Regardless of how attached you are to your main man, it’s a good thing for both of you to spend some time apart.  Even if you love him more than life itself and think that every event is better with him there, it is a positive event for you and for your family and friends to spend time without him.
In the last year both my brother and sister got married.  Now that they are no longer single it is a rare occasion that my parents and I get to spend time with them without their new spouses.  Although I love …read more

Today is my first day blogging in the Relationships column.  It will take me awhile to be as open and honest about personal experiences as my predecessor Aly Walansky has been, but I do believe that sharing in other’s experiences is a good way to make progress in any situation.  Sharing also helps combat feelings of loneliness that are very common these days when we all operate in such a bustling environment.  The blogosphere is a great way to learn and grow in a quicker and more easily accessible way!
As an overarching theme for my Relationships articles, I would like …read more

Whether you have one child or fifteen children, creating balance in your home life may seem impossible. For example, my children are out for the summer. We are trying to follow a summer home-school program that allows the kids to retain their acquired knowledge. I have six kids who participate in the program, all ranging from preschool to fourth grade. It can be tricky to “balance” out the amount of time spent helping each kid. I also try to “balance” play and learning time. I’m not telling you this so that I can earn your praise. Trust me, there is so much …read more