i am so glad that i did not wait to have sex until marriage. in fact, i'm not only glad that i wasn't a virgin when i got married, i'm also glad that i wasn't a virgin when i met my husband. not only am i glad, but also feel morally sound. this may be a shocking statement to many of my religious friends, but i don't make it offhandedly or for shock value. before i continue, let me preface with a disclaimer. A) i am talking about premarital sex, not teen sex. they are separate issues that are too often confused. B) i am talking about my own experience, and what i have personally witnessed. if it is different from your experience, great. i'm not judging anyone else's experience.
the way i see it, there are two major disservices done to people by pushing abstinence until marriage. first, those who do have sex are more likely to have unsafe sex. rather than making informed sexual choices and being prepared (condoms, birth control, etc), young people from the "waiting" camp end up taking greater risks with their health. furthermore, they aren't able to seek education and advice because if they admit to having sex the only acceptable response within the church is total shame. you can only admit to being sexually active if you are repenting, never in hopes of finding guidance about physically and emotionally healthy sexual relationships. messages to young single christians always talk about how damaging premarital sex is, but it is a self-fulfilling prophecy. sex without physical education and emotional support is indeed damaging, but it is the church that forces premarital sex into this category and then piously states "told you so" when someone ends up pregnant or emotionally scarred.
secondly, those who don't have sex often develop a really weird view of what marriage is and means. in many singles groups marriage is only talked about in terms of being the appropriate venue for sex, and many young couples get married to satisfy hormonal urges rather than for healthy and loving reasons. rigidly teaching abstinence until marriage is intended to make marriage something special, but what it really does is oversimplify and devalue marriage and set couples up for failure. they marry the first person they are overwhelmingly sexually attracted to, regardless of long term compatibility. alternately, i know couples who so bought into the idea of sex as being sinful that even once they were married they didn't consummate it.
christian singles are told that premarital sex will ruin future relationships and lead to divorce. they are told that any sex outside of marriage is 100% wrong and only about using people. but in my opinion, a major way to ruin a marriage is to go into it thinking it is simply a license to have sex, rather than seeing it as spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually, as well as sexually meaningful. and what worse way to use someone than to marry them just for sex?
i firmly believe that my marriage is stronger and better because having sex did not figure into the decision to get married. my husband and i didn't choose eachother as marriage partners simply because we wanted eachother as sexual partners. nor did we get married because we had sex and felt guilty and obligated. we got married because we love and respect eachother deeply, are best friends, and want to be together for life. we had sex while we were dating, and experiencing my then boyfriend as a sexual partner showed me important things about his character that made me want him as my husband. part of why i knew he was the man i wanted to marry was because i knew in the most intimate way that he was respectful, considerate, generous, and fun. getting to know eachother physically while we were dating helped us get to know eachother on many levels. by the time we decided to get married we knew eachother deeply and trusted eachother deeply, in part because we had been sexually intimate. our hormones didn't make the marriage decision for us because we didn't repress them, and instead they helped to build a strong relationship that ended up being something we decided to continue for the rest of our lives.
but for me it goes a step further. i am glad that i had sex before i met my husband. i am glad that the awkwardness of first sex had worn off and i was free to just enjoy him. a lot of my embarrassment with my own body and inhibitions were gone, so i could be a more attentive and joyful lover. i am glad that i had other sexual partners as a comparison, in the same way that i'm glad i had dated other men. that way when i felt a deep emotional, intellectual, and sexual connection with him i knew that it wasn't simply because he was the first but rather because he was the "one".
rather than setting us up for failure in marriage, premarital sex helped us to build a strong foundation of love and respect for and enjoyment of eachother. we went into marriage recognizing and respecting it as a union of souls and lives, not just of bodies.
to be fair, i know that choosing not to have premarital sex is right for some people. many healthy marriages happen between people who are virgins until the wedding night. sex is not the only way to learn intimately about someone. my point is that it is a valid way, and that vilifying sex is often detrimental to individuals and relationships.
furthermore, purity, in my opinion (which i believe to be biblical), has a lot more to do with personal integrity, respect and care for others, and honesty - with what's inside - than with the state of one's hymen. obsessing about physical "purity" obscures the real issue and lets people off the hook of being internally pure. although i was not physically a virgin when i got married, i believe that i entered into marriage in purity...purity of spirit. isn't that what jesus was always talking about? in the gospels jesus chides his disciples for focusing on outer purity (in their case it was dietary laws) rather than inner purity. he said that what comes out of a person is what makes them pure, not what goes in. he talked to the woman at the well about living with a man who wasn't her husband, but the issues were adultury and promiscuity, not virginity. in fact, in all of the gospels i don't recall jesus mentioning premarital sex at all.


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We have so many people coming in and out of our lives. How do we know which ones to try and really connect with? Can God help us to know?
Here’s my tip for this week. Pray to know who you should get to know better.
Be a blessing to each other!
When I was on my mission, I was assigned to be companions with Sister Nagle. I was worried about it because I thought she was mean at one of the mission meetings. I saw her doing something completely innocent, but I took it the wrong way.
I couldn’t have been more wrong and she ended up being my very favorite companion.
Ellie, Sister Nagle, told me how, when the mission president usually assigned her to new companions, he would say, “You will be a real blessing to this sister.”
But when he assigned her to me, he said, “You will be a real blessing to each other.”
That proved to be true.
It is always such a treat when you are a blessing to each other.
Had we not been forced to be companions, I probably would’ve never taken the time to get to know her better and make such a dear friend. I probably would still think she was the mean sister missionary from that zone conference.
We laugh about my absurd thinking now.
10 years of a friendship lost!
When I moved to California, there was a sister in my ward who intrigued me. I talked to her here and there, but never really sat down and got to know her until over 10 years later, when I was in the Relief Society Presidency, helping coordinate ministering visits.
And I was so excited to sign her as my teacher.
Well on Kori’s first visit to me, we both expressed how we had always wanted to get to know each other better, but just had never made it happen. We missed out on 10 years of friendship. It is sad, how, if our lives don’t create connections organically, like kids being the same age, so we go to park day together, or we serve in the same organization, then we don’t always take the time to get to know people.
We both miss out.
Pray and ask God – who can I be friends with?
So take the time to pray and ask God
“Who can I reach out to today?”
With the intent to get to know them better so we can be a blessing to each other, or maybe you already have someone in mind.
Then REACH OUT!
They may have been feeling the same thing, who knows.
You may make a new friend!
I put this into practice, when I moved here to Utah. I knew I wanted friends and I just would reach out to people. Especially if I felt impressed to.
I’d pray and say, who should I reach out to?
And actually there was somebody, Marianne who intrigued me, and I knew she liked life coaching. She listened to the same life coaching podcast that I did.
And so I reached out to her and said, “Hey, let’s go on a walk or something.”
and then we ended up just coaching each other once a week. And it’s been such a blessing in my life and I appreciate her friendship and all the other friends that I’ve made here. And that I will, one day.
I love that God can Guide Us!
I love that we can ask God to guide us to who, might need a friend or who might be a great friend to us, or even better who we can be a friend to each other.
I can’t wait to hear what blessings come into your life by putting this tool into practice.


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Intimacy for seniors can be challenging but it is not impossible. There are many tools available to help you and your aging partner maintain a healthy balance between intimacy and independence.
The most common barriers to intimacy are the physical and mental. These can be overcome with a little research and a few savvy tips. For instance, having a daily cup of coffee with your loved one may help you strengthen your bond. Another idea is to plan a monthly date. Not only will this help you and your mate have fun together, it will also improve your overall health.
As you grow older, you will find that the concept of sex is less of an object of desire and more of an experience. This may be due to an emotional or physical change in your life. If you are concerned about your partner, you can always ask for advice from a medical professional.
Some of the other possible benefits of intimacy for senior couples include increased self-esteem and a boost in mood. While it might sound cheesy, simply touching your loved one can be a soothing experience. Even a pet’s touch can reduce tension.
When it comes to intimacy for seniors, the most important thing is to talk about what you are feeling. Whether you are excited about your new relationship or sad that your partner is moving on, it’s a good idea to communicate your feelings to your mate. Your partner will feel more reassured if you are open and honest.
Despite the physical and mental challenges that aging can bring, there are ways to make sex a part of your life. In fact, a recent study found that having a more fulfilling sex life will improve your quality of life. Contact a sexual health facility such as preferredmensmedical.com for a proper consultation and diagnosis about your specific sexual difficulties.
The best way to start your sex adventures is to have a discussion about what constitutes a good date. A date night doesn’t have to be extravagant. Popcorn and a movie at home can be a great date. Try incorporating a few simple acts of affection into the date to help you both relax.
Having a healthy sex life is also associated with a longer lifespan. This may be due to the fact that regular sex releases the feel-good hormone oxytocin. It has also been linked to lower resting blood pressure.
Finally, a good relationship is important for all stages of life. Seniors can benefit from a positive romantic relationship, and it can also have a positive impact on healing after a major surgery. Getting a partner to support and encourage you through your life’s journey can improve your happiness and well-being.
With a bit of preparation and some good old-fashioned communication, intimacy for seniors can be a rewarding experience. Remember to use the time you have together wisely and enjoy the process. Adding a few extras like a special candle or even a special bottle of champagne can help you create a memorable moment for both of you.
Intimacy for seniors can be a challenge, but it can also be a wonderful experience. There are many ways to foster intimacy in a senior relationship, whether it be through physical affection or sharing a meaningful conversation. If you have questions about how to do this, or just want to learn more, there are many resources available to support you.
Aging is a normal process that brings about physical changes and psychological stressors. The key to dealing with the challenges of aging is communication. Communication is essential for any age group, but it is particularly important for older adults. Lack of communication can cause relationships to fail or lead to issues of trust.
There are many benefits of having an intimate relationship, including improved emotional and mental health, and a stronger connection with your partner. In addition, a good relationship can boost your self-esteem and increase your chances of living longer. It can also reduce stress levels and help you heal from illness and surgery.
A positive romantic relationship can improve your health and quality of life, as well as promote healthier behaviors. However, as you age, it can become more difficult to find a compatible partner and maintain a sexually fulfilling lifestyle. To combat this, you can seek the advice of a health care practitioner. They may offer suggestions to improve your sexual wellness.
An emotionally close relationship can bring out the best in both partners. While it is tempting to keep the relationship a secret, being honest about your feelings will strengthen your bond and relax your partner. For seniors, this means sharing feelings and letting go of the inhibitions that keep them from enjoying an intimate relationship.
It is not uncommon for elderly people to be afraid of trying out a new relationship for fear of being rejected or the negative reactions of their friends and family. However, you can get past these anxieties by taking the time to prepare for a date. Having a plan for your monthly date night will ensure that you’re not caught off guard, and will make it more likely that you’ll have a successful date.
Even if you aren’t ready to start a romantic relationship, it is never too late to build some new friendships. Your partner will probably appreciate the time you take to listen and talk to him or her.
While it’s not a cure-all, having an intimate relationship will definitely improve your senior years. Getting in the habit of sharing a cup of coffee each morning, or even just an occasional hug, will help you to enjoy your time with your loved one and feel close.
Intimacy for seniors can be a challenging but rewarding task, and it is possible with the right preparation and a little luck. When paired with a caring, supportive partner, the joys of being in a loving and intimate relationship can last a lifetime. But if the relationship isn’t working, or you are just not feeling your best, you can turn to a qualified counselor for assistance.


We had the pleasure of welcoming Italy’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Emanuela C. Del Re, to our office in Turin yesterday.
H.E. Del Re and Mr. Javan, UNSSC Director, reaffirmed the strong ties between the Staff College and the country of Italy – as well as collaboration across various levels including the government, local authorities, universities and foundations.
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As a husband and wife, you might often think that the key to harmony in a household is a romantic relationship. Also, you can see the Viagra Coupon for making your relationship more passion.
It turns out it’s not just romantic, you know, there are still many things that are far simpler but are needed in living the household. Here are a number of tips that can make a lasting marriage old:
How to communicate
Certainly, smooth communication is the key to the harmony of a household, especially in dealing with any problems that occur. However, smooth communication is apparently not enough to make the household harmonious.
Communication must continue to run in the right way, such as how you and your partner talk to each other. Although ignited by emotions, try so that you and your partner do not throw each other harsh words especially painful.
Although it doesn’t feel physical pain, the words are included in the type of verbal violence that can damage the partner’s mentality. Try to always control your emotions, especially in front of your little one.
Recall the past
It is not strange if there is a feeling of boredom in living a relationship. When it comes to it, don’t ignore it or it will make you and your partner more distant. Do a few simple things, such as remembering how you and your partner first met.
Among these memories, of course, there are some things that can be repeated, such as dating together to a place that you have visited while still dating for example. This method is very effective for getting rid of boredom.
Give a Small Surprise
What’s the meaning of a relationship without a romantic surprise. No need to think too far, just by making a small surprise like cooking your partner’s favorite food can increase harmony.
Not only surprises, but small things that you do like giving a warm hug can be things that can make a relationship more harmonious. You can also make a small surprise by buying the Cialis Coupons which can make your sex healthy more.
Don’t Change Couples
A good relationship is a relationship that does not require ourselves and our partner to be someone else. The mismatch must be there, but how do we accept and adjust it that matters.
When there are too many demands in a relationship, there is no more sense of comfort created. Thus, it will be difficult to find a gap in happiness between you and your partner. Whatever things do not feel right from your partner, try to always talk about them carefully and look for the middle ground.
Appreciate your partner
For some people, it is not an easy matter to respect the efforts of others, including their own partners. Be a partner who is always able to appreciate the slightest thing done by his partner.
For example, when couples make time for you after work, even though it looks simple keep trying to always appreciate what they sacrificed for you. Thus, couples will always feel valuable in the eyes of their partners.
Have a Joint Ritual
In a relationship, not all things must be done in a luxurious or passive manner. Do small things but become a habit between your relationship and your partner, for example going alone once a month.
This method will greatly help you and your partner to establish a relationship and maintain better communication again.
Well, apply the methods above so that your marriage and partner continue to last until old age!


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I wish you to meet the New 2018 in a warm and homely atmosphere together with those you love! Let the next year to bring you good family events, bring you and your loved ones well-being and health. Let you be surrounded by good people! I wish you many new cultural experiences, interesting books, plays, music, paintings, movies, and travel!
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The barbarians, as he calls them, each take only one wife, with the exception of those whose status brings them many offers of marriage. The dowry, he says, is brought to the wife from the husband and not, as it in Rome, to the husband from the wife. The gifts presented are quite revealing of the attitudes of the barbarians, according to Tacitus. The dowry generally consists of oxen, a horse and bridle, or a shield, spear, and sword. The bride bestows gifts of arms on her husband, thus establishing a bond between the two in which they willingly share hardships and good times. The new bride joins her husband's household and shares in all its labors.Tacitus explains that the marriage is a permanent bond, and that secret love letters are unknown. Adultery, he says, is seldom practiced and severely punished. And women generally remain committed to one man; Tacitus does not mention the fidelity of men, making it likely that men were less faithful than women. Tacitus's view of Germanic marriage, however, must be accepted only with extreme caution; he was, after all, as much a moralist as a historian. For Tacitus, the Germanic people were noble savages, whose moral and ethical behavior stood in stark contrast to the immorality of the Romans of the first century. His moralistic agenda notwithstanding, Tacitus's depiction of marriage among the Germanic tribes on Rome's frontiers offers at least a glimpse into early Germanic marital customs.It is generally held that the early Germans recognized two forms of legitimate marriage, one that involved parental participation and one that did not. The latter form has been traditionally known as Friedelehe, a practice in that Chilperic murdered her rather than divorce her and return it.The institution of marriage from the fifth to eighth centuries was relatively unstable and marked by ease of divorce, polygyny, and concubinage among the German peoples who took over the Roman Empire. Divorce was a fairly simple affair, at least for the man. A wife could be repudiated for a variety of things, including adultery, inability to bear children, and "bad" behavior. She could also be divorced for no reason, provided the husband was willing to give up control of her property. The woman had to endure the worst behavior; she could not even divorce her husband for adultery. Moreover, as Tacitus notes, the wealthier Germans practiced polygyny, and this practice became increasingly popular among the Germanic peoples who took over the Western Roman Empire. Although not practiced by all Germanic peoples in the post-Roman world, polygyny was quite common among the Franks. Ingunde, the wife of Chlotar I, asked her husband to find a husband for her sister and, liking his sister-in-law so well, Chlotar married her himself. And he may have married others as well while still married to Ingunde. Chilperic was expected to renounce Fredegund and his other wives in order to marry Galswintha, and Dagobert I had many wives and concubines. There is evidence that even the early Carolingians practiced polygyny before they implemented the rule of monogamy. Along with multiple wives, Frankish rulers possessed concubines, and they were emulated in this practice by members of the nobility.The instability of marriage among the Germanic peoples, especially the Franks, was particularly disadvantageous to women. Women were particularly vulnerable to divorce and had an insecure position in the marriage. But the instability of marriage did offer some women the opportunity of social advancement, particularly lower-class or slave women like Fredegund. Women did have rights to the property they brought into the marriage, and a wife could keep this property if she were divorced through no fault of her own. Unlike their ancient Roman counterparts, Germanic women had greater economic and legal independence from their husbands, and like Roman women they were released from paternal authority when they married.Marriage customs, however, underwent dramatic change during the eighth and ninth centuries as a result of reforms implemented by the Carolingian dynasty. The church had long struggled to limit multiple marriages, concubinage, and divorce among the Franks and other Germans, with only marginal success. Beginning with Pippin and, with greater force, his son Charlemagne, Frankish law came to conform to church law. The Carolingians instituted a reform of marriage laws and custom that established marriage as an indissoluble bond between two people. The Carolingian rulers continued the practice of concubinage, but they practiced serial marriage instead of multiple marriage. Charlemagne himself had several concubines and a series of wives, but he remained with each until her death. His personal example of monogamous marriage was translated into law. In his Admonitio Generalis he forbade remarriage after divorce, and in a law passed in 796 eliminated adultery as a reason for divorce. A man could separate from an adulterous spouse according to this law, but he could not remarry while his wife lived. Although Carolingian legislation limited the social mobility open to some women, it made marriage a more stable and secure institution and strengthened the role of the woman in the family.See alsoAdmonitio Generalis; Carolingian Dynasty; Charlemagne; Chilperic I; Clovis; Dagobert; Fredegund; Galswintha; Merovingian Dynasty; RadegundBibliography♦ Gies, Frances, and Joseph Gies. Marriage and Family in the Middle Ages. 2d. Edition. New York: Harper and Row, 1987.♦ Herlihy, David. Medieval Households. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1985.♦ Reynolds, Philip L. Marriage in the Western Church: The Christianization of Marriage. Leiden: Brill, 1994.♦ Tacitus. The Agricola and the Germania. Trans. H. Mattingly. Trans. Rev. S. A. Handford. Harmondsworth, UK: Penguin, 1970.♦ Wemple, Suzanne. Women in Frankish Society: Marriage and the Cloister, 500-900. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1985.
Encyclopedia of Barbarian Europe. 2014.


Is a lack of motivation in life and, or, the bedroom slowing down or stopping the relationship with your partner from growing? Men and women can experience this problem throughout their lifetime for a variety of reasons. If he or she is turning down your advances or not making any of their own, it can cause feelings of rejection and emotional pain in the relationship. This makes it more important than ever to evaluate solutions other than simply prescribing a little magic pill.
When your partner starts turning down your advances, don’t worry or try to fix a problem that you cannot control! It’s likely not your fault. There is probably a good explanation and it has nothing to do with how he or she feels about you. Here are some common reasons why men (and even women) might say no. Read on to learn how we can help get your significant other get back their mojo.
Your partner is exhausted
Chances are if your partner is expressing feelings of being dead to the world, they might really be exhausted. Exhaustion will make your partner physically incapable of being intimate. Even if they say they are in the mood, physical or mental exhaustion might not allow them to be at their best.
What can we do?
With advanced technology at our fingertips, our team takes a deeper look at what is the root cause of exhaustion. Our medical assessments analyze the physiological issues that might be occurring. These tests allow our medical team to share evidence of what is going on while providing a baseline for improvement. As this occurs, members also meet with medical providers to talk through environmental factors, medical history, and other concerns that might have an impact on energy levels. The combination of these approaches provides a powerful system for helping your partner become more alert and energetic.
Your partner might be suffering from depression
Depression can and, at inconvenient times, will affect your partner’s drive and desire. Whether suffering from clinical depression or simply depressing thoughts, both men and women are impacted by issues with their mood during their lifetime. A study from 2015 found that depression might actually affect more women than men. Unfortunately, as this article describes, hormonal changes associated with depression can have negative impacts on your sex life.
What can we do?
Depression and low libido may go together. Depression is often the cause of a reduced sex drive but may also be the consequence, making a tough situation worse. As there is no one-size-fits-all approach it’s important for your partner to talk with an expert. Sometimes, solutions to this issue might be psychological rather than physiological. For this reason, our approach to learning about the mind, body, and health history of the patient can be very helpful.
Your partner has trouble with the plumbing
A man who experiences difficulties may withdraw from his partner for fear of disappointment or think that he’s less of a man. It’s important to note that this is a common problem among men but women can also experience physical issues that cause sex to become less enjoyable and even painful with age. In these examples, we often hear from our members who say their desire for their partner’s physical affection is as strong as ever, but things just work like once did.
What can we do?
First and foremost, don’t take it personally. Low libido can sometimes be caused by a single factor but is more often related to multiple factors. Among some of the more common causes are low testosterone, medications, depression, chronic illness, and stress. Our medical experts look at each individual issue and suggest solutions based on the member’s health and lifestyle. It is important to note, sometimes solutions are non-invasive and might not even involve medication.
Your partner’s testosterone levels are low
As men and women age, their testosterone levels begin to decrease. By age 40, we have half the level of testosterone as we did during our 20s. This can easily affect mood, happiness, sense of well-being, mental desire, and physical arousal.
What can we do?
The good news is, we treat our patients suffering from low testosterone every day. Our team will work to identify the source and restore levels back to optimal amounts. This makes the 25 Again approach a safe, simple, straightforward method for helping partners feel more loved, appreciated, and satisfied with their significant other.
Talking about these issues can be challenging. It is important to be aware of the reasons why your partner might not be readily available for physical intimacy. In many cases, this can be due to a variety of factors that have nothing to do with their emotions or affection toward their partner. However, this does not make it easy for partners to confront or fix these issues on their own. But you don’t have to face these problems alone. The team at 25 Again makes it easy to get helpful information and learn about options for regaining the passion in your relationship.
For details about how to talk to your partner or to schedule a consultation, contact us today!


The sharp increase in clients seeking divorce at the beginning of the pandemic shows that COVID-19 and the necessary response to contain the virus played a role.
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every aspect of life in the United States since March 2020. The most noticeable changes resulting from the pandemic are protective health measures and economic consequences. While waves of layoffs and poor earnings in certain industries are in the news, COVID-19 is having a less discussed but equally significant impact on family relationships, particularly between married couples.
More couples want to get divorced
Data shows that the number of couples seeking divorce increased between March and June, the first few months of COVID-19-related lockdowns in the US. Legal Templates company, which sells various legal form documents, recorded a 34% increase in sales between March and June 2020 over divorce contract sales for the same period in 2019. Some divorce lawyers on the network, like Vantage Group Legal, also saw an increase in phone calls from potential customers Customers Filing for Divorce.
According to Legal Templates, the number of couples seeking divorce peaked within 2 to 3 weeks after the closure began. Couples who normally spent their days in separate offices or with one spouse in the office and the other spouse at home were now together 24 hours a day. This closeness has the potential to exacerbate existing problems in a marriage. Couples who quarrel frequently now have no time to cool off or think about the source of conflict. In addition, COVID-19 introduced a myriad of new stressors, such as: B. Home school children, financial burdens and concern for the health of relatives. While financial difficulties can exacerbate conflict and help drive some couples apart, keeping some couples together can also work. Divorce is expensive. Legal fees start at around $ 100 per hour. With some large companies still announcing major layoffs months after the initial shutdowns, people feel unsafe in their finances. This uncertainty is likely to lead couples to suspend divorce proceedings whenever possible.
In addition, the practicalities of divorce, such as moving out and meeting lawyers to draft a divorce agreement, were difficult or impossible to deal with at the height of the pandemic. During the initial response to the pandemic, many companies closed completely for a while. That being said, the thought of taking the risk of contracting the virus by not just leaving the house, but moving around permanently among shelters made divorce ruled out for many.
COVID-19 More Burdens on Marriage
There is significant evidence that most couples who divorced in the past six months had problems before the pandemic. According to relationship coach Lee Wilson, couples who are struggling don't have positive interactions with one another. During the height of the COVID-19 response, with many people working from home or being laid off, there was potential for even more interactions between spouses without increasing positive interactions. Married people could no longer part. In addition, activities that each member of the couple once relied on to relieve stress were included, such as: B. going to the gym or getting in touch with friends is no longer possible.
Individuals wearing masks during the coronavirus outbreak; Image via Pixabay. Public domain.
As stress built up and negative interactions increased, many couples found that they couldn't get the marriage to work. Others realized they didn't want to get it to work. It is possible that the crisis situation that the COVID-10 pandemic represents has made it clear to some married people that life is too short and unpredictable to stay in a relationship that just doesn't work.
The highest demand for divorce agreements occurred early in the pandemic
The fact that the demand for divorce settlements was highest in mid-April may also indicate that the desire for divorce coincides with the “disillusionment phase” of disaster relief phases.
The disaster relief phases are a model of how individuals and communities respond to traumatic and unprecedented events. Soon after a disaster event like the COVID-19 pandemic, many people experience a brief twinge of optimism. During this time, people and communities feel able to respond to the emergency and recover quickly. As the disaster continues and the need for support from community members exceeds the community's ability to provide assistance, people can become increasingly hopeless and enter a period of disillusionment.
During the disillusionment phase, people show negative reactions to the external stressors of the disaster. These negative reactions – which can include irritability, fatigue, mood swings, and substance abuse – can weigh on otherwise happy marriages and break marriages that are already struggling.
Newlyweds are more likely to seek divorce during COVID-19
Data shows that new marriages were more prone to the challenges of disillusionment. The proportion of couples who bought divorce agreements from Legal Templates and were married in the past five years increased 16% in 2020 year over year. These newly married couples made up the majority at 58% of all couples who bought divorce agreements between March and June 2020. The percentage of couples who have been married in the last five months following a divorce has almost doubled.
The pandemic may have forced recently married couples to face certain issues sooner than they would have been without COVID-19. For example, couples who got married when they were financially stable and then faced layoffs faced financial burdens in the first few months of their marriage when they might otherwise have faced these problems for years or none at all. It is possible that couples pushed for divorce by the coronavirus pandemic would have divorced in the future anyway. The pandemic and related lockdowns may have only speeded up the process.
Too much time together
Regardless of how long the two people have been married, there is evidence that staying in close proximity for long periods increases the likelihood of divorce. Divorce rates tend to be high in January after couples have gone on vacation together, often without a spouse's buffer going to work. When China began easing its COVID-19 response measures by ending the lockdown in early March, divorce petitions increased dramatically. Couples emerging from bans much stricter than those in the U.S. filed for divorce at record rates.
Is COVID-19 Definitely the Cause of the Increase in Divorce?
However, any increase in divorce rates may not be solely due to COVID-19. The data shows that there is an optimal age range for a permanent marriage. People who marry before or after this age group are more likely to divorce than people who marry in the middle of the age group. The median age of marriage for both men and women has increased since before COVID-19. There may be more people marrying beyond the age group most unlikely to divorce.
There is no way of knowing for sure how much the increase in divorce petitions is due to the pandemic. Certainly, the surge in clients filing for divorce at the start of the pandemic shows that COVID-19 and the necessary response to contain the virus played a role.


The sides discussed the bilateral relations between the two countries and their development prospects.
The prime minister expressed gratitude for the cordial reception of the current Moldovan delegation in Tbilisi, as well as of many other Moldovan guests who had previously visited Georgia's capital in order to study and take over the Georgian experience in promoting democratic values and norms.
Filat highlighted the need to deepen the bilateral ties and to expand the cooperation area between the two states, in fields like: modernization of the local administration, power decentralization and implementation of public-private partnerships.
For his part, Tbilisi Mayor Ghighi Ugulava reiterated Georgia's willingness to consolidate the friendship relations with Moldova and expressed conviction that deepening of the bilateral cooperation in mutually-advantageous conditions is a common goal that would bring about benefits for both Moldovan and Georgian peoples.
The official welcomed the idea to open a direct air route Chisinau-Tbilisi, noting that this would make it possible turn to account the Moldovan-Georgian cooperation potential in economic, cultural tourism, education and other fields.


“A person’s chances of becoming obese increased by 57% (95% confidence interval [CI], 6 to 123) if he or she had a friend who became obese in a given interval. Among pairs of adult siblings, if one sibling became obese, the chance that the other would become obese increased by 40% (95% CI, 21 to 60). If one spouse became obese, the likelihood that the other spouse would become obese increased by 37% (95% CI, 7 to 73). These effects were not seen among neighbors in the immediate geographic location. Persons of the same sex had relatively greater influence on each other than those of the opposite sex. The spread of smoking cessation did not account for the spread of obesity in the network.”
I love the question posed, are you making your friends fat or are they making you fat?
There are some excellent visualisations in the this talk.


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I came across a blog post from dating site OKCupid that explains how they match users. The post has a line saying that the system was
What does this mean?
The system works basically by asking you a bunch of questions, and for each question you answer how you want the other person to answer and rate how important it is to you that they answer accordingly. It calculates the total possible score the other person can get assuming they answered each question how you wanted them to answer it, by adding the importance rating you assigned to each question. Every time the other person answers how you wanted they get points based on how important you rated the question. Finally it finds the percent of the total possible points that the other person actually earned.
They then match your percent with the other person's percent by multiplying them and finding the square root (geometric mean)
To recap the system:
- Assign a numerical value to each question based on how important it is to you that the other person answers it how you want. Add these numbers to get a total.
- Find the percent of the total desired points that the other person actually got based on their answers
- Find the geometric mean of your percent and the other person's percent
How is this patentable when it's just math?
What part of this system is proprietary and can't be copied? Suppose I wanted to create a dating app that matches people. Can I not ask the people a bunch of questions, assign numbers to them, then use geometric mean to see how close two people's numbers are? I could not find the actual patent.


Happy Valentine’s Day to all my wonderful followers and friends here on Tumblr!
No matter how romantic (or cynical XD) we all get on this day, just remember the basis of this day: love.
Give your friend a hug, your dog a kiss and your computer a tune-up! Treat yourself with a day of indulgence and love yourself. If you have a significant other, enjoy the little things you love about them!
Just love the day and enjoy life! :D


I should know better than to search for a feeling of acceptance in anyone else but myself.
But is simplicity enough to keep the flame alive?
It’s too early in the semester for me to be tired of everyone and everything around me.
I just want to date someone who likes pizza and Netflix. I want someone who likes music. Someone who enjoys fun and good things. Someone who uses the pointy end of a fork when they eat food. I want to date someone with a skeletal structure and a collection of internal organs that work together to maintain homeostasis.


YOU WERE THINKING ABOUT MCU OMG
I’M SORRY I’M THINKING ABOUT BUCKY AND CAP AGAIN.
I also feel like that girl we all kinda made fun of for that video to put on a dating site, “I’m sorry I’m thinking about cats again” although for once my brain isn’t thinking about cats, it’s thinking about MCU.
How far does the rabbit hole go? Instead of actually paying attention to Chris Evans discussing the relationship between Steve and Bucky, I was watching his lips move and going, “he has to be an amazing kisser. He has amazing lips.” I need help
do you ever just meet someone who you think you wouldn’t really get close to but then like a year later they’ve become very close and dear to you and you just kinda think, wow im really glad i met this person i don’t know what i’d do without them
i dont even interpret “uwu” as a smiley i just read it as “oo woo”
If you want to lie in bed together and talk about broadway musicals and broadway actors and watch bootlegs of musicals and cuddle for hours on end let me know because we are all set to go out


Hi everyone; namaste;
We are now on the second and third paragraphs of chapter 13 in the First Letter to the Orinthians from the book "Gospel of One; Letters of Aul."
"Love always continues. Love cares more for others than for self. Love rejoices in what others have. Love is humble. Love lets others have their say. Love lets others go first. Loves gives freedom to others. Love takes pleasure in truth. Love trusts God always. Love always looks for the best in others. Love has its eyes on the perfect image. Love cares deeply for all. Love always forgives and gives another chance, yet love can be tough while being tender. Love uses wisdom and discernment."
"Love goes on forever. Everything else will change and go through cycles. Whole planets, stars, galaxies will come and go in the eons of time, yet love will endure. And love will be ever new."
Commentary. It just makes sense doesn't it. If the Creator God isn't all love, what is the use? We just don't understand how it all works out, but Love gives us our freedom, and with that freedom comes all of our choices in life, good and evil.


Okay, maybe not quite that dramatic. LOL. As many of you know, my 5 year old Simon has had a crush on a girl for … basically his entire life. Pretty seriously. She’s the daughter of a good friend of mine, and only lives a couple houses away, and we go to the same church. Even as a baby, he was trying to hold her hand. But as they’ve gotten to kindergarten, and are in the same class, it has definitely intensified. He’s too young for this crap! LOL.
Almost daily he draws hearts with her name on it, or proposes marriage to her, or tries to get me to deliver love letters to her… sigh… he has even asked me, with great concern, “what if her daddy doesn’t like me when we get married?” LOL. Pretty cute, but really I don’t want him thinking about girls yet… not for about 20 more years. 🙂
Well it has officially ended. While I’m grateful that it has ended, because I do think it’s too early, it was still kind of hard how it happened. But I’m trying to make it into a positive “teaching moment” for him. About 2 weeks ago he came home from school, and with his eyes full of tears he asked me “(name withheld) says she doesn’t want to marry me… Will nobody ever want to marry me, because I’m just a disgusting boy?” LOL. So sad and so sweet. Of course a 5 year old girl thinks that all boys are “just disgusting” and truly they are… little booger eaters, laughing at farts and poop, basically the more disgusting a subject, the more funny it is to them…
Then last week at parent teacher conference, Simon’s teacher mentioned to me that he and this girl were “no longer an item.” Um, excuse me? Were they ever? I thought it was a crush only on his side? But apparently she used to make a point of always sitting next to him and playing with him, to the point that the teacher noticed and thought they were “an item.”
And this Monday he came home from school with his first war wound… a raised goose egg/knot the size of a 50 cent piece on his shin that is now an ugly bluish brown… apparently she kicked him. He doesn’t know why, he said he wasn’t even playing with her. (Which being a girl, actually kind of explains it to me. LOL.) But at least that clinched it for him, he doesn’t “love” her anymore. *phew!*
While it’s a hard lesson to learn, we really have been trying to make this into a good teaching moment… and I’m almost grateful for it because it’s a lesson I REALLY want him to learn well… and long before he needs to know it. We been trying to convince him that when he chooses someone to marry (in like 20 years) that she needs to be someone who is nice and who chooses the right; who loves Jesus and who loves Simon more than anyone else. She needs to be someone who thinks that Simon is the most amazing and special boy in the world. We’re trying to teach him how to treat her with respect, but also to never put up with disrespect of any kind… and trying to teach him that he deserves more than somebody who doesn’t like him or who doesn’t treat him well.
It’s an important lesson, and I’m glad we’re able to start talking to him about it now (while he still listens to us and thinks that mommy has all the answers), so maybe it will stick somewhere in his subconscious later in life. So while this whole thing has been a little sad, it’s also been a blessing. While we’re still teaching him to be nice to her, and while I’m positive she is… and will continue to grow into… a very wonderful girl…. I am absolutely ecstatic to hear my little boy say that he doesn’t want to marry her anymore because he deserves someone who is nice to him. If he can really learn that lesson this early, then I’ll be forever grateful for this sad little heartbreak in kindergarten.


Wishes to you that your life will reflect your ideals, passions, and complete love in the coming year.
Today I am thankful for the love and support I have received from the most beautiful people in the world: my family, including my fiancee, my best friends, and all of you.
Tomorrow, I look forward to all the surprises, turmoils, hardships, and beautifully simple moments to be revealed to us all.
Much love to all of you beautiful souls,
P.S. Expect some reflections and resolutions. I love you all.


Denial is the worst part. And the most dangerous because you feel fine. You feel great and as normal as always but you’re not. Denial makes me think you could be in love with me the way I am in love with you. You look at me for the glimpse of a second and I know you could like me, you could be in love with me. But you’re not. Denial sugar-coates everything. You suddenly don’t feel sad because your body tries to protect you. It tries to keep you from that unbearable pain in you chest by simply changing the chemistry in your brain. She could be, she would be, we should be. But we’re not.


Forget about what you have learned as a boy. Unlearn whatever it is you picked up in your father’s copy of pornographic videos and magazines; these were created to stimulate a man’s imagination, these were created to excite men based on what men think are sexy. If you really want to learn how to please a woman in bed you’ll have to think like her.
This sounds horribly cliche to say but it is true that men are microwave ovens whereas women are more like wood ovens. You need to stoke the fire to get it as hot as you want it to get. This needs patience and selflessness. In addition, unlike with men who can get excited with visuals, you cannot just show up naked, performing a lap dance and expect a woman to swoon. You will more likely get either an embarrassed giggle or loud guffaws. So before you practice pole dancing, know that women get aroused differently.
The first thing you need to learn about how to finger a woman in bed is to establish a mood. Women need to feel that emotional bond before they feel sexually attracted to you, they have to like you. They have to have a want to be with you. Superficially women can get attracted with how a man looks, but if you are already in a relationship, where the “her liking you” is already a given, you need to make her feel loved and appreciated to reboot that feeling of “her liking you”.
One way to do this is to set the mood for sex. If she is tired give her a massage, if she is stressed cuddle up with her and let her vent, if she’s had a long day make her some dinner and do a little slow dancing. Once she is relaxed and cozies up to you, you can start making your moves. But do not go and start grabbing her. This is a tad off putting. Start slow and work up the passion, listen and feel for signs that she is responding positively to it. And when you know that she is opening up to you (no pun intended), never ever skip on the foreplay. Make your foreplay as long as you possibly can until she is begging you to go ahead and get inside her.
Learning how to please a woman is not easy. But to perform at your absolute best, I recommend you download Lick by Lick by America’s most romantic man, sex and relationship expert Michael Webb. The book will discuss the importance of foreplay in sexually satisfying a woman. It will teach you on how to do foreplay and will even give you a road map to her pleasure spots, including the eight components of the vulva that are extremely responsive to pleasure which very few men know about. Lick by Lick will also give an extensive guide to cunnilingus which is the tried and tested way to bring any woman to climax; cunnilingus is the act of making love to her female parts with your mouth and tongue. As majority of women orgasm through clitoral stimulation, this book is a very good investment to spice up a long term couple’s sex life or to establish a new couple sex life so as to strengthen their relationship inside and outside the bedroom.


The privilege of marriage is under the purview of the States and it is my belief that it should remain so under their respective constitutions and derived laws and judgements.
That being said, the Federal Government defined 1,138 (GAO 2004) benefits and privileges reserved for married individuals. The State of California defines over 400.
The Federal Government uses the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) to define marriage as a legal union exclusively between one man and one woman. This law is questionably unconstitutional under the 10th amendment.
Currently the State of California also defines marriage as valid between a man and a woman.
But the State of California Constitution also says "A citizen or class of citizens may not be granted privileges
or immunities not granted on the same terms to all citizens. Privileges or immunities granted by the Legislature may be altered or revoked."
Therefore, even under current law while both the Federal and State governments can define marriage, they cannot grant privileges to that class of people not granted to all. All benefits and privileges conferred upon the class of married individuals not granted to others should be immediately abolished.
Long Term Perspective:
As the benefits derived to both the Federal and State governments in granting marriage are arguable at best. Many of the arguments are derived from creating, providing, and protecting children. If those are the primary goals then if we are to confer special benefits, privileges, and protections at all then they should be for and attached to the children themselves and not to their respective parents or guardians.
Therefore I support the rights of individuals to form private relationships as they see fit, either by contract or by mutual agreement. I regard marriage as one such private relationship. The Federal government and the State of California should not dictate, prohibit, control, or encourage any such private relationship. To implement this principle, I advocate:
- The repeal of all marriage and marriage dissolution laws and their replacement by contracts where desired by the parties.
- Property not specified as "community property" not being presumed as such.
- The repeal of all alimony laws.
- The recognition in law of marriage contracts as an addition to, or replacement for, marriage and marriage dissolution laws.
- The right of all consenting adults to form marriage contracts without regard to gender, sexual preference, degree of consanguinity, or number of parties to said contracts.
- Until such time as the state of California ends its involvement in marriage, we call upon the state to issue marriage licenses to any adults without regard to gender.


Finally, it happened. The Dating Wizard took the guys out for a night on the town, to show them how it's done.
Roger, a high-tech marketing manager, Wayne, a space planner for a high-tech firm, and Erik, a teacher, focused their efforts on the downtown nightclub district, with Michael a.k.a. The Dating Wizard as their guide...
And what did they learn from the Wizard?
"A lot," says Erik. "...You have to go out there with a no-holds-barred attitude and start talking to women. "I've gotten over a lot of my fears. I have a more light-hearted attitude..."
"Roger took what he learned from the Wizard out to a bar recently and came home with several contacts. "This is an earth-shattering achievement for me, so I'd rather neither I, nor the approach, be disparaged. ...
Photo by Carlos Osorio, Toronto Star
Transit May Carry Date
By Kasia Iglinski
Somewhere between the end of December and the start of this month, the bars seem to have exploded and online dating sites have surged with new users.
Perhaps it’s everyone who has made it their resolution to change their single status in the new year. Whatever the reason, January seems to be the time when people are hitting the singles circuit.
Even airports are breeding grounds for romances, with nearly one in 10 adults saying they have met or know someone who has met a date at the airport or during a flight, suggests a StrategyOne survey done on behalf of AXE body spray.
Toronto dating coach Michael, A.K.A., the Dating Wizard, says public transit can also be a good place to meet singles. He should know — he met his last girlfriend on the bus and his current one on the subway. For those of us who feel a little strange about approaching a stranger, Michael suggests starting the conversation around the situation.
“On a bus that is moving one mile an hour, you can say something like, ‘Excuse me, do you have any light reading, something like Encyclopedia Britannica, just to last me until I get to my destination?’ This kind of stuff is good because they can relate to the situation,” he says.
Other places that hold promise, according to Michael, are coffee shops, where people are likely to be hopped up on caffeine — an automatic mood booster; the bookstore, allowing for a built-in conversation starter; or even standing in line in places like the bank, which offers a few undistracted moments of the person’s time.
Even a short elevator ride can bring about the opportunity to meet someone date worthy.
“In those situations, I would try to keep the conversation going even after we get off the elevator,” says Michael.
This, he says, gives both people the extra time necessary to see if it’s warranted giving out or asking for that phone number after all.
Somebody to Love
By Valerie Gibson
How come T.O. guys say they can't get a date?
Since it's been said there are two single women to every man in the city and surrounding area, why do a lot of men still complain they "can't meet anyone?"
Okay, to be fair, I'm a single T.O. woman who also complains about the difficulties of getting a decent relationship in the city. But I've got good excuses. I'm older and -- gasp! -- a tabloid sex columnist!
Both facts are enough to frighten the pants off, so to speak, any male, although, heck, even that would be a start as far as I'm concerned.
But truth be told, although the city and suburbs are full of whining, complaining, needy women looking for men -- it's also full of whining, lonely men.
"Women only want rich guys/bad boys/successful executives/handsome guys, etc. etc." is the tired response that too many men offer up as to why they're sitting at home eating pizza and watching telly instead of dating a hot woman.
The Dating Wizard dismisses such negativity.
"It doesn't matter what a guy looks like, it's how he projects himself and his personality that counts with women today," he says.
He's Michael Marks, whose thriving business is teaching single men of any age how to get that woman. And he says his methods work.
He says the reason most men can't get a date is they have no idea how to approach women and not only get their interest, but retain it.
"Women want to be made comfortable," he states. "They want a man to make them feel classy so it feels more than just a pick-up. How a guy does that is through confident verbal and body language."
He says the biggest mistake a man makes when approaching a woman is to try too hard to impress them about himself. And he insists guys are rejected not because of how they look (although good grooming, he says, is essential), but because of their lousy technique and lack of personality.
He advises men to make the approach first as he's convinced women still prefer this. He says they should relax and make the initial approach light. His advice is to start a neutral (no controversial subjects), interesting conversation. They should also show they have a sense of humour.
But the Wizard is adamant this doesn't mean the single guy has to act like a clown, as that will immediately put women off. Humor "should be part of himself and be included occasionally in the conversation to keep it light."
He also shoots down the argument that it's tough and intimidating to meet women when they're in groups.
Far from being a negative, he declares, this can be a positive situation. "Women in groups are far more relaxed and aren't threatened by a guy coming up to them because they're with their friends. If he gets the group involved in having a great conversation, he can control whatever will happen."
"Having control, dominating the action and projecting personality and superiority instead of inferiority" are key concepts in The Dating Wizard's techniques for dating-challenged men.
He says although it sounds retro, it's effective and results are consistent. He teaches his secrets via seminars, even consultations by phone or one-on-one "out in the field" with him.
"Toronto is known as a tough place to (get a) date, but it isn't. Guys just don't have the skills to attract the women they want. But they can learn."
Soon I hope.
Dating Wizard Reveals Secret of What Women Really Desire
By Claire Gagne
“A man approaches a young woman at a sunglasses counter in a Toronto mall and says, “You’re in love with yourself.”
The woman is surprisingly receptive…This was his “first approach” to a woman after a self-professed ‘dating wizard’ spilled the beans to him and a handful of other men about “what women want.”
A few years ago, (Michael) became fed up with not meeting women and with reading dating book after dating book. He did some serious research – four years worth…(and asserts that) “The reality is…women are not attracted to equals, never mind inferiors… Women are sexual beings, just like men are sexual beings. But men try to appeal to women on these non-sexual, very logical terms..."
Above Excerpt from Trying Ping-Pong Conversations by Judy Steed
"It's an interesting time in which we live, when sexuality is supposedly so liberated and easy. But in many ways it's harder than ever for men to connect with women."
-The Dating Wizard.
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Go For Dates
Besides maybe period sex and who the top “Friends” character is, no subject will be as hotly debated as whether flirting counts as cheating.
That’s because every relationship has different rules, so there’s no one-size-fits-all meaning of cheating, says mental health care worker Jor-El Caraballo M.Ed, a relationship expert and co-creator of Viva Wellness.
One way you can avoid this is by having date nights regularly together with your partner. Don’t just leave the planning of dates for a partner. Take charge sometimes and allow your man to chill.
The swoony eyes and sustained eye contact. The arm graze and the body swivel. The knowing laugh and suggestive smirk. Most of us know a flirt if we see one (or are the one initiating).
But if it turned out simply an “oops” as well as your partner would feel betrayed if they had been there or seen your flirty messages, it’s time for you to speak to them.
Are you swiping behind my back? how couples spy with catch a whatsapp cheating partner. Start by being honest with yourself in what happened, and why.
If your flirting was premeditated or perhaps is suggestive of a deeper dissatisfaction within your relationship, it might be time for it to cut ties.
A few days later, Wilson went directly into act on a bank in St Louis and confessed to colleagues that she thought her boyfriend may be social media cheating on her. A co-worker mentioned Swipebuster, a brand-new website that scans Tinder’s public database and reveals whether someone has a profile and the last time they tried on the extender to the low cost of $4.99. Wilson is not normally the jealous type, but she had a “gut feeling” that something was wrong. The critical point here’s that just because other pursuits are happening that you experienced doesn’t mean you stop prioritizing each other’s needs.


The last time I wrote to you was on your Birthday. The Wednesday letters have stopped now because perhaps you weren’t so receptive of them keeping in mind how emotional I used to get by writing them. I reduced writing to you and I thought that there’d be a day when you’d ask me to write to you a letter. That day hasn’t come yet because I haven’t started distancing myself from you. I am still clinging on to you. That’s the only part of me that feels ‘good’; the only part of me that stays with you.
I was quite bored in office today; didn’t have any work and I was also somewhat sleepy so didn’t feel like reading or writing something good enough. I’ve been killing time since the morning. Then, just now I read a few things, those beautiful quotes about life and love that I keep sending you. I read old chats and letters buried in my mailbox and they made me smile. I read about the times about a year back when I would write to you about missing you and you’d somehow just come over and meet me, even at times when you were about fifteen kilometers away from me and you had no vehicle. You’d still come to meet me. I read about the times when we laughed all through the mails we sent to each other. I read about the times of untainted and beautiful friendship.
Then, I read the chats of about a month back and I realized things haven’t changed too much. I read how I would tell you that I’d beat you up when I was frustrated and you’d say that you’d let me to that whenever we met next. And you really did let me do that, even today; when I meet you and punch you in the stomach or your biceps or I bite your hand or pull your ears and somehow you let me do it all with little ‘Ouch’ and ‘Stop. Stop’ exclamations and I smile and kiss you.
You know it’s not easy for me to forget you or to even make efforts and not love you. I guess when you try not to get so close to a person, life essentially forces you to fall for him more and more. I know you really care about me and you want me to be happy. I know our story bothers you because it complicated my life severely. I know you are scared that I might mess up whatever good my life might still bring along if I am so in love with you all the time. You want me to let go of this love or to cope with my life sensibly. You want me to beam, make my dreams come true, work hard, love Edward, get married, have children and feel very pleasant about everything. Sometimes, I wish I knew what I want.
We know we really do not have an easy way out. Both of us identify that no circumstance in life would give us a prospect of living together. That never was, that never can be. And yet sometimes I wish I could live in your arms eternally. I wish things between us were more normal. I wish I could tell people how much you mean to me and how much I love you. More than any of this, I wish you could open your heart up and let me know how you feel about me. I know I would have been entitled to more of you if I was your girlfriend. But, know what; sometimes the word ‘best friends forever’ sounds way better than ‘girl friend’. I wish I could sense your love more wholly.
“Sometimes the only way to ever find yourself is to get completely lost.” I am on the way to doing just that: losing myself, fearing life, consistently yearning to die…because at times that seems the only way out. But, you know what hurts when I think of it? It’s going to upset you immensely and therefore, it can’t be worth it.
Take care of yourself,


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This reading compares the Natal Charts of two individuals. The goal of the reading is to facilitate a better understanding of how you relate to each other, as well as what you created together. The first part of the reading looks at the charts of both individuals with an eye toward recognizing relationship issues in the individual charts and how you might be mirroring those issues to each other. The next step in the reading is looking at important transits that might be spotlighting those relationship issues. The final and third phase of the reading looks at how your charts work together.
Any kind of relationship can be examined: a romantic relationship, a friendship, a business partnership, or a family situation.
Note: Because this reading requires examining two natal charts, an initial relationship reading is $350.


My marriage is perfection.
I love my husband more than a woman should. I had no idea it was possible to love someone so much and so hard.
Even when he’s sitting in his chair and he burps and he doesn’t hear me because he’s so entranced into some dumb cop show on TV and when he forgets to fast forward the DVR through commercials and when he farts and when he scratches and when he asks a question I’ve already answered 12 times and when he does all kinds of other shit I’m sure many other husbands do.
(Please tell me other husbands do stupid crap.)
I love him. He’s perfect to me. My love for him is strong.
And my family life is grand.
I love my girl more than I knew I could love a teenager. I don’t believe I could love her more if I blew her out my lady hole 15 years ago.
Even when she rolls her eyes and when does that loud stupid teenage girl huffy dramatic breathing crap and when she walks right past a sink full of dishes and when she doesn’t feed the dog because she forgot even though she had to walk right past his empty bowl with him sitting by it and when she leaves an empty sandwich baggie box in the pantry and when she mouths off all back-talk-ish-y then says she’s joking when she’s called on it and we all know she’s not joking and when she doesn’t lift one purple polish-chipped fingernail all day then asks for a pair of boots that costs more than a small island.
(And I work. She mooches. How is this fair?)
I love her. She’s the best. My love for her is strong.
I would give my soul for both of them. I do love them that much.
They are right up there with lipgloss and macaroni and cheese and ding dongs and moon pies and silly putty and fake moustaches and tooth black-out and big purple hats and high heels. They mean that much to me.
(Brace yourself for what I’m about to reveal.)
(Or maybe it’s me who should do some bracing.)
(It’s me. Definitely me on that bracing crap.)
(Drum roll, please….)
They are both going hunting for a whole weekend.
(OH MY GOD I GET A WHOLE FRIGGIN WEEKEND TO MYSELF AND I CAN SLEEP AS LATE AS I WANT AND EAT WHAT I WANT WITHOUT ANYONE MAKING BARF SOUNDS IF THEY DON’T LIKE IT AND NO ONE TO HEAR FART EXCEPT ME AND I CAN WATCH WHAT I WANT AND DRINK ME SOME WINE AND THEN SOME MORE WINE AND OH MY GOD WHAT IF I DIE FROM ALL THE ALONENESS?)
(I assure you. I won’t.)


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What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior used to establish power and control over another person with whom an intimate relationship is or has been shared through fear and intimidation, often including the threat or use of violence.
Domestic violence happens when one person believes that they are entitled to control another. Domestic violence may include not only the intimate partner relationships of spousal, live-in partners and dating relationships, also familial, elder and child abuse may be present in a violent home.
Abuse generally falls into one or more of the following categories: physical battering, sexual assault and emotional or psychological abuse, and generally escalates over a period of time.
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New Life Center offers a comprehensive 120-day program that focuses on empowering survivors to live independent, violence-free lives. While in shelter survivors attend group advocacy and work with a personal family advocate to develop goals for a new life. A full-time Jobs Coordinator helps women gain the economic self-sufficiency needed to remain independent through job training, assistance with job interview skills, and resume building.
Domestic Violence Affects Everyone
Rural and urban women of all religious, ethnic, socio-economic and educational backgrounds, and of varying ages, physical abilities and lifestyles can be affected by domestic violence. There is not a typical woman who will be battered.
Children witnessing domestic violence and living in an environment where violence occurs may experience some of the same trauma as abused children. Not all children are affected by domestic violence in the same way.
Children may become fearful, inhibited, aggressive, antisocial, withdrawn, anxious, depressed, angry, confused; suffer from disturbed sleep, problems with eating, difficulties at school and challenges in making friends.
Children often feel caught in the middle between their parents and find it difficult to talk to either of them. Children may be injured if they try to intervene in the violence in their homes.
*Source: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 2005


1945, alfred hitchcock
il dottor brulov è il professore di psicoanalisi con cui ha studiato la dottoressa constance petersen e le parole che le rivolge sono l’essenza dell’odio di hitchcock per le donne.
– Women make the best psychoanalysts until they fall in love. After that they make the best patients.
– And remember what I say – any husband of Constance is a husband of mine, so to speak.
– You grant me I know more than you, but on the other hand, you know more than me. Women’s talk. Bah!
– She knows. This is the way science goes backward. Who told you what he is? Freud?, or a crystal ball?
– What is there for you to see? We both know that the mind of a woman in love is operating on the lowest level of the intellect!


‘I give him a sweet everyday when he ticks off another visit on his card’ said a wife to me today at the hospital waiting while her husband was having his radiotherapy. ‘Why don’t you ask your wife to give you a sweet as well every day you get a tick?
’That’s a good idea I thought’ !!!
I am now two thirds of the way through my treatment with just two months


How To Have A Good Relationship With Your Child
It seems obvious but spending time with your children is the single most important thing you can do in your life as a parent. So the question is just how to have a good relationship with your child?
What to do in that time and how to spend that time is the next question. But the reality is that every family is different. In each family time is distributed differently among all the different family members. It can be very hard to get together.
How important is it for your family to spend time together? Well the reality is that the more time you spend apart the more you will grow apart. If you don’t want that to happen to you and your children then you have to find a way to be together.
My children have long left home and now I have the joy and struggle of trying to build and keep a strong relationship with all my grandchildren; eight so far. So I am always looking for quality suggestions on ways to do that.
This article has some great suggestions for parents; particularly time poor parents, to help find ways to spend time with your children. But the bit I like the most; because it is relevant to me as a grand parent, is the questions to ask your kids.
If You Ask Just The Right Question
I am fully aware of the nature of pre-teen boys conversations. It has always amused me that as soon as they get to as certain age the only conversation that you will get out of them are monosyllable in nature.
Q: “How was your day?”
Q: “What did you do today?”
Q: “How was school”
This is perfectly normal for boys and both my wife and I found great amusement with it because it was so normal. But it did make communications challenging at times.
Occasionally however, if you ask just the right question at just the right time you will get a conversation. I am always on the look out for such questions. And the three questions in the article are good ones that are worth you trying on any child. Particularly the Pre-teen ones because, although all my children are boys I am discovering that grand daughters can be just a hard as boys at the right age.
Have a read of the above article because time and conversations are wonderful and worth cherishing.


International Women’s Day recognizes women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements the world over. How you celebrate today is less important than who you celebrate. Here are 5 girlfriends to celebrate on International Women’s Day (and every day).
She might be the first to bail on Girls’ Night, but it doesn’t mean she values your friendship any less than the others. This friend is one of the most loyal and trustworthy women in your circle. Her ability to set boundaries and recharge while you’re bouncing between back-to-back brunches and birthday parties means she’s fully present when it counts the most. Revel in your one-on-one time with her—low-key hangouts and authentic conversations are her jam.
The Hype Girl
She’s the first to comment on your posts. She’s the one you call when you’re having a down day. She’s your hype girl. You feel like the best version of yourself when you’re in her presence and for good reason—she truly believes in you and wants the world to know how bad ass you are. Return the favor when it feels the most genuine—every ride-or-die needs reciprocity from time to time.
She who coordinates everything from the Airbnb to dinner reservations might drive you crazy at times, but honestly you’d die without her. Appreciate this friend for the Type A diva she is: the one who will not only be there, but the one who will be there early and with coffee. When you remember where you put your 2019 planner, you ought to pencil her in for lunch. Your treat.
From the moment she shared her Lunchables in fifth grade, you knew you had met someone special. Through decades of partners, schools, careers, moves, and kids, you two have managed to keep up with each other. Your bond with this friend is unshakeable—your time between visits arbitrary. You can still call her in the middle of life’s most challenging moments and she’ll be right there to take you down memory lane and crack you up with inside jokes.
You know her better than she knows herself. She’s seen you at your worst and still supports you like a sister. She’s the first person to bear the brunt of your anger and the first to get a heartfelt apology. She loves you still because that’s her job. Your bestie is your childhood friend, platonic soulmate, or loving spouse. Whoever she is, she’s irreplaceable. Always make her feel seen and heard as your #1 pick among 5 girlfriends to celebrate on International Women’s Day.
Near or far, there’s a woman in your life who deserves to be celebrated. You might have even had someone in mind for all 5 girlfriends to celebrate on International Women’s Day. Why not celebrate them by sending a gift card on the Bitmo app*? Customize your gift to match her style and let her choose where she ultimately wants to shop. Her day, her rules.
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