Does it mean “I passionately love you and can’t live without you” Does it mean “I accept you for whom you are and can live with that.” Does it mean that “up to now you haven’t disappointed me, so keep up the good work?” We so often have different meanings … Read More
Friends
You remember the hit TV series…right? There was always something going on, whether it was one of their love lives or just everyday occurrences. They always seemed to be there for one another. Admittedly, some of their advice wasn’t always the best, but they were friends, and friends are there … Read More
“I don’t love you but I always will”
One of my favorite bands is The Civil Wars. One of the first songs I heard was called “Poison and Wine”. The song is about the realization of a couple that their marriage is not perfect and frankly, that they do not even like each other sometimes, but they are … Read More
Warning sign in your relationship
Wish you could know if your relationship or marriage would be happily ever after or end in heartache. Well, research by John Gottman, PhD on couple relationships has come a long way and has found 4 negative interactions that if allowed to run wild in your relationship will likely destroy … Read More
Thanksgiving: For the Single Person
Imagine a large dining room table full of food, family, and maybe an animal or two trying to locate the best time to attack the turkey that is sitting way too close to the edge. One would think that this scenario is what most people will experience this Thanksgiving. However; … Read More
What’s in a Kiss?
What’s in a kiss? Hopefully, it’s passion. An embrace can mean certain things to people, most assuredly. However, usually it’s given as a sign of affection, but without the strength and enthusiasm behind a deep and emotional kiss. A look, a glance or even a stare can create desire within … Read More
Dating Ideas!
How many of you are scrambling to find a fun date idea? No matter your relationship status—single, newly dating, long term relationship, or married—it’s always difficult to find a new, fun place for a date. – Falcons game: with our hometown team heading to the season, this … Read More
Date Challenge!!
I LOVE the idea of randomly introducing “date challenges”. The date challenge for this month: leave technology out of it! There is nothing less romantic than a Words with Friends game or a Twitter update while you’re wining and dining with your loved one. I challenge you to put your … Read More
Love life or real life?
One can only hope so. As couples face the busyness of life, with its challenges and struggles, so often they fail to make time for intimacy with each other. I hear, well, our schedules just don’t provide the opportunity for it as much as they used to. Or, I’m not … Read More
Shift Your Thinking for Successful Dating, Part 2
I’m going to wrap up the rethinking for successful dating series with the final 3 tips. See dating as an opportunity to love and serve others See dating as an opportunity to grow in skills Promise yourself that you will make no serious commitment for a certain length of time … Read More
