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Premarital and Couples: ". . . Then it’s all downhill from there.”“Some people put more effort and money into the wedding day than they do into their marriage itself. Then it’s all downhill from there.” ...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 30, 2021There are no comments yet. 19357 Views
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Couples and Premarital: Parallel Living: What to DoI received an email thanking me for writing Signs and Symptoms of Parallel...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 17, 2021There are no comments yet. 19279 Views
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Princess Diana: "There were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded."In Princess Diana’s case, the ‘third’ was another woman. The clinical term for ‘thirds’ is triangulation. Imagine a triangle in which...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 24, 2021There are no comments yet. 29155 Views
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Get Couple-Ready for the HolidaysWhile this may be a time of family, love, thanks, giving, cheer, good food, and relaxing around the fireplace with good friends, it also may be a time of stress,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 19, 2021There are no comments yet. 17295 Views
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Chores, Who Does What, and How to Prevent Fights About ThemThe start of a new year, with Covid still on the rampage resulting in continued extra home time, seems a good time to figure out how to handle chores, not be resentful,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 7, 2022There are no comments yet. 14258 Views
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Dating/Dating Profile: Say What You Are Looking ForI absolutely recommend that a person put in their dating profile what they’re looking for. Explicit, caring communication is the foundation for long-lasting,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 14, 2022There are no comments yet. 13292 Views
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Valentine’s Day: How to Make it Personal this YearExpectations surrounding Valentine’s Day can turn an opportunity to give and be given love and care (which we all need daily) into a pressure-cooker. I...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 4, 2022There are no comments yet. 12041 Views
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How to Integrate your Gift into a Healthy LifeI’m writing to you from Ashland, Oregon, famous for their Shakespeare Festival. I notice how much slower the pace is here than in Silicon Valley. I observe...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 12, 2022There are no comments yet. 14021 Views
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When you realize your self-worth, you’ll stop . . .. . . giving people discounts.” - Karen Salmansohn “In sport, a bye is the preferential status of a player or team that is automatically advanced...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Apr. 1, 2022There are no comments yet. 15528 Views
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College Students who Come from a Helicopter Parent(s) UpbringingPlease note: I am not judging helicopter parents; I just want the best for you and your kids. I know a young man finishing up his undergrad education. He has...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 25, 2022There are no comments yet. 18007 Views
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From Crazy in Love to Love of My LifeDear Readers, this is the first post I wrote to you. I wanted to share it once again so you will be thinking of the love of your life as you did in your beginning....
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Apr. 8, 2022There are no comments yet. 14659 Views
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17 Months and ‘No’ 105 Times = Yes!I am thrilled to share my great news with you, Readers. To help me bring my I Do, I Don’t: How to Build a Better Marriage...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Apr. 15, 2022There are no comments yet. 14336 Views
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Need vs NeedyNeed definition: a physiological or psychological requirement for the well-being of an organism. Needy definition: marked by want of affection, attention, or...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 27, 2022There are no comments yet. 14070 Views
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“To get the full value of joy . . .. . . you must have someone to divide it with.” - Mark Twain Who do you divide joy with? Today has been a rich day, dividing joy with my husband and two...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 11, 2022There are no comments yet. 10078 Views
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If You Listen, S/he Will SpeakConversely, if you don’t listen, s/he will stop trying to communicate, connect, engage. Do you feel lonely, sad, unseen, unheard, misunderstood? Or do you feel...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 17, 2022There are no comments yet. 16277 Views
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Are You Having Sex?Talking with your partner about sex might lead to more sex, and better sex. What’s only in your head about your sexual intimacy? (As distinct from emotional...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 9, 2022There are no comments yet. 10869 Views
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What Do You Get Out of Being Stubborn?Oxford Languages defines stubborn thus: “having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 1, 2022There are no comments yet. 9984 Views
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“If We Have a Disagreement, We Argue Each Other’s Side of it as Well as Our Own.”“We decided long ago to become each other’s staunchest allies . . . If we have a disagreement, we argue each other’s side of it as well as our...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 12, 2022There are no comments yet. 10273 Views
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“One should never criticize oneself . . .. . . when there are always so many other people willing to do it for you.” -Robert Barclay Well said! If you are in situations in which you’re...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 4, 2022There are no comments yet. 9298 Views
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Our First Anniversary in my Husband’s RetirementToday is my anniversary. When we married, we decided that our anniversary would be the Saturday after Thanksgiving, instead of the date of the Saturday those many...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 26, 2022There are no comments yet. 10143 Views
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