Anyone who has been in a long-term, caring relationship learns to be careful how they speak of their partner. Careless or critical words and overly personal details shared can damage trust and cause lasting harm to a relationship. But what about single people who are looking to find love? They may be surprised to learn that the words they speak can make a big difference in both their ability to … [Read more...]
In a Relationship is Silence Golden or Deadly?
I've been married 17 years and with my husband for 20 years. Suffice it to say- yes there are times we have become that couple who I swore we'd NEVER become. We have indeed, sat in a restaurant, at our kitchen table, in the car, in our bed, in our living room and in just about any other situation you can conceive of in pure, unadulterated-and at times- DEAFENING SILENCE. And not just silence for … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Help Your New Love Interest Pass That Critical Face-to-Face With the Parents
I remember when my parents initially met my husband. It was August 1997 and I was in that dreamy, can't-take-my-eyes-off-you, phase with my now husband. I couldn't stop touching his arm, holding his hand- as my mother mentioned recently it was kind of nauseatingly sweet. I honestly don't even remember exact details of their initial meet and greet other than my parents brought my little brother … [Read more...]
Check out these Chex™ Party Mix recipes for Baby Showers And March Madness
When I first got married I was determined to cook. The two times I attempted to prepare a meal for my husband- went disastrously wrong. I put the pasta in the boiling water and then (because clearly my timing is completely off) I decided to jump in the shower. Twenty minutes later the smoke alarm rattled me- I jumped out of the shower stall with soap in my eyes and grabbed the extinguisher to … [Read more...]
15 Secrets to a ROCK SOLID MARRIAGE
I don't think any of us can predict the curve balls life will throw at us. I know I got married and thought I could envision where my life would be headed. I had plans and I made promises to myself. In fact if you would've asked me where I thought my husband and I would be 17 years down the line- I never could have predicted that we'd be here. And that's the real secret to a successful marriage- … [Read more...]