Marriage & Keeping Intimacy
Love doesn’t fade—it just needs attention. This section is for couples who feel the spark slipping and want to reconnect. We explore relationship intimacy tips, emotional closeness, and how to reignite the bond that brought you together in the first place—because soul-deep love is still worth fighting for.
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New Year Family Traditions: An Italian Way to Keep Them Alive
New Year’s comes with confetti and countdowns—but in my Italian family, it also comes with ravioli math, seating in a giant U, and a reminder that love is a team sport. Last week sixty‑eight of us gathered for our annual Family Christmas Dinner—four generations and zero loners. It’s the kind of day that pulls us back no matter the miles or the weather, and this year it felt like more than a reunion. It felt like a handoff into the new year. Big. Bold. Beautiful. That’s my Italian family. It all started at Grandpa and Grandma’s house—immigrants who raised twelve kids under that roof. At Christmas we tore around the…
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The Artist Formerly Known As Prince Charming
This one’s for every woman who’s still waiting for her Prince Charming to show up. Maybe he just got lost and is too stubborn to ask for directions. Or maybe he doesn’t exist. But I can tell you who does exist—and believe me, he stands head and shoulders above His Highness. The Myth of Prince Charming When we’re young, we’re sold the idea of finding Prince Charming. He’s handsome, perfectly mannered, and probably rich. Then some of us get older and trade that dream for The Bad Boy. He’s mysterious, edgy, and thrilling—until we “fix” him and turn him into husband material. Spoiler alert: He doesn’t exist either. Who Does…
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DIY “Reasons Why I Love You” Flipbook – A Heartfelt Gift Inspired by Dad (Free Canva Template + Easy Tutorial)
Looking for a heartfelt, homemade gift idea? This DIY “Reasons Why I Love You” flipbook is easy to make, completely customizable, and perfect for Christmas. If you’re even a little bit handy in Canva, you can change the design for other holidays. It’s a timeless way to express love—and the inspiration for this idea came from my father-in-law. The Story Behind This Gift When I first met my husband Bobby’s parents, their relationship became my North Star for what real love looks like. They were tender, joyful, fun, and deeply committed—a model I’ve carried with me ever since. Sadly, Bobby’s mom passed away a few years later. She was a…
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Freezing at Five
My husband and I were recently invited to a friend’s house for a picnic and decided to go at the last minute. I hadn’t thought about what food I was going to take, and I’m not known for keeping it simple. I decided on a dessert that needed ice cream. Sounds fine until I tell you that our friends live 30 miles away, and it was a 98-degree day. Not the best choice? True that. Bobby drove our Challenger SRT, his pride and joy. I asked him to stop at a grocery store closer to our destination for the ice cream. Bobby assured me that he could make Hulkster “a…