Couples

 
 

Parisian Picnic Date Idea – Ooh la la

Paris, France – the most romantic city in the world. Known for it’s culture, cuisine, history and wine, Paris also has gorgeous gardens located throughout the city. Whether its the Jardin du Luxembourg, the Tuileries, or Champ de Mars overlooking the Eiffel Tower, amid the bustling city lie these lush green spaces that are visited by tourists and Parisians alike. Perfect for strolling, people watching or a quiet picnic, this week’s date idea is inspired by the Paris gardens and the people who frequent them.  Read more >

The Ginger Who Got Away: I Will Always Wonder About You

A while back I had a night out in Chicago that was weird enough to write about. It started out as a date night with Capricorn. Now, I just remember it as the night we ran into the random Ginger kid who I will always wonder about. I hope you stayed in the cab and went home that night. Here's my story: There is an epidemic going on in Chicago and I'm not talking about Swine Flu or Twilight Fever. It's called--well, I call it-- Ho-ery of the Fourth Kind.  Read more >

Being Productive vs. Quality Time

You may recall that one week ago I wrote a post where I was kind of completely freaking out about our wedding registry. We had finally made it to Bed Bath and Beyond on a Wednesday evening only to be told that their computers were down and essentially, we would have to come back another time (insert your favorite four letter words). We had decided we would go back the following Wednesday, last night, to register once and for all! Well, last night came around and we mutually decided that the registry could wait.  Read more >

Pretty Sure My Husband Hates Me

I'm pretty sure my husband hates me. I'm pretty sure he thinks I'm crazy when I try to explain that he is passive - aggressive, emotionally unavailable, punishing, manipulative, withholding, and distant. I'm pretty sure he can't see that he's a bearded version of the mother he resents. I'm pretty sure he's incapable of changing and will be miserable for the rest of his life.  Read more >

Manese vs. Womanese - Lost in Translation

How is it that two people who speak  a common language (English, French, Italian, Swahili, Afrikaans, whatever it is) can understand the syllables that comes together to make a sentence and yet, get lost in translating the real meaning of what is being said. This issue and a big one at that, is even worse on the love  path especially when dating! Apparently the problem is all down to men speaking manese, and women, womanese! It is really baffling and confusing but I guess the only way around it is for me to learn the art of translation!!  Read more >

Sneak Peek: "What Follows Sorrow"

Hello Friends!     Today I’d like to share with you the first chapter of the piece I am currently working on, “What Follows Sorrow.” This is a short story of a young couple, Emilia and Devin, who are trying desperately to have a baby. Of course they’ll have their HEA, but obviously, conflict won't make it easy. This is dedicated to a dear friend of mine whose struggles were real, and whose triumphs were beautiful. Let me know what you think and if you have any sugg’s!! Enjoy and thank you!Chapter 1  Read more >

Do You Use the Toilet in Front of Your Spouse?

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Does using the toilet in front of your spouse suggest intimacy or is it completely unnecessary? SimplyJune weighs in. Her position: "What on earth is so important that you can not wait a few minutes? What life crisis made talking through the bathroom door unacceptable? What topic is so serious, you don't mind hearing random sound effects? It's just so wrong!" What do you think?  Read more >

Marriage: A Covenant Agreement

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My love for ‘Tango’…

I always feel intrigued by Tango’s movement and its music. Somehow the music sounds so defying. The female’s facial expression is so supercilious. The whole dance is so elegant! –And I started to fall in love… My love for Tango wasn’t quite there until recently when I and hubby started to take private lessons from my Salsa dance’s teacher. Step by step she took us into her arms and led us into the dance floor. Baby steps were made until some movements were memorized and learned.  Read more >

Letting Go of Happily Ever After

Like most young girls, I was enthralled with romantic fairy tales. Who wouldn't want to have Prince Charming to show up with that glass slipper that would undoubtedly fit just right? Or maybe have him ride up on his noble steed and wake you from some mysterious illness with true love's kiss? These ideas of romantic bliss are drilled into little girl's heads from very early on. There's nothing wrong with fairy tales, they are entertaining and fun and they make great Disney movies.  Read more >