June 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
“Stress” seems to be the word of the decade. It’s in every aspect of our lives. As a wife, you may be concerned about just how much stress your husband faces in his daily life, especially after he comments on…
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Please forgive me for not joining in and wearing the latest trends. First, the trends change too frequently for my pocketbook and secondly, my closet is only five feet wide! Plus, I’m not blessed with a Barbie or model-sized figure….
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Isn’t it frustrating to have someone walk up to you and ask something like, “Hi. Are you busy right now?” I’ve got papers spread out across the table, pen in hand, so of course, I’m busy. In as non-irritated a…
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The good old-fashioned calendar is the life-saver for many families. With the hectic lives that we all lead with children in numerous activities, parents with work and association meetings, not to mention family birthdays and holiday celebrations, a family needs…
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May 19, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
While it is not something recommended, separate living may be the best answer in order for some couples to achieve their perfect marriage. After all, look at the men and women, who after becoming divorced, discovered they were much better…
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You’ve walked into a “disaster area” and didn’t now where to begin to clean up the mess. This is exactly how children feel when they are told to “clean your room.” They truly don’t have a clue as to how…
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Summer love is melodious and brings forth envisions of beaches by the water, heavenly breezes, floral fragrances, children’s laughter, nature’s sounds and the tenderness of caring and fun at its fullness. Who doesn’t remember or dream of a summer love?…
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April 25, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
How can a couple know the fun of making up if they never fight? As the old saying goes, “Making up is the best part of a fight.” It’s the reward for having communicated successfully to reach a viable solution…
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April 10, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
The quest for happiness in marriage varies depending upon whether it is a woman or man who is doing the search. One factor to consider is that men are frequently easy-to-please individuals. They don’t require much to be happy. Give…
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April 10, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Marriage is a special union of two individuals that is unlike any other relationship. When the couple draws on each other’s strengths in order to maintain the relationship they desire, they are using their own sources of positive energy. Such…
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April 9, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Forgiveness can be one of the most difficult tasks in life. This is especially true when we trust our spouse with our life, and that spouse does something to betray that trust. Right up there next to communication is forgiveness….
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April 9, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
It’s not like our minds work like chalk boards that can be totally erased following a marriage breakup. Instead, they resemble permanent markers on a wall. Numerous attempts can be made to remove memories of a past relationship, but undoubtedly, traces…
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April 9, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Conflicts are bound to occur. It’s human nature. Whether due to a difference of opinion, unclear communication, stress, internal response to a situation, exhaustion or any number of other triggers, a conflict often happens when you least expect it. So,…
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Before we address Death and Life Support, there is something we must consider. In our society, we expect life to be respected. Should we not then give the same respect to natural death? My answer is “yes.” If it is…
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April 6, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
The man’s role in Marriage remains that of being the main breadwinner. Though women cringe and sputter over the fact that a man, who holds an exact same position as his female counterpart, gets paid a higher wage, it has…
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April 6, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Every young girl dreams of being a bride donned in the flowing white dress, veil with a long train and carrying a bouquet of fresh and lovely flowers. She walks up to the altar where Prince Charming takes her hand,…
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April 5, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Marriage is indeed a mystery for each husband and wife to unravel. Since there is no formal training for marriage, just as there is no basic recipe for its success, the couple formulates their ground rules and guidelines as they…
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The death of a co-worker can be as traumatic as the death of a family member. After all, you spend the majority of your waking day with them. You share their joys, sorrows, successes and failures, just as you would…
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No luck finding that special someone? With the Internet at your fingertips, you have the entire world to explore in your search for romance. Not only is this an exciting adventure but it can be quite intimidating. Many individuals of…
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Love should last forever, shouldn’t it? At least, that’s what we hope will occur. In the beginning, the Honeymoon Stage that lasts through the first year or so of marriage, both partners are viewing each other “through rose colored glasses.”…
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Heartbreak is devastating. You thought you met your perfect match only to have the relationship fall apart. “What did I do wrong?” “What could I have done differently?” The list of questions goes on. It could simply be a fact…
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Your girlfriend’s parents are paramount to your relationship. Most girls are close to her parents and, therefore, their impression of you is of utmost importance to your future with her. Don’t fool yourself into believing that anything will get past…
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What Makes a Man Sexy? Genuineness is the key quality to male sexiness. When his total being emits such quality through his confidence, caring and zest for life, he captures a woman’s curiosity. Naturally, it is imperative that his grooming…
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March 16, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Older, wiser and absolutely stunning, you are the woman of the future. Believe it. You can be her. Simply by living in the present, you will be tuned in to your environment and to the people within your daily contacts….
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March 10, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Prior to marrying, the groom-to-be should question himself as to whether or not the bride-to-be will be a good mother. This is a most important topic which couples should evaluate and discuss at great length before taking their vows. Parenthood…
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March 8, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
The secret to maintaining a healthy marriage is to determine a marriage model that you wish to follow. Like any model, it is simply an example. Then it’s up to you to make adjustments that suit your lifestyle and needs….
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March 8, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Unless you did laundry last night and waited while your mate undressed, so you could put those clothes into the washer, you most likely didn’t even observe what he or she was wearing. On most days you are passing by…
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March 6, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
During our marriage, when I became disenchanted with our relationship, I blamed my husband. Now, I wasn’t trying to be a grouch. I sincerely believed his actions, or inactions as the case may have been, were the roots of our…
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March 6, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Ah, the blissfulness of being in love. Did your feet actually touch the ground at all during those first months? At the mere mention of your lover’s name, your heart pulsated as if it would explode right out of your…
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March 6, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
When I hear news reports or read articles concerning the frequency or infrequency of love making, I wonder where the reporters got their statistics from. Certainly if they use telephone or Internet surveys, they do not expect people will answer…
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