I’m guessing you have read Gary Chapman’s mega-bestseller, The Five Love Languages, by now. If not, hurry over to your nearest library or log into the Kindle Store today. Knowing these five languages of love (gifts, acts of service, words of affirmation, physical touch, and quality time) will help you appreciate more of the love you’re being given and ask for what you need from...
I have been writing Assume Love for a little more than six years now. That is a lot of blog posts. In case you missed them, these are some of the ones I am proudest of. Earthquakes and Extramarital Affairs – Trusting the person you married, dealing with an affair if one happens (March 2011) Four Steps to Assume Love – One incredibly powerful technique for anyone who wants a happier...
I don’t often watch basketball. Neither does my husband. But my alma mater is in the NCAA Division III Final Four tonight. I think it’s worth noting. It’s the first time in the Final Four in the team’s 112-year history. MIT’s Engineers entered tonight’s game with a 13-game winning streak. Two more will win them the championship. They are tied at the half. I...
There are three ways to ask for what you need from your husband or wife. The first is the plain vanilla wafer approach. “It drives me nuts to open the kitchen cabinets and see that mess in there. Will you please clean them today?” The second in the chocolate chunk granola with cranberries and macadamias approach. Who knows which part of the request to pay attention to? “My...
Valentine’s Day has had a new and special meaning for me since 2006. It’s the day I launched this blog and began offering hope of a happier marriage to anyone who wants it. Today is our sixth anniversary together. Thanks for a great time and for all your marvelous stories of success at remaking your marriages. It’s also Valentine’s Day, so I think that’s all I will...
