work and Pleasure
After you and your partner tackle your budget, you might realize that the chores that you have in your new place have increased. You might have been used to living on your own and having your own clean-up routine, but now that you share your space with another person, the work to keep your home clean might have doubled and each of you might require a little more when it comes to housekeeping. Therefore, it is important for the two of you to sit down and communicate about these tasks. You want to make sure that you are both on the same page with what needs to be done, and if there are extra tasks that one person requires that the other doesn’t, then you need to find a way to compromise on those.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 days ago in Humans
Living Together
Living together might be feeling a little more normal at this point. The two of you are probably used to each other’s habits or at least know what to expect, and you are probably going about your regular routine of tackling your responsibilities. However, with this new move, there is a potential that the two of you might have taken on extra hours, and the time that you have with each other might not be as much as you thought you would have.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 days ago in Humans
Fear Doesn't Keep Dates
Dating can be a difficult process for anyone. It can be difficult to figure out how to find the person that you are looking for and what standards you should have when meeting new people. However, this process doesn't have to be stressful. The point of dating is to have fun and find the person that adds to your life, so why let all of your worries and fears take hold of you?
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 days ago in Humans
Finding Love
Now you have decided that you are ready to date, and you are trying to find somewhere to meet that special person. So, where do you go? How do you find that person that will sweep you off your feet? The answers to these questions won't be the same for everyone.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 days ago in Humans
Communication is Key
Once you find someone that you are interested in, take the time to get to know him or her. Talk about the things that you want out of life and see if your goals line up. Also, talk about your expectations when it comes to a relationship. Let the other person know what you want to get out of a relationship and listen to what he or she wants as well. See if your wants and needs line up. If they don't, consider whether moving forward with the other person would be an additive to your life or if it would bring you farther away from the things that you want and need.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 days ago in Humans
