Last week we looked at the Gottman Institute study that demonstrated a connection between day to day partnering and increased levels of sexual intimacy. Over time, the study determined, that the sexual connection was sustained when the wife felt respected and understood. And these two components are communicated by accepting influence from one another and…
DetailsOk – now that I have your attention, let me acknowledge that when many of you see or hear the topic of sex broached in a discussion, a plethora of feelings may wash over you. For some it may involve thoughts of connection and intimacy – for others, an ongoing battleground. While I doubt that…
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…
DetailsYou call your husband during the day to let him know that you are upset with the fact that he forgot to take the trash to the street this morning, before he left for work, as he had promised. Not a big deal in and of itself – but it is about to become one. …
Details“The ‘digital highway’ is a street teeming with people who are often hurting, men and women looking for salvation or hope.” – Pope Francis As I read that quote, I pondered its significance and the power of that word “hope.” When we see potential and possibilities, we are “hopeful.” If we believe that things will…
DetailsWhat do you enjoy doing? It might be hiking, watching football, sipping tea, or flower gardening. We all have interests of some kind, with some being quite unique. One of my sons is a veterinary technician. When he first began school to pursue that career field, I think that he figured he would enjoy working…
DetailsIn July of 2014, Gertrude Weaver turned 116 in Little Rock Arkansas. That is a long time. At that point, she was the oldest living American and the second oldest person living in the world. Think about it – if you are 58 right now and feeling a bit old, she is twice your age.…
DetailsOk – before you start to think that this is another “Black Friday” ad, I promise – it is not. You have no doubt had your fill of those. We sat on Thanksgiving afternoon watching ad after ad each declaring the unbelievable deals that their particular store would have on “Black Friday” – beginning at…
DetailsIt is hard to believe that it has been 17 years since I built the house that we live in. Ok, I didn’t exactly build it – the construction company did. However, while they were building it that spring and summer, the boys and I finished the basement while the builders were doing the main…
DetailsIt is hard to believe that it has been 17 years since I built the house that we live in. Ok, I didn’t exactly build it – the construction company did. However, while they were building it that spring and summer, the boys and I finished the basement while the builders were doing the main…
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