Why do romantic or love relationships, including marriage, fail? Here’s one big reason: lack of honesty. People are not honest about who they are, what they want or what they need. As a result, the relationship is built on a shaky foundation, rather than a solid one. Honesty is the backbone of living life well…
Judith Wallerstein and Sandra Blakeslee wrote a book called “The Good Marriage.” The aim of this book was to study long-lasting marriages that are genuinely satisfying for both husband and wife. One of their key findings was that great marriages have an incredible power to heal. This doesn’t surprise me. I truly get it. I…
Successful relationships and rowing a boat have a lot in common. This is what I think makes for a wonderful journey. First, you must be prepared before getting into the boat. In a relationship this means knowing who are, liking who you are and being who you are (not who you think you are supposed…
Would you describe your relationship with your spouse or partner as magical? Does it have “moments” of magic? This type of relationship is hard to define (because it’s so magical!!!), but this is what it means to me. At its core a magical relationship is based on a love that is pure, simple, real and…
If you are married, have a special someone in your life, or soon hope to have a special someone in your life, this article is for you. It’s about kissing. When was the last time you shared a really, wonderful, knock-em-dead, all-out kiss with your partner? I’m not talking about a peck on the cheek. …
