The National Post recently posted an interesting infographic from the Kinsey Institute on the demographics of adultery. Since the 1990s, the number of women who reported ever having an affair has risen to 19% from about 12%. Men have stayed stable at around 23%. When romantic transgressions … [Read more...]
Tell me Everything
The key to any good marriage is definitely good communication. It's feeling comfortable telling your partner what you're really thinking and being ok with listening to how they feel as well. In an open marriage - it's absolutely critical. We communicate exceptionally well in our relationship. I … [Read more...]
I Do, I Do, I Do
In marriage, it can be so easy to focus on yourself. Your needs, your time, your ideas, your heart. Falling into the "he doesn't appreciate me and how AWESOME I am" trap can happen without even knowing it. This weekend away gave me the chance to really sit back, see my husband for who he is, … [Read more...]
words for wednesday – how can I be your lover?
"How can I be your lover when I am so busy being your mother?" This is a name of a new book that caught my attention in response to what seems to be fewer and fewer married women wanting to have sex with their husbands or even having sex at all with their husbands. "In How Can I Be … [Read more...]
Moving Toward Closure
I'm...struggling.Yesterday I found out my ex has begun seeing someone new. I'll be honest - I wasn't completely surprised, but my kids sure were. In the end, I believe he did what he thought was best to bring the two sides of his life together, but it turned into an emotional train-wreck for my … [Read more...]
Have a Seat
"Steve, look what I found online! Two used Natuzzi leather couches for an awesome price! They're in great shape and would look so good in our house! These are going to go fast, I just know it. I should phone right now!" I called out with excitement.He then proceeded to take a dump on my dreams and … [Read more...]
TWO DIFFERENT WORLDS – when special needs affect a marriage
Twelve years ago when my oldest son was barely a few days old and lying in the hospitals incubator I knew he was different. I don't know how, but I just did. For years no one would believe me. Doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists and well meaning friends would tell me "don't … [Read more...]
here comes the bride
For several years I have been hoping to go to a wedding. A summer wedding specifically. I have witnessed sadness and divorce both firsthand and very close to home. Althought my life has much happinesss and hope in it - I wanted to experience a grand gesture of this. This weekend I got what I … [Read more...]
My Time Alone.
In my last post I told you about transitioning to life after separation. I was heading back to the US for my first business trip since leaving Dan and I was looking forward to a little space between me and my messy life. Most people here had no idea what was going on in my personal life and I liked … [Read more...]
The Lung-Busting Push To the Top
A natural athlete I am not. I like reading and drinking coffee and sitting on my soft rear. However, in the past year and a half I have made my physical health more of a priority and have been blazing new trails in my fitness level. I've been faithfully attending a boot-camp class and trying to be … [Read more...]
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