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“Johnny good boy!”
Dina Drouillard married a really nice guy—or so everyone thought. Everyone with whom he worked thought he was great. His friends loved to make fun of his seemingly awkward demeanor. He was the “geek” of the group—clumsy, not a good dresser and told corny jokes. To the outside world he was “good ‘ol John.” Dina... »
Verbal and Emotional Abuse: My Story
One of my aims in life is to speak out against verbal and emotional abuse because it often is not recognized as a genuine form of abuse. I regularly include segments on this topic in my classes on emotions, love and relationships. I was actually surprised to find myself in that situation without knowing... »
YOU Can Stop Verbal Abuse
Verbal abuse can be as emotionally disturbing as physical abuse. Unlike physical abuse, verbal abuse does not give rise to bruises, broken limbs or black eyes. Instead, it often gives rise to anxiety, fear, despair, depression or a compulsive disorder. Because verbal abuse does not leave easily recognizable physical marks, it can be hard for... »
Out of the Shadows: How I Escaped
My story isn’t much different from a lot of other women. I met a guy, we fell in love and I was ready to make a life with him. We were young, seventeen and eighteen respectively and thought we knew everything. It was my first real relationship outside of “dating.” All of my friends... »
More than Just a Ladies Night–Vacationing With Friends
Friendships, just like marriages, need rekindling too. There are times when we all find that we have taken a friend for granted. Or, perhaps we have let time overwhelm us and have not invested in the friendship like we once did. Innocently enough, friends drift apart as other aspects of our lives take priority—kids,... »
Mother’s Day “Off”
I’ve renamed Mother’s Day, “Mother’s Day Off.” I like to spend the day relieved of my motherly duties, which means no working, no cooking, no cleaning… for the whole day… and not just breakfast time (after all it is Mother’s DAY, not Mother’s MORNING). I use the entire Mother’s Day weekend. On Saturday, we get together... »
10 Sex Tips…Not For Prudes! (You’ve been warned!)
Getting sick of the missionary position? Try something new. How about the kitchen table, the carpet in the living room, the office desk, the stairs, or the hood of the car? »
Sex After Baby: Finding the Time (and the Desire) to Get it On
Having a baby is a beautiful experience, one that can bring a couple closer together than ever before. However, despite this intimate occurrence the two of you have shared, there is one form of intimacy that is not always so forthcoming, sex. One of the most common complaints of married couples after a child is... »
Priority or Option…Knowing where you fit in
I’ve been thinking about something that Steve Harvey has talked about in regard to relationships. He stated that you should never make someone a priority who has made you an option. This is a very powerful statement. Whether dealing with a boyfriend/girlfriend, husband/wife, brother/sister, mother/father or a friend in general, you should always be able... »
Do Men Who Marry Smart Women Live Longer?
Do men who marry smart women really live longer? Makes sense to me. There is a rumor, maybe even an actual study, circulating that this is true. How does a man become a test subject? Do guys actually volunteer that their wives are thicker than a stack of bricks so … sign me up? Perhaps if the... »
