One of the reasons I couldn’t wait to get married was because I didn’t want to have to deal with rejection from a love interest. Unfortunately, much to my disappointment I didn’t realize that rejection was still possible in my marriage. Abel and I have each had our cycles of rejection causing us to hurt each other. Join us on another candid episode as he and I discuss the pain of rejection and how we are working through it to find a solution.   Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie...

La serie de la vida de mi hermana, “Mariposa de Barrio,” a generado muchos comentarios de los fans, y parece que esta ves, el repudio no es solo para Trino sino para mi tía Luisa. Recientemente recibí un mensaje de un televidente que decía que mi tía era segunda solo a Yolanda Saldívar entre los personajes más odiados. Aunque yo le guardé mucho resentimiento por muchos años a mi tía, esta comparación me parece un poco extrema. En este episodio Abel y yo intentamos averiguar la razón por la...

Muchos me han expresado su odio por Trino Marin, el hombre que me violo, después de ver la dramatización de ese momento en mi vida en la serie “Mariposa de Barrio”. Abel y yo entendemos esos sentimientos. Nosotros hemos sentido lo mismo, pero con el tiempo hemos cambiado de parecer. Nos dimos cuenta, que guardar estos sentimientos no es saludable para nosotros ni para nuestra familia. Acompáñanos en este episodio donde Abel y yo hablamos de nuestra transición, y como logramos pasar del odio...

I love to eat a piece of cheese in the middle of the night while watching sports with the guys or sleeping past midnight every single night. These aren’t necessarily things I want to change about myself but I also wouldn’t want my kids to pick up these habits. Abel also has his own list of habits he doesn’t want the kids to inherit ,but kids are like sponges and they mimic what we do, even if we don’t want them to. Join us as we tackle another family dilemma, and discuss how we plan to...

If you have watched Mariposa de Barrio on Netflix, you have come to know my brother Juan and his wife Brenda’s love story. The question I get from everyone after watching the series is if Juan is still married to the same girl after the drugs and infidelity? Amazingly, the answer is yes, they are still married. Join Abel and I, on another candid episode as we talk to Juan and Brenda and ask the question that many are asking: how have you managed to overcome all the problems and still be...

Unequally yoked is a term we hear a lot in church when it comes to marriage. What does it truly mean? Abel and I discuss our interpretation of the definition and evaluate if our age difference makes us unequally yoked or something else.  Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:   Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Gracias a ustedes, la serie de la vida de mi hermana, “Mariposa de Barrio” llego a los top 10 de Netflix y aún está trending! En la serie conocieron a mi hermano Pete y su esposa Ramona Rivera y pudieron ver como mi hermano engaño a su esposa casi perdiéndola a ella y a su familia. Acompañanos en este primer episodio del año donde Pete nos cuenta todo lo que paso en la vida real y aún cosas que yo ni sabía que me dejo bien sorprendida! Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera...

Falling in love is easy but staying together takes a lot of work. Abel and I have developed certain tactics that we have learned along the way that are useful when things seem to get difficult in our marriage. Join us as we discuss for the first time what each of us does to remain together as a couple. Original Published June 17, 2020 Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:  Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your...

I feel that every marriage can benefit from counseling but Abel doesn’t necessarily agree with me. However, he does thing that men are more hesitant to seek counseling than women and that they shouldn’t feel that way. In this episode we talk about couple’s therapy and the reasons for marriage counseling. We hope you can join us and listen in, to another one of our very candid conversations.  Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and...

Abel and I had very different Christmas experiences growing up. I love hearing Abel’s childhood memories of his best Christmas moments. It helps us plan for our new memories with and for our children. Join us as we get ready for these holidays and give you tips on how you might want to spend, give and making this Christmas the brightest ever. Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more...

Thanksgiving is here and Abel is making his juicy turkey. Although we are excited about eating, we don’t know what will happen. This day can be stressful enough in preparing the perfect Thanksgiving meal but this year we have to also worry about Covid. Join us as we discuss whether we see our family or we maintain our distance. Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your...

Abel made a Target run for one thing and much to my surprise he came back with Twinkies! The kids were thrilled but I felt it was a bad idea. Amazingly enough they finished the box in less than two days. Abel doesn’t care what they eat but I am concerned about their eating habits. Listen today as we discuss the children’s health and our responsibilities as parents. Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella...

I’m known for giving the best birthday getaways, while Abel does the best birthday gifts. However, it has been a journey to get to this point. November use to be a stressful time for us because in the past I used to get hurt when Abel wouldn’t wear the gift’s I’d give him. Through the years Abel and I have managed to figure it out and have discovered the Birthday Bliss! Join us in this new episode as we look back at our journey and discuss what it took to accomplish this wonderful stage in...

Sometimes I forget my husband isn’t my enemy, especially when a stressful situation makes me tense. Abel and I have noticed that we fight each other when we should be battling together against life’s challenges. Listen today as we discuss how to unite against adversity rather than tear each other down.   Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Original Publication Date: 7/22/20 Learn more about...

I have been traumatized by Abel’s past spending habits, so when I saw his bank account payment. I became worried. How much does he owe? Is he making payments on time? I needed to get all the details of his credit card debt. Join us in this candid episode as we discuss the importance of transparency in a marriage when it comes to spending and Abel comes clean regarding his debt.   Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and...

I want skinny legs and Abel wants me to have juicy legs. I recently decided to start a new workout regimen to lose some extra pounds but Abel says I shouldn’t. He likes me just the way I am, however, I don’t. Who should I build my body for? Is it for my pleasure or his? Join us as we discuss who we should please with our body image. Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your...

Trump got Covid19 and as it is to be expected there has been commentaries from people’s both ends of the scale. While some are praying for him, others are hoping he dies. At first I was shocked, but then I realized that I have made the same extreme comments in my marriage. Join Abel and I as we discuss giving others a taste of their own medicine. Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more...

Some say you shouldn’t talk about two things in public; politics and religion. Abel and I are going against the current and doing both. Recently Abel and I were talking about the elections and he told me his voting history! Much to my surprise it was the complete opposite of my voting record.  In our latest episode, Abel and I discuss the presidential election and how we will handle our differences of opinion in a united way.   Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera...

Our daughter Kassey recently got into a car accident stressing everyone in the family. Unfortunately, our children can cause a marriage great stress when its least expected. While dealing with Kassey’s accident and the insurance company, Abel and I have been working on avoiding the fights. We refuse to argue about things that are out our control. Join us as Abel and I discuss what we are doing individually to avoid fighting because of the stress that our children occasionally bring...

You transform your life, by changing your words to yourself. You transform your marriage, by changing your words to your spouse. Abel and I have caused a lot of damage to our family without words today which led us to discuss which words are no longer coming out of our mouth in our home. Listen today as we discuss the words that have to go to give room for new words. Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella...

Kassey and Sammy are back to school. It would normally be a celebration with pictures of the first day, instead Abel and I are terrified. Sammy hates homeschool and she makes sure we all know. Listen today as Abel and I make a plan for back to school in our new reality during this pandemic. Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your ad-choices at...

What is Covid15? It’s those extra 15 pounds that Abel gained along with most of the nation, that are now starting to have an effect on his life. Abel asked me today what I felt about his weight gain and he was surprised by my answer. Join Abel and I as we have a candid conversation about gaining weight while married and what we can do as spouses to help our partners. Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella...

We are living in the year 2020 and you would think stereotyping is a thing of the past. Worse yet, when it happens in your own home. Abel happens to think hanging frames is a “girl” thing. As usual, I disagreed with him. What makes hanging a frame a “girl thing”?  The reality is that anyone can hang a frame just like anyone can take out the trash. There is no such thing as a “guy” or girl thing. If that were the case, we wouldn’t have women doing space exploration or racing in the NASCAR....

Revenge can feel good at first, but it can also do long term damage to the relationship, especially a marriage. Abel and I confess, there are times we have taken acts of revenge on each other. We now realize that instead of teaching each other a lesson, the fact is that we were hurting each other. Join Abel and I as we discuss ways to avoid falling into this trap of revenge against our loved ones.   Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and...

Sometimes I forget my husband isn’t my enemy, especially when a stressful situation makes me tense. Abel and I have noticed that we fight each other when we should be battling together against life’s challenges. Listen today as we discuss how to unite against adversity rather than tear each other down.   Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your ad-choices at...