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Planning Special Moments

In the past two weeks I’ve looked at planning romantic moments for your spouse, making them feel special, and how to cope with missing your spouse even when he or she is more or less around. How do all of these things come together? In me trying to plan special things for my husband. Now that Jon has completed grad school I want to do something special for him. Parties he hast to host are too draining for him, so that’s out. I thought of the perfect idea: I’d bake him a cake. Not just any cake, but a black … Continue reading →

Privacy vs. Secrecy: How to Foster Intimacy in Your Relationships

Information really is power; how, what, and when to share can have a far-reaching impact on our ability to foster intimacy in our relationships. It is almost a rite of passage, for instance, for a new couple to explore one another’s past—first loves, first kisses, and even the first big heartbreak. These conversations both require and build a significant level of trust, as they reveal how we act and react at our most vulnerable moments. So what does it mean when your partner refuses to share? It can mean many things; the problem, of course, is that we often assume … Continue reading →

“The Good Wife’s Guide”

Back at the start of February my friend Christy (of saved the puppy fame) forwarded an email entitled “The Care and Feeding of a Husband.” It was one I had seen before, and one which has become both laughable and notorious. Why? Well, in case you haven’t seen it, the article’s title is “The Good Wife’s Guide” and it suggests several specific ways to be a good wife. Below are a few of them: • Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready, on time for his return. This is a way of … Continue reading →

A Wedding and An Arrest

Jon Cryer Marries Lisa Joyner I have liked Jon Cryer every since I saw him star as Duckie in Pretty in Pink. For a while, it seemed that he would just known as a poor man’s Matthew Broderick, but he finally got his big break with CBS’ “Two and a Half Men.” Now, in addition to career success, he is also experiencing personal happiness. Jon married his fiancé, entertainment reporter Lisa Joyner, in Mexico last Saturday. Lisa, the host of TV Guide’s InFANity wore a Monique Lhuillier gown made of champagne satin with ivory lace over it. The ceremony was … Continue reading →

Say it With Love

It’s hard to believe that it’s September already, but here we are – heading into the wild roller coaster of autumn and winter celebrations. So with that in mind, you may be looking for gift ideas or ideas for your photo collections or scrapbooks. You may be designing a pretty journal or photograph memory book for your loved ones. Whatever your goals and ideas are for the coming seasons, here are a few of my favorite sayings and quotes, including two that I had etched into photographs of my family. Marriage is finding that special someone you want to enjoy … Continue reading →

Marriage, Love & Sex

There is a distinct relationship between love, sex and marriage. In an ideal world, sex is a natural component to love and marriage. However, we often confuse and blur the lines whether it’s based on personal experience, popular culture or something else. There is a statement that I read in a relationship guide book once that said: men need to have sex to feel loved while women need to feel loved to have sex. In general, I think this statement is true. Many women will not commit to a sexual relationship with someone they don’t feel actively cares about them. … Continue reading →

Declare Your Devotion

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I have been talking about intimacy a great deal and how communication and constant checks and rechecks are a part of maintaining your intimacy with your spouse. Another facet of maintaining intimacy is declaring your devotion. Over and over and over again. For example, I kept track one day out of sheer curiosity – my daughter said “I love you” to me 28 times in one day. That’s more than twice per hour when you consider she’s only awake for about 12 hours of the day. She declares her love on a regular and consistent basis. I understand her need … Continue reading →

The Marriage Guide Book – What Every Wife Needs to Know

We talked about how nice it would be to get a handbook on tips for what you need to know as a wife. As with What Every Husband Needs to Know, the following are some tips offered by wives for newly married or soon to be married women. What Every Wife Needs to Know includes: Men are protective by nature. That protective nature can sometimes seem stifling. Try to understand that your husband does trust you, he just doesn’t trust anyone else. Communicate with him and work together to make sure he can still protect you, while not limiting your … Continue reading →