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Classic Rules For Dating In The Modern World
I was listening to a conversation recently between two young single women. These women were gorgeous. And smart. Extremely dateable. What I’m saying is – these are the ones you’re looking for! They were talking about you, Guys. They truly weren’t being unkind, but they were lamenting the lack of romance in their lives. I’m going to just say it – apparently, you don’t know how to date. Certain things never go out of style. Lay’s potato chips. Rock music. ’57 Chevys. And dating. Men have lost the art of wooing a woman. What I have to teach you may not seem groundbreaking because it’s not. It’s not new. But, not…
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Tips for Marriage Preparation You Must Know
Most people want to get married and at some point, they decide that they’ll commit. But, as a thirty-seven year happily married woman who has counseled unhappy couples, here’s what I’ve learned. When it comes to marriage and life, commitment is great. But preparation is where it’s at. I want you to be happy, too. So, I’m passing along what I know about how to prepare for marriage. Racing taught me this lesson early. My husband, Bobby Martin, and I formed a professional Top Alcohol Funny Car drag racing operation in 1991, culminating in an NHRA US Nationals Championship, a Division 3 Season Championship, and a national Top 10 ranking.…
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Scratch That
I sometimes have a foggy memory. Sometimes I can’t always remember the details, the dates, or the story. This story, though, I remember. I remember everything. I remember because it’s when I knew that I was my husband, Bobby’s, priority. Bobby, is a Car Guy. How do I know? Well, let’s see. 1. He forms instant, unspoken friendships with anyone driving the same make and model. Two matching cars pass on the highway and suddenly he’s waving like they’ve shared Christmases together. 2. He knows every gas station within fifty miles that sells top‑tier fuel. And yes, he has opinions about them. Strong ones. 3. For him, a car isn’t…
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How To Tell Your Girl She’s Beautiful
“It’s not you. It’s me.” In our culture, the standards for womanly beauty are hard to attain and so unkind. Whether little girls, teens or “prime women,” we’re told we’re imperfect and undesirable. These messages are fired like arrows into our souls until, deep down, we feel like we’re not enough. Can’t possibly be attractive. This is why you must tell your girl she’s beautiful. This is rubbish, by the way. I know this; you know this. How do I know this? God says so. It’s OK if you don’t think the way I do about God. You’re welcome here, and I hope I’m welcome with you. But I think…
