Today’s question is from a reader who is here for some advice on love and chemistry. To the 40-somethings out there who have loved, lost, married, and divorced: What are the merits of chemistry in a relationship and is it something that can grow (and fade) with time? Her SItuation: A guy she knew […] Read more…
Posts Tagged ‘Modern Love’
Finding Your Fight Pattern
This is a follow up answer to the request for advice about the first year of marriage. Great perspective for anyone in a relationship — so smart and real. Thank you to my 40-something panel for sharing their wisdom. ~ Pay no attention to studies or authorities who tell you what “should” happen during year one […] Read more…
How I Grew Up And Grew Together
One 40-something woman on finding footing in her marriage and taking her own steps forward from 20 to 40. ~ I don’t think you have to believe in the same things. What you believe in may change overtime. But you have to believe in each other and have some common ground as a foundation. Then you […] Read more…
5 Tenets To Keep Close To Heart in the First Year of Marriage
I had a few requests lately for advice on the first year of marriage. Today we have a guest post from Annette Babich. In her 24 years of planning weddings, Annette Babich has learned that her job is less about the logistics of the big day and more about caretaking and therapy. She has seen the […] Read more…
The One Person’s Opinion That Matters
When you reach a certain age, you have already put up with so much nonsense and heartache. You realize…WOW, I’ve learned a lot of lessons along the way trying to find that guy who was supposed to be the prince and might grew up and might fit into the vison I had for my life. […] Read more…
Dealing with the Relationship Ice
Today we’re answering a question from a 20-something reader on the age-old issue of trying to make sense of an unexplained break-up. Shedding some perspective on dealing with the “WHY?” we have two women and one man from my 40+ panel. Breaking up without breaking up is ever easier in the age of text. I […] Read more…
No Worries….What I Know Now
One thing I know now. Worrying doesn’t get you anywhere. Oh the voices in my head worrying what if, why and who — just taking away my sleep at night or keeping me distracted from doing me. I’ve learned that worrying rarely solves a problem… but it may raise some good questions. So a quick guide: […] Read more…
A Marriage Is A Universe
A 40-something global consultant talks about what she she learned about finding love. Her story… ~ Be open to it… The biggest stroke of luck that can ever befall anyone is to find an excellent match. I don’t have unrealistic standards. I don’t think you can find somebody who will […] Read more…