I have a theory about advice. Other than the obvious “If I didn’t ask for it, you can safely assume I either don’t want it or have no intentions of following it,” it’s been my experience that regardless of the topic (parenting, marriage, sex, careers), most advice is fairly generic. Sort of common sense, with […]
7 Dumb Conversations Most Happily Married Couples Don’t Have
Hubs and I went to dinner recently at a beautiful hotel on the river, and they sat us next to a younger couple that were obviously having a little tiff. They were trying to remain inconspicuous, speaking in tense, hushed voices, but it was clear to anyone nearby that whatever their original intentions were, the […]
Hubs Saw a Spider. Proof That Men Can, in fact, Scream Like a Girl
Whenever I tell someone I lived in Hawaii for several years, they invariably ask what I miss about it. They assume (rightfully so) that the never-ending sunshine, white sandy beaches, warm turquoise oceans, and breathtaking plumeria growing outside your bedroom window would be aptly named “Paradise,” and no one in their right mind wouldn’t want […]
Caught Cheating on Your Wife? 9 Excuses She’ll Never Buy
Okay. So you were caught cheating on your wife. We could go either way here. I could spend the next several minutes telling you what a narcissistic tool you are and that you have the morals of an alley cat in heat, but I’m pretty sure your wife has already filled you in on your […]
Hubs Meets Technology. (Not) Love at First Sight
My hubs is a vintage guy. He loves all things retro. If I let him select furnishings for the house, you could reasonably assume Judy Jetson was his decorator. He likes ’69 mustangs, turntables for his albums, cassette players for his tapes, and he’d turn our kitchen into a ’50s diner if I left town for […]
Marriage, Phase 1. How to Tell if It’s Gone (and Why You Might Want it Back)
I love love. We all love love. Especially new love. Your heart beats faster when your partner pulls into the driveway. You get all giddy when your phone rings and you see that it’s him. You love the tiny laugh lines around his eyes. Even his breathing fascinates you. That’s called “Phase 1.” It’s a […]
First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage. Unless You’re in Hollywood
I have a confession to make. I read (okay, fine, I subscribe) to Star magazine. I don’t know why, but I can’t resist. Bizarre tales and zoomed photos of uber beautiful, obscenely rich, questionably talented stars, who can’t seem to stop screwing up their lives. Between multiple stints in rehab, public mental breakdowns, entitled attitudes and […]
16 Reasons Women Love Married Sex
Having lunch with a girlfriend who remarried about a year ago and, anticipating her one-year anniversary, she waxed on throughout the afternoon about how beautiful her wedding was (that’s true, it was), how in love they were (also true), and how it was the “happiest day of her life.” What? You’re kidding, right? I always […]
Marriage and Dieting. Sometimes It’s a Team Sport
Hubs and I have been married for 16 years. Over that time, he habitually tells everyone he meets that he’s learned a lot about women in those years. Apparently, his first two wives weren’t what he calls girly-girls, so he came into our relationship with only a rudimentary understanding of the term “high maintenance.” Hubs […]
A New Book, a Party, and a Fabulous Giveaway. It Just Doesn’t Get Any Better
For the three people I haven’t told yet, IT’S HERE! I’m beside myself with glee to finally announce the official release of my second book, Who Left the Cork Out of My Lunch? Middle Age, Modern Marriage & Other Complications. It’s available now on Amazon, B&N, and iTunes, in paperback and Kindle. I’m kind of […]
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