Relationships

Got Good Marriage?

August 24, 2010

I am in no way a marriage counselor or therapist – but often times during the course of the time I spend with moms, different aspects of an unhappy marriage surfaces and I am let into a world which is painful, frustrating and often times a result of a communication breakdown. I can certainly listen, [...]

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How To Communicate for Better Intimacy in Your Relationships – Joleen Watson, MS, NCC

August 23, 2010

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about having better intimacy with your partner? What do you think your partner would say? Men tend to think that intimacy refers to better (or more) sex, while women tend to look at a much broader context, including emotions, conversation, and physical contact. [...]

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Increasing Sexual Intimacy in Your Relationship – Tamara Wilhelm M.A., L.M.H.C.

July 26, 2010

One of the most discussed topics in our counseling office (besides finances & infidelity) is sex. Most couples we counsel are dissatisfied with their sex life in some form, and it’s our job to get them back on the same page. One of the ways to do this is to first explain the major differences [...]

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Coming Out of the Fog – A Journey

July 16, 2010

I am empty, tired and feeling drained. Yet, I know that I need to pick myself up by the bootstraps and move forward – but how? Normally my posts are about parenting tips, advice, strategies or ways to make being a mom a little easier. Well, if you are looking for that today, you can [...]

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Fourth of July Weekend Reading for Moms

July 3, 2010

Short and sweet this weekend – great posts from around the web. I am slowly acclimating myself to life with a newborn. What a joy it has been, so much better than I could have imagined! God is so good, I am blessed beyond anything I could have imagined! From Simple Kids:: The Second Time [...]

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Healing a Relationship After an Affair- Teri Claassen MSW, LCSW

June 28, 2010

Infidelity is one of the most painful betrayals a person can experience in their relationship. Unfortunately, it is something that is becoming more common in our society as couples find themselves tempted by easily accessible means such as Facebook, texting, and other technologies. It is also important to note that many people will engage in [...]

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There is NO Easy Button in Parenting

June 2, 2010

“All things are difficult before they are easy.” – Dr. Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) Jenny’s Take: So many people write to us, telling us how they [...]

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Creating a New Level of Intimacy with Your Partner – Natalie Chandler, MA, LMHC

May 31, 2010

We all grow up dreaming of a perfect relationship with our partner, especially women. We really want to have great relationships, but many of us were not modeled or taught how to have a healthy one. We choose someone who seems compatible, do really well at first, and then…..life gets in the way! We forget [...]

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Memorial Day Weekend Reading

May 28, 2010

When you get this I will be packing my big RV with supplies to venture out camping for the holiday weekend. I am a little nervous, my hubby is not here to help drive and park (Yes, I have to back-in this 32 ft. machine into the campsite!!) Gladys (that is the name of our [...]

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Are You falling for the Trantrum Trick?

May 26, 2010

“Home is the place where boys and girls first learn how to limit their wishes, abide by rules, and consider the rights and needs of others.” – Sidonie Gruenberg, author Jenny’s Take: I talked to a woman the other day who said to me, “I can’t tell my 6 year old son no. He throws [...]

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