Making the List
My partner cheated and it's all on the table. He feels remorse and wants a second chance but I’m just not sure I can ever look at him in the same way. Overcoming cheating isn’t impossible but it definitely requires work on both of your parts. Your partner needs to prove his loyalty and commitment while you need to genuinely believe it. The secret to making this task a bit easier is to find some incentive to stay… or motivation to leave. Making a list of all the positives
Cuttin' Bait
My partner and I are in our 70’s and although we are great companions and support to each other, our sex life has become non-existent. I’ve tried to initiate sex and I’m always given the cold shoulder. He actually said that we’re too old for “that stuff”. I’m really getting frustrated and for the first time in our relationship I’m thinking of stepping out. Before you do anything drastic, I suggest another attempt at a sincere dialogue. Explain to your partner that your re
Under Pressure
After spending a week with family over the holidays, my husband’s and my takeaway is that we’re being shamed for not having children yet. We’ve been married for two years and the pressure to adopt or go the surrogacy route is crazy immense. Someday we would like to consider it, but not today and today is filled with demands and questioning as to why. Questioning a couple as to when they will expand their family is frankly wrong and at times can be unintentionally insensitiv
Happy Endings, Happier Beginnings
I always feel a big twinge of depression after the holidays are over. All the activity of December leads to a bleak January. How do I snap out of it? Having the desire to snap out of it is half the battle so you’re well on your way to success. All you have to do is find pleasant diversions and activities to fill up your calendar. Try taking a class- it’s fun to learn a new skill like cooking a new type of dish or discovering your hidden talents in a woodworking shop. Ano
