Category Archives: intimate partner
The Day After
…And they lived happily ever after. That’s what we’re told at the end of fairy tales. And we want to believe it. But the truth is we really don’t know what happens after the wedding. How does the couple resolve the inevitable conflicts? How do they support each other after a defeat? How do they incorporate romantic love into the reality of day-to-day ups and downs? Today is Valentine’s Day plus One. You may be feeling disappointed and resentful about yesterday or happy and cherished. Perhaps you want to savor … Continue reading
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Tagged conflict, creation, fairy tale, forgiveness, gratitude, love, optimism, pessimism, reaction, resilience, story, valentines day, wedding
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Valentine’s Day and Emotional Intimacy
This year we began early, focusing Monday’s post on a more satisfying Valentine’s Day. Now that February is officially here, what else can you do to set the tone for the day of love? We know how busy you are, but reading these two easy-to-use tips will only take a minute: Teerapun / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Inject humor and laughter. Lightheartedness is often the first casualty of a hectic family life. Keep fun alive by joking around, sending silly texts or using pet names. Making time to be playful and engaging with … Continue reading
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Tagged emotions, family life, intimacy, love, reduce stress, relationships, valentines day
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How to Work Your Way toward Valentine’s Day
If you’re a Sandwiched Boomer, caring for parents growing older and kids growing up, Valentine’s Day may be just one more responsibility you have to take care of. Are you trying to balance work and family with little choice but to leave your love relationship on the back burner? Busy people under pressure often hurt the one they love. Not ideal circumstances as we approach the most romantic day of the year. Marital relationship experts seem to focus on minimizing the negatives – don’t nag, don’t be controlling, don’t overreact, … Continue reading
Poets Gloria Vando and Bill Hickok Visit our Blog
Today we have a unique Virtual Book Tour for you – a married couple who each have published books of their poetry, Gloria Vando and Bill Hickok. Gloria has been writing poetry since she was in junior high school but for Bill it’s a more recent avocation. Gloria’s poetry has won her accolades and awards over the years and Bill has now received rave notices for his first book, published close to his 80th birthday. We welcome them warmly to our blog today to talk about their love of poetry. … Continue reading
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Tagged Bill Hickok, Gloria Vando, Helicon Nine, inspiration, poetry, poets
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