Many days start and end with me wishing, thinking and hoping that the pressures, stresses, demands and worries, fatigue and strains will just GO AWAY... More >>

Body language not only reinforces what you say when you speak. It can also improve your mood. Here are five body language tips that speak volumes... More >>

I found you again about a year ago. I was seeking an attitude adjustment because my marriage of 21 years was not as strong as it could be... More >>

My husband of 18 years really impressed me on Christmas Eve. Our youngest son was giving us a hard time and was being a smart mouth. I tried to make him understand he needed to check his behavior, but when that didn't work, his dad stepped in... More >>

...We brag to our friends about our 50-hour work weeks, our side gig we do at night, and how many extracurricular activities our children do. We think we're successful because we do what society tells us equates happiness but are we really happy... More >>

If you truly care about your spouse, you have to act like it. Here are some of the most common marriage mistakes couples make... More >>

I was raised to believe a woman's value was based on her education, work achievements, and what she contributed to the world. While acting on these beliefs, I always felt like there was something more... More >>

...Holidays are times for reminiscing. Memories of what we once had swim before our eyes. We become hyper-aware of who and what we've lost. Amid the smiling faces, there are wounded hearts. Grief is a lonely thing. Surrounded by gaiety, a broken heart can feel more alone and isolated than ever. No one wants to hurt for the holidays, but some of us do... More >>

The Christmas of 1964 comes close to bringing tears to my eyes even today. We only got presents twice a year: birthday and Christmas. We each got three presents. Often what we got was clearly a cheaper version of what we wanted, but imagination made up the difference... More >>

In my twenties and early thirties, I enjoyed a successful career in the financial services industry. One of my first hires was perfect for the job, but a few months after we hired her, she told me she was newly pregnant and decided she was going to stop working and raise their child... More >>