“People are different.” You’re probably so impressed by the profoundness of those words – let’s try another. “Men and women are even more different.” Now you may be thinking I’m a genius (or not). So, how about this – “You and your spouse are really different from one another.” When most people get married they…
What??? I know – that was my reaction too. I mean, I know there are new phone apps for just about everything under the sun – but birth control? You’ve got to be kidding! A 2016 study from the journal “Archives of Sexual Behavior” reported some interesting findings regarding millennials and their sexual behaviors. While…
As we hit that magical date in September when summer officially ends and fall begins, we are aware of changes in a dramatic fashion. Here in Colorado, mountainsides of Aspen turn golden. Trees in the northeast are vibrant with a variety of colors. We clearly notice that the light of day is shorter while the…
How frequently do you make a reference to something that you have told your spouse previously, only to have them respond that they don’t know what you are talking about? If that happens too often, you may find yourself wanting to pull your hair out. You are convinced that he or she doesn’t listen which,…
Do you remember the first date you had with your spouse? Now I know that in this day and time with long distance internet dating there may be some strange stories out there around first dates. But for most people, the first date was good enough to led to another and then another – then…
We have all experienced nostalgia. Perhaps it is when we look at photos from high school, run into an old college buddy, or hear a song on the radio from when we were dating. At those times, we are “taken back.” At the same time, recollections can be just as powerful when they are negative…
It was supposed to only be a two hour flight from Oahu to the Big Island of Hawaii for two young pilots in their mid-twenties. Dave McMahon and Sydnie Uemoto had never met but were paired to fly this twin engine plane with no passengers. Unexpectedly, they suddenly lost power in both engines, went through…
Most couples begin their relationship with the highest of hopes as they envision smooth sailing for the rest of their lives. However, after only a few years (sometimes only weeks or months), many find themselves living with far greater distance in their intimate relationship than they ever imagined. They used to look forward to getting…
My thoughts today are going to be geared for the most part to those of you who are single? While you may be dating or even in a relationship, you have not yet decided to “settle down,” “tie the knot,” or “allow yourself to be caught.” Many in this situation figure that they should use…
We frequently read those startling statistics regarding the number of hours that teens spend with their eyes glued to their computer screens, phones, or television. But a recent study reported that parents might have a lot more in common with their teens than you might imagine. “Common Sense Media,” a nonprofit organization, found that parents…