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June weddings and anniversaries
Before their weddings, June brides and grooms may be focused on the ceremony and party – but after the nuptials, they soon wake up to the realities of married life. Amidst the everyday pulls of career, household chores, financial limitations and raising children, there may be little left for each other – in time, energy, or funds. So how do you keep love alive as the years go by? If you’re celebrating your anniversary this month, here are 5 tips for nurturing your relationship and reconnecting to each other and … Continue reading
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Tagged affection, anniversary, apologize, conflict, date night, forgive, grooms, intimacy, June brides, love, loyalty, marriage, partner, romance, spouse, trust, wedding
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Communication 201
Just when you thought you had it all down – you knew the secrets about exactly how to talk with your spouse – you’ve noticed that you don’t seem to be making any headway in your attempts at communicating effectively. So what do you do now? You’re already following the techniques of active listening – understanding what your partner is really saying, mindfully reacting to it, and responding positively. And you know about the different planets men and women hail from, making motivations as well as well as methods of … Continue reading
When Flirting Becomes Dangerous
Just when you thought the scandal from the affair between General David Petraeus and Paula Broadwell couldn’t get more complicated, word has come out about another internal investigation over inappropriate behavior – this time between General John Allen and Jill Kelley. While we really don’t know the facts, apparently these two shared emails that have been described as more than just flirtatious. So what’s going on here? When four married adults – two of whom are the highest-ranking military personnel – give the appearance of having been involved in extra-marital … Continue reading
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Tagged affair, confidence, David Petraeus, flirting, fun, inappropriate behavior, intimacy, Jill Kelley, John Allen, partner, Paula Broadwell, romance, scandal
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TomKat Has Split But You Can Stay Together
The statistics remain grim: one in every two marriages continue to end in divorce. The speculation is that knowing these figures, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmesagreed to a very specific prenuptial agreement. Maybe that’s why TomKat was able to come to a divorce agreement so quickly. But given that you likely had other things on your mind before the wedding, let’s turn the tables on the celebrities and give our attention to preserving our own intimate relationships. If you’re a Sandwiched Boomer your energies may often be sapped by your responsibilities to … Continue reading
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Tagged apologize, communication, couple, divorce, fair fighting, forgive, intimacy, Katie Holmes, kids, love, marriage, partner, relationship, romance, Sandwich Generation, Tom Cruise
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