My husband and I recently realized that we didn’t like each other as much as we wanted to. We were often arguing. He’d come into the room and I’d feel tension in my shoulders. The kids would fuss, he’d respond and I’d disagree. It got to the point where I wanted to walk out of … [Read more...] about Recreating Intimacy
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Support Group Wisdom
The Parents Anonymous Group was a wealth of information; I wonder how I could ever have managed without it and the members. Here are a few quick tips that I learned in group that helped me many times: Nothing lasts forever. Change is inevitable… except when you have a … [Read more...] about Support Group Wisdom
4 Pathways Through the Triad: Truth, Vulnerability and Courage
The Greek word for truth is aletheia, which literally means to “un-hide” or “hiding nothing.” When was the last time you yourself were absolutely truthful in the presence of someone else? When was the last time you candidly chose to not hide something from within you? “Man is … [Read more...] about 4 Pathways Through the Triad: Truth, Vulnerability and Courage
Summer Wedding? Flowers for the Event
The best flowers for a summer wedding are the flowers you want. If you want roses, then roses are the best flowers for a summer wedding. If you want chrysanthemums, then that is best. Of course, if you do not know what you want, then consider the following options, as they are … [Read more...] about Summer Wedding? Flowers for the Event
The Big Ten: Ways to Score Romance with Your Spouse
Marriages can go a little stale if you are not making efforts to put romance into them on a daily basis. The following are ten ways to put romance in your marriage everyday:1. Write notes. You and your spouse can write little love notes to each other on sticky pads and post them … [Read more...] about The Big Ten: Ways to Score Romance with Your Spouse
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to