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Couple U And The Future
Two years ago I launched Couple U as a place to put information for my patients. Now information is totally available and accessible. I also thought couples could comment on my posts and share helpful ideas. For example, “Here’s what I found helpful, perhaps this could work for you.” This hasn’t worked out and that’s… Read More ›
Lonely? Waiting For Love?
Photo from 123rf.com. File name: 13903882_s.jp Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love. Mother Teresa Loneliness is painful. You want love, affection, and companionship; not loneliness. You want to live with someone; not alone. You want someone available for conversation, outings, etc.; not, “When can we… Read More ›
Forty-eight Years of Commitment – And Still Going
9 Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. 10 For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him that is alone when he falleth, and hath not another to lift him up. 11 Again, if two lie together, then they have warmth;… Read More ›
We’re Already a Couple. You Really Want to Get Married?
A wise person decides slowly but abides by these decisions. Arthur Ashe Are you willing to go from “I” to “we?” I know, it’s a big decision. While most people say they would prefer marriage, the number of singles continues to rise. Being a couple and getting married probably seems risky if you’re single. This article… Read More ›
Single Again?
Unless you love someone nothing else makes sense. Anonymous Listen, if you’re single again and discouraged about finding a partner, there’s hope. Here’s a checklist for those who want a life-long relationship. It’s worth working for since there is little that influences the course of your life more than the choice of a partner. So,… Read More ›
We Just Went Over The Holidays; You Want Me To Go Again?
“Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.” Proverbs 21:21. The Bible “Do not let kindness and truth leave you; …. So you will find favor and good repute in the sight of God and man.” Proverbs 3:3, 4. The Bible We’ve just celebrated the ancient religious holidays of Christmas and Hanukkah. Now… Read More ›
I Haven’t Had Such A Good Laugh Since ______!
“Laughter is an instant vacation.” Milton Berle One of my brothers-in-law read my last post,”What Do You Mean? I Think That I’m a Great Partner,” and remarked that I hadn’t included humor in my list of desirable characteristics. That remark hit home. I use humor on a daily basis. So, of course, I included “Is… Read More ›
What Do You Mean? I Think That I’m a Great Partner
The unexamined life is not worth living. Socrates Would you like a partner who demonstrates these attributes – Kindly tells the truth; isn’t deceitful even though it would be convenient. Doesn’t steal; respects what belongs to others. Courageously does what’s right even though it’s obviously hard. Quickly admits when he/she is wrong and makes… Read More ›
Hey, What’s Happened to You?!
Is your partner saying that it’s hard to talk to you because you – Turn into your mom or dad? Become a different person when you cross the bridge going to your parent’s home? Take on the tone of a “critical parent”? Go into attack mode when you feel threatened? Cower when you feel threatened?… Read More ›
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