Jeannine* dreads the upcoming holidays. Her mother-in-law will politely backhand her with remarks that make her feel "less than". Her husband feels caught in the middle. The remarks aren't overt, so if Jeannine calls her out on them she looks like the bad guy, the one who is ruining the holiday.
Cynthia*'s mom is…
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Added by T. Suzanne Eller on November 20, 2009 at 9:00am —
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What Do Teens Today Really Worry About? The Top 5 Issues Revealed
Teens love to talk: they love to talk online, on aim, on the phone, at school, after-school, at the mall, in the car, behind their friends back–what on earth are they talking about?…and why does sudden lock-jaw occur when parents are within a five foot radius?
I decided to see what the most popular calls were at a hotline called Teenline (where teens call in to get help from other teenagers) So what are the most po…
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Added by Vanessa Van Petten on November 4, 2009 at 10:55am —
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To all the mothers out there in cyber space (and beyond), if there is one area in our lives that we can all relate to when it comes to our children it’s COMMUNICATION. If you’re the mother of an infant, (especially one that’s a crier) you long for the days when they can simply tell you what’s wrong. If you’re the…
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Added by Takiela on September 22, 2009 at 10:57am —
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Just couldn't stand the silence. My thoughts nagged at me like a pebble in my shoe.
I tried to meditate. Sit quiet. Be still. My thinking taunted, screamed, rediculed.
I fought, shook my head, vigorously shaking away the cacophany of noise threating to steal the peace I craved.
I took some deep relaxing breaths.
I was determined to focus. Focus. FOCUS!
Choose a scripture, I told myself. Psalm 23. Good.
I began to recite it quietly. By rote.
Had I really been listening to what I was saying?
My mi…
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Added by Robin Lelani on September 4, 2009 at 3:44pm —
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he has a vicious tongue and is always in foul mood. he can't stand to see you sit quiet or laugh or bond with anyone else. he hates everyone and everything...he says so daily. he hates his life and you for being in it.
you speak , he screams, mocks, derides, and ridicules. you go silent.
you try, he laughs and asks you why, what's the use, you're too stupid to succeed anyway.
you do, he undoes... everything he possibly can.
you give up, he's satisfied, but not for long, because then you don'…
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Added by Robin Lelani on September 4, 2009 at 3:41pm —
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Okay so I get on a too crowded bus, tired and praying for a seat. I had caught the bus to another area in my town to a park beside a lake to take a breezy walk. The walk was great and would usually energize me, but the sun was so hot, and I didn't have my hat or umbrella or shades. Needless to say my enthusiasm to get out of the house in a hurry was not well prepared. So by the time I'd done my two laps on the walking path around the lake, I was burnt inside and out. I had to wait a half an hour…
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Added by Robin Lelani on September 4, 2009 at 3:38pm —
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“Goals are dreams with deadlines.” Diana Scharf Hunt
New Year’s Eve is our family holiday. It’s a special time we look forward to it all year. We plan for it, make time for it and protect it as ‘our’ time.
New Year’s Eve begins with grocery shopping. We shop together and pick out all our favorite fondue items. We buy a yummy dessert (calories don’t count) and stock up on snacks for later in the evening. There’s energy in the air as we shop. We’re all excited for our big night. An…
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Added by Michelle Neujahr on August 18, 2009 at 6:51am —
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I have a client, we’ll call her “Angie” – she has a best friend that to say the least is stressful to be around. She often subtly puts her down and insults her and appears to have no filter when it comes to expressing her feelings. Angie is about 20 pounds overweight and her friend is rail thin and resorts to dangerous starvation diets to keep her figure. Angie admits that if she had not known her friend for over 20 years, she would not be friends with this person. Is that really a good reason t…
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Added by Holly Amarandei on August 17, 2009 at 7:39pm —
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“The words you choose to say something are just as important as the decision to speak.” Author Unknown
We created and play the ‘Did I Tell You You’re Awesome Game?’ every day in our house. What started as a tender moment between my husband and I has turned into a game that changed our family.
My husband and I began the game while on a romantic getaway. We then came home and began using it with our kids. It spread, and now we play it with everyone in our life. The game is simple a…
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Added by Michelle Neujahr on July 27, 2009 at 8:53am —
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“Those who wish to sing, always find a song.” Swedish Proverb
I’m not musical. I’ve never been able to carry a tune, keep the beat or perform for others. I just love to sing. My kids don’t like it when I sing. But I love it. Singing makes me happy, it helps me be silly and it releases stress.
Years ago, I learned how to make up silly songs from my husband. He used to sing to me when we were dating. He’d make up songs about how beautiful I was, how much he loved me, and about what…
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Added by Michelle Neujahr on July 13, 2009 at 8:47am —
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I'm in the market for erotica: stories about sex. And maybe something else: a book about positions and techniques, maybe with photos.
Yes, I can shop online. But sometimes it's nice to see in person what you're getting, plus if you pay for it in a store with cash, there's no record that you bought it. You don't have to worry about Amazon recommending More Porn!! for you every time you log in.
So I went to the Borders in my local mall, and was gratified to see a good-sized section clearly label…
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Added by yougot10minutes on July 7, 2009 at 10:49am —
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It's no secret. Women can choose the wrong men in their lives but never understand why. The cycle continues until they come to their senses, learn from their mistakes, or come to grips with their past.
"Smart girls learn from their mistakes," says author and therapist, Deborah Dunn. "The v
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Added by T. Suzanne Eller on July 6, 2009 at 10:43am —
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“That was the best day of my life.” Brady Neujahr, age 7
Many years ago we headed out on the boat for a family meeting. We did the usual family meeting stuff and then went up front to snuggle and watch the stars. As we were snuggling, our youngest son, Brady, suggested we go around in a circle and say nice things about each other.
We did as Brady suggested and began by choosing one family member and then going around the circle saying nice things about that person. When it was yo…
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Added by Michelle Neujahr on July 6, 2009 at 9:09am —
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Everyone says how important date night is for the marriage. Oftentimes a slow down in the bedroom can be immediately reversed by just a little adult only time. I recently enjoyed a really great date night with my husband and remembered why it's the number one piece of advice for parents. My husband and I don't have a sitter that we use, so we rely on the kindness of family members to watch our children. Here are a couple of other ways to go about it:
* Swap with another couple that is as desper…
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Added by yougot10minutes on June 30, 2009 at 12:07pm —
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You may have noticed that we approve of alcohol as a means of getting in the mood for sex. We're not saying it's the only way...but if a drink helps us relax and and makes the old husband look a mite more attractive than usual...then it seems like a pretty good thing.
Here are my super-easy directions for having Mama Martinis at home...any time you want.
1. Buy a bottle of vodka and put it in the freezer. It won't freeze solid--it stays liquid and wonderfully cold. If you have a shaker and a s…
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Added by yougot10minutes on June 19, 2009 at 10:41am —
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I have a good friend who was having trouble "getting back on the horse" after childbirth. She tried a few things, but couldn't seem to get back up there. Then, she bought a treadmill. She started walk/running at least 30 minutes a day. After a few days she said, "I think this may be my self-actualization sex readjustment tool."
Not everyone is going to respond to that particular "tool" the way my friend did. But there are other ways.…
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Added by yougot10minutes on June 16, 2009 at 8:40pm —
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I'm loving this blog. I'm getting great ideas, I'm gaining confidence and things are going well in my marriage bed. But something always kills the momentum. It's like your gym membership. Remember, that monthly bill that you pay and ignore even though you don't quite know where your membership card is anymore? "I was doing great for two whole months, but then I got sick and my mom came to visit and then things picked up at work or preschool or American Idol..." Before you know it you're out of t…
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Added by yougot10minutes on June 14, 2009 at 10:33pm —
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This one's for my baby. How perfect was this for me? To have come across this video playing the very song that I wanted to dedicate to my love featuring one of, if not my most favorite celebrity couple!!
I absolutely love this song by Beyonce', Hello. This song describes exactly ho…
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Added by Lisa C Writes on May 29, 2009 at 7:02pm —
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“To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” David Viscott
Loving others allows us to live and build a life we love. Don’t forget to “simply do the simple things” with the people you love. Take risks, grow closer to others and share yourself openly. Building a life you love includes having awesome relationships.
1. Loving others is the best way to build and live an awesome life. You can’t give too much love to yourself or others.
2. Love your parents and your in-laws. They may n…
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Added by Michelle Neujahr on May 28, 2009 at 8:08am —
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In
The Problem with Women… is Men, “Etiquette” was identified as one of the
four core flaws of men. But etiquette is more than just knowing which fork to eat with at a high-end restaurant, or how much to tip the valet at a Las Vegas casino. And etiquette is certainly more than what the media showcases as “good be…
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Added by Charles Orlando on May 19, 2009 at 4:40pm —
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Suzie Says: When You Fear the Holiday Blues {{GIVEAWAY}}
What Do Teens Today Really Worry About?
Expressions of a Drama Tween
Morning Cup Of Love
Create a Family Goal Board
Toxic Relationships Wearing You Down?
Desperately Seeking Erotica
That's It! I'm Done! Hello?
Common Courtesy
