I have a question for you today. What kind of comments do you make to your spouse? Are they positive, encouraging, supportive, and uplifting or do they tend to lean more towards the negative, critical, and belittling side? Marriage researcher John Gottman, Ph.D., reveals that couples who are most happy and stable offer five positive…
DetailsThis coming Friday is that day when you have the opportunity to express special appreciation and love for your wife, husband, girlfriend, boyfriend – that important person in your life. How will you do that? I heard a commercial for a jewelry store the other day, telling listeners to not go with the appliance but…
DetailsDo you like hugs? Now that may seem like a silly question. I mean, come on – remember when you first went out with that special someone. You were intrigued by their wit. You were dazzled by the sparkle in their eyes. And when the moment came that he or she hugged you, you felt…
DetailsCan a kiss a day keep the doctor away? Wow – wouldn’t that be great! If that were the case, if kissing could be both fun and healthy, how cool would that be? In a recent interview, Andrea Demirjian, author of “Kissing: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about One of Life’s Sweetest Pleasures,” offered…
DetailsIt is the middle of the night. You wake up because you are cold and it quickly becomes evident as to why. Your partner, once again, has taken most of the covers. How do you address it? Yank all of the covers in retaliation, wake him or her up and voice your complaint, or let…
DetailsI recently sat with a couple who were in the heat of a disagreement. They had an argument that morning that had begun small – over a misunderstood comment but was then followed with the phrase “you don’t support me.” From there things went down hill at full throttle. But why? He was completely offended…
DetailsYou just got home from the dentist and told your wife that he wanted $200 to fix a tooth. While he had explained to you the risk of waiting to get it fixed, such as breaking the tooth and then needing a root canal, you just don’t want to shell out the money right now. …
DetailsI remember as a young child when friends of my parents got a divorce. It was a complete surprise. This couple appeared to get along well, at least in public, and seemed to like each other. Yet, without much warning, it was over. What happened? You may have seen similar situations unravel before you or…
DetailsNow that may seem like a strange question, as it seems that we have been together forever. I mean, we are connected in ways that others can only be envious of. Think about it and I’m sure that you’ll agree. Is there anyone else whose face you gaze into as much as mine? On average,…
DetailsIn recent months I have had the chance to see the movie “Lincoln.” Aside from tremendous acting on the part of the star-studded cast, I was moved by the character of a man such as Lincoln. It is easy to make a statement such as that based upon the resistance he encountered as he worked…
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