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• On Waiting for Him to Text Me Back

  The Gaggle

  Becky

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:00 am

  I was so frustrated I wanted to kill someone, or myself, on the elevator ride to the fifth floor. There was never going to be cell reception in the swanky, mirrored steel box. Still, I stared down my iPhone, willing the LTE to kick in, praying for half a bar of mercy. Pressed all around me, the downtown literary types – who were probably going to the same cocktail party I was – tittered to each other. But I couldn’t draw my attention away from the phone. Why wouldn’t it connect to the network? The timing was awful. I was sure that in the 75 seconds I stood helplessly…

• How to manage your husband’s passive aggression

  Passive Aggressive Husband

  Neil Warner

  3 Jun 2013 | 7:49 am

    How to manage your husband’s passive aggression: You have spent considerable time researching this issue…because your gut feeling is telling you about the huge gap between what his words say and his acts tell you… Let’s say that, at this moment, you feel empowered to look further, confirm your perception that you are being served with a lot of passive aggression, and want to educate yourself in self-defense. What is it that you need to do now? Is time for us to offer again this very useful guide:   I. Put your attention in what he does, not in what he says:…

• The Real Reason Your Husband Will Cheat On You

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  arod63

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:53 pm

  Your husband isn't bored because you're the only woman he's had sex with for years. Or because you putter around the house in those dingy, flannel pajama pants every day. This expert says the reason men have affairs is because of something far more shocking. Do not display more from YT links:  Do not display more from YT links Google News Meta Tags:  cheating, affairs, why men cheat, infidelity, broken marriage, how to have an affair, marriage advice, cheating husband read more

• Why friendships sometimes fade away

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  13 Jun 2013 | 7:56 am

• Are You Being Hurt For Your Own Good?

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  Gregory L. Jantz, Ph.D.

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:40 pm

  In order for Connie to truly get on with her life, she had to rethink her pattern of denial and recognize that what she had experienced as a child and as a wife was wrong, even if everything she had ever learned said otherwise.read more

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• How to get anyone to like you instantly

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:08 am

• US marriage rate hits historic low

  18 Jun 2013 | 7:42 am

• What to do if your boss sends inappropriate texts

  17 Jun 2013 | 8:22 am

• Sexy relationship advice for women, from a guy

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• Why friendships sometimes fade away

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• Are You Being Hurt For Your Own Good?

  Gregory L. Jantz, Ph.D.

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:40 pm

  In order for Connie to truly get on with her life, she had to rethink her pattern of denial and recognize that what she had experienced as a child and as a wife was wrong, even if everything she had ever learned said otherwise.read more

• Best Father's Day Gift: Remembering When It's Too Painful

  Pamela Cytrynbaum

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:54 am

  One of the cruelest tricks grief plays on me is this: The unspeakable pain left by the loss of my extraordinary younger brother renders me unable to talk about him. He's the only one who could help me heal the pain left by his death but he is not here. read more

• eBliss: Is Love Best Begun Online?

  Duana C. Welch, Ph.D.

  19 Jun 2013 | 7:49 am

  People who meet online have happier, longer marriages, and couples who meet through eHarmony are happiest of all--according to a study funded by eHarmony. What gives? read more

• Female Sexual Desire: An Evolutionary Biology Perspective

  Sarah Rose Cavanagh, Ph.D.

  19 Jun 2013 | 7:37 am

  Wherein I interview an evolutionary biologist for her perspective on sex differences in libido.read more

• Attention Trap Part 3: Attention to Failure Nixes Success

  Jennifer Kromberg, PsyD

  19 Jun 2013 | 5:29 am

  So strongly do we believe life is supposed to be elegant that if we are hurt or frustrated or disappointed, we think it must be someone's fault – our partner, our co-workers, ourselves, or even God or the universe must be to blame!read more

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• E-commerce's future is in creating 'swift guanxi,' or personal and social rapport

  14 Jun 2013 | 1:51 pm

  Despite the reputation of online marketplaces being distant and impersonal, through social technologies such as instant messaging, they can create the sense of personal and social relationships between buyers and sellers, termed "swift guanxi" in China, to facilitate loyalty, interactivity and repeat transactions, according to new research.

• Automated 'coach' could help with social interactions

  14 Jun 2013 | 9:56 am

  A new software system could help people improve their conversational and interview skills.

• Big movies and other cultural products have evolutionary roots

  12 Jun 2013 | 10:33 am

  Epic battles, whirlwind romances, family feuds, heroic attempts to save the lives of strangers: these are stories guaranteed to grace the silver screen. According to new research, that's not lazy scriptwriting, that's evolutionary consumerism.

• People anticipate others' genuine smiles, but not polite smiles

  12 Jun 2013 | 10:33 am

  Smile and the world smiles with you -- but new research suggests that not all smiles are created equal. The research shows that people actually anticipate smiles that are genuine but not smiles that are merely polite. The differing responses may reflect the unique social value of genuine smiles.

• Humans are happier when they do the right thing; It also helps them overcome difficulties

  12 Jun 2013 | 10:30 am

  Communities that stick together and do good for others cope better with crises and are happier for it, according to a new study. Part of the reason for this greater resilience is the fact that humans are more than simply social beings, they are so-called 'pro-social' beings. In other words, they get happiness not just from doing things with others, but from doing things both with and for others.

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• Your 20s are for fun AND getting stuff done

  Brown Paper for Bessie

  20 Jun 2013 | 1:51 am

  Gen Y. We’re all crazy and ruining our lives, right? Well no, actually. JEMIMAH CLEGG explains how to have a fulfilling ‘coming of age’… I have recently gone back to working in retail a few days a week. I’m in a few different stores as needed, so often work with lots of different people, most of them young women in their early twenties. The conversations I have with them always go the same way; “Are you studying?” “What are you doing as well as this?” and inevitably “Do you have a boyfriend?” When I say I have a husband, the response is ALWAYS “Oh my…

• Hump Day

  vip

  20 Jun 2013 | 1:47 am

  Happy hour at cafe Pinot then to Perch and lastly the rooftop bar at the Standard. Fun and exciting until we had to go home. I think I’ve learned to control my alcohol intake.

• Going on a ride to nothingland

  nmdplme

  20 Jun 2013 | 1:44 am

  Last night Angela came over. I didn’t really want her to, because I was yesterday-me and I was in nothingland, but she is away on a medical symposium for the next week and I won’t get to see her at all for a while. So I caved against my better judgment. Love can be such a pain in the ass. I feel one of two clear states when I am in nothingland. There is irrationality, and there is blackness. There are varieties in there, from irrational anger to black sadness to irrational sadness to black anger, but the crazy or the nothing remains the base. Last night I hit both. It’s the…

• I loiter near Current Events

  countingducks

  20 Jun 2013 | 1:29 am

  “In the longer term there is no such thing, as dishonest happiness” I suggest  to some g

• The Ninth

  annelisebull

  20 Jun 2013 | 1:28 am

  I stumbled upon a letter I had written almost five years ago. It was directed to the man I would one day fall in love with… I had no idea then that it would be you. I thought it might be neat to share it here. To the Love of My Life, I don’t know who you are. I don’t know what you’re doing, where you’ve been, or where you’re going. I don’t know what you’ve been through to make you into who you are, or who you’re going to be when I find you. I know absolutely nothing about you… And that doesn’t bother me. I feel confident that…

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• A Playful Gesture?

  19 Jun 2013 | 5:09 pm

  Not only for herself, but also for all the women who are influenced by Nigella Lawson, I hope that Nigella doesn't ignore the warning signs in her marriage after the throat ...Read Full Post

• Summer Fun for Your Marriage

  14 Jun 2013 | 6:54 pm

  According to our weather, summer is here! Here are some things you can do this summer that are both healthy and fun for your marriage relationship. Full Article: Ideas for Summer Fun Together...Read Full Post

• Another Divorce for Rupert Murdoch

  13 Jun 2013 | 8:10 am

  There are successful May-December marriages, but the Rupert-Deng marriage won't be one of them. It was confirmed today by Rupert's company that the couple filed divorce papers in New York. Wendi ...Read Full Post

• Today, Compliment Your Spouse!

  10 Jun 2013 | 5:10 pm

  Our poll about complimenting your spouse shows what we think is too large a percentage of folks don't remember when they last complimented their spouse! What??? How can a marriage survive without kindness and sincere compliments? If you want to cut down on negativity in your marriage, compliment your spouse on a daily basis. And we mean honest compliments about who your spouse is as a person -- not manipulative flattery or only focusing on what your spouse accomplishes....Read Full Post

• This is Nice to See

  5 Jun 2013 | 6:11 pm

  Your marriage is influenced by many marriages. The marriages of your relatives and close friends can have a daily and sometimes subtle impact on your relationship with your spouse. Read Full Post

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• My husband hangs out in Vegas strip till next morning with his buddy

  viva_vegas

  20 Jun 2013 | 1:42 am

  Hi, Please, I need help! I would like to hear other women's opinion on this. We recently moved to Vegas due to my husband's work. And his best friend in CA has an office in Vegas so he comes to town all the time. So they started hanging out on the strip and go to clubs all night (till 3am, etc, come home next morning) and his friend even has a condo right on the strip so they just go upstairs and sleep there. My husband has been faithful to me (so he says) for all these years, BUT he is super flirtatious (he admits) and that caused a lot of issues in our marriage in the past. So of course,…

• Married to a LEO and walking on eggshells! HELP!

  momtoanangel

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:52 pm

  I have been with my husband for 3 years and we have a 21 month old son. H is a police officer, I have been a stay at home mom since I was 7 months pregnant. We have had a tumultuous relationship from the start. He is controlling, jealous, verbally abusive, he has called me the most horrible names! and to be quite honest I am also physically scared of him. He has absolutely zero trust and respect for me. I have left him numerous times, but I always end up coming back because of our son. Not directly, but I always get the "you are not committed to this relationship" speech when we get…

• Need help with relationship.

  AnonymousPoster

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:41 pm

  So here is the issues we have been having. I am the head of the household, I work full time, and when I come home I expect the house to be taken care of, since he does not have a job at the time. But here is where the issue comes in. We have a kid together. He will only clean the house if I ask him specific things to clean. If I ask him to clean in general the whole house, he will say I don't know what you want me to clean. And our house is messy, trust me you could know what to clean just by looking at it. His day consists of taking care of our son who is 13 months by doing the basics,…

• Wait for my doctor to call or go to the hospital?

  pidge70

  19 Jun 2013 | 6:52 pm

  So, I am 43. I had a period in July of 2011, again in April 2012 and on June 8th of this year I started spotting. I am still spotting and today I passed a few clots.....sorry for the tmi. Last year a biopsy was done on my uterus and was clear. I am having some major cramping, my lower back is killing me and pain is radiating down my right leg. The pain isn't unbearable but, it is making me extremely uncomfortable. I called my gyno earlier today but, she wasn't in today. I am supposed to get a call back tomorrow. I am kind of freaking out but, some friends have said this is normal. I'm not…

• Upset and disappointment

  exhausted39

  19 Jun 2013 | 6:30 pm

  I just need to get out some frustration. I am so emotionally distraught about what my family life has become. My marriage and family life is not at all what I wanted for my self or my child. I have been married for 15 years with the past 3 to 4 years being extremely difficult. Over the past few years my child has been diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety, and an Autism spectrum disorder. Most of my disappoint comes from the way that my husband treats our child. He is not understanding, thinks our child's disorders are a hoax, is emotionally abusive and on occasion physically abusive mostly to our…

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• UVU Sex Survey for Married Couples

  Laura M. Brotherson

  3 Jun 2013 | 1:26 pm

  Are you married? You’re invited to take part in this anonymous research study on the sex lives of married couples sponsored by Utah Valley University (UVU). They even based a part of it on our description of the Good Girl Syndrome from Chapter 1 of our book And They Were Not Ashamed–Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Fulfillment. Here is the official invitation to participate in this survey: You are invited to take part in an anonymous research study that seeks to learn more about the sexual lives of married couples. We hope that the information obtained from this study might…

• MM Video #002 — Amping Up the Ambience

  Laura M. Brotherson

  29 May 2013 | 8:34 pm

  Boredom in the bedroom is a big issue for many couples. In this Marriage Message video #002 — Amping Up the Ambience Laura M. Brotherson shares three easy suggestions for adding sensuality and spark back into the bedroom. For more tips to strengthen your marriage join us on Facebook! FACEBOOK PAGE Strengthening Marriage, Inc. FACEBOOK PAGE The Marital Intimacy Show Subscribe to Laura’s Strengthening Marriage Blog Subscribe to Blog Entries Subscribe to Blog Comments Subscribe via E-mail to Receive Blog Updates Subscribe to Blog via E-mail Subscribe to Blog Comments via E-mail Subscribe…

• Open Forum 4

  Laura M. Brotherson

  22 May 2013 | 9:33 pm

  Welcome to our new “Open Forum 4” discussion page! We continue to create new Open Forum pages for you to post your questions and comments, and for us all to discuss important marriage and intimacy issues. Please post your new comments/questions to this Open Forum 4 post below. For additional insights, you can review previous discussions by clicking on the links below. You will then find a list of topics discussed in each Open Forum: Open Forum 4 (to post NEW questions and comments) Open Forum 3 (posts from Apr 2011 – May 2013) Open Forum 2 (posts from Jun 2009 — Apr 2011)…

• Laura’s Radio Interview with Matt Townsend

  Laura M. Brotherson

  1 May 2013 | 3:25 pm

  Matt Townsend is a pretty funny guy! Loved the name he gave me, “The Queen of Marital Intimacy!” Cute Matt! It was a treat to be a guest on his BYU Radio program “The Matt Townsend Show” on SiriusXM satellite radio on Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. (Mountain Time). We Get to Talk about Sex! Of course we got to talk about sex and stuff…! So you’ll definitely want to check out the audio here and get some great tips for strengthening your marriage intimately. You’ll hear him start introducing my segment around 21:00…

• MM Video #001 — Marriage is a Gift from God

  Laura M. Brotherson

  22 Apr 2013 | 9:09 pm

  In the first of many Marriage Message videos #001 — Marriage is a Gift from God Laura M. Brotherson, marriage and family therapist, author of the book And They Were Not Ashamed–Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Fulfillment, host of “The Marital Intimacy Show” podcast and founder of StrengtheningMarriage.com shares a few thoughts on marriage as a gift from God, and how marriage can also be our gift back to God! For more tips to strengthen your marriage join us on Facebook! FACEBOOK PAGE Strengthening Marriage, Inc. FACEBOOK PAGE The Marital Intimacy Show Subscribe…

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• where: they wedded on a tuesday

  Brooke Kunz

  19 Jun 2013 | 7:47 pm

  my old roommate lauren got married on tuesday to our old ward friend kyle patton. they were friends for three years before they finally dated! lauren loved kyle all along, but he took awhile to come around. ah, love. although i wasn’t crazy about the stress and pressure of planning my own wedding…when it comes to other people’s weddings — i can’t get enough! i love weddings. even stranger’s weddings. so i was extra happy when lauren asked me to help with hers. i made her wooden peg doll cake toppers and filmed her wedding video. i was so busy filming that i…

• I think this is the way..

  AuntieLex

  19 Jun 2013 | 7:44 pm

  I retreated back to my bubble.. A place where I can be quiet and fix what I can here.. I believe this is the best way for me… My path.. Only mine.. I need to put my marriage on hold, and me being a friend.. I need to take care of myself, and these 3 sparkly gals I am so blessed with… My new little goals… Get lots of rest… Breathe… Reward myself with positive treats… Stop and be present with fairy gals.. Let go, let God… Not to much.. I can start now… In bed for long over due sleep, and up early for coffee, writing and glittering everything we…

• Hawaii, Part Two.

  rachaellubin

  19 Jun 2013 | 7:38 pm

  Friday afternoon, after I finished having a slow, relaxing lunch at Duke’s, I went to the Ala Moana shopping center, one of the largest in the US. I figured it was a good, shady, partially air-conditioned place where it wouldn’t be hard to spend the four hours I had until I was to meet my friend (Rona, the bride) at a nail salon. I loved going into the local surf supply stores, and seeing, smelling, and touching things I hadn’t been able to in many years. I spent some time in the same Barnes and Nobles store that I practically lived in the summer I moved to Waikiki- it was a quiet,…

• MARRIAGE=COALITION

  Conderidge

  19 Jun 2013 | 7:34 pm

  YOUR MARRIAGE IS A NOT A COMPETITION, IT IS A COALITION. Don’t compete; combine strength. Get together. Write down all the things you agree on. Then write your goals. Then work on them as one person with four hands and four feet. That should make getting to your goals twice as easy and cut down your time to their arrival in half. You are one. Be that. Forgive. Forget. Forge the greatest coalition on earth. CONDERIDGE SMITH, M.Div. (Yale’00) author of e-book FAITH on amazon.com

• Wedding Insurance

  thehealthylifestyleway

  19 Jun 2013 | 7:33 pm

  Check out what our tribe is up to! Have a look at this Wedding Insurance from Bob. http://weddinginsurance.blog.co.uk

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• Make your marriage a priority and your kids benefit

  Corey

  18 Jun 2013 | 7:37 am

  If there is one thing that will throw a wrench in married-life, it’s kids. Don’t get me wrong, kids are a tremendous blessing and source of fun and laughter, but they can also be whiny, energy draining monsters that can suck joy out of things at a the drop of a hat. With kids around the house, no matter what their ages, life gets more complicated and busy. Activities, homework, chores, meal, bedtimes, carpools, and on it goes. Much of how we do family is learned and passed down through the generations. Each generation either adopts what their family did, or goes to the other extreme…

• Simple Marriage in Action: John

  guest

  16 Jun 2013 | 1:06 pm

  Editor’s note: This is a post in the series, Simple Marriage in Action. John We’ve been married for 36 years, and still feel like we are growing. Here are the six things we have found most helpful. Be intentional. Never put things on autopilot. A colleague of mine from Minnesota said, “Being married is a lot like putting a canoe in the Mississippi River in St. Paul. Unless your paddle hard, you’re going to drift south. We’ve tried to be aware of the tendency to drift and address that. Have fun. It helps if at least one of you is light-hearted. That happens to be…

• Don’t bother trying to rekindle your marriage

  Corey

  11 Jun 2013 | 6:37 am

  There is a popular belief in the marriage and relationship world that when the doldrums hit and you find yourself more numb than really alive, you should look for ways to get back what you once had. Call it a spark. A zest. A passion. Whatever. The point is, something’s missing and since you once had it – you can go back and find it again. Wrong. Life is not lived backwards. Our past is important. Who we once were is what our spouse found attractive (since that person caught the eye of your spouse and reeled them in the rest of the way). But the previous version of you is long…

• Lighter Side: Skyping Your Spouse

  Jerry

  10 Jun 2013 | 6:04 am

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• The Hidden Power In Your Marriage

  Corey

  6 Jun 2013 | 12:26 pm

  Nice Guys are wimps. In fact, Nice Guys tend to play the wimpy, victim role very well. You hear it in what they say to themselves and others: “It’s just not fair.” “How come she always gets her way?” “If they would just …” This same idea holds true for Pleasers (the female version of the Nice Guy). The Nice Guy paradigm begins in childhood as a survival mechanism. In order to get their love and attention needs met they develop this belief; “If I’m good and do what’s right, I’ll be loved, get my needs met, and have a…

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• What Are Boundaries?

  Rori Raye

  19 Jun 2013 | 1:58 pm

  Here’s a hot discussion on Boundaries with Mercedes: Here’s the first piece of the conversation from Mercedes: “My boundaries all feel big to me…that’s why they are boundaries. Some of the stuff you mention are just ways a man would be if I were to stay long enough for our relationship to grow (like treating [...] Related posts: How To Accept A Gift – Even If You Think It’s Too Big Befriending And Helping A Man Will Get You Gratitude — But Not Love Love Advice – Boundaries And Walls With Men

• When Your Little Self And Nasty Voice Are “Holding You Back” From Healing…

  Rori Raye

  10 Jun 2013 | 10:04 am

   Here’s a great letter from “Lisa” about the inner parts of it that seemingly make it “hard” to heal: “Rori you are so great! However I found it difficult to really HEAL on the inside. I feel a big pain, sorrow, sadness and loneliness inside me. Not always though. There are many moments I feel [...] Related posts: Is It Your “Nasty Voice” Or Is It A “Real” Warning? Please Let Your Squeeky Voice Comment Love Yourself – Healing In Los Angeles And Wherever You Live

• Beneath Your Beautiful

  Rori Raye

  6 Jun 2013 | 6:27 am

  OMGoodness – This is so gorgeous. My husband emailed the link to me, and I’m embedding the video it here. Isn’t this what we’re doing here with this work? Love, Rori Related posts: You’re Beautiful, Talented, Smart – and Wimpy in Love…How Can This Be? 5 Simple Things You Can Do Today To Awaken Your Connection To Your Own Body Beautiful Quotes For Love And Pain

• The Rori Raye Mantra

  Rori Raye

  3 Jun 2013 | 6:17 am

  Because it’s so easy to interpret my Tools, especially Feeling Messages, in a kind of “stand-alone” way that doesn’t give you the full power of them, and can be confusing if you don’t really know, understand and practice the Tool as it’s laid out for you in the Have The Relationship You Want ebook and [...] Related posts: Get Success & Reduce Stress With Your Rori Raye Tools At Work, With Family…Everywhere Your Free Rori Raye Newsletters May Not Be Getting Through – Here’s How To Fix It! Links to Free Rori Raye Video Clips on YouTube

• WhenThe Intimacy Is Gone – And Another Woman Enters The Picture – What To Do?

  Rori Raye

  30 May 2013 | 6:39 am

  Here’s a question from KC about her marriage situation that’s both common and awful – and involves another woman. You may not agree with my answer – so here goes: “Hi Rori, I have what to me seems a strange situation and yet I wonder if it’s becoming more common. My husband of 23 years [...] Related posts: If He’s In An Emotional Relationship With Another Woman — Do This No Intimacy And Old Flames What To Do If Your Man Still Feels Emotional About Another Woman

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• Ten Reasons to Stop Avoiding Conflict and Start Dealing with Issues

  lmerlobooth

  10 Jun 2013 | 12:21 pm

  There are countless people who believe that the best way to handle conflict is to not have any. When things get tough, their choice is to duck, avoid, distract or disengage, in the hope that the issue will resolve itself. If the issue doesn’t resolve itself, they feel a sense of relief that at least they succeeded in avoiding conflict.  The unfortunate truth about conflict, though, is that not talking about conflict often creates more conflict—either internally, externally or both.  Stop fooling yourself into thinking that avoiding difficult conversations is doing you any…

• Is Fear Stopping You?

  lmerlobooth

  6 Jun 2013 | 6:38 am

  Fear is our body’s instinctual response to potential danger and is a natural part of life. In the best of circumstances, our fears can save our lives, spur us into action and even energize us. In the worst of circumstances, fears can make us sick, cause mental health issues and even physically harm us. In other words, fear can be a blessing or a curse.  When we’re walking down a dark alley and hear the sounds of footsteps behind us, fear is gift that can keep us alive. It alerts us to danger and prepares our bodies for emergencies so we can save ourselves (or others). Fear is vital…

• A Cheat Sheet for Women Who Are Ready to “Step Up”

  lmerlobooth

  29 May 2013 | 2:54 pm

    Learn to love yourself. It all starts here. If you don’t love yourself, you will not be able to stand up for yourself in any real way. Quit the negative self-talk, stop trying to be perfect, let go of micromanaging, and refuse to put yourself down. If you want to work on yourself, great…just do that without beating yourself up in the process. If you want to be treated as an equal, act as an equal. Know that you deserve to be treated as an equal rather than complaining that you’re not or wishing you were. When you really know it, you will step into situations differently and…

• A Graduate Student Could Use Your Help

  lmerlobooth

  20 May 2013 | 10:22 am

  A graduate student asked if I was willing to help him with his study of couples by posting this on my blog. I agreed to do so in the service of helping us to gain more understanding on how to help couples. It would be great if anyone who is eligible to complete the survey below would help CJ out. Thanks so much in advance for doing your part to help! Warmly, Lisa Dear Readers of Straight Talk 4 Women,             My name is CJ and I am a graduate student working towards my Ph.D. in clinical psychology. I am currently working on…

• Want Great Relationships? Nurture Them From the Start

  lmerlobooth

  16 May 2013 | 6:33 am

  As human beings, we all crave love and belonging. Deep down we want to feel loved, be treated well and we want someone to think we totally rock.  We want to feel as if we matter. Few things fulfill this need more than beginnings: new friendships, new romances and new births. In the beginning, we’re often excited, enthralled and filled with love and adoration for our newfound connections. In fact, these times feel so good, we often term them “the honeymoon period.” During the honeymoon period we can mostly see only the good in the other person. For this moment in time, the other…

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• Best Story I’ve Ever Read on Singlism in the Workplace

  Bella DePaulo, Ph.D.

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:55 pm

  Single people, and adults without children, tell their stories of discrimination in the workplace and how one of them got it to stop. The practice is not just personal – it’s institutional.read more

• The Loneliness Panic

  Bella DePaulo, Ph.D.

  15 Jun 2013 | 3:43 am

  Once again, the loneliness panic is upon us. Before we get too carried away, let’s consider some new data and some neglected perspectives.read more

• Becoming Single Again: How Has it Made You a Better Person?

  Bella DePaulo, Ph.D.

  10 Jun 2013 | 1:17 am

  Myths about the supposedly transformational power of marriage need to be countered by personal stories and scientific data on the value of living single.read more

• What Anthropologists Know About Single People

  Bella DePaulo, Ph.D.

  3 Jun 2013 | 2:20 am

  Anthropologists have a view that is as big as the world. What they have to say about marriage, family, and single life will take you way beyond the prevailing platitudes of contemporary American life.read more

• Doomed to be Married? 5 Reasons Wise People Worry

  Bella DePaulo, Ph.D.

  31 May 2013 | 1:29 am

  An article with the title, “Doomed to be single?”, raises questions about why people think it is just fine to publish, unapologetically, blanket condemnations of single life. What happens if we turn the tables? read more

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• Ex-Wife Of Exonerated Man Wants Cut Of Restitution Money

  tom

  19 Jun 2013 | 2:36 pm

  Some people would argue that the system of dividing assets in the wake of a failed marriage is unfair. Some would say that a highly supportive spouse is entitled some "proper share" of the household's combined net worth. And some would even say that all's fair in love and war and the dissolution therein of either. Those people and/or their partners never were wrongly incarcerated for 20-some-odd years. Do not display more from YT links:  Do not display more from YT links read more

• After Divorce: 3 Reasons You Won't Find New Love

  marina pearson

  19 Jun 2013 | 2:35 pm

  If you're reeling from your recent divorce, you'll want to avoid these mistakes. Do not display more from YT links:  Do not display more from YT links Google News Meta Tags:  dating, moving on from a breakup, dating after divorce, divorce, breakups read more

• What Does Nick Lachey Consider His Biggest Parenting Challenge?

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  19 Jun 2013 | 1:28 pm

  "It has changed me for sure. It literally affects everything you do, every decision you make," Nick recently said about becoming a dad. Do not display more from YT links:  Do not display more from YT links read more

• The Real Reason Your Husband Will Cheat On You

  arod63

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:53 pm

  Your husband isn't bored because you're the only woman he's had sex with for years. Or because you putter around the house in those dingy, flannel pajama pants every day. This expert says the reason men have affairs is because of something far more shocking. Do not display more from YT links:  Do not display more from YT links Google News Meta Tags:  cheating, affairs, why men cheat, infidelity, broken marriage, how to have an affair, marriage advice, cheating husband read more

• Gone Catfishin': How I Was Lured By An Online Dating Con Artist

  dorihartley

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:30 pm

  Thanks to sensational programs like MTV's Catfish, we can now — as a society — sit back on our comfy couches and make fun of people who fall prey to online romance schemes. But when you are lied to, stolen from and emotionally ripped off by a stranger at a time in your life when you're most vulnerable, it's far from entertainment. Do not display more from YT links:  Do not display more from YT links read more

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  Leftos - Lessons for the Opposite Sex

• Broken hearts do heal

  15 Jun 2013 | 2:35 am

  New Opinion - I broke up with a guy I dated for 18 months. I seen red flags at the beginning of our relationship with him not setting boundaries. He is a veteranirian , so I was wined and dined pretty early in our relationship . I broke off the relationship 1 month ago. We still stayed in contact everyday. I even went to the lake with his kids and my son. We kissed alittle. You would have never known we were broke up. I was the one who kept trying to work things out. He kept saying let it go. I decided one night to drive by his house to talk to him and I see another womans car there. I was so…

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  12 Jun 2013 | 12:01 pm

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• That's completely normal.

  8 Jun 2013 | 11:36 am

  New Answer - Even if you love your partner completely and wouldn't want to leave them or cheat on them, your brain is never going to stop thinking about having sex with other people. You're going to find other people attractive. You can't help it, especially when you're in an established relationship and part of you is craving something new. There is nothing you can do about it, and there's no shame in it. The only way this is a bad thing is if you act on it and cheat on your girlfriend, or if you keep telling her about how often you fantasize about other partners in a way that hurts her…

• Thoughts of sex with other women?

  7 Jun 2013 | 8:52 pm

  New Question - I have been in a relationship with my girlfriend for almost 16 months. It's my first relationship. I love her more than anything but about 4 months after we got together, I started having sexual thoughts about women. At first it was every now and then but for about 8 months it has been a lot of the time. It mainly happens when we're sexually intimate. Recently she asked me if I've had thoughts and I've told her how often it does. I've thought about other people about 60% of the time and I can't stop. Now we don't know what to do, I want these thoughts to stop because I love her…

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• 5 Habits That Produce Extraordinary Relationships

  Tiya Cunningham-Sumter

  20 Jun 2013 | 3:30 am

  Some may be questioning whether or not it is actually possible to experience an extraordinary relationship. I believe it is. We already know good ones exist and there are even some really great partnerships. But, how many of us strive for extraordinary?  I would never deceive anyone into believing it’s a breeze to obtain. I Keep Reading →

• Your Children are Watching; 10 Actions They Should See from Your Marriage

  BMWK Staff

  20 Jun 2013 | 3:05 am

  By Phil Stevens, My wife and I often reflect on what our children see in and about our marriage. What do they take away? What have we taught them? Honestly, they are shaping their view of marriage by what you show them in the good times and the bad. Daily. How do you fight, disagree, Keep Reading →

• Enjoying a Beach Trip With the Little Ones

  Martine Foreman

  20 Jun 2013 | 2:32 am

  Is it just me, or does it seem like the year just started?  But here we are, in June, and we are all thinking of ways to enjoy the summer with our families because we know that in the blink of an eye it will be time to go pumpkin picking. Whether you stay local, Keep Reading →

• 10 Things That Happy Black Women Know

  Kara Stevens

  19 Jun 2013 | 4:31 am

  There is a “happy black woman” revolution happening! We are making decisions to get everything we want out of life: beautiful bodies, strong romantic relationships, healthy family connections, meaningful friendships, money, preferred careers, and grounded spirituality. We are doing it by being purposeful about how we think, what we believe, and how we act. Here Keep Reading →

• 5 Reasons I’ve Been Celibate For the Last 8 Years

  BMWK Staff

  19 Jun 2013 | 4:19 am

  by Michelle G Cameron As a divorced mother of one son, it was a challenge becoming single again. I was making the decision to live a celibate life after experiencing sex for the first time during my marriage. Although it was difficult when I first started out (and it still is), here are 5 reasons why Keep Reading →

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  Lovepanky | Your Guide to Better Love and Relationships

• Kissing on the First Date – Is that a Yes or a No?

  Lovepanky

  18 Jun 2013 | 9:49 am

  Kissing on the first date isn’t wrong. But it isn’t always right either. Puckering your lips up for a smooch depends more on these circumstances. By Keith Brown Let’s face it. Most guys want to kiss the girl on the first date. And most girls, well, they’re confused about this big question, to kiss or not to kiss on a first date. A kiss is an intimate expression of affection. It seals an invisible bond, and signifies that both of you are now intimately involved with each other. And it also takes the budding relationship forward into the next stage *whether you’re ready for it or…

• 10 Signs You’re Lovesick and 10 Ways to Get Out of It!

  Lovepanky

  14 Jun 2013 | 9:53 am

  Lovesickness is a very real thing, and can even be fatal. Find out if you’re lovesick using these 10 signs and get out of it before it’s too late! By Elizabeth Arthur Have you ever been in love with someone who does not love you back? You can call it limerence, unrequited love or a one sided love story, and in all probability, you’d be right. [Read: Signs you're experiencing limerence and not just a little crush] But sometimes, as simple as a failed or a secret romance may seem, it could be devastating for the person experiencing it. What is lovesickness? Lovesickness is the feeling of…

• 9 Types of Wild Sex Parties You Can Have at Home!

  Lovepanky

  13 Jun 2013 | 8:35 am

  Ever wonder what happens at a sex party? Well, here are 9 types of wild sex parties you can have in your own house, without feeling awkward about it! By Nicola Scholes The thought of having a sex party can seem exciting and scary at the same time. For most of us, the idea of a sex party always seem fascinating and taboo, like something we shouldn’t do, but yet want to do! It’s just like skinny dipping. What’s so great about jumping into a pool of water with no clothes on, surrounded by friends? The concept sounds silly. But the sexual high it gives, well, that’s a big sexy rush,…

• 12 Things to Look for in a Guy Before You Date Him!

  Lovepanky

  12 Jun 2013 | 2:12 pm

  What makes a guy your perfect match? These 12 things to look for in a guy will definitely help you evaluate him as a compatible boyfriend material. By Jessica Dawson Every girl is unique. And what you expect from a guy and from a happy relationship would be very different from what your friend expects. Likewise, relationships too are just as unique, and what works for one person doesn’t always have to work for someone else. Instead of taking pointers from friends or asking for their opinions all the time, sometimes the easiest way to figure out if a guy is a good match for you is by testing…

• How to Get a Shy Guy to Like You and Ask You Out

  Lovepanky

  10 Jun 2013 | 9:14 am

  Are you falling for a shy guy who’s too shy to ask you out? Use these 12 tips on how to get a shy guy to like you and get him to ask you out in no time! By Layla Quinn Shy guys can be a pain in the back side. They’re cute and seem nice. But they’re so hard to read that it can annoy any girl who falls for them. [Confession: How I got a shy guy to ask me out when he wouldn’t even talk to me!] And the worst part is that a shy guy may like you a lot, and still not do anything about it even if you make the first move. He may tell a few friends that he fancies you. And those friends may in…

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  Escape From Relationship Hell

• No Magic Pill

  Lisa Hayes

  19 Jun 2013 | 2:58 pm

  By:  Lisa Hayes People usually come to coaching because they’ve been stuck with something for awhile.  They either want something or want to change something that seems hard or illusive.  Everyone is looking for the magic pill.  They are looking for that one hidden truth or limiting belief that will unlock effortless.  Everyone wants an “ah ha” moment that changes everything.  Trust me, I can deliver a river of “ah ha” moments and even at flood stage, ah ha’s alone, don’t change a damn thing. I’m here to say it, once and for all.  There is no magic pill.  No book holds…

• Relationships and the Reality Dilemma

  Lisa Hayes

  17 Jun 2013 | 9:38 pm

  By:  Lisa Hayes The brain spends about 80% of it’s conscious resources remembering and cataloging things and events.  It’s a little bit like your computer putting things in cache.  When you visit a website your computer has cached, what you see on your screen may or may not be current.  To be exact, your computer stored a version of that site from a previous visit.  It makes for much quicker loading.  Your web browser doesn’t have to deal with the details.  It can just sort of load around the periphery. What this means is, very rarely do you actually see or experience things the…

• The Evolution of Beauty

  Lisa Hayes

  14 Jun 2013 | 2:31 pm

  By:  Lisa Hayes Recently, I often find myself looking in the mirror, wondering what my 25 year old self would think of the reflection staring back at me.  I’m not sure why I pick 25.  Frankly, that was a bad year for me.  I was 25 when it first occurred to me my world was falling apart, and maybe it was because I wasn’t pretty enough to hold it together.  I somehow believed that the integrity of the man I was married to was tied to my ability to be hot enough to keep his eyes and penis from wandering.  And he was wandering, and I made that about me, when it was really all about him.

• When Can You Put Your Relationship On Autopilot?

  Lisa Hayes

  12 Jun 2013 | 2:31 pm

  By:  Lisa Hayes When can you put your relationship on autopilot and let it run itself?   Anytime you want, as long as you don’t really care where things go. Someone suggested to me a few days ago that my Honey and I make marriage look easy.  She asked what my secret was.  The answer is easy.  We put as much energy into our relationship as we would if we were trying to “save” it.  I thought that was a genius, easy answer.  She was horrified.  “Oh my God.  That sounds like so much work.” I don’t consider it work.  I consider it an investment in my future, my sanity,…

• Monday Mailbag – How to Tell if Your Marriage is Finished

  Lisa Hayes

  10 Jun 2013 | 12:53 pm

  By:  Lisa Hayes Dear Lisa, My husband have been married for almost twelve years, and to be frank, 6 of them have been pretty bad.  In the last six years between the two of us there have been three affairs, one DUI, three lost jobs, two incidents at home that involved the cops, and two children.   That’s right.  We brought two children into this world, and our personal drama.  I used to think the drama in our relationship was just poorly channeled passion.  Not I realize the drama in our relationship has nothing to do with passion and especially nothing to do with love.  I feel like…

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• Craig David – You Know What

  Alee

  8 Jun 2013 | 9:45 am

  My Comments: Reintroducing one of the greatest R&B singers of all time and the unofficial king of British hip-hop and R&B – Craig David. “You Know What” is featured on Craig David’s 2001 debut album Born to Do It. The album was successful worldwide, especially in the UK, and is one of my favorite albums. And I’m not the only one — Born to Do It was voted as the Second Greatest Album Ever on a public poll hosted by MTV, bested only by Michael Jackson’s Thriller. If you haven’t heard of Craig David, you’ve been missing out on some…

• Nemesis

  Alee

  28 May 2013 | 2:58 pm

  Nemesis/Sorgenfri is a psychological thriller by Norwegian author Jo Nesbø. It is the fourth book in the English translation of Nesbø’s Harry Hole series which chronicles the cases and life of the Oslo, Norway detective. Nemesis main plot involves a string of heists pulled off by a particularly intelligent and cruel bank robber. The subplot continues Harry’s search for a drug lord and killer of his former colleague, and his current search to find the murderer of an old lover. As usual, Nemesis features Nesbø’s intriguing plot twists, poetic storytelling and keen…

• (Mis)Diagnosing Personality

  Alee

  17 May 2013 | 12:00 pm

  Does our culture promote the labeling of regular variations in behavior and personality as abnormal and disordered? It has been announced that the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, DSM-V, will contain some significant updates. The DSM, published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), is considered the standard for understanding and classifying mental disorders in the U.S. and around the world. With recent changes, however, the manual and the 30,000+ psychiatrists who oversee its contents have come under heavy criticism. This is because the new…

• Open Question: Does Persistence Pay Off?

  Alee

  9 May 2013 | 1:33 pm

  Everyone has their view on whether being persistent in dating works and whether one should even bother trying to get the attention and affections of a person who hasn’t reciprocated their interest. Many also have the opinion that being overly persistent can be an invasion of another person’s personal space and peace of mind. But does being persistent actually work or is it simply the last measure in a desperate situation? My view on persistence is that it is highly dependent on the particular situation — sometimes it works wonderfully, other times it fails miserably. If the…

• Zoe Saldana

  Alee

  29 Apr 2013 | 1:00 pm

  Zoe Yadira Saldana is an American actress, dancer, and model of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent. She is known for such best-selling films like Colombiana and Avatar. She is set to star in the upcoming film Star Trek Into Darkness and as Nina Simone in an upcoming biopic on the jazz singer. Born in New Jersey, as a child Zoe moved to the Dominican Republic with her mother and sisters after her father’s passing. There she cultivated her love of dance and theater, taking ballet lessons and attending the ECOS Espacio de Danza Academy, a renowned school of dance in the Dominican Republic.

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  Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage

• Cloth Diaper Marriages

  Mark Gungor

  6 Jun 2013 | 7:19 am

  When my kids were babies, we had cloth diapers.  Disposable diapers were available at the time; we just couldn’t afford them.  No, we did not indulge in those fancy throwaway diapers; we had the good ol’mess’em and clean’em later diapers.  You put them in a diaper pail, a delightful little plastic container where a lovely, pungent brew of baby poopies would slowly stew until you got around to washing them so they could be reused.  Now, don’t misunderstand me, I do not miss cloth diapers. God bless the person who invented the disposable diaper! (I know, I know, they are bad for…

• Men Don’t Like to Work on Relationships

  Mark Gungor

  21 May 2013 | 9:11 am

  When a man falls in love with a woman, his thoughts go something like this: I love her, she’s great—in fact, she is perfect.  I love her just the way she is and I hope she never changes.  It was this thinking that inspired Billy Joel to write the song “I Love You Just the Way You Are.”  On the other hand, when a woman falls in love with a man, her thoughts are generally something like this: I love him, he’s great, but he really needs some work.  This is a disaster in the making.  Divergent expectations always lead to conflict. When a woman thinks a man needs work, she is not…

• Disappointment

  Mark Gungor

  9 May 2013 | 11:58 am

  At the beginning of every relationship, there is a high level of hope and desire that causes it to run on autopilot.  But over time hope and desire begin to erode when disappointment enters. There are dozens of ways we can disappoint one another in a relationship as close and intimate as marriage.  From I thought it would be different to actual differences in upbringing, values, habits about money, personality, motivation, work ethic, and sex drives, we have the makings of marriage wars.  Sometimes people come across offensively because they are reacting to pain from the hurts that they…

• Idol of Happiness – Part 2

  Mark Gungor

  23 Apr 2013 | 2:14 pm

  Last time we began looking at the Idol of Happiness in Part 1.  I discussed how often people won’t do the right things in life simply because those things don’t make them happy. It’s common in our culture for believers to mistakenly believe the notion that “God doesn’t want me to be unhappy.” This is especially true in marriage. For many Christians, marriage has some kind of get-out-of-jail-free card attached to it.  They seem to think the radical, difficult parts of Christianity (to love, to serve, to forgive, or to sacrifice, pertain only to those outside of one’s…

• Idol of Happiness – Part 1

  Mark Gungor

  10 Apr 2013 | 1:12 pm

  Many Christians have turned happiness into an idol.  I’m not suggesting God is against us being happy.  The Scriptures say, “Happy are the people whose God is the Lord.”  So when does happiness become an idol?  It happens when we exalt our concern to be happy above the very concerns of God himself. We live in a culture that says, “Above all else be happy; do what you want to do; satisfy yourself; look out for number one; do your own thing.”  The Bible teaches that the husband should love his wife.  We reason, No problem—as long as it doesn’t interfere with my golf game, my…

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  Simply Solo: Single girl starting over - follow the journey

• The Next LOL

  Catherine

  13 Jun 2013 | 5:30 am

  Ok let’s just put it out there: It’s been, um, eight months since I wrote a blog post. About seven months ago, I could have quietly sneaked my way back into blog world without anyone being the wiser. Five months ago, I could have told a funny story and all would have been forgiven. Three months ago, sharing a dramatic life event would have sufficed and you would have shown me some comment love. Now, it’s been eight months, and half of you think I’m hiding a bun in the oven. Never mind that I’m very much out of practice. For example, I probably spent the last 15 minutes deciding if…

• Finding My Voice

  Catherine

  3 Apr 2013 | 5:30 am

  Today, I’d like to share a guest post written by Joan, one of the strongest women I’ve had the pleasure of knowing. I hope you enjoy her post and can identify with what she’s overcome the past few years after she suddenly became single following a more than 40 year marriage. Quick shameless plug: Do you have a story to tell? Advice to offer? Did you just have literally the worst date of your life and you must write about it? I’d love to have you as the next Simply Solo Spotlight! Find out how you can be the next writer for Simply Solo here Simply Solo Spotlight: Finding My Voice I…

• Breaking Up After Living Together

  Catherine

  14 Feb 2013 | 5:30 am

  Happy Thursday! Okay, okay, today also happens to be Valentine’s Day. People put so much pressure on this day, whether they are single or coupled. If you have someone, do something nice for them. If you are not dating anyone, do something nice for yourself. (Shouldn’t we be doing this anyway, every day?) But please don’t get all wrapped up in the hype or let it get you down. It’s just another Thursday. And remember from last year’s Valentine’s Day post, today doesn’t have to be about a romantic partner! Today we have a guest post from relationship expert Dr. Michelle Callahan,…

• “I Have a New Girl” – My Personal Wakeup Call

  Catherine

  8 Feb 2013 | 5:45 am

  Happy February! I know, I know, you don’t hear from me much these days. I’m so sorry about that! I miss you guys, but I’ve just been too busy with work to keep up with Simply Solo. Please know that things are going great and I’m super happy! Anyway, when I can, I like to share guest posts that I think you’ll enjoy. To that end, today’s post is written by Cassie Callahan, a freelance writer who is passionate about the topics of dating and relationships and writes for the Ex Recovery System. Quick shameless plug: Do you have a story to tell? Advice to offer? Did you just have…

• Surviving a Long Distance Breakup

  Catherine

  17 Jan 2013 | 5:30 am

  Your guest blogger, Laura! This week’s guest post is written by Laura Thomson-Bache, a British-born New Zealand marketing graduate planning on spending the next few years traveling the globe. Laura loves painting, all forms of chocolate and hopes to one day have a successful blog and PR career. You can read about Laura’s adventures on her Tumblr account.Quick shameless plug: Do you have a story to tell? Advice to offer? Did you just have literally the worst date of your life and you must write about it? I’d love to have you as the next Simply Solo Spotlight! Find out how you can be the…

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  Passive Aggressive Husband

• How to Invite Your Passive Aggressive Husband To Play With You

  norafem

  19 Jun 2013 | 2:51 pm

     What if you could play with  your a passive aggressive husband (without him knowing it)? I want to share with you this plan, hatched in a client’s call yesterday… It is a brave, different way of dealing (kindly) with your PA husband. PLEASE, read it completely! We have here several perspectives that I have been proposing along the conversations in this blog. You need to find them a bit reasonable, and here they are…see if you can switch your way of thinking and read this proposal completely? SUGGESTION #1: Your husband is not evil, he is only an emotionally crippled…

• Is your inner child causing your sexless marriage now?

  norafem

  14 Jun 2013 | 9:51 am

   Are you secretly scared of intimacy?   Just looking at our past attachment conversations, we learned that having a secure attachment allows you to trust your partner so much as to be able to open up to intimacy. The body of another person is not scary, or terrifying or repulsive, but a signal that good things like intimacy and security are offered. We are each other’s refuge through intimacy. What happens if you are terrorized of losing yourself, or merging with another as to be scared of getting near? Like, you look like an adult, but inside you have an inner child scared of…

• Feeling That an Important Part of Your Marriage is Missing?

  norafem

  10 Jun 2013 | 8:33 am

  Are You In a Sexless Marriage? Here and there, the sexless marriage part of being in a passive aggressive marriage raises it head, so we have sad comments like these on this site comments page: “Two years ago my husband stopped touching me all together. He said that it was because I didn’t pay attention to him one morning when he sat next to me on the couch. I found out a little later that he has been involved in a very long-term affair with a coworker. When I confronted him about it he refused to talk about it, but he did blame me for all the problems. “ “Throughout…

• How to manage your husband’s passive aggression

  Neil Warner

  3 Jun 2013 | 7:49 am

    How to manage your husband’s passive aggression: You have spent considerable time researching this issue…because your gut feeling is telling you about the huge gap between what his words say and his acts tell you… Let’s say that, at this moment, you feel empowered to look further, confirm your perception that you are being served with a lot of passive aggression, and want to educate yourself in self-defense. What is it that you need to do now? Is time for us to offer again this very useful guide:   I. Put your attention in what he does, not in what he says:…

• How well do you do marital fighting?

  norafem

  24 May 2013 | 1:18 pm

  Is there a way to do marital fighting that enhances the relationship? Present life is really hectic. So much time we spend distracted with so many sources of confusion…we have sounds, phone calls, messages to take care of. It’s like as if we are managing several lives at the same time, from the only body we have. Of course, is best to manage different demands when we are located in a situation where there is trust and safety. If you have the challenge of not being able to completely trust your partner, also the stress of being aware of everything, double checking facts, while…

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  The Gaggle

• On Waiting for Him to Text Me Back

  Becky

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:00 am

  I was so frustrated I wanted to kill someone, or myself, on the elevator ride to the fifth floor. There was never going to be cell reception in the swanky, mirrored steel box. Still, I stared down my iPhone, willing the LTE to kick in, praying for half a bar of mercy. Pressed all around me, the downtown literary types – who were probably going to the same cocktail party I was – tittered to each other. But I couldn’t draw my attention away from the phone. Why wouldn’t it connect to the network? The timing was awful. I was sure that in the 75 seconds I stood helplessly…

• Body Acceptance Revolution Part I: Good Lighting

  Georgia Lowe

  19 Jun 2013 | 5:30 am

  Hi Gagglites! I haven’t seen you in so long! It’s because I was moving to a new apartment — packing up six years worth of accumulated books and objects and clothes (and probably too many kitchen appliances) and unpacking them, with great attempt at design and organization, in the new space. As we settled in, I noticed two things. First, the new apartment has way more storage space than the last one (“I can breathe!” said my standing mixer) and second, it has way, way better lighting. Of course we knew about the lighting going in. The big ol’ windows were one of the…

• The Bachelorette, S9 E4: Things Always Happen on a Carousel

  Sara Carson

  18 Jun 2013 | 10:24 am

  Woke up this morning, got yourself a gun…   One on One Date: Brad We open with the gang of 13 finding out that they are leaving the house – Des is already gone – and heading to Atlantic City, where Des’s journey around the world for love begins. (No, Chris Harrison said this. No, I did not make this up all on my own. You know, Atlantic City. Now, I love a Bally’s nickel slot like the best of them. But Atlantic City. Shirtless Zak describes Brad’s situation (that is, the “situation” of having a child) as “sympathetic.”  Mikey T. comments, “He’s all…

• How To Handle Running Into Your Ex

  Almie Rose

  18 Jun 2013 | 9:30 am

  Much like earthquakes or Voldemort attacks, running into your ex happens when you’re not expecting it. No one ever really expects to run into your ex, unless you live in the same neighborhood and you’re in that territory where you’re not sure if it’s “your” area or “theirs”. Then you feel like it’s Halloween night, the hair sticking up on the back of your neck, as you look around every corner, wondering which spirits will jump out at you. Even if you had a good breakup, running into your ex can be jarring. Especially if you’re…

• The Ultimate J-Mom Success Story

  Lily O

  18 Jun 2013 | 6:00 am

  I was never a very good dater. Once upon a time, I would have attributed that to the fact that the strongest, most lasting relationship I’ve ever had has been with my mother. But I can’t be sure. You know my mother. Sure you do. Just picture the love child of Sylvia Fine from The Nanny and Marie Barone from Everybody Loves Raymond — with just a touch of a more accessible Angelina Jolie thrown into the mix (my mother is reading this, after all). And there you have it. An eccentric self-proclaimed drama-mama, she dresses up in her wench costume for the annual Renaissance Festival and…

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  Marriage Confessions

• Granddaddy’s Dock

  admin

  18 Jun 2013 | 3:03 am

  I don’t often post pictures of people other than my own family to my blog. I’ve mentioned before that I very seldom talk about my blog with people in real life. People who know me in person are polite enough to pretend not to read it, which is thoughtful of them. And I don’t ever want people I know and love to worry that whatever we share in confidence of friendship or family is going to be publicly broadcast over the internet. It also saves me the embarrassment of shoving my camera in people’s faces. My family is used to it, but Chris’s family and most of our…

• Cut Short, But Still Sweet

  admin

  17 Jun 2013 | 5:45 am

  Originally, we planned to stay at the beach until Sunday, and then drive back in the late afternoon. But because Chris was not feeling much better, we decided to come home a little earlier. But before we left on Saturday, we packed in as much fun as we could on Thursday and Friday! Thursday night was maybe the most fun of our entire trip. We went to a Pensacola Wahoo’s baseball game. If you ever find yourself in Pensacola, Florida, you definitely need to check out a game. The tickets are ridiculously cheap, the food and beer are so inexpensive compared to what you would normally pay at…

• And Then There Were Three

  admin

  13 Jun 2013 | 2:17 pm

  Yesterday, Ginny, John Michael, and Baby Tillman arrived. It has been a few months since I have seen Tillman, and even though I knew how big he was getting through pictures, I was shocked at how big he had gotten in real life! Holy cow! He recently learned to crawl, and he is into EVERYTHING! But see those cheeks? That’s what keeps him out of trouble. Those chunky, tasty little jowls are the softest, squishiest, mushiest little pods of mush! I can’t be around him without nibbling them! Gracie wanted to make sure that her Baby Tut Tut met the original Baby Tut Tut. Unfortunately,…

• Bean Discovers the Beach

  admin

  11 Jun 2013 | 8:15 pm

  When you come to Pensacola Beach, you have to cross two long bridges to get out to it. We were expecting the kids to get excited about the beach, but we were NOT expecting Bean to get so excited the minute he crossed the first of the two bridges.  From the minute he saw the bay, he started talking 90 miles an hour and did not stop for the next half hour until we got to our condo.  In that half hour stretch, he said some of the funniest things he has ever said, and I had to write about them here so that I would remember them forever. “OH!” he shouted, raising himself up out of…

• Strep Strikes

  admin

  11 Jun 2013 | 7:59 pm

  On Monday afternoon, the kids were out running errands with Nana and Grandma (i.e. buying half the toys, movies, and pool floats at Walmart) and Chris and I grabbed a bite to eat together.  We had a great lunch, and got back to the condo about the same time as the kids, so we all took big naps together.  Even Chris.  Which is strange because I can count on one hand the number of naps Chris has taken in the 14 years we’ve been together.  He does not have my napping skills. Then, when he woke up several hours later, he had a raging fever all of a sudden. He had chills and body aches…

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  Fatherhood Channel

• Father’s Day, Parents and Children of Divorce

  Seth Eisenberg

  16 Jun 2013 | 7:09 am

  For children whose parents divorce or stay together in a constant state of crisis, despair or estrangement, celebrating Father's Day can come with unique challenges. Firsthand words of caution for parents who consider passing negative feelings about a current or former spouse on to their children.

• Five Years Later: Remembering Nicole Ganguzza

  Seth Eisenberg

  10 Jun 2013 | 4:37 am

  Five years after the death of 26-year-old Nicole Ganguzza, a UCF graduate student and PAIRS instructor, her memory reminds us to fully live, love and treasure life and each other.

• Heat or Spurs – Tough Call for America’s Soldiers?

  Fatherhood Channel

  6 Jun 2013 | 1:16 pm

  The Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs face off in Game 1 of the NBA Finals tonight at 9PM at Miami's American Airlines Arena (ABC-TV). Both teams have strong support from the veteran and military community. The Heat have worked especially hard to bring attention and resources to south Florida veterans returning from deployment.

• Father, Son Die Storm Chasing Passion Together

  Fatherhood Channel

  3 Jun 2013 | 7:19 am

  "At times, I have mixed feelings about chasing storms," storm chaser Tim Samaras said. "On one hand, they are incredibly beautiful. On the other hand, these powerful storms can create devastating damage that change people's lives forever." Tim Samaras, 55, his son Paul Samaras, 24, and colleague Carl Young, 45, were killed chasing a storm in Oklahoma last week.

• Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones Says He Subtracts 10-20 Percent from Managers Going Through Divorce

  Fatherhood Channel

  2 Jun 2013 | 11:14 am

  Billionaire hedge fund investor Paul Tudor Jones says he subtracts 10-20 percent from a manager going through divorce. "One of my number one rules as an investor," Jones told a symposium at the University of Virginia, "is as soon as I find out a manager is going through divorce, redeem immediately."

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  Engaged Marriage

• What Would You Do With an Extra Hour Each Day?

  Dustin

  18 Jun 2013 | 4:00 am

  Imagine for a moment that you could add an hour to your day – not another hour for work, cleaning or worrying…an extra hour of quality time to do what you really want. What would you do with that extra hour? Rekindle the romance in your marriage Lose weight Train for a race Get out of debt Start a side business Write a book Reignite your spiritual life Go on play dates on with your kids Think about something very specific you’d do with the gift of an extra hour. Hold that thought. Now, of course, the real question is how in the world could you ever get an extra hour of…

• Build Your Emergency Fund: 5 Ways to Save on Bills

  Dustin

  13 Jun 2013 | 2:00 pm

  How much cash do you have in the bank? Could you and your spouse survive a financial crisis? Many couples recognize the importance of building a savings account but can’t put money aside because of their financial obligations. There is no escaping personal obligations, as bills are a part of life. However, there are ways to lower how much you pay in household bills. If you can reduce your expenses by as little as 10% a month, this frees up cash for increasing your nest egg. Here are five ways to stop spending so much and increase your savings. Re-Evaluate Your Housing What percentage of…

• How Many Hats Can We Wear?

  Dustin

  6 Jun 2013 | 12:16 pm

  Note from Dustin: This guest post has a little different flavor – while it’s not about marriage specifically, I think the distinction between “multi-taskers” and “focused” people is a key one that many of us deal with in our relationships.  Personally, I think that multi-tasking is a lie…but we’ll discuss that in a future post. Having a single identity can leave you feeling pretty restricted. No one wants to be confined to a strait jacket, surrounded by the same white walls every day. Do you feel like you are constantly bouncing between those…

• 7 Ways to Rekindle the Romance when You’re Married with Kids

  Dustin

  1 Jun 2013 | 12:10 pm

  Raising a family can take its toll on couples, sometimes resulting in prolonged lapses in intimacy and romance. If you feel like the romance has gone out like a flame, don’t feel too bad about it – you’re not alone. Most couples experience phases of reduced romance and intimacy, especially after children are born. Because intimacy is so important in relationships, it’s good to try and find ways to combat the fatigue and reconnect with your partner.  Here are some tips to help you make it happen. 1. Make time for your relationship. Between crying babies and demands from the…

• 7 Surprising Ways To Boost Desire In The Bedroom

  Dustin

  29 May 2013 | 7:38 am

  Desire is an elusive little beast that comes and goes in marriage, especially for women. If the spark has gone out of your love life lately, and you’ve tried all the usual tips and tricks to bring it back with no success, perhaps you’ve been looking in the wrong place. A lack of desire for sex often has surprisingly little to do with what happens in the bedroom – it usually stems from what is going on in the rest of your life. Find and deal with the culprit that is dragging you down, and you’ll find yourself feeling more like love. Which of these 7 ideas might be the…

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  The Generous Husband

• Limits Both Real and False

  The Generous Husband

  20 Jun 2013 | 12:01 am

  In the second post in this series, I asked, “What would you do if you were not limited in the ways you are currently limited (or think you are limited)?” The part I put in bold is critical. I find that I have often believed limits that were more in my head than about reality. I see most the folks I know doing the same thing from time to time. If you want to live a better story, you have to challenge your limits! See false limits for what they are, and eliminate them from your mind. I think false limits are often an attempt to protect ourselves. Living a better story entails risk.

• What do You Need to Live a Better Story?

  The Generous Husband

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:01 am

  Once you have decided the better story you want to live, the next step is looking at what you need to make that happen. Do you need additional education? Do you need to learn new skills? Do you need more money – maybe to buy something or so you can travel? Do you need more free time? Do you need to better your marriage relationship? Do you need to change your attitude? Do you need to step outside your comfort zone? Do you need to be in better physical shape (lose weight and/or get fit)? Imagine what your better story would look like, and from that determine what you need to get from…

• The Role He Called You to Play

  The Generous Husband

  18 Jun 2013 | 12:01 am

  As I said yesterday, Fake it Till You Make it does work. Because it works, we need to be sure the role we “fake” is a good one. My suggestion is to aim for the man/husband/father God wants you to be. I have been thinking about this a good deal since I read Donald Miller’s A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: How I Learned to Live a Better Story a couple of weeks ago. As Miller helped edit his autobiography into a movie, he learned about telling a story that makes a good movie. During the process he started to see that his own story/life was not what he wanted it to be, and…

• Fake it Till You Make it

  The Generous Husband

  17 Jun 2013 | 12:01 am

  You have no doubt heard “fake it till you make it”. I have seen some studies that say this actually works because actions change how we think and feel. In fact, one study went so far as to show that Pretending to have superpowers actually changes you. This means you can become a better husband by “pretending” to be a better husband. You can become more loving and sacrificing by acting out those things. Decide who you want to be, play the part, and you will become that person. Choose how you want to treat your wife, start doing it, and in time you will start feeling…

• The Problem With Fathers

  The Generous Husband

  16 Jun 2013 | 12:01 am

  If that title got you upset, you can relax. If you thought, “this is going to be good” you might want to prepare to be upset! The problem with fathers is that they are under attack by a sick, perverted society that would not know right and good if you pointed to it with a flashing sign. All the “Are Fathers Necessary?” articles seen this time of year are an insult, and a subtle attack even if the article concludes that fathers might offer some benefit. How would people react to an article titles “Are Women Stupid” or “Are Destroying our Society? We…

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  Fatherhood Channel

• Father’s Day, Parents and Children of Divorce

  Seth Eisenberg

  16 Jun 2013 | 7:09 am

  For children whose parents divorce or stay together in a constant state of crisis, despair or estrangement, celebrating Father's Day can come with unique challenges. Firsthand words of caution for parents who consider passing negative feelings about a current or former spouse on to their children.

• Five Years Later: Remembering Nicole Ganguzza

  Seth Eisenberg

  10 Jun 2013 | 4:37 am

  Five years after the death of 26-year-old Nicole Ganguzza, a UCF graduate student and PAIRS instructor, her memory reminds us to fully live, love and treasure life and each other.

• Heat or Spurs – Tough Call for America’s Soldiers?

  Fatherhood Channel

  6 Jun 2013 | 1:16 pm

  The Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs face off in Game 1 of the NBA Finals tonight at 9PM at Miami's American Airlines Arena (ABC-TV). Both teams have strong support from the veteran and military community. The Heat have worked especially hard to bring attention and resources to south Florida veterans returning from deployment.

• Father, Son Die Storm Chasing Passion Together

  Fatherhood Channel

  3 Jun 2013 | 7:19 am

  "At times, I have mixed feelings about chasing storms," storm chaser Tim Samaras said. "On one hand, they are incredibly beautiful. On the other hand, these powerful storms can create devastating damage that change people's lives forever." Tim Samaras, 55, his son Paul Samaras, 24, and colleague Carl Young, 45, were killed chasing a storm in Oklahoma last week.

• Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones Says He Subtracts 10-20 Percent from Managers Going Through Divorce

  Fatherhood Channel

  2 Jun 2013 | 11:14 am

  Billionaire hedge fund investor Paul Tudor Jones says he subtracts 10-20 percent from a manager going through divorce. "One of my number one rules as an investor," Jones told a symposium at the University of Virginia, "is as soon as I find out a manager is going through divorce, redeem immediately."

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  Nashville Marriage Studio » Blog

• 5 Ways to Help Your Working Parent

  Marie McKinney-Oates

  4 Jun 2013 | 8:04 am

  A few weeks ago Mark and I had an argument about typical married people things (cough, laundry, cough) and by the end of it we realized that this was a simple case of “the grass is greener” thinking going on within a marriage. I know in my marriage Mark often thinks I have the better deal because I get to leave the house, interact with adults, and complete tasks that have nothing to do with peanut butter or jelly. And when he puts it that way? I kind of agree, especially as our son becomes more toddler and less baby. But that doesn’t mean that being a working parent is a…

• 5 Ways to Help Your Stay-At-Home-Parent

  Marie McKinney-Oates

  3 Jun 2013 | 10:26 am

  Reminder: Check out our newest class at The Skillery: Babyproof Your Marriage on June 8th. Here is the syllabus for the class. Sign up soon because space is limited. Last week tons of news outlets were talking about the Pew Research Study that said 40% of women were now breadwinners in their family. Yes, it’s 2013 and it’s shocking news that women can financially support a family. I thought this was really interesting, especially since I am one of those breadwinning moms. It’s always nice to know you aren’t alone in the world. It also made me think about how much…

• Babyproof Your Marriage: 10 Things New Moms Need

  Marie McKinney-Oates

  30 May 2013 | 10:26 am

  Yesterday I shared 10 Things New Dads Need to Know About New Moms, and today it’s Mom’s turn to learn a thing or two… or ten. New Dad misses you. This baby is getting all of your attention. All of it. And when the baby finally doesn’t need your attention, you’d rather sleep. Not only does he miss you, but I’d bet that during your pregnancy you guys were bonding more than usual. You were planning and decorating the nursery together. You were having spirited debates about names together. You were washing and folding tiny onesies together. You were dreaming…

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  Engaged Marriage

• What Would You Do With an Extra Hour Each Day?

  Dustin

  18 Jun 2013 | 4:00 am

  Imagine for a moment that you could add an hour to your day – not another hour for work, cleaning or worrying…an extra hour of quality time to do what you really want. What would you do with that extra hour? Rekindle the romance in your marriage Lose weight Train for a race Get out of debt Start a side business Write a book Reignite your spiritual life Go on play dates on with your kids Think about something very specific you’d do with the gift of an extra hour. Hold that thought. Now, of course, the real question is how in the world could you ever get an extra hour of…

• Build Your Emergency Fund: 5 Ways to Save on Bills

  Dustin

  13 Jun 2013 | 2:00 pm

  How much cash do you have in the bank? Could you and your spouse survive a financial crisis? Many couples recognize the importance of building a savings account but can’t put money aside because of their financial obligations. There is no escaping personal obligations, as bills are a part of life. However, there are ways to lower how much you pay in household bills. If you can reduce your expenses by as little as 10% a month, this frees up cash for increasing your nest egg. Here are five ways to stop spending so much and increase your savings. Re-Evaluate Your Housing What percentage of…

• How Many Hats Can We Wear?

  Dustin

  6 Jun 2013 | 12:16 pm

  Note from Dustin: This guest post has a little different flavor – while it’s not about marriage specifically, I think the distinction between “multi-taskers” and “focused” people is a key one that many of us deal with in our relationships.  Personally, I think that multi-tasking is a lie…but we’ll discuss that in a future post. Having a single identity can leave you feeling pretty restricted. No one wants to be confined to a strait jacket, surrounded by the same white walls every day. Do you feel like you are constantly bouncing between those…

• 7 Ways to Rekindle the Romance when You’re Married with Kids

  Dustin

  1 Jun 2013 | 12:10 pm

  Raising a family can take its toll on couples, sometimes resulting in prolonged lapses in intimacy and romance. If you feel like the romance has gone out like a flame, don’t feel too bad about it – you’re not alone. Most couples experience phases of reduced romance and intimacy, especially after children are born. Because intimacy is so important in relationships, it’s good to try and find ways to combat the fatigue and reconnect with your partner.  Here are some tips to help you make it happen. 1. Make time for your relationship. Between crying babies and demands from the…

• 7 Surprising Ways To Boost Desire In The Bedroom

  Dustin

  29 May 2013 | 7:38 am

  Desire is an elusive little beast that comes and goes in marriage, especially for women. If the spark has gone out of your love life lately, and you’ve tried all the usual tips and tricks to bring it back with no success, perhaps you’ve been looking in the wrong place. A lack of desire for sex often has surprisingly little to do with what happens in the bedroom – it usually stems from what is going on in the rest of your life. Find and deal with the culprit that is dragging you down, and you’ll find yourself feeling more like love. Which of these 7 ideas might be the…

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  Being Emme

• Learning French, Felix the Novice

  Felix

  11 Jun 2013 | 4:36 pm

  This summer I’ve been studying in the first French class I’ve ever personally chosen to take. While it happens to be the case that a second language is a graduation requirement, notwithstanding this, I’m pretty jazzed about learning French, and being classified as a novice at a new language. I’ve been merely an Anglophone my entire life, so perhaps people reading this will relate to some extent with the weirdness of trying to speak another language, and the particular tropes of beginning to learn one, particularly, that language of French. This book becomes a hybrid between a bible…

• Hello, I’m Felix, a Writer

  Felix

  9 Jun 2013 | 4:43 pm

  And as is complicit with writing, is also a lot of reading – photo by Charles Clegg Hello I’m Felix, and I’m a new writer to Being Emme. I’m a young political and fiction writer, born in Vancouver, with a love of jazz, romanticist and surrealist art, and the study of history. I’m excited to bring my interests and talents onto Being Emme. I’m also a student, a title I desire to never be rid of. Not entirely because I wouldn’t want to graduate in the sense of become beyond a student in any subject, nor because of any cliché that one is always a student, but because I happen…

• Meet Me: Stefanie Bartlett, Latest Contributor on Being Emme

  Stefanie Bartlett

  28 May 2013 | 6:19 am

  Hi ladies and gents - My name is Stefanie Bartlett and I cannot wait to contribute to Being Emme as a new writer! I’ve grown up in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as travelled around the country and the world. I’m currently studying Film and Political Science at the University of British Columbia, but I am also interested in art, dance, fashion, photography, and writing. I’m looking forward to discovering and discussing things throughout the summer and sharing my thoughts with you!  You can also learn more and connect with me on my twitter feed at @Stef_Bartlett. Happy…

• Griswald Family Vacations with Teddy: Renewing My Appreciation for Sarah Silverman and Masturbation

  Emme Rogers

  22 May 2013 | 8:27 am

  Teddy poising with one of our blackened pork chops Saskatchewan-style!   Some of you that were following along on twitter, G+ or facebook last night might have been wondering, “What the FU#%$^@#$@#!???”  Well, you see I was and I am enjoying a long overdue Griswald Family Vacation with Teddy in Saskatchewan, and as is generally the case when Teddy and I travel together, after our blackened chicken (& pork chops) Saskatchewan-style, the conversation moved on to more worldly topics … “So Sarah Silverman just came out with this rap on masterbation … so…

• A Van Sexy Date Pick: Never Shoot A Stampede Queen

  Emme Rogers

  20 May 2013 | 1:47 pm

  Mark Leiren-Young holding up a copy of The Vancouver Sun, featuring his play Never Shoot a Stampede Queen on the front page! Way to go Mark! I feel pretty fortunate to have met some gosh darn cool, interesting and talented people in my life, many of whom I am happy to call friends.  And you know I find nothing sexier than an interesting and creative mind, attached to a big heart. One such sexy beast in my life is Mark Leiren Young, whom if you have been following the arts media in Vancouver as of late, you’ll know has been up to some pretty cool things.  You see Mark has just released his…

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  Stupendous Marriage | Encouraging Married Couples Worldwide

• Talking Marriage, Dads and Lemonade Stands

  stu@stugray.com (Stu Gray - Marriage Educator, Relationship Coach, Blogger and Podcaster)

  6 Jun 2013 | 12:10 pm

  Recently I sat down with my friend Bill Todd who is the host of the Red BackPack Show. We had a great time talking about marriage, dads and lemonade stands! Check it out here: The Red BackPack Show with Bill Todd

• We’re on a Break…Not a Break-Up!

  stu@stugray.com (Stu Gray - Marriage Educator, Relationship Coach, Blogger and Podcaster)

  29 May 2013 | 6:27 pm

  Hi All! I wanted to take a minute to give you an update about Stupendous Marriage and where we have been the past several weeks. We have gotten a couple questions via email, so I figured I’d post answers here for you. 1. Are you guys OK? We are awesome. Life is amazing. That’s the problem a huge blessing! God is really blessing Lisa’s real estate business right now, and I have accepted a role in church to work with our youth group. I am also still on the air, and as we have transitioned into summer, it hasn’t gotten any easier to sit down and put together a quality…

• Stupendous Marriage Show 78: Our Sex Life Has Changed

  stu@stugray.com (Stu Gray - Marriage Educator, Relationship Coach, Blogger and Podcaster)

  20 Apr 2013 | 11:14 am

  Download | iTunes Prologue: Back to Business as Usual! Have you taken our “Stupendous Marriage Show Gets Better Survey“? Segment 1: Marriage Resource List from listener Ann! You can check out Lots of Ways to Love your Spouse! Segment 3: They have been together for 6 years, married for 1, and their sex life has changed. What happened? Segment 4: She has stopped initiating sex because she feels like he doesn’t want to have anything to do with her. ********** Music From: Paul McDonald, Flight of the Conchords, Jesus Culture, James Taylor THE SHOW ISN’T COMPLETE WITHOUT…

• Prayers Appreciated!

  stu@stugray.com (Stu Gray - Marriage Educator, Relationship Coach, Blogger and Podcaster)

  18 Apr 2013 | 5:24 pm

  Wanted to let you know that Lisa is having a medical procedure this week, and we would love your prayers! (Nothing serious, but still enough to take her out of her normal self for a day or so!)   We’ll be back with another Stupendous Marriage Show as soon as we are able.   We appreciate you guys!

• Stupendous Marriage Show 77: Husband Cheated, I Don’t Want to Divorce

  stu@stugray.com (Stu Gray - Marriage Educator, Relationship Coach, Blogger and Podcaster)

  11 Apr 2013 | 11:03 pm

  Download | iTunes Prologue: We’ve been away for a bit. No excuses, but it was a crazy March! Have you taken our “Stupendous Marriage Show Gets Better Survey“? Segment 1: One Listener says that her husband has cheated on her (several times), yet she doesn’t want to divorce because the Bible says “God Hates Divorce” Segment 2: Another listener has been married 30 years, but feels like she is ready to give it all up in the relationship. Amazon.com Widgets THE SHOW ISN’T COMPLETE WITHOUT YOU! Send us a Message for an upcoming show. If you want to call,…

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  RelationsTips - Relationship Advice and Dating Tips

• 3 Essential Components of A Successful Relationship

  Guest Blogger

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:34 am

  Great relationships aren’t all built the same way and they don’t all look the same either. However, while generalizations about what makes a “perfect relationship” are usually fallacious, there are a few common threads that are essential to any good relationship. If any of these three pillars of your relationship breaks down the whole thing will collapse. Let’s take a look. Trust Trust is important because it’s allows you to give each other the benefit of the doubt. It keeps your stress level under control, allows you to share each other’s burdens, and allows you to concentrate…

• 7 Things that Say Summer Wedding

  Guest Blogger

  18 Jun 2013 | 8:03 pm

  The summer season is one of the best times for weddings. It’s the time when your friends and family can allocate more time to join you in the celebration, when the weather is much more manageable, and when nature becomes the perfect setting to profess your love and dedication to your partner. There are many elements to your wedding that you can add to make it more special. Here are seven things you can add that simply say summer wedding. 1. Fresh Flowers The natural beauty of flowers can contribute so much to the overall summer wedding theme. Fresh flowers need not be limited to the bridal…

• The Science of Contraception

  Paul Ramirez

  18 Jun 2013 | 7:14 pm

  Below is an infographic detailing about the important aspects of contraception from a research done in the country of Georgia. It includes information about what type of contraception is available in the area, the actual cost, how it is done and the good and bad effects of it. Also included are some of the interview highlights on a Reproductologist, Maka Gegechkori, MD.PH.D conducted by JumpStart Georgia on May 25, 2013. The post The Science of Contraception appeared first on RelationsTips - Relationship Advice and Dating Tips.

• How Do I Love Thee?: Let Me Count the Ways–Both Big and Small

  Guest Blogger

  18 Jun 2013 | 6:26 am

  “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways…” For those who love literature, they would recognize this famous and passionate poem by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, which she penned for her beloved husband, Robert Browning. This sonnet immortalized the love she had for her spouse and has served as an inspiration to aspiring poets in love. For those who don’t have that clever way with words, here are some things–big and small–that will show your partner how much you love him or her. Love Notes Some might find writing love letters incredibly cheesy, and they are, albeit in a…

• What You CAN Do When She’s Trying to Steal Your Man

  Guest Blogger

  16 Jun 2013 | 12:45 pm

  Maybe it’s his ex, one of his co-workers or an old friend from college. You see the way she looks at your him. You notice how often she needs his “help.” You hear what she says about him… And it’s got you worried. Everything this woman says or does screams at you that she’s got one goal and that’s to break up your love relationship or marriage and to move in and be with your guy. You feel irritated, angry and threatened by it. You also feel helpless. Even if you’ve talked with your partner about her behavior and he agrees with you, this situation is…

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  Love hit

• Happy fathers day

  Majid Mahmood

  16 Jun 2013 | 6:30 am

• Every moment i spend with you is like a dream come true

  Majid Mahmood

  11 Jun 2013 | 11:56 am

• My heart is perfect because you are inside

  Majid Mahmood

  6 Jun 2013 | 11:29 pm

  My heart is perfect because you are inside

• I will love you forever and ever

  Majid Mahmood

  4 Jun 2013 | 11:28 am

• You and me together, nothing is better

  Majid Mahmood

  2 Jun 2013 | 7:28 am

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  LovetoAttract.com

• Signs Your Ex Still Likes You

  Nathan Joseph

  10 Jun 2013 | 11:28 am

  LovetoAttract.com - Perfecting Love Through Knowledge.Do you often feel like you are in a guessing game as to what your ex is thinking about? The relationship ended and you went through a cooling off period, but lately it may seem like they really do like you again. So how can you be sure? How do you know if your ex [...]

• Repairing The Trust With Your Ex

  Nathan Joseph

  9 Jun 2013 | 12:05 pm

  LovetoAttract.com - Perfecting Love Through Knowledge.It can be a tough thing when trust is lost in a relationship. As a matter of fact, trust can be what breaks the relationship apart and makes a reconciliation seem nearly impossible. Before you assume that you will never get your ex back, there are certain ways of repairing the trust with an ex [...]

• 3 Text Messages To Send To Your Ex

  Nathan Joseph

  9 Jun 2013 | 11:55 am

  LovetoAttract.com - Perfecting Love Through Knowledge.It’s become the way that we communicate in so many situations, and so it only makes sense that we may consider text messages to get the ex back. To some this may seem far too informal, but actually text messages can be a great way to get the conversation started. You do want to consider [...]

• Writing An Apology Letter To Your Ex Boyfriend

  Nathan Joseph

  27 May 2013 | 10:41 am

  LovetoAttract.com - Perfecting Love Through Knowledge.You feel like your heart is broken and will forever remain that way, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Many women have sat in the same position as you and they have found that writing an apology letter to your ex boyfriend can be the true way to win them [...]

• The Perfect Apology Letter To Your Ex Girlfriend

  Nathan Joseph

  27 May 2013 | 10:29 am

  LovetoAttract.com - Perfecting Love Through Knowledge.It’s hard when you feel like you will never get your ex back, but the time to try for it is now. We all speak from experience that sometimes the perfect apology letter to your ex girlfriend can be what will win them back once and for all. We’ve all been there feeling down and [...]

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  RockinMarriage (TM) - Bring the Passion Back into Your Marriage

• 3 Best Tips from Happily Married Women

  Cathy Lorient

  18 Jun 2013 | 2:29 am

  On the HuffingtonPost.com website this week is a wonderful article called “Marriage Advice From Those Married A Long, Long Time.” It’s a great compilation of the best marriage advice from two women who have enjoyed long, successful marriages. Huff/Post50 editor Shelley Emling and senior writer Ann Brenoff have both been married for a total of 36 years and they’ve shared their best tips for a long and happy marriage. We’d like to share their top three pieces of advice: 1. Not every fight is the Big One. This is another way of saying, Pick your battles.” One…

• 3 Bits of Wisdom from Divorced People to Married Couples

  Cathy Lorient

  11 Jun 2013 | 2:10 am

  The other day, HuffingtonPost.com posted the results of a poll they took, asking divorced readers what wisdom they had about marriage that they’d only learned AFTER they got divorced. It may seem like divorced people would be exactly the wrong resource for information on marriage, but some of the wisdom they shared was very telling and sometimes even profound. Here are three of our favorite pieces of wisdom from divorced people to married couples: 1. It only takes one to make a marriage miserable. The old saying, “It takes two” may be right very often, but the truth is that…

• Do You Need More Lust than Love for a Happy Marriage?

  Cathy Lorient

  4 Jun 2013 | 1:10 am

  As we all know, a healthy intimate life is essential to a happy marriage. Without that physical closeness, it is almost impossible to sustain a lasting and fulfilling marriage, but in most advice on marriage, the emphasis is on love, not lust. However, in a new article on Huffington Post.com, rabbi Shmuley Boteach, author of the new book “Kosher Lust,” says that lust is actually more important to a happy marriage than is love. According to Boteach, the Jewish faith teaches that lust should be the basis for a marriage and that if couples will adhere to the three “laws of…

• 4 Elements to Make Love Last in Your Marriage

  Cathy Lorient

  28 May 2013 | 2:02 am

  The phrase “love is all you need” sounds good in a song, but it doesn’t necessarily hold true for for marriage in the real world. Yes, you do need love, but according to experts, love alone is not enough unless it also has four specific elements. In an article this week in the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, marriage columnist James Sheridan shares some very interesting facts from author Mark Gungor on the four elements of love that can make it “all you need.” According to Gungor, if your love has these four elements, it’ll be enough to sustain a happy marriage.

• How to Nag in a Way That Actually Helps Your Marriage

  Cathy Lorient

  21 May 2013 | 2:24 am

  All wives nag their husbands to some degree. According to an article this week on the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel website, nagging is an historical practice. According to the experts that reporter James E. Sheridan sources, nagging can also help your marriage if you do it correctly. As Sheridan says, The Bible reports that 3,000 years ago Samson was nagged by his wife. ‘Ramayana,’ the Indian saga (1,000 BC), refers to a nagging wife. The Greek philosopher, Socrates, was nagged by his wife, Xanthippe. Indeed, every society throughout history speaks about nagging wives. And the nagging…

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• How To Tell If Your Husband is Cheating: 5 Tell-Tale Signs

  ILBHM

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:14 pm

  Have you ever had doubts about your husband’s fidelity and wondered how to tell if your husband is cheating or not? It is natural for women to occasionally to feel uneasy about their husbands’ monogamous ways. Surely, some men may cheat and the reasons why they do so vary wildly. There is absolutely no justification why a husband would cheat on his wife. However, no matter what the situation or what the circumstances may be, unfortunately cheating does happen sometimes. If you are suspecting that your husband may be cheating, there are certain tell-tale signs that you can look for…

• How to Save My Marriage: 3 Keys

  ILBHM

  18 Jun 2013 | 5:52 pm

  How to Save My Marriage Do you find yourself in the difficult and painful situation where your marriage seems to be falling apart around you? Are you afraid that everything you’ve worked so hard to build with your partner is suddenly on the edge of crumbling beneath you? Have you been thinking and asking yourself in the middle of yet another sleepless night “How to save my marriage?” Do not despair – there is hope. If you are currently at this point in your relationship, I want you to know that all marriages – if given enough time – will hit rough moments.

• How to Write a Wedding Speech: 3 Tips for Success

  ILBHM

  17 Jun 2013 | 7:44 pm

  Knowing how to write a wedding speech is a very important requirement which can come in handy one day… And perhaps that day has finally come for you? The wedding day usually a very emotional day as parents see their children exchange vows with the love of their life. A key factor that determines the success of the wedding speech is in its preparation. Having a great wedding speech gives you the courage to stand before a room packed full of people. Some people may get butterflies in their stomach but if you have a ready speech, you will have the courage to face them and give them your…

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  15 Jun 2013 | 5:49 am

  We always believe our first love is our last, and our last love our first. The post Anonymous appeared first on I Love Being Happily Married.

• Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

  ILBHM

  19 May 2013 | 5:00 pm

  Love is an ideal thing, marriage a real thing. The post Johann Wolfgang von Goethe appeared first on I Love Being Happily Married.

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• Fall Too Fast Love Quote

  Grace Pamer

  19 Jun 2013 | 7:20 am

  Do you usually fall too fast and is always involved in whirlwind romances? Sometimes it’s wise to not act on every impulses you feel. It’s good to slow things down and not rush in to things that might just hurt you in the end. To post this photo on your blog, use this code below:The post Fall Too Fast Love Quote appeared first on .

• A Love Letter About Missing Someone

  Grace Pamer

  19 Jun 2013 | 7:00 am

  Dear Sam, I am writing this love letter about missing someone on a cool evening in September, sitting by the window you love to look out of, and once in a while petting the cat you adore and gazing at your favorite chair. Of course the someone I am missing is you, my love, and [...]The post A Love Letter About Missing Someone appeared first on .

• Don’t Lose Yourself Quote

  Grace Pamer

  18 Jun 2013 | 8:00 am

  It is but normal to want others to love us but don’t lose yourself in the process.Be true.Be you. Share this Don’t Lose Yourself Quote with your friends and loved ones if it’s true to you. Include this quote on your next post:The post Don’t Lose Yourself Quote appeared first on .

• Nothing Left to Offer

  Grace Pamer

  17 Jun 2013 | 7:10 am

  The most important thing in life is you learning to love and accept yourself. Do this before loving and accepting someone then you’ll be really happy.Share our Nothing Left to Offer love quote with your loved ones and friends if you feel the same. If you want to use this photo simply copy this code [...]The post Nothing Left to Offer appeared first on .

• My Husband Loves Me So Much It Makes Me Feel Guilty

  Grace Pamer

  17 Jun 2013 | 7:00 am

  Hi Grace, I’ve been together with my husband for 11 years now and we’ve had a great life together. We have two kids, good jobs, good friends and even get to holiday fairly regularly. Sounds like an ideal life right? Well it is but I’m starting to feel guilty because my husband loves me so [...]The post My Husband Loves Me So Much It Makes Me Feel Guilty appeared first on .

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• Bitter sweet lessons your clients teach you

  Jackie

  20 Jun 2013 | 12:30 am

  Send to KindleI love my clients, truly, utterly, madly and deeply!  Without my clients I might struggle to see where in my own personal development journey I was! Just the other week I wrote a note to a new client to say how lovely it was working with her because she was so aware, fun, committed and ready to achieve her dreams. Another client asked me a question recently about soul parts, do they overlap, are they a separate entity, could one be more integral than the other. Compared to the client questions and issues I used to work with, these ones bring me joy and fun as they stretch me to…

• Why I now pay to coach myself!

  Jackie

  14 Jun 2013 | 8:24 am

  Send to KindleArguably, it might seem very daft to take money from your own bank account and pay a subscription for your own coaching service.  But then, I’ve rarely been known to do things like everyone else – I quite like to take a slightly different approach, and always find the way that works for me. It started when I was imagining the concept of The Coach’s Companion.  I wanted somewhere I could go where I could fully relax and be open with others in similar fields of personal development and not only give, but get, support.  I wanted to explore my thoughts, my…

• Space, the final frontier of self development

  Jackie

  6 Jun 2013 | 12:00 am

  Send to KindleA few weeks ago I watched an extraordinary film about how deeply astronauts are changed on their return to Earth from their trip into space.  It really affected me and it keeps popping into my mind time and time again.  This is the link to the video I watched on Upworthy, where you can see for yourself just how moving it is. You might be wondering how I come to the conclusion that space is the final frontier of self development.  Let me explain! Have you ever felt confined and overcrowded in a space which felt too small for you? Have you ever felt overwhelmed and…

• Professional Opinion : Barrie Davenport

  Jackie

  4 Jun 2013 | 12:15 am

  Send to KindleA couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure to not only meet but interview Barrie Davenport, the life passion expert, for the Professional Opinion series. Barrie has a book available in pdf, for Kindle, and in paperback – The 52 week Life Passion Project. You might like to head over to her site once you hear what she has to say about what has become her life’s work after a fulfilling career in PR where she helped others achieve their dreams – and then woke up to the fact that she had still to live her own. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

• When is a chocolate cake not a chocolate cake

  Jackie

  30 May 2013 | 9:25 am

  Send to KindleChocolate cake A chocolate cake is a chocolate cake, yes?  No! Of course it isn’t.  You know that, I know that and so does Google!  Look at the results of a search – over 42 million recipes (allegedly – I didn’t count them!) Imagine how many results you’d get if you put in therapist in Edinburgh (or your hometown).  To save you too much brain strain, the answer is 2.3 million. Who’s like you? I was a having a chat with someone the other day about the work I do, his partner had been suffering various ailments and has various doctor and…

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• Getting a Divorce: How to Divorce with Your Pride and Dignity Intact

  Clinton

  14 Jun 2013 | 10:23 pm

  The high-profile divorce announced yesterday of Rupert Murdoch and his third wife Wendi Deng Murdoch has apparently shocked those closest to the couple. The couple have been together for 14 years and have 2 young children together, Grace, 11, and Chloe, 9.   So how does a couple suddenly file for divorce and their closest friends have no idea that they are in trouble? It’s a strange phenomena, but not all that unusual. Many couples are suffering in silence Recent research has shown that the average couple waits 6 years after a problem shows up in their relationship before seeking…

• How to Complain Constructively to Your Partner [Video]

  Clinton

  13 May 2013 | 6:42 pm

  I just love this video on how to complain constructively to your partner. It’s so simple, it’s brilliant. And anyone can do this. Terry Real is the author of the bestseller The New Rules of Marriage: What You Need to Know to Make Love Work and a relationship expert that is in high demand with the international media for his commentary on relationships and marriage. He breaks down how to effectively complain to your partner into 4 easy steps. Pre-complaint preparation Before you open your mouth, remember ‘love’. This means think about  the intention that…

• Vote for my Blog in the Bupa Health Influencer Blog Awards!

  Clinton

  26 Apr 2013 | 10:46 pm

  I’m very excited to announce that my blog has been nominated for the 2013 Bupa Health Influencer Blog Awards in the category of personal development. Ok, to tell the truth I nominated my blog myself. But that said, I haven’t yet come across any blogs that are similar to mine- offering helpful, practical advice, research and information on how to create great relationships. If you happen to enjoy my blog, or have found it helpful, I would appreciate you voting for my blog for the Bupa Health Influencer Blog Awards. To do so, you can just click here or click on the badge on the…

• The Top 10 Relationship Self-Help Books

  Clinton

  15 Apr 2013 | 2:15 am

  I’ve read so many self-help books on relationships over the years that I have found inspirational. So I thought it was about time I collated my top 10 list. I just love it when I read a book on relationships that really challenges my thinking about relationships and more importantly, helps me improve my own relationship and the relationships of the people I work with. The following list are public-friendly books, so don’t be concerned that you’re going to be overwhelmed by psycho-babble. All the books I’ve chosen are easy for the layperson to read and understand and…

• Pre-Marriage Counselling: Does it Really Work?

  Clinton

  21 Mar 2013 | 7:21 pm

  One of the questions I frequently get asked by couples that are about to get married is does pre-marriage counselling really work? I have some thoughts on the pros and cons of pre-marriage counselling that I’d like to share so I can dispel some of the myths that exist. If we have no problems right now, is it worth having pre-marriage counselling? A lot of organisations and marriage therapists in Australia offer pre-marriage counselling services. Some include an assessment of the couples using an extensive questionnaire. After the questions are analysed, the therapist then speaks to the…

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• YWCA Women of Distinction Awards

  Amy

  10 Jun 2013 | 3:10 pm

  The YWCA Women of Distinction Awards honors individuals and organizations whose activities contribute to the well-being of the community. 2013 marked it’s 30th year, and I was honored to be shortlisted as a nominee for the Community Building category – standing amongst  such high-caliber, intelligent women all pushing to help make a positive impact in the world. The winner of the award went to Kamal Dhillon, an inspirational speaker, writer and domestic violence counsellor who helps empower women and communities to end domestic abuse. Check out her book, Black and Blue Sari. It…

• 5 Ways to Design Your Life

  Amy

  9 Jun 2013 | 5:55 pm

  I set out two years ago to embark on the next chapter of my life. One of self-discovery, an alignment of values, healing from past wounds and embracing fearlessness. I no longer wanted to be just a dreamer. So I sought out to design my life. I started by taking control of my health, got fit, crafted the company that surrounded me, and opened up my heart to meeting new people. I made it a goal to say “yes” more, became more curious of strangers and put myself in situations that I knew would help me grow –despite how uncomfortable I was. Today, I have a home in California and Vancouver.

• The 11 Differences Between Dating a Boy vs a Man

  Amy

  29 May 2013 | 12:26 am

  When I was in my early twenties, if a guy acted aloof, called back only sometimes and showed minimal interest, I would get hooked. You could say I was addicted to the bad boy/ unavailable boy/ player. I was drawn to what psychotherapist, Ken Page terms as “attractions of deprivation” – when we are drawn to people who embody the worst emotional characteristics of our parents. Basically, the theory explains that we are attracted to people who can wound us the same way we were wounded in our childhood, as our psyche tries to recreate the past void and save us by changing its ending.

• You Are the Sum of the Company You Keep

  Amy

  25 May 2013 | 1:52 pm

  When you are confident of your self-worth and have a strong moral compass the more unwavering you must be about about surrounding yourself with people who share the same values. Good intentions aren’t enough if not coupled with action and follow-through. You either have integrity or you don’t. There is no such thing as having integrity part-time or only when it is convenient. Integrity is when your good intentions meet your actions – on a consistent basis. Finding people who embody integrity and a character defined by strong values is hard to find. So when you do,…

• Do It For the Story

  Amy

  21 May 2013 | 8:47 pm

  Our lives are merely chapters of a story. The adventures, the romances, the characters… they are all a part of what makes that final story grand, or unfruitful. So opt for adventure. Take chances. Focus on the opportunities that comes from risk rather than dwell on the “what if” of things that could go wrong. Have faith that discomfort is the precursor to new beginnings and necessary for growth. In the end, our lives are a sum of our chapters. The chapters that make up the stories we live, the stories we believe and the stories we leave behind with others. Make yours a story…

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• Part 82: Dreams

  elfinkate

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:43 am

  I’m going to tell you a secret: My ex-lovers haunt my dreams like ghostly stalkers; they slip into my bedclothes and unravel the past from twisted threads – soft and benevolent; whispering indecipherable endearments, moving towards me with a yearning, ethereal tenderness and, sometimes, checking me into cheap hotel rooms like they used to do in real life. Or else they appear as bitter, demonic versions of themselves; barking indecipherable abuse, moving towards me with a deliberate malevolence and, sometimes, forcing me to join them in sexual trysts in front of their new girlfriends…

• Part 81: Doing Nothing (or, Feast/Famine)

  elfinkate

  5 Jun 2013 | 5:32 am

  I live my life according to the hunter-gatherer philosophy of feast/famine. For those of you unfamiliar with this primitive way of living, let me explain. I should probably preface this with a disclaimer: I’m talking about cave people. Also: calling it a philosophy is something of a misrepresentation. These were people living in civilizations so underdeveloped that they considered it normal practice to draw rudimentary images of cattle onto stone walls with their own faeces and beat wild animals to death with batons hewn out of rock. It was a time before navel-gazing had evolved as a…

• Part 80: The Pill

  elfinkate

  27 May 2013 | 7:08 am

  All hail the pill! Flagship chemical of female emancipation! Weeny tab of compressed hormones that lets you enjoy heterosexual sex without your body making babies! And stops you having periods (but creates a withdrawal bleed so it feels like you’re still having periods)! And sometimes gets rid of acne! And makes millions and millions of dollar for those nice pharmaceutical companies who definitely DON’T ever put money before human health (you can tell because they sometimes sell little pots of paracetamol for 19p)! I’ve also heard there’s a brand called Yasmin that makes your boobs…

• Part 79: Learning to Drive

  elfinkate

  16 May 2013 | 6:44 am

  There is quite literally nothing sexier than being in a car with a man, as I’m sure you’ll agree straight single ladies, especially when he’s driving it – watching his hand clutch gearstick; his knuckles undulating under leathery skin as he moves into fifth. Even better: when it’s late and you’ve both been drinking. Ooh the thrill; the very naughtiness of it all – the life or death adrenaline rush. The haze of cigarette smoke. The bass of the music throbbing like your very own disco heartbeat. The skidding of the tyres as he takes a corner in the oily rain. Being driven…

• Part 78: Celibacy

  elfinkate

  7 May 2013 | 6:31 am

  If you, like me, were a teenager during the nineties – unplugging the house phone so you could legitimately ignore impending phone calls from the well mannered, but unfortunately sincere youth you met down the Wimpy, smoking hashish that tasted like petrol and burned crispy ickle holes into your polyester school trousers and watching American singles sitcoms like Friends and Sex and the City instead of dating – you will no doubt have been anticipating the myriad pleasures of adult life with some fervour. The Future, as the present was known then, was a promised land of caddish…

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• First Step To Attract Your Perfect Love

  kruzman

  9 Jun 2013 | 5:45 am

  You are lonely and feel terrible. Your day ranges from frustration at work to feelings of hopelessness during the evening as the world as you perceive it appears cruel and not in harmony with you. You view life as though you have not part in the circumstances and events that cause you pain and loneliness, yet you do know that the matchmakers and matchmaking companies really do not know how to find you that perfect soul mate. In order to find the right person in your life, you must find you first. In the midst of all that you find ugly in the world, you are only translating how you truly feel…

• Maggie’s Love Is Everywhere

  kruzman

  19 May 2013 | 8:13 am

  Maggie was born in a small town and was very loved by her parents, grandparents, and great grandparents. All knew how precious she was as each recalled the births of children from each generation. Maggie learned to walk before she was six months old and saw the world sparkle including each object and person in the room.  Maggie kissed as many objects as she could grasp and felt a warm loving feeling come over her as she gazed at the great abundance in her young life.     As Maggie got older and bigger, she was able to discover more objects and people, which made her heart swell as…

• Choose Love Over Fear

  kruzman

  11 May 2013 | 5:31 am

  There are really only two emotions that govern our thoughts, which produce positive or negative actions towards ourselves and others. Love is the one emotion that keeps us in the happy and positive action mode. This is really the only emotion that ensures you that you are doing the right things in life. Anything outside of love is directed by your fears that are produced by your ego. Our egos give us the reasons not to love another person and justifies why we worry, hate, injure, and judge others. As long as we are judging ourselves and others, fear will rule our lives and make us feel empty…

• MINDGAMES WHEN FINDING A SOULMATE

  kruzman

  22 Apr 2013 | 1:04 pm

  It is very dangerous to let your subconscious mind take over from your conscious mind when the wrong person becomes attracted to you. Even more dangerous when this person is courting you on a social networking site. The conscious mind is in control when you start communicating with a prospective soulmate and you know exactly what you are doing. What is wrong with exchanging a bit of banter with this man who makes you laugh and shares your interests. Perhaps it is someone you met some years ago who now lives abroad but was born in your hometown. So you have a shared interest to start with and…

• You Have Control Over Your Life

  kruzman

  19 Apr 2013 | 2:18 am

  Right out of the gate, there is a belief that needs to be challenged; the belief that life is not fair.  If you are to make strides to realize your dreams and find your true purpose in life, you will discover that your life is a true reflection of you.  This is based on a law of the universe that is more grounded in science than the law of gravity.  This law of attraction is a universe law that Einstein and the people that study quantum physics were able to prove as our thoughts attract similar thoughts and make up our reality.  This may sound very different from what you believe, but as…

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• Fear of the Doctor

  admin

  23 May 2013 | 5:08 pm

  How many of you are afraid to go to the doctor? I am not particularly fund of going to the dentist. Part of that reason is because I generally always hear the drill they are using in my mouth and it is annoying. Recently when I took the twins to the dentist, they put on kids movies and that clearly held the kids attention. Maybe they should do something similar for adults. “Health is above wealth”, says the saying. What is more valuable than the condition of your body when all the systems function well? It must be our first concern and we have to treat out bodies properly. Daily it seems…

• Important FactsYou Should know about Drinking Water

  admin

  20 May 2013 | 5:03 pm

  It seems in life that most people take for granted the things that are most important to them and drinking water is no exception. I have been guilty of this myself. I remember when I was in the military and we were required to drink so much water. Once I got out, it was like I began rebelling and not drinking nearly as much water as I did when I was in the military. It is a fact that no one can survive without clean pure drinking water and it is important to note some critical facts: 1. More than 35,000 people die each day throughout the world from disease caused by impure or lack of drinking…

• 4 Steps to Better Health for Today

  admin

  18 May 2013 | 4:55 pm

  The more the twins and I talk, the more I realize how important it is to share with people how to be healthy. Therefore this post is to provide you with four steps to better health for today. Don’t wait until you get sick to make a decision to change bad habits. Take care of your health now so you can live a long and full life. I share steps that you can use not just read. Let’s get into this: Step 1: Nutritional Supplements When I talk with my mom and several of my girlfriends, they are always stressing how beneficial these are when combined with healthy eating habits. It’s…

• Self-Employed and Healthcare is the NAME of the GAME

  admin

  15 May 2013 | 5:29 am

  You love being self-employed. Setting your own hours, meeting with clients, working around the schedule of your kids. Those factors are part of the benefits. Some of the benefits you have to handle when you are self-employed – self-employment tax, healthcare and even retirement. You have the self-employed tax handled. When it comes to healthcare, you have scratched your head and even been frustrated. Health insurance is something you want, yet you are not in a financial position to get it. You have made calls to different companies and its been hundreds of dollars per month or even…

• Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms

  admin

  12 May 2013 | 5:03 am

  Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms, Aunties, Grandmothers, Sisters, Play Moms that have imparted wisdom and discipline into those that they love doesn’t matter whether they birthed them, they loved them enough to be a NURTURER!! Happy Mother’s Day to My Mom, My Best Friend. Love you to Life!!! Image: Freedigitalphotos.net

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• End of an Era: My Parents Are Moving Back to the States

  Wendy

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:00 am

  My parents met in a bar in October 1972 in Valparaiso, Indiana, where they both attended college. My mother was a senior and my father, five years older, was a middle school science teacher who had stayed in the area after he graduated. The story goes that my father introduced himself to my mother and she, although attracted to him, acted somewhat coy. When he asked for her phone number, she wouldn’t give it to him. She said if he were really interested, he’d have to find it on his own. He did, and a few days later they went on their first date. Nine months after that they got…

• Weekly Forum Highlights

  Wendy

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:00 am

  This week in the forums, we’re discussing: Should you date someone because they’re nice? Friend Troubles – Defriend on Facebook? “I Can’t Get Over My Ex-Girlfriend” Cousin’s Online Boyfriend AP’s Date with a Silver Fox… Do I tell her he cheated? A debate about who pays on a date Boys and Texting Boyfriend not supportive Ok to have just lunch with a former FWB? Doubting My Relationship…Am I Just Crazy? Break up book club, anyone? Another post about wedding gifts Pajama recommendations Learning financial basics -credit cards MEETUPS: Chicago Picnic – June…

• Your Turn: “My Boyfriend Doesn’t Think I’m Pretty”

  Wendy

  19 Jun 2013 | 6:00 am

  In a feature I call “Your Turn,” in which you, the readers, get to answer the question, I’m presenting the following letter without commentary from me: I live in India and have been going out with this guy for over two years now. I’m 23 and he’s 27 and we got engaged four months ago. I always knew him as a guy who isn’t very expressive, so I never thought that he not giving me compliments was a big deal. But recently I started wondering if he even likes my looks. Several times I’ve observed that he calls very average looking girls pretty. Sometimes they’re…

• Are Women’s Higher Salaries the Reason for Drop in Marriage Rate?

  Wendy

  18 Jun 2013 | 10:00 am

  The marriage rate in the US is at the lowest its been in over a century, having dropped 5% during the recent recession (among adults aged 25 to 39 the rate declined from 81% in 1970 to 51% in 2010). Experts believe the decline in the marriage rate is due to “cultural changes about whether and when to marry, the fact that two-thirds of first marriages are preceded by cohabitation and the recession’s financial fallout – including unemployment and underemployment.” But could their be another reason? Like, women earning higher salaries than ever before and many men feeling…

• “I’m Jealous of My Girlfriend’s New Partner”

  Wendy

  18 Jun 2013 | 6:00 am

  I’ve been in an open (lesbian) relationship for just over a year now and for the most part it’s fine. But I think my girlfriend likes the attention from guys, and so do I, which is why we keep our relationship open. Sometimes we go months and months without sleeping with anyone else, and then, when we do, some feelings of resentment arise; it’s easy to feel threatened by a man I don’t know who’s having sex with my girl. I know she gets the same feelings because there was a time early on in our relationship where she would give me restrictions on who I could and couldn’t sleep…

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• Happy Fathers Day But…. Some Of You Dads Need To Stay Away!!!

  Black Love Advice.Com

  16 Jun 2013 | 1:37 pm

  Written By: Darren RoseHappy fathers day to all the real fathers out there that are in their kids lives and are teaching them the difference between right and wrong. Now that I said that let me say this. Some of you fathers just need to stay away. All the thugs, wanna be rappers, drug abusers, drug dealers, and gang bangers your kid would probably have a better life without you in it pushing your bullshit ideology on them. Do kids need father’s? Yes. Do kids need men in their lives? Yes. But at the end of the day its not all about a man being there, its about a good man being there. So…

• Keeping It Real? Reasons you’re single- Baby Mamas

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  20 May 2013 | 1:14 pm

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• Wrap It Up: Doctors Discover New Strain Of Gonorrhea- Say It Could Be More Deadly Than HIV!!!

  Black Love Advice.Com

  2 May 2013 | 12:16 pm

  Doctors are warning the public to be extra cautious. A new strain of Gonorrhea has been discovered and catching it could having potentially deadly consequences.“Getting gonorrhea from this strain might put someone into septic shock and death in a matter of days,” Christianson said. “This is very dangerous.”“It’s an emergency situation,” said William Smith, executive director of the National Coalition of STD Directors. “As time moves on, it’s getting more hazardous.”This gonorrhea strain, HO41, was discovered in Japan two years ago in…

• How Much Should You Eat On A First Date? Shanda Freeman Goes Out And Ask Men What They Think

  Black Love Advice.Com

  26 Apr 2013 | 10:00 am

  I’m with Shanda on this one. Enjoy yourself. It would have to be absurd professor clump style gorging for most of us men to even notice how much you ate lol.To hear more from Shanda go check out her new show at HooplaHa.com

• Inmate Impregnates Four Correction Officers

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• Fruit Lovers and Lover’s Fruit

  Guest

  18 Jun 2013 | 9:30 pm

  Tanya has been known to write recipes on napkins, receipts, and Post-it notes, but has stopped short of having recipes tattooed to her derrière, though her favorites have left their mark there anyway. Fruit Lovers Fruit is nature’s sweet, healthy candy. It’s also one of the sexiest foods around, dripping with lip-smacking juices and packed with the vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients to fuel your body and your passion. Summer is the time to indulge in such simple pleasures, and what better way than with a delicious fruit smoothie. The perfect post-lunch summer indulgence, these…

• Diary of a Male Serial Dater – Show Me Your Boobs [DATING]

  Christoph Sushnyk

  11 Jun 2013 | 9:43 pm

  An awkward date leaves me feeling trapped, wanting nothing more than to escape. I suspected this might be the case before I met Adrian, which is why I chose a to-go cup of coffee and a walk in the park for our encounter; a setting in which eye contact is not required, and riveting discussion isn’t completely necessary, either. I found her to be a nice enough person, but communication was a problem as we didn’t have much to talk about. She was a club girl, and I was a pretentious twat. She was very driven by family and career, and I am, well, a writer. I had used up all of my best jokes,…

• How to Select Your First Toy

  Guest

  7 Jun 2013 | 6:42 am

  This is a guest post by Amanda Bridges. Amanda is a freelance writer, and frequently contributes to blogs on topics related to women’s health and lifestyle. I used to think that sex toys were pretty taboo. Even in my closest circles of friends, where love and sex topics dominated gossip, no one ever talked about owning or using toys. I realize we’ve probably all thought about sex toys at least fleetingly at some point – after all, we all saw some teen movie or other that talked about “lube” or “dildos” in a joking manner and at least introduced the…

• Diary of a Female Serial Dater – Mr. Wrong, Wronger and Mr. Really Wrong [DATING]

  Cara

  3 Jun 2013 | 9:20 pm

  Don’t get me wrong, I am actually enjoying looking for Mr. Right and have been dating some fun and interesting guys. I am more than happy to take solace in a nice rib eye steak and a glass of red wine. Dating also fulfills the needy side of my personality and can see Oscar Wilde’s point when he said “By persistently remaining single a man converts himself into a permanent public temptation.” On a holiday with the girls to provide further consolation on being single, I met a man in a bar in Lisbon. Later on in the evening, I fell outside the bathroom; unfortunately the bathroom was…

• Fetish 101

  Tokii

  29 May 2013 | 6:41 am

  Terms & Definitions from the Fetish Lifestyle Fetish: Excessive sexual focus on an object of fixation.. Everyone has their own little fetishes. Some have more than others. Do you know what yours are? Here are some terms and definitions from the fetish “language”. Types of Fetishes Acrotomophilia:    The person is sexually aroused by the sight of an amputation usually of a whole arm or leg. Adolescentilism:    The person is aroused by impersonating both the dress and behavior of an adolescent. Andromimetophilia:  A woman who is sexually aroused by impersonating a man.

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  LoveBlab

• Large or Small Breasts – Which Do Men Really Prefer

  Anamika

  14 Jun 2013 | 4:55 pm

  Do men really prefer bigger breasts? It may surprise you to learn that men adore breasts…period! Size really does not matter, boobs are boobs! The idea that men prefer large breasts is actually something of a myth; in a study conducted by June Machover Reinisch, Ph. D., for the Health and Science of Human Sexuality Foundation, she discovered that in fact only about a quarter of men prefer large breasts; what they tell their friends, and what their friends tell them, may be something completely different from the myth that all guys like huge breasts. Size doesn’t matter The truth…

• Still Not Getting a Girl To Have Sex (it SUCKS)?

  Anamika

  14 Jun 2013 | 3:01 pm

  Call it what you will, getting a girl to have sex/get laid/be seduced, can be an easy or a difficult task; which would you prefer? We may refer to it as different things, but at the end of the day, it amounts to the same thing…you want to get laid, but how do you get a girl to want to have sex with you? You may not realize it as yet, but you do have the knowledge and capability of seducing that special girl, and getting her to have sex with you, you just need to put that knowledge into practice. She just wants to be friends If you already get on as friends, then you are more than…

• The 7 Regrets People Have After A Breakup

  Anamika

  14 Jun 2013 | 11:33 am

  Suffering from a recent breakup or thinking about breaking up? Get informed about the top 7 regrets people tend to have after a breakup. Relationship breakups can create a rollercoaster ride of feelings for sure. One day you can be extremely sad and the next you can be relatively happy and hopeful for your new path in life. One day you will be drowning your sorrows in two bowls of ice cream and the next you’ll be out bowling with your friends excited about life and your potential. Breakups can be quite difficult, as an attachment and connection is normally formed between couples. The…

• 13 Reasons to Be Happy After a Breakup

  Anamika

  9 Jun 2013 | 6:49 pm

  Break ups don’t have to be all doom and gloom. Find out why some of your happiest days might be right around the corner! Going through a tough break up feels like the end of the world. Meteors are falling, biblical plagues seem imminent and the ground seems like it could cave in at any moment. Of course, it only make sense to stay inside all day nursing a bucket of your favorite ice cream and watching soap opera reruns. Safety first, right? Truth be told, even bad break ups don’t have to ruin your life. If you can keep from fixating on all the reasons your life is over,…

• 11 Clear Signs You Are Still NOT Over Your Ex

  Anamika

  5 Jun 2013 | 5:53 pm

  Do you find yourself saying you’re over your ex and secretly stalking his Facebook or wearing his shirt to bed? Are you sure you’re over him? Break-ups are hard! They can make you feel completely worthless and depressed. A common feeling that many people experience after going through a break-up is not being able to move on. There are some people who tend to hold on even if the relationship has been over long ago. ATTENTION: I am about to launch a step-by-step guide on how to get your ex back and I have decided to give away few copies absolutely FREE! If you want to get a copy of…

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  Bubbles. Deux.

• Can’t Write Mondays…

  bubblesdeux

  17 Jun 2013 | 2:09 pm

  I’m almost afraid to give my current bout of writer’s block a name. Then again, perhaps if I name it I can then address it when it’s acting out. Like, Hey, Belle, why aren’t you finding the right words to say anything lately? Or, Belle, remember when it seemed like you had a lot to say and were inspired just by getting up in the morning? What happened? Honestly, I have no idea what happened. It isn’t that there aren’t a ton of things all going on at once. It’s more like, summer is here and I’ve got reverse SAD. Or maybe I’m just…sad. That could be it. A has been home for…

• A Military Brat on Memorial Day…

  bubblesdeux

  27 May 2013 | 7:53 am

  I was born in 1972 at Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego. If my mom had waited a few days before she decided to move to San Diego, I’d call Hawaii my birth place. My father, a Quartermaster in the United States Navy, was on a WestPac when I was born. I can only remember seeing him once before my parents divorce when I was three, but I can vividly remember what it meant to grow up on a Navy base in the 1970s and early 1980s, especially since my mom went on to marry two more Navy men before she died. Being the child of a military parent means travel. A lot. It means, if you are lucky, finding…

• Streaking Through New York

  bubblesdeux

  23 May 2013 | 9:32 am

  No, this is not a post about me running, naked, through the streets of my city. Trust me. No one wants to see that. Honestly. This IS a post about a real streak happening all over the country, hell, as far as I know, it’s happening all over the world. #RWRunStreak Keep that hashtag in mind because you may be seeing it a lot if Runner’s World has its way. From the Runner’s World Website (which I read daily, don’t judge): With summer right around the corner, it’s time for the #RWRunStreak hash to start flying around as runners take on the 2013 Summer Challenge of running (at least) 1…

• Donna Fasano Blog Hop (with prizes!)

  bubblesdeux

  20 May 2013 | 12:00 am

  It’s Donna Fasano day here at Bubbles. Deux. If you haven’t heard of Ms. Fasano, you will after today! Take a look at her new work, Reclaim My Heart, enter at the end of this post for a chance at winning, winning, winning and visit the rest of the blog hop tour to meet everyone and show Donna some support! Title:  Reclaim My Heart Author:  Donna Fasano Format:  Paperback and eBook Publisher:  Hard Knocks Books ISBN:   978-1939000200 Genre:  Contemporary Romance Purchase Now:  Amazon / Barnes & Noble / Apple /  Kobo About the Book: Sixteen years ago, Tyne Whitlock cut…

• Held Me Close While Our Old Song Played…

  bubblesdeux

  19 May 2013 | 3:21 pm

  It’s been a while since I posted love. Not posted about love or on love or even like love.  Just posted love. Maybe it just feels like a while, but really isn’t. I think I got it all out this past February. Everything I’d been holding in or trying to say was in print. And that made it all feel like it was time to pack up that story and write about other things. In any case, it’s raining, I’m cleaning up my lists of things to do and have just counted over 1,200 downloads of “Wetsuit” so now I’m reflective. Well, not so much reflective as I am reading an article from last…

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  mysilentscream.com

• Persecuted

  Scott

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:00 am

  Yesterday my friend LeAndra posted on Facebook, “I have a love / hate relationship with this time of year…because of all the fireworks. I don’t know of I should hit the floor or look out the window at all the pretty colors…it all sounds like gun shots.” She’s heard gun shots. She’s heard fireworks. Will the sound be followed by the beauty of celebration or the horror of violence? The threat can be real; “hit the floor“. Hit The Floor LeAndra’s insightful comment reminded me of growing up bullied. Every laugh I heard felt directed at…

• Peacemaker

  Scott

  18 Jun 2013 | 8:00 am

  Donald Miller’s post yesterday entitled, “Learning to Turn the Other Cheek (Even Though I HATE Critics)” got me thinking, “How would I respond to attacks?” I assumed I would respond defensively and with self-pity. Jesus “Blessed are the peacemakers…Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness.“1 Last night as I read Philip Yancey’s book The Jesus I Never Knew about those verses this account challenged my thinking. “This truth came to me in a roundabout way. The great novelist Leo Tolstoy tried to follow it, but…

• Father Torii

  Scott

  17 Jun 2013 | 8:00 am

  I’m a baseball fan, and a Chicago Cubs fan. I’ve been a fan since I was in first grade. I explained my feelings about the Cubs in my (very-first) silent scream. Though I’m a Cubs fan, I’ve lived in Minnesota for more than twenty years. The local Minnesota Twins have grown on me. My favorite Twins have been Jim Thome and Torii Hunter. Torii Hunter Yesterday I read an inspirational essay entitled, “Torii Hunter is a Father First, Ballplayer Second” by Steve Kornacki. It sounds like an essay about a noble father, and it is, but when Torii was a young man he…

• Fathers Day Wisdom

  Scott

  16 Jun 2013 | 1:53 pm

  My wife and millions of other people read Sarah Young’s Jesus Calling or Jesus Calling Devotional Bible every day. While doing so their faiths have been strengthened and their lives transformed. Jesus Calling was written as if Jesus Christ was calling you for a chat. Today’s essay contains wise and thoughtful advice for each of us to consider this Father’s Day. STAY ON THE HIGH ROAD WITH ME. 1 “Many voices clamor for your attention, trying to divert you to another path. But I have called you to walk ever so closely with Me, soaking in My Presence, living in My Peace.

• Mercy

  Scott

  14 Jun 2013 | 8:00 am

  You know that I’m hungry and feeling sorry for myself when I post about food twice in the same week. I love Thai food; and my dairy-free and gluten-free wife and I can both enjoy Thai food. Amy and I may disagree on which Thai restaurant has the best Thai food, but we don’t often complain if one or the other suggests we get take-out, especially after a long day of gardening. Mercy One evening after a long day of conquering weeds I called Reuan Thai in Osseo, MN and placed our order. In my fatigued enthusiasm I drove off. When I arrived I was greeted by Paula our favorite server.

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  Grass Stained Me.

• Living with Less: Finishing the Food Challenge

  6 Jun 2013 | 10:07 am

  The end of this week marks the completion of our food challenge--we have not purchased food for three months with three guiltless exceptions. Both the root celler and the freezer stand vacant. I fill them mentally each day as I mark the arrival of our meat birds, trellis peas, and ready my canning jars for jams, pickles, and sauces. Rural living has taught me a thing or two about hoarding as well as unconditional generosity and sharing.Before we left for Boulder to take a Wilderness First Responder course I piled canned goods into a box and leveled the greenhouse. During our lunch break we'd…

• Remodling the Bathroom and Drowning my Teenage Dreams

  30 May 2013 | 10:30 am

  Our bathroom is a bit of a cave--cold and dark with strange angles for bugs and dust and no room for a rag. The concrete cistern sucks cold air into the house like its primary job is to gather all things chilly rather than the rain that falls on the roof.The pump within the cistern always seems to shut off when I'm in the shower ready to wash the shampoo from my hair. I climb out of the claw foot tub like a sudsy dish rag, walk through the kitchen to the green house, leaving puddles of coconut scented water behind me, and flip on the pump. Then I put a pot of water under the faucet of the…

• Hustling for Love

  6 May 2013 | 4:48 am

  To put it simply, this is the story of a girl who wanted to be liked but hadn't fully settled into liking herself.Here, people are like horses. Self-doubt once draped inside me from shoulder to rib, liver to sacrum like an unwound film strip. Though I perfected pleasing, pretending, and proving, their horse instincts heard the fluttering film inside, knowing the difference between trying and being.I started dating L, the tall and slender one who lived in a shack and eroded my emotional armor with a river of playful, contemplative conversation. L had just gotten out of a seven-year…

• The Holy Trinity of Self-Reliance: Farming, Homebirth, and Home Schooling

  15 Mar 2013 | 8:17 am

  Neither to serve nor to rule: That was the American dream. -- Edward AbbeyWhen I was 18, I lived on a farm in southern France with a bunch of tanned, young people who laughed easily and asked me to milk their goats. Their passion and excitement was contagious. They directed and managed their own lives, and at the end of the day, it was up to them to evaluate their successes. When I tucked in for the night, the crescent shape of my smile spelled freedom.Aneka, whose Cheshire-cat grin quickly earned her a place in my heart, was seven months pregnant when I arrived. We hiked, camped, and…

• Spring Winds and Prayers

  8 Mar 2013 | 11:19 am

  Yesterday we lounged under the spirited sun, bare-chested and brazen, watching the flapping, darting, dance of the chickens. Their drama, which has increased exponentially with our our second rooster's coming of age, has us endlessly entertained.  Though the rooster's days are numbered and his ultimate demise is at the top of our list, we sing our favorite Greg Brown song, raising our voices when we get to the line, "spring winds blew my list of things to do away."I spotted flashes of brilliant blue as the first Mountain Blue Bird swooped around with his mate in…

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  Relationship Love Advice

• How To Make Your Boyfriend Want You

  Marlon Raye

  16 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pm

  If you’re looking for information on how to make your boyfriend want you, how to make him be more romantic and basically how to keep him interested in you then I’m guessing that you feel he’s losing interest in you? This is a natural reaction to have in most relationships at some stage, simply because [...]The post How To Make Your Boyfriend Want You appeared first on Relationship Love Advice. Related posts:How To Get Your Boyfriend To ProposeCute Nicknames For Your BoyfriendMy List Of Cute Things To Text Your Boyfriend

• How To Kiss Your Girlfriend

  Marlon Raye

  13 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pm

  So you’re here because you want to learn how to kiss your girlfriend properly? If so then you’re not alone because kissing isn’t something that’s taught in schools, but you still know that when you do kiss your girlfriend for the first time you want to make the right impression. In fact you should be [...]The post How To Kiss Your Girlfriend appeared first on Relationship Love Advice. Related posts:How To Make Your Girlfriend HappyNames To Call Your GirlfriendSweet Things To Say To Your Girlfriend

• How To Know If Your Boyfriend Loves You

  Marlon Raye

  9 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pm

  So you’ve been dating your guy now for a while and everything is going well. At least everything except knowing whether or not your boyfriend loves you – something which every girl wants to know. Even if you’re not a big fan of romantic love and/or finding your soul mate nobody wants to be in [...]The post How To Know If Your Boyfriend Loves You appeared first on Relationship Love Advice. Related posts:How To Tell If Your Boyfriend Is CheatingHow To Get Your Boyfriend To Kiss YouHow To Get Your Boyfriend To Propose

• How To Break Up With Your Girlfriend

  Marlon Raye

  6 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pm

  Breaking up with your girlfriend isn’t and shouldn’t be an easy thing to do, well not if you actually cared for her in the first place. Personally I think that most men struggle with the idea of breaking up with a girlfriend far more than women do. In some ways that has to do with [...]The post How To Break Up With Your Girlfriend appeared first on Relationship Love Advice. Related posts:Some Cute Things To Text Your GirlfriendHow To Make Your Girlfriend HappyThings To Do With Your Girlfriend That You’ll Both Enjoy

• How To Deal With A Controlling Boyfriend

  Marlon Raye

  2 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pm

  Before I start with this article I want to be clear that a certain level of jealousy is normal in any relationship. If, for example, you saw your boyfriend flirting with another girl and you felt no emotional reaction (including jealousy) then there are probably some deeper issues in your relationship that you need to [...]The post How To Deal With A Controlling Boyfriend appeared first on Relationship Love Advice. Related posts:How To Get Your Boyfriend To ProposeCute Nicknames For Your BoyfriendMy List Of Cute Things To Text Your Boyfriend