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 […]
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 […]
Rules of Engagement. 8 Ways to Keep the Love Alive
There’s a moment in every marriage when the relationship shifts from Phase I, where everything your partner says is oh-so-witty and even his breathing fascinates you, to Phase II, where the love, although deeper and fuller, feels a little less “hot.” Maybe it happened overnight after a single, unfortunate event (the night he got drunk at your office Christmas […]
Not Tonight, Dear, I Have a Headache. 15 Reasons Why
In any long-term relationship, regardless of the love and commitment of the two people involved, sexual desire is going to ebb and flow. Experts assure us it’s normal and natural. Desire can be impacted by stress, hormones, illness or medications, foods we’re eating, alcohol intake, and a host of other human conditions or behaviors, and doesn’t automatically indicate trouble […]
He Tried to Dump Me. We Got Married Instead
Kenny and I almost didn’t get married. During our dating year prior to the wedding, he dumped me. Twice. He’d be quick to jump in here and state that it wasn’t for lack of love. He just wasn’t sure we could go the distance. He’d been married a couple of times before (as had I) and was […]
When is “Bite Me” an Appropriate Response to a Compliment?
Much has been written over the years on how to graciously accept a compliment. We teach our daughters to simply say “Thank you,” instead of automatically becoming self-deprecating (“This old thing? I’ve had it for years”) or coy (“Do you really?”) when someone says “I love your dress.” Personally, I’m still waiting for the day […]
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