He Said When I was dating my now wife, inevitably there came a time when I had to meet her parents. Her parents are divorced which meant I had to meet two different sets at two different times. Let me replay the meeting of her dad. My future wife had just told me, “I’m falling… Continue reading He Said / She Said – Meet the Parents

The next morning was Thanksgiving and I got up early to get the cooking started. As I made my coffee, buttered the bird, chopped, sautéed and minced; I watched my phone. I watched for it to “bing”” with Dimples on the other end. I knew he would not text me after what had transpired last… Continue reading Ties That Bind

He Said A few years ago, I overheard a conversation going on between my physical therapist and another gentleman discussing the appeal of a woman on television. The gentleman said you may have heard the expression, “Beauty is skin deep but ugly goes down to the friggin’ bone!” It was hilarious because here was this… Continue reading He Said / She Said – Laws of Attraction

Valentine’s Day.  The day of love.  The day that you and your sweetheart rekindle your love, have quality time together and bring back to the surface all the reasons why you are in love with each other in the first place.  I call bullshit! Dear Tiny Heart of Mine, There is not just one day designated to matters… Continue reading Valentine’s Day – A Letter to My Heart

There’s a lot to be said for equality in a relationship. And compromise. And discussion. And understanding. But all of these are grounded in mutual respect, and that element must come first. Mutual respect in relationships means having conversations about plans – not making them on the fly without consultation when they involve the other… Continue reading Freedom Friday – Make Yourself a Priority