6 Stages of Marriage – Tips for Surviving and Thriving
I am writing this 6 part blog to expand upon my previous blog 6 Stages of Mariage - Pearls Before Swine Cartoon, using some ideas from Emily Nagoski's book, Come as you Are. Click here for Emily's book at Amazon. I will be updating each stage over ...
6 Stages of Marriage – Pearls Before Swine Cartoon
There's a funny cartoon in the Times Colonist this Sunday (January 21) in the Pearls Before Swine strip, called "the Six Stages of Relationships." Stage 1: Couple in wedding duds say to each other, " You're the BEST thing that ever happened to ...
Intact Marriage reduces the risk of Dementia
Intact Marriage reduces the risk of Dementia According to a New Meta-Analysis A new meta analysis of 15 studies involving 800,000-plus subjects—mostly Swedes and Americans—shows lifelong single people have a 41% higher risk of dementia than similarly-aged people who remain married. Those single through divorce or widowhood fall between, ...
What Do You Do When Your Partner Cheats
The most explosive, chaotic and painful part of an affair-–and the hardest part of recovering from it—can be the disclosure itself. How a spouse finds out about the betrayal, the identity of the other party or parties involved and when and for how long the acts took place are some ...
Why do Affairs Hurt so Much
Modern infidelity is not just painful. It is often traumatic - whether we are totally surprised or have been suspicious for years. In the digital age, discovery comes with a graphic inventory of sexy photos, erotic emails, and deep desires expressed in black and white - complete with dates and ...
What is Sexuality for a 68 year old woman ?
Two days ago I danced in the Alma de Espana student fiesta. For the first time I danced my favourite flamenco style called bata de cola ( skirt with a little tail ) in a fabulous skirt I had custom made in Sevilles. I received a lot of ...
Staying Married FOREVER
"Happily ever after" What does that mean for today's modern marriages ? Staying the course, avoiding divorce, learning to be married well to the one you chose turns out to be good for us.Human beings thrive with the familiarity and the adventure ...
Definition of Mindfulness
I just listened to Jon Kabat Zin define a working definition for mindfulness and I like it. What do you think? Mindfulness is the awareness that arises from paying attention on purpose to one's inner workings [ the sensations in one's body and head ] in the present moment without judgement. This is ...
DEMAND OR INVITATION – Putting the X back in SEX
I had a useful experience early in our trip to Turkey. I was seriously jet lagged after 22 hours of no sleep and 17 hours of air time. We were finally settled in our hotel studio, we'd slept a few hours and my lusty husband made a move on me. ...
Summer Sex – While the kids are away. the parents will play !!!
As summer winds down and families prepare for another school year, I hope you have had the experience of reconnecting with your lover / partner. A good reason to send your children to their grandparents or to camp is so the ...
Upcoming Workshops
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Unlock Your Erotic Genius – 3 Mistakes Smart Women Make that Keep them Dead to Sexual Bliss and Their Relationships at Risk
Modern day living exacts a toll on women's sexuality. Enjoyment, anticipation, and orgasm eludes many of us. Inhibited sexual desire affects 40% of women under the age of 45 years ... -
A Free Talk to Unlock Your Libido!!!
THREE MISTAKES SMART WOMEN MAKE THAT KEEP THEM DEAD TO SEX AND THREATENS THEIR RELATIONSHIPS Unlike men, women do ... -
For Valentine’s Day – A Relationship that Lasts
RELATIONSHIP THAT LASTS For Valentine's Day give your relationship the gift of reconnection. 5 Common Mistakes Even Smart Couples Make That Keep ...