An Epidemic of Singleness?

Websters Dictionary defines an epidemic as something "affecting or tending to affect a disproportionately large number of individuals within a population, community, or region at the same time" especially of a negative connotation. That's us. These days, a very large number of people within "our" community fail to remain married and an increasing number fail to even try. I believe "singleness" may have become an epidemic. It's a malady.  Lots...

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""Things Bitter Women Say" for $500", Alex!?"

1. "He took advantage of me!"  Really?  Are you serious?  If you're older than 30, you knew what you were doing.  Spare me.  Okay.  30 is too old.  Maybe the "age of dating accountability" happens much earlier but at some point you became a willing participant in your relationship drama.  Like I always say, "when in doubt, just stay upright and fully-clothed."  This is victim talk and it's unacceptable...

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You Are Worth More Than Your Weight In Gold!

This is a tough one.  Not planned in this order and not scripted.  Maybe short.  Maybe long.  Let's find out together. Value. What are you worth?  You are worth more than your weight in gold! My guess is that a number of people don't value themselves nearly highly enough and put up with people who share the same low opinions of them.  I don't know how else to say it.  I'm seeing people allow themselves to...

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The "Love" Bank

"Is fighting good for a relationship?"  Someone asked the question.  It's a good question.  Maybe even a great one.  I have known couples who like the adrenaline of a good shouting match so much that they look forward to it - along with the makeup sex. Some disagreement is inevitable, but the analogy I've learned from a good marriage counselor is called "The Love Bank" and we have to make sure we're adding more to the...

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His Needs, Her Needs: Building an Affair-Proof Marriage

A number of people have asked me about the book I referenced a few days ago, "His Needs, Her Needs" so here's a PSA.  You can click below and order it right from here!  After you read it, tell me what you think about it! From "His Needs, Her Needs" by Dr. Willard Harley... "The Top 5 Things a Woman Needs in a Husband" #1 AFFECTION: "Physical affection symbolizes security, protection, comfort, and approval." Affection is important...

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