My husband and I have become friends with our neighbors—the husband is a retired Navy Seal. The stories he can share are like something you’d see at the movies. Unfortunately, they are all too real. It amazes me that he can have such a great outlook on life, after facing so many disturbing events. It leaves me wondering why some...
Everyone knows the holidays can be stressful. While they can provide a great opportunity to connect with family and friends, there’s also a lot of pressure to attend more events, host holiday guests, and pick out the perfect gift for everyone on your list – all while keeping up with the demands of everyday life. While research shows that spending...
My husband and I have a different marriage than most. He works out of town for two weeks and then comes home for one week. Reconnecting after a separation from work is a large part of our relationship, and is for many commuter couples, where one spouse works in a different city or state. Reconnecting simply means coming back together....
Let’s face it – the holidays can be a crazy time. We may joke about venturing into the holiday hustle, but in reality, we all need more help during the holidays. The holidays are full of family, fun, and excitement but that translates to longer to-do lists, special meals to make, people to entertain, gifts to choose, and money to...
When the unthinkable happens, how do you respond? The most natural response is to just act on whatever feels good in the moment. There are many responses to discovering that your partner has cheated – and all of them feel valid in the moment. However, in the days and weeks after the discovery, some reactions hinder healing. This holds true ...
Halloween has just passed and the stores are already full of Christmas décor. Most people feel like they don’t have time to catch their breath and the holidays fly by in a blur. Research confirms holiday stress is real and while it can be an exciting time, the holidays can also bring on a lot of pressure. Interestingly, holiday stress...
I love Christmas shopping (and if I’m honest, I love all shopping). I find it exciting to look for deals starting the day after Thanksgiving (who doesn’t love Black Friday?). It’s also fun to buy gifts throughout the year. My husband doesn’t start shopping until 2 weeks before Christmas and he doesn’t buy anything except for exactly what’s on people’s...
I can picture it now – the table is beautifully set and filled with delicious food. All of the people I love are gathered around as my Dad gives thanks for the meal. We’re all ready to dig in. My mom stops everyone and asks us to go around the table and share one thing we are thankful for. After...
Living on caffeine, little sleep, and chocolate has been in vogue in the United States. Work, work work, and no play. In fact, researchers have found that people work more and relax less in the United States, and take less time off. All this work and little time off for personal time has resulted in more stress, higher rates of burnout, and...
Have you ever tried to talk to your partner and felt been unsure if they heard a word you said or even noticed you standing there? Chances are your answer is yes. Most of us can remember a time where we felt like we were talking to a brick wall or speaking another language. No, we aren’t speaking a different...
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