Have you ever noticed how opposites seem to attract each other? An extrovert marries an introvert; a spontaneous person connects with a scheduled planner; or a “neat freak” is drawn to someone who leaves things scattered everywhere. While to some this may seem strange, many have experienced this. You see, we are often drawn to…
DetailsIn a study released last year by the American Sociological Association, it was discovered that Americans with siblings are more likely to stay married than those who were only children. The Ohio State University researchers found that each sibling a person has, up to seven, decreases their risk of divorce by 2%. Now at first…
Details“Only one?” you might ask. Well, no – there is not just one thing that will lead to greater security, but this is one that I want to focus on today – and it’s relatively easy. “Affection.” No, I am not talking about sex. While that certainly has the power to be bonding, sex is…
DetailsI have recently come across some old cassette tapes of music that I have loved from years gone by. I have been converting these into CDs so that I can still enjoy these classic bands in my car. I am amazed at how powerful these old tapes can be in transporting me back in time…
DetailsMy kids would say that I am showing my age here when I talk about “old tapes.” Those could be referring to cassettes, VHS, Beta, 8 Track, and so on – if you’re old enough to remember those. For those of you who are younger – just replace the word “tape” with MP3, flash drive,…
DetailsI remember years ago hearing a comedy routine in which Bill Cosby talked about a child rolling his eyes at his parent. The parent’s response was something along the lines of “Don’t you roll those eyes at me – I’ll roll those eyes right out of your head.” All of us who have been parents…
DetailsWe 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…
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This is really true. No one calls me up to say, “Our marriage is terrific and we aren’t having any problems but we would like to come in and pay you money – just to visit.” I have never once received a call like that. As a matter of fact, I don’t usually hear from…
Details“This is it! The year when I will finally get that new body that I have dreamed about. Oh yes, I have said that before, but this time I really mean it. I have seen the relentless commercials on TV about the discounted gym memberships. You know – the ones that show carb starved men…
DetailsI was intrigued recently as I heard a speaker use this word “nevertheless.” It is not a word that we hear much now days. Probably more popular alternatives are words like – “yet,” “therefore,” or “even so.” But “nevertheless” was such an appropriate word in the context in which he used it. As I listened,…
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