Why does it take a crisis in someone else’s life for us to take stock of our own?
Never Take Anyone or Anything for Granted! My friend’s husband died instantly from a massive heart attack in mid-November. He was just 71 years-old. This is …
Helping a Child with Autism Thrive
As a parent with an autistic child, there is a lot you can do to help them overcome their challenges. However, you need to be emotionally and physically strong …
Love is Never a One-sided Affair
Love presents a challenge to me personally, having found a man who ticks most of the boxes on my “love list”. He is the perfect gentleman, intelligent, …
Deeply Know Loving
There are many faces to “love.” However, we rarely speak of the kind of love that actually defines the person. How can we recognize that kind of love …
Valentine’s Day, Time to Reflect on Your Relationships
“Relationships are like rose bushes. When you are wounded by a thorn, decide if it is worthwhile as you remember the fragrance of the rose.” Relationships …
Father’s Day For Kids Who Aren’t Loved ByTheir Father
Welcome to the reality that not all fathers want to love their children. Fatherly “love”, the emotional willingness and availability to listen, care, and …
The Naked Truth About Love and Sex
To have love and sex be many splendored, it matters who you are – your expectations and most importantly, your own personal development. When you know what …
Love Poems, Their Magical Powers
If you feel alone or are missing a loved one this Valentines Day I suggest finding or re-finding a good poet to keep you company. Rilke is one of my favorites, …
Your Friends Can Be Your Valentine’s Too
“I count myself in nothing else so happy as in a soul remembering my good friends” William Shakespeare Richard II If your romantic partner is your best …
Be a Friend to the One You Love
“When you love someone, you do not love them all the time, in exactly the same way, from moment to moment. It is an impossibility. It is even a lie to …