Note: This month, we’re focused on sexy romance writing. Katharine Grubb stopped by to talk about writing chaste romance. Can sweet romance still charm the heart and capture the soul? We think so!
I have a confession to make. I’m not a real romance writer. I did write a romance (if you want to split hairs, it’s a romantic comedy), and for it being my first self-published book, from a complete unknown, with no marketing budget, it did pretty well. I’ve sold 400ish copies. It was a quarterfinalist in the 2014 ABNA contest, and it opened a door for me to get a nonfiction writing contract (and subsequently, an agent!)
In fact, this could be the only romance I write. I’m okay with that. I didn’t write it to become a romance writer; I wrote it because I wanted my kids to have a fun story to guide them their relationships. That’s code for: it has a moral. The moral, though, is far bigger than “Hey kids! Save yourself for marriage!” Rather, it’s about self-respect and seeing ourselves as valuable and worthy of being treated well by the opposite sex. The lesson comes from David, a tall, tweed and wool clad literature professor who proposes a counter-cultural relationship with Laura. He insists they meet in public three times a week, he never goes to her place, he never gives her his phone number, and he insists that she is in complete control of the relationship. Only Laura can move them from friends to sweethearts, to an engaged couple. She’s amazed by his good manners, his endless poetry, and pots of tea and his fake English accent. But when she finds out why he has these rules, she has to decide is he the most respectful and chivalrous man she’s ever met or is he completely insane?
My characters talk a lot about why there isn’t any hanky-panky. They had reasons. Good ones. I’ll admit, very exaggerated ones that no one will ever really have that involve English literature, a mysterious Nehru jacket wearing chauffeur, and Oxford University, but reasons nonetheless. Laura, my heroine, changed the way that she thought of herself by the end of the book. She saw herself as a lady, not just a girl. This little change prompted her to expect more from the young men around her and take relationships seriously.
I didn’t write a love story because I thought the world needed another romance. Admittedly, I created a very exaggerated character with a fantastic back story to prove a point. When my children start dating, I want them to have wisdom about relationships. I don’t want them to go into any relationship without tools. I want them to be confident. I want them to be steadfast in their standards. I want them to be able to identify red flags in unhealthy situations. I want them not to depend on alcohol and drugs to improve their attractiveness to others. I want them to view members of the opposite sex with respect. I want them to hold their head up high and have an expectation for the way that they should be treated. I want them to reject the idea that an active romantic life defines your self-worth. I want them to be content in being alone with themselves. I want them to view a relationship with a boyfriend or a girlfriend as one that can enhance their soul, can inspire them to greatness, can be foundation for raising a family. I do not want them to look at members of the opposite sex as one would an amusement park ride — a chance to have fun, get a thrill, and then move on to the next one.
Those who dismiss me as a prude will not bother me in the least. Go ahead and call me that. I’m not writing for you. I’m writing for me first, my family second, and my readers third. I didn’t sit back in the summer of 2012 and say, “Hey! I’ll write a clean romance because they’re so HOT, right now!” (Can you say clean romances are “hot”?) It turns out that there is a big market for wholesome romances that are done well. My success was almost entirely word of mouth. Falling For Your Madness found a niche among conservative mothers who wanted their teens to read it. In fact, Catholic Digest got wind of FFYM and tracked me down in the fall of 2013 and asked me if they could feature it in their December issue. (The answer to that question would be YES!) I have over seventy reviews on Amazon, averaging 4.5 stars. I’ve had people buy multiple copies for their adolescent children. I had one 26-year-old single woman come to me with tears in her eyes and say, “this book changed everything about the way I viewed dating.”
We will never lack for stories about people who fall in love. We will never lack for stories of love triangles or mistaken identities or he was a jerk to her in the beginning but later he grew on her. There’s something in us, specifically in women, that yearns for the unpredictability and thrill of new love. There’s something in us that finds satisfaction in stolen glances and first kisses and secret trysts. But the hot and heavy beginning of a relationship isn’t enough to keep a relationship going. I know I’m not the first one to say this. And as much as I love reading about how Elizabeth and Darcy finally got together, or watching how Ted Mosby finally met his kids’ mother, or even telling my own story about how I met my husband on America Online back when I had to explain email to people, relationships are so much more than that.
Stories have a power to change and inspire. I didn’t write Falling For Your Madness so I could be a romance writer. I wrote it to change my little corner of the world. If I succeed, that will be all the happy ending I need.
About Katharine Grubb
Katharine Grubb, her husband, and her five children all live in Massachusetts, where, like David and Laura, they cheer for the Patriots, eat a lot of Mexican food and recite poetry. Her romantic comedy, Falling For Your Madness, is available on Amazon.


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Julie and James married Saturday May 7th 2005 in Las Vegas at the Graceland Wedding Chapel.
CONGRATS to teh handsom goorm and teh beautiful bride .. cant wait for widdle mothies and joolies to be runnin around
BEAUTIFUL! So happy for you guys *hugs*
Oh my word, I am sooooo out of touch!!! Congrats you guys, we are soooo happy for you both!!! Treasure each other always and enjoy the beginning of your special lives together.
Lots and lots of love and hugs and best wishes xxx
Oh yes, and I think it's time you guys made up your own little personal website with all your wedding pics on and sent me the link!!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO MY LOVEBIRDS!!!!!!!!!! :)))))) I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo happy for you guys, no matter how belated this is and no matter how much i miss you, and I wish you the most happiness, sex, and fun a couple could have. You both look FABULOUS and I am sad I wasn't there to celebrate with you guys. There is nothing on earth that will tear you two from each other... and you've already proven that beyond anybody's expectations. Be good and safe and AROUND!&(#^!&3 I MISS YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *lots of hugs and smoochies and loads of messy love* - Gwennie :))
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I just saw this link to L&N in Dusty's Livejournal. I'm so behind.
Congratulations, you both look beautiful.
I still love you guys, no matter what.
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If you’re a relationship and feeling overwhelmed or challenged, there is help and most often there is hope.
Couples struggle when life stress such as a new baby, work stress, family stress or an affair impinges on the relationship. Couple's counseling can improve communication and reconnect couples.
The daily stress of work and living full life can bring tension and conflict into a relationship. Sometimes one person in the couple has a particular challenge they are dealing with, sometimes both are struggling with important issues.
Dr. Weiss is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy and primarily uses this modality in her work. This therapy draws on Attachment theory and aims to increase a feeling of safety between partners so that conversations can be had. No matter what the reason, many things can effect the communication and sex life of healthy couples. Whatever may be causing a problem in the relationship, counseling with a trained therapist can shift the tension and allow for greater connection bringing resolutions to highly charged conflicts.


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Question: My boyfriend doesn't want to go down on me. He doesn't like that, and I don't take much pleasure in penetration. We tried sex toys, I cum with it, but I still feel very frustrated. I'm always angry towards my boyfriend, and I feel that it is destroying our relationship. Because of all those problems, we have sex only occasionally, like twice in a month.
Wait 24 hours and then look at the comments on my Instagram under the post where I share this article. My prediction is the court of public opinion will comment with dozens of variations of "Dump him!"
But this blog would be boring, albeit easier to write, if I only provided two-word responses, so let's get a little more nuanced into this problem.
Not knowing your boyfriend, let's start by giving him the benefit of the doubt in his cunnilingus objection. Disliking, being uncomfortable with, or refusing to engage in a particular sexual behavior may be rooted in cultural and religious prohibitions, a physical inability, or past sexual trauma.
Not giving him the benefit of the doubt, we could assume his objection is rooted in misogyny, in that he believes going down on a woman is emasculating, or that he believes myths about "feminine hygiene." He may think that as long as he's hard, nothing else matters for intercourse - the "real" sex act.
Understanding the former reasons can induce empathy, whereas understanding the latter reasons can induce variations of "Dump him!"
What interested me about your question was that it's not even a question. It's just a statement that your boyfriend doesn't go down on you and you're angry towards him all the time. I'm not even sure you're looking for feedback. You may just needed to vent. In that case, I hear you and I can understand your anger.
But if you are soliciting my advice, my first question would be are you suffering in silence or is he aware of your frustration and constant anger towards him? Often, couples expect their partners to be mind readers about their sexual needs, and may even indirectly hint at their needs that can, ironically, have the opposite effect.
Take, for example, a heterosexual married couple I treated in the past. She really liked when her husband licked her nipples during sex. He would do it occasionally, but not enough to her satisfaction. Instead of directly asking for what she needed, she began licking his nipples during sex as a signal that she likes this behavior. After a while, he stopped licking her nipples altogether. Finally having had enough of untouched nipples, she stated her desires: "I get really turned on when you lick my nipples. You used to do it sometimes, but stopped. Can I ask why?" To which he responded, "I don't like my nipples touched, so when you started licking mine I stopped licking yours as a signal I don't like it."
The moral of the story: Direct communication is the only way to alleviate the sadness that comes with unlicked body parts.
So if you haven't already, directly ask him about his vulvar avoidance and your need to be on the receiving end of oral sex. You said "he doesn't like that," but has he ever elaborated? Why doesn't he like it? If someone offered me a bite of their vegetable stir fry and there was a water chestnut on the fork, I wouldn't just stare wide-eyed and shake my head in scared opposition to the offer. I would say I don't like eating water chestnuts because the consistency is like a sandy potato. And I don't like sand in my potatoes; it hurts my teeth.
Gaining insight into the reasons behind your boyfriend's aversion to cunnilingus may not temper the sexual frustration, but it may ease the anger if you're able to empathize with his opposition. Conversely, it may exacerbate the anger if the reason goes against what you value in a partner, in which the cacophony of "Dump him!" would grow louder in your head.
However, it's important to remember that regardless of the reason preventing him from going down on you, it may just be a boundary he has, and it would be unethical to cross that boundary or to manipulate him into crossing his own boundary.
But again, I'm not sure if you're looking for advice, but if you are, the two of you are a perfect fit for a sex therapist. Couples therapy would allow you both to explore his sexual preferences and boundaries more in depth, provide you a space to assert the fact that getting jackhammered for 30 seconds doesn't do much for you, and figure out if your sexual needs align for a healthy and fulfilling relationship. Outcomes could include getting your sexual needs met, accepting that your needs won't be met, or realizing this isn't the right relationship for either of you. He'll be able to find a partner that is indifferent about oral sex, and you'll be able to find a partner who's a cunnilingus connoisseur.
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You probably have met many people from a few dating sites if you are single and it may also be true that you are getting a grip on online dating and the various outcomes. Assuming this is the case, it might be the ideal opportunity for a break, or rest, from such site dating sites.
Take a look at what you are doing well now as for any site dating sites. You may be wasting a lot of your efforts since you just can’t find the person you are searching for.
At the point when what you are doing isn’t working, it just bodes well that change is needed. Quit dating sites for a whole. Break the cycle that you’re in right now, and don’t visit a dating site for some time. Try to do that for a few days first, but understand that this procedure may take significantly longer than that.
Think about what you have been doing wrong with dating, and meeting people through such sites. Next, take those examples, and then do the exact opposite. Quit trying to meet somebody. The put the spotlight on you for the time being.
When you’ve settled on the choice to quit dating for some time, go on to those sites and put your profile in invisible mode. This would alone take an immense load off your shoulders.
At that point, make a rundown of the things that you think are needed to improve the situation for a while, something you have never thought of before. Concentrate on your needs, your interests, your life for some time. Figure out how to fulfill yourself, without requiring the consolation from somebody you are dating through a site. Take a course, go to the the library, reconnect with old friends. It doesn’t make a difference what precisely you do, as long as you accomplish something meaningful for yourself.
Following a week or so of this procedure, set aside some time to consider your past relationships, and how they have influenced you inwardly, rationally and profoundly. It is safe to say that you are as yet holding any harshness or outrage towards somebody. Maybe concentrating on these sentiments can discharge a portion of the repressed feelings that were keeping you down earlier from being fruitful in the dating world. Take the necessary steps required to discard these negative emotions, and you’ll be prepared to begin dating by using one of the dating sites.
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Last week was super busy and productive AND I still made time to read for fun. I feel like I deserve a medal (though the reading for fun kind of takes care of that). I revised six chapters and line edited all 50+ pages on Sunday. But the best part of all?
I got to read REBEL BELLE by the hilarious and super talented Rachel Hawkins.
As I read this super fun novel (which I highly recommend to YA lovers), I was struck by the diversity in relationships included in the story and thought I'd share my thoughts.
Normally when I talk about relationship diversity, I'm usually talking about the inclusion of relationships that fall outside of the typical heterosexual, monogamous mold most common to YA literature. But today, inspired by REBEL BELLE, I'd like to talk about relationship progression.
Most YA novels (at least from what I've read over the years) that include a romantic subplot tend to focus on the progression from first meeting (or pre-relationship if it's a friends to lovers story) to that first kiss and ultimately whether they end up together. There's obviously nothing wrong with that story arc, but relationships are about more than just the "getting there" part. The drama and conflict of relationships doesn't end when the relationship begins.
Enter REBEL BELLE.
At the start of the novel, Harper Price, our southern belle main character, is already in a relationship with her Perfect Boyfriend. They've been dating for two years, and she couldn't be happier. Except that we learn, over the course of the novel, that things aren't as perfect as Harper thought. The passion is gone and she's questioning whether the weddings bells should toll rather than if they will.
I won't go any farther into their story arc to avoid spoilers, but I loved this take on high school relationships. As a teen, I never read a story where a character had to examine her relationship and see if it's still a good fit, especially when everything is perfect on paper.
As someone who has struggled with knowing when it's time to end things, I really appreciated going through that thought process (and emotional process!) within the safety of a book. I wish I had this book when I was a teen. I can't say for sure how it would have changed things for me, but I think it would have at least shown me that the ending of a relationship does not necessarily equal a failure on either party.
And so, I say thank you to Rachel Hawkins, both as a reader and a writer. As a reader, I'm grateful to have thoroughly enjoyed the novel (seriously folks, she has an amazing YA voice, and the novel was fun, funny, and clever) and to have seen my first romantic arc that started with the MC in a longer term relationship. As a writer, I'm thankful to have been reminded to consider the diversity of relationship progression in my own writing.
You tell me: have you read a book that starts with an MC already in a romantic relationship? What did you like or dislike about that story arc? Leave me a comment and let me know!


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The intersection of immigration and divorce can be a complex and emotionally charged terrain. When individuals in immigrant families face marital challenges that may lead to divorce, the guidance of an immigration divorce lawyer becomes invaluable. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the critical role of an immigration divorce lawyer, the services they provide, and the unique challenges faced by those navigating the immigration and divorce processes simultaneously.
I. The Role of an Immigration Divorce Lawyer
An immigration divorce lawyer specializes in cases where individuals facing divorce are also dealing with immigration matters. These legal professionals play a crucial role in helping clients navigate the complex intersection of family law and immigration law. Here are the key responsibilities they fulfill:
1. Evaluation of Immigration Status
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2. Guidance on Legal Options
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3. Documentation and Evidence
Immigration processes often require extensive documentation and evidence. Lawyers assist clients in gathering and organizing the necessary paperwork to support their case, whether related to divorce or immigration.
4. Representation in Court
If the divorce or immigration case proceeds to court, the lawyer provides legal representation, advocating for the client’s interests and rights. This includes attending court hearings, mediation sessions, or immigration interviews.
5. Communication with Authorities
Immigration divorce lawyers facilitate communication with immigration authorities, ensuring that divorce-related changes are appropriately communicated and documented to avoid complications.
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Several scenarios may necessitate the expertise of an immigration divorce lawyer:
1. Conditional Green Card Holders
Individuals who obtained a conditional green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen may require legal assistance if they are divorcing before obtaining their permanent (10-year) green card.
2. Marriage Fraud Allegations
Cases involving allegations of marriage fraud, where one party believes the marriage was entered into solely for immigration purposes, can be highly complex and require legal defense.
3. Spousal Support and Immigration Status
When divorce involves a spouse who depends on the other for immigration status, legal guidance is crucial to determine the impact on the dependent spouse’s immigration status.
4. Child Custody and Immigration Issues
Child custody arrangements in divorce can intersect with immigration when one parent is not a U.S. citizen. Immigration divorce lawyers help navigate the impact on the child’s immigration status.
5. Violence or Abuse
In cases of domestic violence or abuse, where a spouse holds immigration status as a result of the marriage, an immigration divorce lawyer can assist in seeking protections and maintaining immigration status independently.
III. Challenges in Immigration Divorce Cases
Immigration divorce cases present unique challenges and complexities:
1. Timing and Immigration Deadlines
Immigration processes often have strict timing requirements. Divorce can disrupt these timelines, potentially jeopardizing immigration status.
2. Changing Immigration Status
Individuals facing divorce may need to adjust their immigration status, such as transitioning from a dependent visa to a work visa or applying for asylum independently.
3. Complex Documentation
Gathering the necessary documentation for both divorce and immigration purposes can be overwhelming. Immigration divorce lawyers streamline this process.
4. Overcoming Language and Cultural Barriers
Immigrants facing divorce may encounter language and cultural barriers that make navigating the legal system challenging. Lawyers provide essential support and advocacy in these cases.
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Begin by researching immigration divorce lawyers in your area. Look for lawyers who specialize in immigration and family law and have experience with cases similar to yours.
Verify the lawyer’s credentials, including their bar admission and membership in professional organizations related to immigration and family law.
Consider the lawyer’s experience in handling immigration divorce cases. Ask about their success rate and whether they have worked on cases similar to yours.
4. Client Reviews
Read client reviews and testimonials to gain insights into the lawyer’s reputation and client satisfaction.
Schedule a consultation with potential immigration divorce lawyers. During the consultation, discuss your case, ask questions, and assess whether you feel comfortable working with the lawyer.
Inquire about the lawyer’s fee structure, including any upfront fees and billing practices. Ensure that you have a clear understanding of the costs involved.
Effective communication is crucial. Choose a lawyer who is responsive and can communicate with you in your preferred language if necessary.
The intersection of immigration and divorce can be fraught with challenges, but with the guidance of an immigration divorce lawyer, individuals and families can navigate this complex terrain successfully. These legal professionals provide expertise, support, and advocacy to help clients protect their immigration status, address divorce-related issues, and ultimately move forward with their lives. If you find yourself facing the intersection of immigration and divorce, seeking the counsel of an experienced immigration divorce lawyer is a crucial step toward resolving legal matters and ensuring a secure immigration status in the future


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you will be required to write a 2-3-page double-spaced paper that includes the following:
1) Selection and summary of key concepts from the course material in your own words that may help explain the couple’s relational dynamics,
2) Identification of strengths and weaknesses of the couple and proposal of relational changes based on a common therapeutic model described in Chapter 12 (‘Improving Relationships’) that may enhance the couple’s satisfaction/commitment,
3) Brief summary of your main points in a conclusion paragraph
Key Course Concepts (approximately 1 ½ pages)
*Choose two of the following underlined concepts from course readings to explain the couple’s relational dynamics. Below each underlined concept you will find a list of specific sub-concepts that will be useful in helping you argue your main points.
Consider what you know about the couple – how might the underlined concepts help explain what makes the couple ‘tick’? How might these concepts influence the way the couple behaves/interacts? Use at least two sub-concepts (additional terms/ideas listed under the underlined concepts) as supporting evidence for your arguments. For example, if you select personality and personal history as your first main concept, you should also include two of its related sub-concepts (e.g., dependency regulation model and family of origin) in your description.
Personality and Personal History
‘Big Five’, dependency regulation model, family of origin, intergenerational transmission effects, early experiences with caregivers (attachment theory and attachment behavior system),
Communication and the Promotion of Intimacy
Relationship maintenance, intimacy process model, empathy, self-expansion model, social integration, social support (visible and invisible), broaden and build theory, capitalization, forgiveness (impact stage, meaning stage, moving on stage), sexual satisfaction
Conflict and Conflict Resolution
Affect, structural model of marital interaction, cognitive editing, reactivity hypothesis, demand/withdraw pattern, polarization
Beliefs, Values, and Relational Behavior
Broad beliefs about relationships (e.g., romance/passion, practicality, relationship growth/fixation), expectations, locus of control (internal vs. external), attitudes, sex role traditionalism, standards, ideals, ideal standards model, perceptual confirmation, behavioral confirmation, self-fulfilling prophecy, stereotype accuracy effect, culture, media influences, personal experience
Information Processing, Reasoning, and Understanding
Motive, bias, motivated reasoning, enhancement motive, enhancement bias, accuracy motive, diagnosticity bias, confirmation bias, justification bias, self-serving bias, assimilation, selective attention, empathy accuracy model, memory bias, attributions, locus dimension, stability dimension, flexible standards, cognitive restructuring, reinterpretation, refutation, social comparisons (upward and downward), derogating alternative partners, cognitive complexity, commitment calibration hypothesis
Strengths/Weaknesses of the Couple (approximately 1 ½ pages)
*This is where your perspective as a hypothetical ‘relationship therapist’ will really come into play; use what you know about the selected couple to highlight the couple’s strengths/weaknesses and provide recommendations for improving the couple’s relationship using a model proposed in Chapter 12 (‘Improving Relationships’).
Identify at least one relationship strength the couple possesses (g., does the couple excel at relationship maintenance, communication, conflict resolution, etc.) – Provide clear evidence of this strength by citing a specific interaction or relationship example that showcases the strength.
Identify at least one relationship weakness the couple possesses (g., does the couple do a poor job of maintaining the relationship, communicating, resolving conflict, etc.) – Provide clear evidence of this weakness by citing a specific interaction or relationship example that showcases the weakness.
Provide several (2-3) recommendations for how the couple can further improve their relationship based on one common therapeutic intervention (g., psychodymaic, systems, behavioral, emotion) described in Chapter 12. Similar to above, additional terms/ideas listed under the main intervention should serve as supporting evidence for how the selected concept applies to the couple. You should select at least two of the additional terms/ideas to support the main intervention.
Object relations couples therapy, projection, projective identification, containment, introjective identification
Behavior exchange, communication training, problem-solving training, cognitive-behavioral couples therapy, integrative behavioral couples therapy, empathic joining, unified detachment, tolerance building
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An article in French outlet Voici discusses their marriage and Millepied's alleged extramarital affair.
According to a source, the affair was short-lived and has ended.
Despite Millepied's "enormous mistake," Portman, 41, and Millepied, 45, are still together.
The couple met on the set of the movie Black Swan in 2010.
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Portman and Millepied are keeping their marital problems away from the public eye.
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We just celebrated Charlie's 30th birthday. (How is it that the "guy" I met on the retreat, the boyfriend who stole my heart - is 30? And the father of my children? And the provider for my family? Growing up together is crazy but such a blessing!)
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What a flood of memories this all brings back to me. It feels like a million years ago that my hormones were racing and my heart was fluttering and my head was spinning from my desires, unrequited and otherwise. I feel the tenderness of her concern for her best friend, I feel the ache in her heart that she can't force herself to feel differently about him, and I feel her young lust to be with someone to whom she is physically attracted. I'd forgotten the drama, the angst, the phone calls, the drop-by visitors, the calls to friends to check on the other person, the concern, the worry, then the anger, the tears.
I'm really not a person to come to for relationship advice. I've been with the same man for a very long time. The idiosyncracies of our relationship are our own, confined within the tango of two persons who have known each other since they were teens. So I'm really good on teenage relationship advice, but don't have a clue about meeting and greeting in "mature relationships", or as my youngest delicately put it today "for older persons" (this was in connection with activities to do at a water park that she wants me to take her to, not love). Considering that, perhaps I am a good person to give advice to her. After all, certain issues are immutable, not affected by time or mores.
And what, you ask, are these immutable standards of love?
1. You can't force yourself to be attracted to someone
2. You can't expect the other person to "just be friends" because you want them to be.
3. No matter how understanding the unloved person is, once you start to date someone else, they will be livid and blow up in your face.
4. If you try to juggle too many boys, you end with yolk on your face.
OK, the last one mixed metaphors, but you get my drift.
Tender mercies. That's what thought of when my daughter was crying. We all just need to treat each other with tender mercy. My oldest can be a very tough person when she is angry. She can rage at me, scream, slam doors, and hold a grudge for quite awhile. (I wonder where she got that from?)
But when she cries, her face turns red and her shoulders shake, and she seems as tiny as when she was three. I hate seeing her cry over boys and friends. She's been hurt in some significant relationships, both boys and girls. I've learned, though, as most of us have, not to get too entrenched in the war because when it is over, and will end eventually, you have to welcome that person back into your house and serve them steak and mashed potatoes with a smile when all you want to do is plop the mashed potatoes on their head.
So we took her out for a burger, and drove to a new ice cream place where they mix in the fillings. By the time we got home, she was singing as she got out of the car. She's off to H's, to tell her the whole story, to rehash the IM'ing that occurred after she got home, to call her guy friends to see what they think, and hopefully, to get home and go to bed earlier than 2:00. God, I'm glad I'm not 19 anymore. And God, I miss it.


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Fifty-eight percent of respondents to a recent global poll on Monster.com, which asked: “Do you think a dating a colleague would harm your career prospects and would you do it?” said an office romance would harm their career.
Nineteen percent of respondents agreed an office relationship would be harmful career-wise, but would do it anyway.
Thirty-nine percent of respondents said they would abstain from dating a colleague. Here are the full results:
- 39% of respondents answered “Yes harmful and I would never date a colleague”
- 19% of respondents answered “Yes harmful, but I would date a colleague anyway (especially if we were attracted to each other)”
- 15% of respondents answered “Not harmful, but I would never date a colleague”
- 27% of respondents answered “Not harmful and I would date a colleague”
“The implications of dating a coworker are best examined on a case-by-case basis. Thoroughly understanding a company’s policies and culture is imperative,” said Mary Ellen Slayter, career advice expert for Monster. “If you’re interested in pursuing a colleague, treading carefully is always the smart approach.”
While respondents in the United States were most opposed to office romance, the French were the most in favor.
In France, 72 percent of respondents said an office romance would harm their career, but 49 percent said they’d date a colleague anyway.
Germany finished second behind France in terms of desire to date in-office with 24 percent of respondents saying they would date a colleague despite knowing it could hurt their career.
Only 9 percent of Indian respondents said they’d pursue an office romance despite believing it would harm their career, and 35 percent of respondents from EU countries said relationships are harmless and they’d date a colleague.
The poll, which was live on Monster.com between Jan. 6 and 20, received more than 5,100 responses.


I feel like I want to give up but I think about it and tell myself don’t give up just yet there’s still a little chance of something happening. But Idk what to believe, giving up on what I’ve been going through and leave it’s going to make me depressed and sad. I just wanna be happy and able to smile everyday with no saddness getting in the way.
I think I know why you don’t wanna be in a relationship with me cuz you still love your ex gf and you still fuck with her, but you don’t tell me and you think I don’t know but I know everything that you do. You can’t keep secrets from me. I will know. If you wanna be with her then go chase her than playing with my feelings and Shit. I hate that kind of Shit. Don’t get me pissed off to the point where I will go see her and tell her everything and punch her in the fucking face. Don’t get me all twisted up and still play with my feelings. Why don’t you just drop everything you had with her and just let her go and move on, instead of holding back.
Please don’t leave me, I want you by my side everyday and make me feel good. I don’t want you to leave and I don’t want you to leave by my side, I feel better when your beside me. Just looking at you makes me feel better and all my problems go away when you talk to me. I can’t find the same person like you, theres no way I can find a person just like you, you’re a great person, you make me laugh and smile everyday. Please don’t go, I need you and I need you in my life. Be right beside me when I need you and when I need someone to lean on and cry. I may say I love you but the truth I’m in love with you and I love the way you are and the way you look at me. Please don’t leave stay with me and make me the person I am when I’m with you. I love you and always will.
I made a mistake falling in love with you, if I wasn’t in love with you then I would feel the way I feel about you now from back in the days. You’re a great guy, you have an amazing personality, you can brighten up the room with your random jokes, and you make me smile for no reason sometimes. I wish I could go back and just be a good friends with you then being in love with you and be best friends, even though we’re not together I still think we’re together like a couple, I wanna be your girlfriend and make you happy. Like I said to you I don’t care if you hurt in the future I will eventually get over it and forget about it. Hope we can be awesome best friend and maybe in the future we can be bf and gf making each other happy. I wanna be with you more than I think or you think, please be with me and hold me in your arms forever. I will love you even your away from me. Please think of me as your best friend/gf and love me, care for me, and say good morning beautiful with a kiss.
I fell deep in love with you at one point then I thought it was childish to love someone that I barely knew so I let it go and walked away. But now that we know each other to the point where we’re in a same page I care about you more, o have deep feelings for you, and I love you but not in love with you. I hope one day we can be together and make each other happy. I will love you more and more and make you happy. Love me like no one else would.
I love the way you smile, love the way you make me laugh, love the way you listen to me, and I love that your taking a daddy role to my beautiful little girl. I miss you when your gone, I miss you even if we’re in a different room. I love cuddling with you and love it when you cuddle up with me and just hold me in your arms. I care about you more than anyone I know, my feelings for you has grown stronger for you, and I have love for you but not in love yet. You’re the person I can come up to and say my problems and you will listen to me and talk to me to forget the struggling things I’ve talked about, your not just my friend, you are my best friend that knows me well and we both think the same. I love the way you are and I love that your by my side most of the time to cheer me on or make me smile. You make sure I have a smile on my face and just be happy instead of being sad. I thank you that you will be with me to cheer me on and put a smile on my face. Mikey, I miss you and love you so please come home safe where I can be in your arms again.
I’m gonna try my best to lose some weight, gotta eat healthy, drink lots of water, and exercise a lot.. I can do this and I hope I can have some kind of result.. Hwaiting!!
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We are incapable of loving God unless we can first trust Him. And we cannot trust Him unless we see Him. . .unless we truly see Him as He is, as One who can be trusted because of who He is. All distorted images tend toward distrust and extinguish in the soul the capacity to love God. All clarity of God’s character leads toward trust, which in turn gives birth to love in the soul. This is the most basic of all principles regarding human relationship with God.


Morgan Wallen's "Thinkin' 'Bout Me" - A Country Ballad of Regret and Longing
Morgan Wallen, the chart-topping country sensation, has struck a resonant chord with his song "Thinkin' 'Bout Me." This poignant ballad delves deep into themes of longing, regret, and the emotional baggage that lingers after a relationship has ended.
The song opens with a sense of uncertainty, as Wallen expresses his curiosity about the whereabouts and thoughts of his former lover. The lyrics reflect the emotional turmoil that follows a breakup, as he grapples with the idea of someone new entering his past partner's life. The emotions run high, as Wallen admits that he feels sorry for the new person entering her world, fully aware of the emotional rollercoaster they're about to experience.
Wallen captures the essence of unresolved emotions, as he speculates on the conversations and thoughts of his ex-lover. He questions whether she portrays their relationship as a distant memory, using "long gone thing" as a descriptor, while he grapples with the painful reality that she might be moving on.
The chorus serves as the emotional crescendo of the song, as Wallen contemplates the moments of intimacy and connection they once shared. He wonders if she ever reminisces about their time together, questioning who occupies her thoughts when she closes her eyes.
In the second verse, Wallen delves into the complexities of post-breakup interactions. He suggests that she may be hiding their past from her new lover, changing his name in her contacts, and avoiding their shared memories.
The song's bridge is a moment of reflection, as Wallen longingly wonders if she remembers him and the moments they once cherished. It's a reminder of the power of love and how it can linger long after a relationship has ended.
"Thinkin' 'Bout Me" is a testament to Wallen's songwriting skills and emotional depth as an artist. It explores the universal theme of post-breakup nostalgia and regret, reminding listeners of the enduring impact of love. The song's catchy melody and emotive lyrics have made it a fan favorite, showcasing Morgan Wallen's ability to connect with his audience through his music.
As Wallen continues to make waves in the country music industry, "Thinkin' 'Bout Me" stands as a testament to his songwriting prowess and his ability to capture the essence of heartache and longing in a way that resonates with fans around the world.


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I really valued the work we did together and feel I am now equipped to better understand myself and my relationships with others.” Female client – aged 34
“Liz – you were amazing. Thank you” – Male client – aged 33


Blame? No. I just wish that when I met you, I knew the danger. (We all have perfectly human desires. We are not wise, all too often.)
What followed would be a cordial distance, like the captains of two boats on the same pier. We'll sail the same seas, with each over the horizon.


Once we involved in one particular relationship, it is impossible to keep same relation where it is started.
I think with in long term relationship we have series of short term-relationship. Ever wonder about those short term-relationship? May be that state of short term relationship may be small with larger context of relationship, but it redefines our original relationship. No wonder we see friends becoming best friends, lovers getting married, from group of people emerging leader, small quarrel leading to killing of friend.
Benchmark for any relationship is how it gets evolved over time . But what changes over the time, which causes relationship to change? Is it surrounding of people, status of people, time committed to relation or it just comes down to interpersonal communication skills?


happy one year to my favourite boys in this plante.. o2l.
i love you guys so much, you literally saved my life. and thanks for that.
i’m so proud of you guys and this colab. i and we love you guys so much.
keep doing what you guys love to do, keep make us happy.


I apologise for not posting the book review. But my life has taken an interesting turn and I've been processing.
Regular readers know that I had a sister who died last September. What I didn't say is that I have another sister, technically. Mom gave her up for adoption right after she was born. I've known about her since I was 18, and have been in contact with her (infrequently) since 2009.
When Justin and I first got married, she told me that she was pregnant and wanted to give the baby to us. Her adoptive mom was dying of cancer, and persuaded her to keep it, but not after months of us preparing and planning for this child-right on the heels of my miscarriage. Needless to say, this broke my heart and I haven't talked to her since.
She contacted me last week, saying that she knows now that we are sisters, not cousins (as her mom insisted I tell her. She took that secret to her death bed, and it was only recently that it was divulged). She has questions that she wants answered, and she wants to have a relationship with me, as sisters.
I don't know what to do. Part of me wants a sister again, even if we didn't grow up as such. And part of me is still so angry that she changed her mind about the baby. I have so many mixed emotions, and so little idea of what I want. I feel like she deserves to have her questions answered. I just have no clue.


The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony was made by Jesus Christ to make holy the lawful union of a Christian man and a Christian woman. Marriage is a divine institution because it comes from God Himself in the creation of Adam and Eve. God made marriage for the bringing of children into the world and raising them and for the mutual help of husband and wife. Jesus Christ raised marriage to the dignity of a Sacrament. It unites a man and a woman in an indissoluble (unbreakable) union until death; it makes Sanctifying Grace grow in their souls; it gives them special helps to perform their duties as married people and to overcome the difficulties that may come into married life. Only in the presence of a Catholic priest and two witnesses can a Catholic be validly married. Only in certain occasions can a Catholic receive permission to marry outside of the Church, but it must be for a sufficiently grave reason. If a Catholic is not married by a priest then a couple in this situation has to separate or have their marriage made valid by the Church. A Catholic who is married by a Protestant minister without special permission from the Church is not validly married. For a marriage to be valid the following are necessary: A single man and a single woman; appropriate age; free to marry (no previous marriages unless a decree of nullity has been issued if there is a previous bond); capable of sexual intercourse; intend to be faithful to each other until the death of one of them; intend to have children; and are in no other way prohibited by the law of God to marry.
Marriages may only be scheduled for the parishioners who have been registered and active in the parish for at least one year. Marriage preparation begins no later than six months prior to a scheduled wedding. All arrangements for marriage must be approved by the Pastor. Specific requirements for marriage preparation and celebration of the marriage are available at the parish office.


As you may or may not know, I am the mother of three very wonderful children. I am daily, often many, many, many times daily, awed by the wonder that makes up these three little people. As often as I am reminded of their awesomeness, I am reminded of just how short I fall of being the parent they deserve. I freely admit to being overwhelmed by the great task that is before me. It's not enough to just provide food and shelter. I take very seriously the scripture's admonition to train up a child in the way he should go. I am to teach them, to ready them, to prepare them to leave me, to be husbands, wife, mother, fathers, uncles, aunt, friends, employee and boss. Beyond the physical needs, I am to look to their emotional well being. I will be honest, that part keeps me up at night.
It is very important to me that my children know, I mean know down to their bones, that I love them. I want that fact to never be doubted, never questioned. I want them to easily remember things that prove that very thing to them, not just me saying it or showing physical affection, but actions that scream it so loud it cannot be missed. When they think of me I don't care if they think I'm smart or pretty or cool or fun, I want them to think "she loves me". I thought they did.
Last night my middle child, my oldest son, my most tender hearted and considerate, told me he felt like I did not love him. He said it first in an emotional outburst, the like of which I have never witnessed in him. I could almost chalk that up to hormones. He is nearly thirteen and has been growing and changing a lot lately. I really don't want to use the word puberty with him. I'm just not ready. I could have written it off to a phase or a bad day but later when he was calm he asked if he could talk to me. (I have to note the tears in my eyes at this moment. His maturity in asking to speak to me privately just amazes me) We went into my room to talk. During the course of the conversation I asked him if he really felt like I felt less for him than his siblings. He could not look me in the eye or answer. He was unwilling at first to tell me yes because I suspect he would not want me to feel bad. That is just how my boy is, he always puts everyone else first. Last week he came to my room after dinner to thank me for cooking even though I felt so bad. He is such a beautiful person, so giving of love, I am heartsick to think he does not feel it in return.
I apologized to him, hugged him, told him how much I do love him, listed all the many things that he does that make my life not just easier but joyous. I tried to express to him what he means to me but I suspect that understanding will only come with time and a concentrated effort and perhaps the arrival of his own children one day. I am sad but he has told me what he needs. I am so thankful that he could tell me. Now its up to me, to find the actions that will define the words spoken last night, that will dispel the sad thought that he feels is his truth.


I’ll admit, I’ve had to do a lot of work to figure some relationship stuff out that’s second nature to other people. I think in trying to be less skeptical, wary, (or judgmental) of people, I may have gone too far and here’s what I’ve learned in the process of trying to have better relationships.
1. It’s okay to be judgemental
It’s totally okay to say “you should only be in a relationship with someone who accepts you for who you are” but there needs to be a caveat added “…unless you’re a shitty person. If you’re a shitty person no one has time for your nonsense, work on your self, work on your shit, and you’ll know you’re doing a good job when people stop telling you you’re shitty and your relationships become less dramatic.”
Don’t feel obligated to maintain a relationship with someone if they’re a shitty person – it’s totally okay to make that judgement and move on.
2. Even liars tell the truth sometime
In the future, if a person tells me they’re a bad person, I’m going to take those words as gospel and exit the relationship quickly and quietly. No one is going to tell you that they’re a bad person and then behave like a good one, they’re using this statement as a disclaimer on your relationship so that at any point in the future they can excuse their fucked up (and totally controllable) behavior towards you by saying “well, I told you I was a bad person”.
You know that story of the scorpion and the frog? It’s memorable for a reason.
3. You actually do have to love yourself before you love others
You cannot have a healthy relationship if you can’t trust your partner. Follow me here – if you don’t think you’re loveable then you cannot accept that someone else does. Healthy relationships are based on honesty and respect (fact), so… if in the back of your mind there is a belief lurking that the person who’s telling you they love you is lying you can’t have a healthy relationship with them.
So simple it hurts.
4. Feeling sorry for someone is no excuse
Alright, I get it… It can be a nice feeling, feeling needed, right up until it’s not. If someone has unfinished business, they have no business with you. He’s not leaving his husband for you – if he wanted to leave his husband he would have already. She’s not helpless, if she’s figured out that her partner is lying to her she can figure out which one of her friends has a couch she can sleep on until she can find a place of her own. If they are “taking a break” the last thing they need is a distraction (you) from dealing with their shit, responsible, respectful, people don’t drag innocent bystanders into their drama.
Your shoulder is not the only shoulder in a storm, trust me, if she’s crying on your shoulder but not doing anything to deal with her problem; She only wants a few little things: Attention, Sympathy, and more DRAMA, or she’d be calling around making arrangements to deal with her shit instead of whining to you. Don’t be convenient and don’t be a sucker.
5. We’ve all had pain
I get it – You were hurt as a child, raped as a teenager, abused as a young adult… we’ve all had pain*. Acquiring that pain was likely not our responsibility but dealing with it is – this is a fact of life. You can’t heal my pain, only I can do that. It’s not my responsibility to heal yours. More importantly, it’s not my responsibility to be pushed “above and beyond” to accommodate your stuff, particularly if you a. are in denial, b. haven’t been honest about what it is, c. are not dealing with it in a healthy way, d. use it as an excuse to mistreat people.
I know I have baggage, and I try my best to share what that baggage is, and to be transparent about the things I need from a partner because of it. I’m also very careful about handling my stuff and not expecting someone else to be my caretaker.
*I was actually describing myself there.
6. Words are easy, action takes effort
Responsibility is not optional; Do not accept excuses when someone shows you they aren’t responsible. By the time you’ve hit the age of adulthood you either have learned to be responsible, and to take responsibility for your actions, of you haven’t. If a grown adult shows you they aren’t responsible cut your losses, and do not make excuses for them. Listen hard to what you’re saying when you’re sharing with friends, if you have to say something like “well, she forgot to call me because she was busy doing #amoreimportanthanmething” hear what you’re really saying, I know this sucks but you have to own it.
Do not make it easy for the slackers to slack on responsibility – it helps no one and hurts everyone.
7. It’s not all about you, but it is
I get that sometimes a shitty person gets past your radar. I get that sometimes you find yourself feeling love for a shitty person. I get that their shitty behavior can suck you in and turn your world upside down, and it might take you time to peel yourself out of it – here’s the thing It was not ALL their fault.
You are responsible for your self, and you have to love your self. You have to take care of you first before you take care of anyone else. Get the hell out of that shitty relationship, block them on social media, block their number, and then love, nurture, and be real with your self. Figure out what were the red flags you missed, what were the defining moments when you slipped farther into the mess, what excuses did you make, when did you accept treatment that you didn’t deserve, and learn from it.
You can become stronger, and learn to love yourself a little more, by being honest and unaccepting of shitty people. Even more important if you take good care of yourself your next relationship can be a healthy one.


SESSION 2: REPLACE HURTFUL ARGUMENTS WITH EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT CONVERSATION
Do you want to transform harsh, defensive, hurtful, ineffective, or non-existent communication patterns with your partner?
In this second session, discover three simple principles for effective communication. Stop having hurtful arguments that lead to negative feelings and resentment. Instead, have emotionally intelligent conversations that lead to connection and understanding.
SESSION 3: SOLVE YOUR SOLVABLE PROBLEMS & AVOID RESENTMENT
Are you tired of having arguments over the same old issues? Do you feel resentful about problems that never seem to get resolved?
In this third session, you will learn how to bring together the principles and skills of this course to help build consensus, find solutions to ongoing challenges in your relationship, and avoid resentment.


How did we go from friendship and romance between races to offspring viability? Nothing says a pair has to be capable of bearing viable offspring to have a relationship, even a strictly physical one. I think the biggest thing would be overcoming cultural differences and finding attraction to one another. As for breeding... well, things don't have to be a tab-A-into-slot-B type thing, but I'm sure you all have imaginations... and that act wouldn't have to produce offspring to be considered. The real question is this: Are the horse and squid into that kind of thing?