“When I fall in love,” the old song goes, “it will be forever.” But don’t count on it! Our society, tutored by a dreamy mass media, tells us falling in love is the soaring pinnacle of human relationship, the dazzling fulfillment of our emotional existence. Yet social science (along with many of us) has discovered…
After a long day of traveling home from this particular summer vacation, my husband Jeremiah and I got into a big argument. We were over-tired and not thinking straight. Words flew carelessly in the air and we threw verbal punches at each other. Shortly after the conflict, I reflected back on one of the evenings…
It’s important to ask the tough questions at all stages of a relationship and most importantly before you get engaged. Think of each question like a mini-DTR that helps define where your relationship is headed. What happens if your significant other doesn’t share your same: spiritual beliefs? Physical boundaries? Financial goals? You don’t know until…
Few things in life can be as confusing as romance. Its rise and decline and its fulfillment or failure can confound minds, upset bodies and disorder normal daily existence. Usually when we soar into romance we’re flying blind. Aside from high hopes, we have little clear idea of where we’re going and what we’re likely…
With a catch in her voice, I knew what was going to pour out of her. Partly because I knew her husband and always felt he was pretty mean to her. All I have ever wanted is for someone to love me. Is there anything wrong with that? To love me. Not be nasty to…
