By Kelly Taylor
“Hello”, I said in a sweet voice. Through the phone, I hear: “Listen sweetie, my name is Dan. We must do this quickly, my wife is out with the kids and I have only a few minutes. I want to tell you something I did. I have a confession to make.” I said, “Sure, you can tell me anything,” and I knew this was going to get very interesting very quickly.
This time of year we are reminded to express our love to that one special person in our lives. Some of us get caught up in finding the perfect gift, some go through the motions and give the obligatory box of chocolates, and some reject the idea of Valetine's Day completely. I've put together a short video to help you make this Valentine's Day more than a Hallmark Holiday by giving the gifts to one another that really do say I love you. Watch my brief video here:
By Kim Sarrasin
Romance, sexuality and attraction are all great BUT here’s the key: If all those feelings don’t have a foundation of friendship and respect for the other person’s character then take that as a warning sign. The only way to have a real and lasting relationship is to first build a friendship.
We’ve all heard the saying, “Out with the old and in with the new,” and when it comes to love it couldn’t be more beneficial. There is an exchange of energy that occurs with every person we connect with, and when we are intimate with someone that energetic exchange becomes even deeper. When we hold onto the past, it's as if we have ropes of energy holding us back and keeping us from moving forward toward our desired goal. When we do not release our exes, it's as if we are in a tug-of-war with the past. This is true whether or not we are “carrying a torch” for someone.
Valentine’s Day often feels like Valentine’s Month, doesn't it? Especially when we look around and see all of the happy couples fawning over each other while sharing secret glances, intimate moments and Desserts. Ugh! Citizens of the Toad Kingdom, I would guess that some of you ask, "When is it my turn to split the Chocolate Decadence?" Right? And How will you know your Prince Charming (PC) when you meet him - whether from an Online Dating Site or at the local library?
Can Trust be 100% Restored after Infidelity? Trust is such a hard thing to gain, and such an easy thing to lose. Trust is the key ingredient in any relationship. Trust is love Trust and unconditional love go hand in hand
By Joe Amoia
It’s happened again. Another American Icon burning out in what should be the prime of their life. But why? Why is it that individuals who are blessed with such God given talent and ability often lead such tragic lives? I believe the answer is found in the lyrics of one of Whitney Houston’s most popular songs, The Greatest Love. Because the greatest love of all Is happening to me I found the greatest love of all Inside of me
It is well established that free play is vital to the development of our children. You may be wondering what you can do at home to help. How do we cultivate creativity and a sense of play in our children? Here are some ideas. With Babies: 1) Play the musical face game. Assign each part of the face or the body a sound and then “play” those sounds as you touch them. This is a great way to get rid of the crankies! Watch my how to video from our musical parenting course here.
By Arielle Ford
Do you want to give your sweetheart something extra special for Valentine's Day? Are you tired of the same old flowers, candy, corny greeting card and dinner routine? As lovely and appreciated as these gifts can be, what if this year you give your beloved something that they would never see coming, something that will make both of you happy and is totally free?
By Shay "Your Date Diva" Williams
I was watching a video done by Shanel Cooper-Sykes about a controversial topic that suggest that we as humans were not created by God to be monogamous even though in the Bible we are commanded not to commit adultery. This is an old theory that has been expressed across many panels and groups of relationship advisors (mainly men) who believe that the natural sexual drive of a man makes resisting the temptation to sleep with or love more than one person, unnatural.
