Life is a Gift
On September 15, 1985, my family gathered to celebrate my dad’s upcoming 59th birthday. It was a Sunday afternoon and it was the last time I saw my parents and…
Read MoreShould I Tell My Spouse I Am Thinking About Divorce?
Whether or not you should let your spouse know you are thinking about divorce, depends on your individual situation and the results you expect from that confession. You might…
Read MorePlease Don’t Feed The Dragon
Is there a dragon in your life? I’m talking about the “fire-breathing” person, whose irrational behavior makes you feel as if you have to constantly monitor your words and actions…
Read MoreAre You Ignoring An Open Window?
Or, trying harder is not always the answer to challenges. Trying harder is not always the answer. Have you ever watched a flying insect, trapped inside your car, as it tried to…
Read MoreWhen Will Enough be Enough?
Are you unhappy in your marriage? Are you waiting for your spouse to change from being uncaring, inattentive, undemonstrative and angry into someone who is attentive, loving, affectionate and peaceful?…
Read MoreBoundary Crashers and Bullies
There are many different levels and types of abuse. Any relationship, personal or otherwise is susceptible to it. Sometimes, abuse is easily recognized, other times, it is more subtle. Abuse…
Read MoreLove is not the Promise of Eternal Passion
The quote in the image above is from Captain Corelli’s Mandolin by Louis de Bernières. What is left when passion cools? If it is really love, we are left with…
Read MoreTo Divorce Or Not To Divorce… Either Way, It Takes Courage.
Between our own inner thoughts and the mixed messages we receive from our family, religious organizations and society, it is not surprising that we can feel confused about what to…
Read MoreIf He Really Loved Me…
“If he really loved me, he would _______________.” This is what we say when we are caught up in our thinking. Yes, we are in pain and yes, we are…
Read MorePainful Memories Belong In The Past
A few days ago, I received a letter from an attorney’s office. The letter informed me that I owed $3,000 to a Property Owner’s Association for assessment fees on a…
Read MoreUntil Death Do Us Part
When I married my first husband, I promised to love, honor and respect him. I promised to stay with him until we were parted by death. Unfortunately, I did not…
Read MoreHey! What about MY feelings?
This morning as I listened to a couple of women who called into a local radio station, I felt compelled to write about what I heard. I’ve changed the names to protect…
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