So, here it is a month after he bought you flowers and you gave him a new BluRay. It was a very romantic and fulfilling evening. Then the month passed and things just sort of went “back to normal.” Why is that? Where is the fire and passion that ended … Read More
“It’s not what you do…it’s what you do with what you do”
Dr. D. is guest blogging over at Plywood People again… During my residency, it was not uncommon to find me sitting in my supervisor’s office, nursing a cup of coffee and pouring over a page of notes from a session I just finished. Most often I was positive that I … Read More
Running on Empty
Race season is here and like many runners, people are counting their calories, checking off the miles, and watching their weight. I read an amazing article in Runner’s World the other day that really made me think about the way I train, what I eat, and the messages I am … Read More
Preparing for Married Life….the finale…
Plan for conflict and how you will handle it as a couple: Conflict WILL happen around the wedding or in married life and for many couples it happens in both. A great way to prepare for married life is coming up with a game plan to handle the conflict when … Read More
Preparing for Married Life….part 3…
Talk about it…: Ask your partner questions…you won’t know unless you ask. Talk about sex; what did they learn about sex growing up, what do they find sexy now, and how do they feel about their own body? Talk about their parents relationship and other relationships they observed growing up, … Read More
Preparing for Married Life….part 2…
Make plans to keep in touch with friends: Many couples lose touch with their single friends after the wedding or within the first 5 years of married life so make a plan with your friends to continue to take a yearly trip, have a night out together every month, or … Read More
Preparing for Married Life….a series…
As spring quickly approaches, many brides to-be will be calling venues, tasting wedding cake, and dreaming about their perfect day. There are so many preparations that go into planning a wedding for the bride, groom, and family members, but many people spend a lot less time preparing for life after … Read More
He likes your body…even if you don’t.
It happens all over America every morning; women wake up and look at themselves in the mirror. They judge their stomachs, stretch marks, and thighs wondering to themselves why their husband or boyfriend still wants to see them naked. Women verbally bash themselves over and over again about the way … Read More
Living In The Details
Have you ever tried to be a detailed individual when you’re a big picture person? It’s not easy, but it can be done. Details to a big picture person are the annoying little inconveniences that just seem to get in the way of the project. It’s like saying “Let someone … Read More
March Madness: The Win Column
Everybody loves a winner. If given a choice, we all want to be on the winning team in business, relationships and life. Numerous studies and books have been written to decipher factors which catapult an individual, team or business toward a winning advantage. March Madness. One big winner and in … Read More