Marriage is for life—or at least, that is the intention. The traditional vow states that you agree to take each other for better or for worse; for richer, for poorer; in sickness and in health; to love and to cherish, ’til … Continue reading
How Many Ways Can You Say “I Love You” on Valentine’s Day?
We all know Valentine’s Day is coming. Just look around the stores! Red hearts and cupids are everywhere. Cards are plentiful with romantic sayings and pretty logos. Lace and chocolate compete for space on the shelves. Every year, we are … Continue reading
There Are Only So Many Shopping Days Until Christmas
Sounds like a weird title for a blog in January, doesn’t it? I agree! But read on, and it will make sense. … Continue reading
Make The New Year Like Halloween
“I wish every day could be Halloween. We could all wear masks all the time. Then we could walk around and get to know each other before we got to see what we looked like under the masks.” ― … Continue reading
The Best Present
Tonight at the dinner table, my husband and I were talking about presents for the family, mostly for our grandchildren and adult children. Making lists of what we thought they might want segued into a more general conversation about gifts. … Continue reading
Communication and Resistence – Creating a Better Relationship
Is your communication with your partner contributing to a stronger relationship? A client of mine recently sent me the following message: “It was good talking to you today! I don’t know how long I have been seeing you, but … Continue reading
How to Keep Your Man Happy – Five Ways That Are Still Sure Winners
So, How do you keep your man happy? Keeping your man happy is much like chicken soup for a cold, it’s the go-to treatment. Longevity and happiness in a relationship require just as much nurturing and attention as the common … Continue reading
Politics and Relationships: Do They Gel?
With the start of a new president and party, politics never enjoyed a post-election lull. News of new policies and inflammatory reactions are still in the forefront of the mainstream media and social platforms. To some of us, this is … Continue reading
The Secret to a Healthy Long-Distance Relationship by Jennifer Craig
Guest post by Jennifer Craig Social media has certainly changed our world and brought people together who otherwise might never have met . This has significantly increased the instances of long-distance relationships. It is often a challenge to remain connected with so much … Continue reading
Recognition With Compassion: Acknowledging Those Around Us
Today I attended a hospital orientation in advance preparation for doing some pet therapy with my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Towards the end of the two hours, I noticed the presenter was wearing a round pin with the numbers 10/5. … Continue reading