I was raised by a no-nonsense woman. Life was simple for my mom. If you told the truth and stood up for what was right, all would go well for you... More >>
Are we scared to love at our highest capacity? Do past hurts keep us a bit reserved in our affections for another person? I've come up with some key questions to help you evaluate the strength and openness in a new relationship. Here are my self-interview questions when thinking about my partner... More >>
When my amazing husband passed away at age 59 several years ago, I was faced with a choice: curl up in a ball and let it defeat me or get back into life and really LIVE it with gusto to honor him and myself... More >>
My little sister is my best friend. It has not always been this way, but I value her friendship more than any other human being (other than my husband)... More >>
One of the problems in today's society is that we don't communicate. Most importantly, we don't listen. There can be many reasons why you aren't listening. Maybe you don't want to hear something that is contrary to your ideas or you simply don't want to know things. Here are a few ideas on how to become a better listener. More >>
...I thought of my poor husband at that moment. He had married an attractive woman, and in just a few years, he no longer had what he married... More >>
Like so many other things, advances in technology both help and harm our relationship. So often my wife and I comment we are grateful we did not have to deal with texting, facebook updates, and twitter feeds when we were dating... More >>