Find related content at the end of the article. Share your thoughts by leaving a comment and rating.This is a guest post from Chris Diggins, professional counselor (LMHC). You can check out his practice and blog by visiting Relationship Counseling Seattle. Pornography is sometimes viewed as “normal” or an “art form.” A person might say, [...] [...more]
The President of the United States is often referred to as the "leader of the free world." Similarly, Dads are often known as the "leaders of free advice" for their children. We dads dispense pearls of wisdom to our kids to influence simple changes in behavior, whereas past Presidents used quips and maxims to influence changes among nations. [...more]
Thanks to Dot for the inspiration to write this post. Ladies, this one is for you. When your dear, sweet husband is getting on your nerves because he is so tense, or he’s getting all up in your business and you need some time alone, you might try one of these brilliant moves. Guys, this [...] [...more]
We live in a society in which people always seem to want more. What we have is never enough. We are uber-consumers and obsessed with stuff. My house is filled with stuff that we don't need, yet we find a way to continue buying things. Am I thankful for what we have? Absolutely - my wife and I have worked hard to get to this point in our careers and lives. [...more]
With the trend of men getting married later and later in life, perhaps you are wondering if it’s a good idea for you to put off marriage as well. Before you decide to put it off any longer, read on. There are at least five solid reasons to get married. Sex. Married couples have sex [...] [...more]
The most powerful tool in your house is not in the garage, though my compound miter saw does rock. It’s sitting on your table in a few wafers of silicon. And just like that miter saw, you’ve got to make sure you’re using the Web with safety in mind. To a young person, the web [...] [...more]
How many times have you been in love? I'm not talking about the number of times that you think you were in love, or all of the instances in which you were passionately attracted to another person. I mean really in love with someone, caring about her more than you do yourself and accepting her without wanting to change a thing. [...more]
I went to a 9/11 Remembrance Service this evening. The event was hosted by the city government in the town that I live. As a member of the City Council, I like to attend as many city sponsored events as I can. I live in a patriotic town, known for having the oldest Veteran's Day parade in the state. A group of citizens is currently working on erecting a new memorial to honor those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. [...more]
Many people are of opinion that cohabitation is a good way to “test out” a relationship and see if it’s ready for marriage. Indeed, some people are even seeing cohabitation as a substitute for marriage. Are those who are cohabiting thinking of how that practice will affect their children? In the United States since 2000, [...] [...more]
Once you get married, you are (hopefully!) part of a team on an adventure to a great life. As a team member (or maybe even the team captain), you want to make sure you’ve taken all the necessary steps to make sure no team member is left behind on your journey to success. That means [...] [...more]
It is said that the custom of new dads handing out cigars at the birth of a child dates back to the Native Americans. According to one site that sells baby gift cigars, a "potlatch" was held within tribes at weddings and upon the birth of a child. During these events, gifts including cigars were distributed by the family to members of the tribe. [...more]
