Q: I've read that you are never supposed to bring up the past in a relationship, especially in an argument. But, sometimes it just feels like I have to bring it up with my husband. When is it OK to bring up the past?A: Speaking in general, which is always... Read More
I'm going to get straight to the point. If you want to exit the platonic zone, you need to focus on two things.Number one, it can be done. And number two, you must make her jealous. Making a woman jealous is an art. It is one of the quickest and... Read More
The first time I ever heard "boundaries" mentioned, it was by my then husband. He informed me that I had to protect and hold his boundaries. (There was nothing that man wouldn't dump at my door!)It took me a long while to learn:a)what boundaries wereb)that he was responsible for his... Read More
Where on earth is my "play on words" taking me with this one?I remember so well those taunting words."They told me to take a streetcar named Desire and then transfer to one called Cemeteries and ride six blocks and get off at Elysian Fields."New Orleans, Streetcars, Marlon Brando, Vivien Leigh... Read More
It is no secret that African culture is known for its pride. Most Africans do not have a problem standing up for their beliefs and causes, and are often ambitious when it comes to obtaining specific goals. That being the case, if you are of African descent and are seeking... Read More
Direct Answers - Column for the week of June 28, 2004Two days ago, purely by accident, I found out my husband was a member of an online sex and swinger service. I unintentionally opened his e-mail, thinking the computer was logged on to my name, not his. After a minute... Read More
Stephen Covey in 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families says that responsibility is really the " ability to choose our response." We don't have to respond to stimuli and triggers the same way we have always done. We do have a choice. It may take some practice and a real... Read More
In many instances, we all are "gun shy" after a short-or long- term relationship, because being hurt or feeling bad is not an option.This stinging feeling tends to guide us as we clamor for something new or fresh. It's as if the bricks and mortar are suddenly out and there... Read More
All I wanted was to fall in love and live happily ever after. The End.Except it wasn't that simple. At forty-something, I was hardly "on the shelf", but I was the veteran of two divorces. That gave rise to plenty of self doubt. It gave rise to another more sinister,... Read More
Diamond promise rings are quite common, but many are not all that sure what they are. What is a promise ring? And what does it mean?Promise rings (all of them, not just diamond promise rings, I just love diamond ones) are a symbol of a promise made between 2 people... Read More
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The Law of Two QuestionsThere are two questions that couples... Read More
IntroductionHave you ever heard or have you ever seen, father-son;... Read More
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When a guy gets turned down over and over again... Read More
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I was sitting in my sanctuary in my back yard... Read More
CHESS-MATEIf you're one of those guys telling to yourself that... Read More
WhenWe all need to consider our ways. So many times... Read More
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As is learned in the study of Comparative Religion, the... Read More
AS I STARED at the sunset, I marveled at its... Read More
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Some time ago you both made a promise. A promise... Read More
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Remember When?When you were in elementary school, high school, and... Read More
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Mark Twain once said that he believed it was "God's... Read More
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She was haunted by a man whom she had never... Read More
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Recent events in my life have taught me that the... Read More
When starting a new relationship, we usually adopt a subconscious... Read More
1. Time together is time during which the complete focus... Read More
Most think that relationships exist to make them happy. When... Read More
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Are you getting the love you deserve? Are you being... Read More
"I have a hard time trusting people.""I never feel like... Read More
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The art of romance and the art of Zen are... Read More
Let me address this issue of eternity, this promise many... Read More
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WhenWe all need to consider our ways. So many times... Read More
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'Be yourself', isn't that what you've always heard? It certainly... Read More
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Secrets of the Opposite SexMany jokes, problems, and conversations revolve... Read More
Chas and Dave wrote a song about it and how... Read More
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What is Love? This question has bothered me for a... Read More
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