Fall finally found North Carolina this week, and the brisk breezes have swept into my house. Not sure what it is, but my body craves the changes of seasons. And this summer seemed to drag on well past its welcome. Fall is about retreating, curling up with a blanket, making warm drinks, lighting big candles [...]
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Marriage
How’s this for a title that will grab you, “For Women Only: What You Need to Know About the Inner Lives of Men”? …And if you’re still not curious, let me tell you how Shaunti Feldhahn began on the path to writing this book, which is an amazing tool for women. As a published fiction [...]
There is inevitably a point in marriage where the majority of conversations switch from passions, hopes, dreams for the future to something much less inspired: admin. If you have been married for a few years–especially if you have children– you know what I’m talking about. Insurance, bills, appointments, taxes, maintaining cars, gadgets, toys, price hikes, [...]
Recently I’ve seen ads for a new reality-ish television show called the “The Marriage Ref” which is being produced by comedian Jerry Seinfeld. From my understanding of the premise, couples bring one issue to the show that they just can’t seem to resolve. The judges will watch and listen then conclude who is right. Oh, [...]
What would you say if I told you that the eventual fate of your marriage, with an accuracy rate of 91%, could be foretold in just five minutes? What woud you think if I told you that this method completely excludes traditional couple’s therapy, family history or religious beliefs—just scientific evidence? At the Gottman Institute in [...]
