An in-flight mystery. — It wasn’t until halfway through the plane flight that I noticed the couple across the aisle from me. The woman was incredibly well put together with a glossiness about her hair, skin, and makeup that gave her an almost unearthly sheen. Not a single hair was out of place. The…

It changed everything. — It takes two. It’s give and take. It’s all about commitment. Those are a few of the slogans I’ve heard people use in regards to relationships and marriage. While I agree that all of those things may be important and true, sometimes we simply fall short in keeping up with…

Sometimes what you don’t say makes everything worse. — My friend’s husband died. I haven’t known her long. She’s more of a blossoming friend, I guess you could say. But I really like her. It’s rare to find another woman in her 40s that you gravitate to so easily. …

Time tells. — There are many out there who believe people are capable of change. And then there are those who believe that a leopard can never change his or her spots. When I decided to meet my ex-husband for a casual breakfast after 5 years of estrangement, I was genuinely curious to…

Here’s how I know. — There’s been a long-standing generalization that married and/or long-term couples tend to eventually let themselves go as far as exercising, eating healthy, or looking attractive after many years in a relationship together. It IS easy to get comfortable when you’ve been with someone for years who still sleeps with you…

Promiscuity vs. Expertise. — Is a sexually promiscuous person automatically good in bed? We might assume that this is the case more often than not without even realizing it. I have found that sexual promiscuity and the quality of the sex being had don’t always make for harmonious dance partners. Sexual promiscuity is defined…

Keeping all the relationship eggs in one basket isn’t for everyone. — Oh, to have loved and lost. It can sometimes be a struggle not to pine for long-lost loves who could have worked out for so many reasons but ultimately didn’t — whether it was due to life circumstances, personal choices, or other things that got in the way. Thankfully, a…

Reality check. — Any person who’s been in a long-term relationship or marriage knows that the path to successfully syncing two people into the commitment of sharing a life together can be one of the most daunting journeys out there. The work of any romantic relationship that has traveled extensively on the road…

Here’s What I Learned. — My mother never made me do my own laundry. Say what you want. Say I was spoiled. Say I was lazy. Say anything. …