Just the other day my niece announced that she was buying her first home…. More
No Hormones, No Worries? The All-Natural Birth Control Method You Probably Haven’t Tried
I’ve been on almost every form of birth control there is: both the pill and patch, the NuvaRing for a brief period in college senior year, and currently the IUD. I’m reaching the end of my Mirena’s usefulness (it gets replaced every five years) and I have to make the decision on what to do next. Even though birth control is cheaper than ever and more varieties are available, if you’re going with a hormone method, there’s all type of potential risks to consider…. More
Break Up to Make Up: Celebs Calling It Quits
What is it about Hollywood break-ups that feed the secret voyeur that lives in some if not all us? In general, I was totally unaffected by the news that Twilight stars Kristen Stewart & Robert Pattinson called it quits after she allegedly cheated only to get back together again very shortly thereafter *sigh*. … More
Real Couples Therapy – How To Stay Married
Too often television shows and movies feed couples the fairy tale of what marriage looks like. Don’t be fooled. Anytime you merge two individuals as well as their families, beliefs, and feelings, you are bound to run into some rough spots. If you think you’re never going to be angry beyond words, think again. You will…. More
Let’s Get It On!: Keeping the Kids from Blocking Your Sex Life
Hot, steamy date nights. Romantic walks in the park. Fogging up the windows. Remember those days? No?? If it’s been so long that you can’t remember, then chances are that you are married with kids. Let’s face it. We love our kids. But those same demanding kids are the reason that many of our marriages lose the passion that makes marriage fun.
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Flirting With Disaster: Motherhood, Men and Mayhem
He smiled. I frowned. He licked his lips suggestively and winked. I flashed my wedding ring, rolled my eyes and walked away – with my daughter in tow…. More
