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i think im going to start a blog..

all names changed, of course. [: however, i have an early morning as i am going on a fabulous escape from reality and i havent even begun to pack..procrastination has [and always will be] my strong point. [:

Marriage Advice for Guys

Marriage Advice for Guys

I have been enjoying reading an undeniably biased book about marriage, "It's (Mostly) His Fault:  for women who are fed up and the men who love them," by Robert Mark Alter.  It is completely unfair to the guys, but it is so much fun to read. In this book, (almost) everything is the guy's fault.  He is the one who has to change to improve the marriage.  It's like reading "The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands" turned inside-out.

Love Life After a Baby

Love Life After a Baby

I've been reading a book I wish I'd had when my first child was born:  "And Baby Makes Three," by John Gottman and Julie Schwarz Gottman.  The authors write about how parents can keep their relationship strong as they adjust to the challenges of parenthood. Most of the book is good solid advice on fighting well:  remember you're on the same side, work things through, take a break when you need to.  All of the conflict resolution skills you learn before you have kids but forget when you're sleep-deprived. The Gottmans have an insightful chapter on parents' sex lives, too.  What I found most interesting was that couples who adjusted well kept touching each other affectionately, even when their sex drives were low.  Other "secrets of couples whose sex life is going well" include: accepting that things have changed, communicating, indulging in quickies, and making time for "gourmet sex."

Andyroo is alone

Andyroo is alone

13 yrs. and 3 boys later. Alone. A city trash man who is told I should be embarrassed by my job I am not! I have job Security! I appreciate a woman for who they are Not what they are. I hope a REAL relationship comes one day but sfter 13 yrs. it 's a longshot.

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Big Problems With Internet Dating

There's something very different about dating people from using internet dating sites that is a cause for concern, and it's all about being unknown to begin with and issues with honesty.