He said, “I need to make you happy to even have a shot at being happy.” The words are spoken by Ben Affleck to Jennifer Aniston in the movie He’s Just Not That Into You. For me, it is the second best … [Read more...] about He Needs To Make You Happy
Best Love And Marriage Articles Of 2009
This year, public scandals have been on the cover of every tabloid magazine and on every news channel from NBC to ABC to CNN. The Letterman adultery scandal and more recently, the Tiger Woods adultery … [Read more...] about Best Love And Marriage Articles Of 2009
Married Or Single? Are Those Really The Only Choices?
Social networking sites, email, Facebook, MySpace...you name it and you have to identify your relationship on your profile. Unfortunately though, many of these websites only have a few options that … [Read more...] about Married Or Single? Are Those Really The Only Choices?
Pre-Wedding Jitters Vs. Second Thoughts
The ring has been chosen and placed on the bride-to-be’s left hand, a symbolic representation of the circle of love that will follow and is accompanied later by the glorious wedding band that tells us … [Read more...] about Pre-Wedding Jitters Vs. Second Thoughts
Marriage Essentials – The Top 3 Non-Negotiables For Lasting Nuptials
Here’s the deal; the facts are in. At least 50% of marriages don’t make it—which, if you’re a gambler, is slightly better than a crap shoot. Celebrities are notorious for quickie marriages, and it … [Read more...] about Marriage Essentials – The Top 3 Non-Negotiables For Lasting Nuptials
A Big Mistake Newlyweds Make
“Most power conflicts in intimate relationships occur when one partner tries to treat the other as a child, mother, or father.” - Bert Hellinger Over the weekend, I watched as newlyweds innocently … [Read more...] about A Big Mistake Newlyweds Make
That “Mothering” Tone Of Voice And Behavior Does Not Work For A Man: Which Means It Doesn’t Work for You!
“How can we have a loving relationship with anyone if we spend most of the time thinking about how awful it (the relationship) is?” ~ Joseph Bailey I found that awesome quote online today along with … [Read more...] about That “Mothering” Tone Of Voice And Behavior Does Not Work For A Man: Which Means It Doesn’t Work for You!
Do You Have Both Feet in Your Relationship?
Although I don’t remember the exact day that I pulled the one foot that I had out the door back into my marriage, today, celebrating 24 years of marriage, I can’t remember the last time that it … [Read more...] about Do You Have Both Feet in Your Relationship?
The Best Years are Yet to Be, if You Allow It…
Recently I was asked to describe the best years of my life. When I was younger, I remember summers going on seemingly forever. What wonderful times, playing tag or touch football until dark with the … [Read more...] about The Best Years are Yet to Be, if You Allow It…
Don’t Let A Financial Downturn Cause Financial Infidelity in Your Relationship
As I've mentioned before, I'm calling this economic crisis "Financial 9/11." And it's obvious that this downturn has been around for awhile, and may be here to stay for quite some time. A … [Read more...] about Don’t Let A Financial Downturn Cause Financial Infidelity in Your Relationship