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01/15/2013
How to Treat the Previous Generation My husband and I have always tried to support each other in our interacting with our parents. His parents were 20 years older than mine and are now at home in Heaven. More >>

Tags: BehaviorMarriageParentingRelationshipsRespectRole modelValues
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01/15/2013
Make Room for True Friends Last New Year's, the friends, my hubby has warned me about for many years, knew a little about our struggles and when we declined to attend their New Year's celebration my so-called girlfriend texted showing disrespect to us and our situation. More >>

Tags: AttitudeBackboneCharacter-Courage-ConscienceDepressionDisrespectFriendshipsMarriageMental HealthValues
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01/14/2013
I Am The Dragon On Christmas Eve, I had a whim to paint our kitchen, pull up the old tile, and refinish the hardwood floors underneath. Some whim, I know, but spontaneity is a pattern with me! More >>

Tags: Christmas EveHolidaysMarriageRead On-Air
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01/11/2013
Why Men Shut Down ...Men shut down when they have given up... They give up when their efforts to please are either ignored or trivialized... More >>

Tags: DatingMarriageMen's Point of ViewRelationships
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01/11/2013
An App to Propose? I saw the article about having an iPhone app to help you figure out how to propose. One thing the article mentioned was being nervous about it. I dreaded that. More >>

Tags: AnxietyDatingHealthInternet-MediaiPhoneMarriageRaising Boys to MenReal menStress
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01/10/2013
Getting the Most Out of Therapy Therapy can be a very complicated process, and there aren't many therapists who do it well. When looking for a therapist, there are a few things you need to do. More >>

Tags: AnxietyFearHealthMarriageMental HealthMorals/Ethics/ValuesPersonal ResponsibilityPsychotherapyStress
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01/09/2013
Learning from My In-Laws I married 12 years ago, and from the day I met them, I got along well with my husband's folks. The day of our marriage, they took me in as their own daughter, and encouraged a good relationship between the four of us... More >>

Tags: BehaviorGratitudeHusbandMarriageRead On-Air
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01/09/2013
The Christmas Eve Eel My husband Jimmy recently passed away. This is in his honor... More >>

Tags: Christmas EveCommitmentDatingDeath of a SpouseHolidaysHumorMarriageReligion
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01/09/2013
I'm Busy. I'm Tired. I Can't Get in the Mood. My husband and I argue over sex all the time, mostly about how little we have sex. Sex is not a priority to me. More >>

Tags: AttitudeDatingFeministasHappinessHealthMarriageMen's Point of ViewParentingSelfishSocial IssuesUnhappinessWomen's Point of View
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01/08/2013
Left Me for another Man I was a victim of infidelity two years ago. I worshipped my wife, trusted her implicitly, and believed and loved her throughout our 18 years of marriage. More >>

Tags: AdulteryCommitmentDivorceInfidelityMarriageMarriage vowsReligion
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