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Love is a battlefield. But it doesn’t have to be.
Love is a battlefield. There. I said it. But it doesn’t always need to be. Is it annoying when your partner throws their socks on the floor next to the laundry basket every night? Sure, maybe. Is that as bad as their tendency to speak poorly about you to their friends? Almost certainly not. Some issues in a relationship merit attention, even serious discussion with your partner; others don’t. The difficulty arises when you have to decipher between the two. The internet is full of specific lists counseling us on all the things we must talk about and get right in our relationships. The fact of the matter is, I…
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How To Stop Feeling Anxious Fast
It was April 2020, and my husband and I followed our usual morning routine of eating breakfast, watching the news, and getting ready for work. Suddenly, I started feeling sick; I was dizzy and breathing hard. I was just overwhelmed with anxiety. The news endlessly talked of the new virus and the number of cases and deaths. I was worried about my aging and vulnerable parents. On top of that, I was a key player on an important project at work, and a leader a ka-jillion levels above me had looked me in the eye the previous day and told me not to $#*& it up. I’m accustomed to pressure,…
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She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy
Hi, I got an email from my husband, Bobby. He said, “So Babes, I was inspired to do a quick blog post for you about how to support your spouse. I hope you like it. I love you, Bobby.” Yes, Darling. I do. I like it. A LOT. Enjoy, Everyone! “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy.” Country fan or not, this is a cool song. It’s by Kenny Chesney. It’s a wonderful thing when a couple can share an interest or a passion. In my case, Lori loves my Challenger. She calls it “Hulkster.” There’s actually a good technical reason for this. The car’s engine has several modes, from 4-cylinder MDS…
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How to Keep the Spark Alive
I was blessed to be featured in UpJourney recently; I contributed to an article entitled What Happens When You Meet Your Soulmate. Afterward, someone posted an intriguing comment on my social media about it. I love all of your comments, and we read every one, no matter where you post them. His statement got me thinking about how to keep the spark alive in our relationships. So he said: “I don’t really buy the soulmate thing…Maybe a relationship…is like a pair of work boots. Awkward the first couple times you wear them. But just before they are about to go to their eternal reward they get really comfortable.” I laughed really…
