It is not uncommon that after years of marriage a man and woman can find that they are not at the happy place they were when they took their vows.  Through the course of their lives together they have endured many challenges and hardships and it’s quite normal that these elements have taken their toll.  The troubles in their marriage could be small, but it is important that they make it a priority to address them in a healthy way before they get out of control and the couple moves farther apart.
I just read a great article from Dr. Phil …read more

What should you do?  Disliking your friend’s boyfriend is a common problem between friends and can end up completely ruining a friendship if it’s not handled in the right way…we all know what happened to Heidi, Spencer, and Lauren on The Hills!
If you have encountered this problem in your life, here are some tips for how to deal with it so that you can, hopefully, maintain a friendship and your own happiness:

Give him another chance. Sometimes new boyfriends can make a bad first impression.  You might have judged him too quickly.  Set your first impression aside and try to have …read more

Everyone has tips and ideas that they like to share on how to save money around the house. One of my favorite places to see if I can save a few bucks is in the kitchen. There are the old standbys, like using coupons or reusing disposable containers, and I’ve got a few that I’ve done for a few years that I’ve found help us out when times are lean.

Invest in a kitchen scale. We buy our ground beef and ground turkey in bulk, in packages of five or so pounds each. A kitchen scale lets me get exactly …read more

It goes without saying that moving in together is a HUGE change in your relationship.  It’s a big decision, so it’s something that you really need to think about and discuss at length to make sure that you are doing what is best for both of you.  Moving in together is exciting, but moving out is like going through a divorce so make sure that it is the right decision.
Here are a few questions to discuss with your significant other before you take the plunge:

Are we doing this because of financial reasons?  This is the biggest mistake that you could …read more

My BFFs and I are all poking around the world of online dating (to varying degrees). And, we are not alone – with meeting people on the outside becoming increasingly hard, everyone is dating online – except a lot of us don’t know how to do it best.
My friends at Zoosk.com emailed recently with some great tips, I figured they were worth considering and chatting about!
1. Show what you are all about.
The idea is to put yourself in the best light, but also to show your true personality. List your favorite songs instead of saying something like …read more

Etan Patz was only 6 when he disappeared from a New York street corner on his way to school. The year was 1979. Etan’s father, a professional photographer, circulated his photo nationwide. He was never found.
 
Each year in America a staggering 800,000 children are reported missing – more than 2,000 children each day. Some are taken by family members; others by strangers. Some are exploited for sexual purposes; some are murdered or held for ransom. Some are never found. 
In 1983, in an effort to reduce those horrifying statistics, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25th as National Missing Children’s Day. A …read more

As women, it’s easy for us to think that it’s way less complicated to be a guy.
The truth is, it’s not. What does it mean to be a man today? What can a man do to improve his relationships?
Recently, Elliot Katz, author of Being the Strong Man A Woman Wants, was posed this question during a television interview – the answer sparked great insight. We share some his thoughts here!
Show leadership
One of women’s biggest complaints is that men don’t show their share of leadership in the relationship. When a man sees a situation that needs to be dealt with, he …read more

Want to live a longer, healthier life? Who doesn’t, right?

A new article on MSN has six simple hints for living longer. A couple items on the list truly surprised me. I knew, for example, that eating a healthy diet was key to longer live, but what about eating less altogether? Eating less means pushing yourself away from the table when you’re 80% full.
This act alone can lower “production of T3, a thyroid hormone that slows metabolism.” It is also believed to help with longer life.
Image from Morguefile.

I just finished reading, Internet Dating is Not Like Ordering a Pizza, by Cherie Burbach.

Cherie shares advice on all aspects of setting up your online profile, including your pictures, your essay, your intro, and your search wording.  She talks about the next steps – making contact, dating, etc.
She writes in a conversational manner that is easy and entertaining to read. I don’t read a lot of nonfiction books, because my work is nonfiction and I’m immersed in facts and theories and products all day. I found Cherie’s book to be fun and I’m using her ideas to tweak my profile.
She …read more