One day, I complained to my husband that he didn't shave enough or grab me and kiss me or have sex with me. He looked at me and said, 'I don't because I'm not attracted to you!'... More >>

...There is a theory called 'indirect effort'. It states that you get almost everything in your relationships with others more easily by approaching them indirectly rather than directly. Now what that meant to me is that online dating is not enough effort or action to have the results I want... More >>

...Much has been written about whether taking on a caregiving role strengthens or shatters the relationship you share with your significant other. I think the unfulfilling answer is, it depends... More >>

I have listened to you my entire life and one thing that has always stuck in my head has been your mantra "I am my kid's mom." More >>

Many people complain about having too much on their plates but refuse to take anything off the plate. Prioritizing and problem-solving are important parts of dealing with life. Here are 10 tips to help you when you're feeling overwhelmed... More >>

...We often do not think of the impact our emotions and relationships play on our physical health. It is only when our physical health begins to fail that we begin making positive lifestyle changes... More >>

...My childhood was miserable because my parents married and divorced numerous times, shacked up, married people with kids, made new kids, etc... More >>

We've all been guilty of this from time to time: venting to others about what's not working in our relationship. We'll complain to our friends and family endlessly. We'll talk to our therapist for years, re-living the same troubles over and over and over again. If we want our relationships to weather whatever storm it has come upon, venting to others can bring a title wave of troubles... More >>

When you're upset, someone saying, "Stay positive," or, "Look on the bright side," is annoying and the last thing you want to hear. However, the problem with persistent negative thinking is it's bad for your health. Here are 5 ways you can train yourself to be more positive when you're in a negative mindset... More >>

My husband and I have been living overseas on military orders for the majority of our two kids' lives. Our kids are three and a half and two and a half. And my husband has been gone eight of the last twelve months... More >>