Did you have a be-there Dad? If not, were you able to turn to a grandfather or uncle for advice?
Dad, Grandpa or Uncle- Kids Need a Good Male Role Model
Your father (hopefully) was your first role model as a strong and caring male. No matter how old or smart you get, there is a longing in your heart to call out and be heard by your be-there dad. If you did not have that treasure in your home, you may have had to learn the characteristics of an emotionally healthy male by watching and interacting with others.
A couple months ago I had a birthday and I was overwhelmed by hundreds of greetings on Facebook. It was cool and fun and a bit mind-boggling. I liked it. At the time I wondered about the out-pouring of messages and chalked it up to lots of people that truly enjoy bringing joy into each other’s lives. Nice, right?
Today I lost my father and I decided to post the following picture and comment on Facebook.
“My Mom left us a few years ago. My Dad followed her today.
Does total freedom of choice corrupt women’s minds & put them in conflict with their inner selves?
Have equal rights for women literally destroyed the balance in modern day relationships?
What is the difference between present day society and from our society 40 years ago? Why are there so many divorces, broken homes, and single parents today as opposed to yesterday? What is the one variable in a relationship that has changed from that period until now? Women.
Kids need caring adults in their lives. Even if you are not a parent, spend time mentoring kids.
Teach your kids to be resilient, responsible, and respectful by spending quality time with them daily. As every working adult (and that is all of us, even if we don't get a paycheck or have kids) knows — we have busy lives.
Ever get in an argument,& not sure what you are arguing about? Maybe what you're saying isn't heard?
“I know you believe you understand what you think I said. I'm not sure you realize what you heard is not what I meant.”- Robert McCloskey
It has happened to all of us. We say something, and it is misconstrued or taken out of context and, suddenly, the person hearing it becomes incensed. They respond without thinking about it, and you are left with drama or a big problem. It happens at work, school and home. It happens in our marriages and relationships almost every day.
When you left your wife, did you leave your child too? If so, Go Home. Don't leave your child.
When you left your wife, did you leave your child too? If so, Go Home. Don't leave your child.
Dedicated to my father who was the first man I ever loved. He taught me the importance of having a dad by his existence and interest in my life. A wonderful example of what a father’s love looks and feels like. Everything I have become up to this point was indirectly inspired by his belief in me. -mjo
Is your relationship/marriage in credit card debt? Trying to keep up with your neighbors & friends?
Is your relationship/marriage in credit card debt? Trying to keep up with your neighbors & friends?
Is keeping up with the Joneses ruining your marriage?
I have three very close friends. I have known these friends for over 20 years. They are supportive of me and I of them. One of the reasons I love them most is because there has never been a need for us to compete over “stuff.” They don’t host Botox parties; boast breast enlargements, and diamonds that cost more than a down payment on a car. They are real, and they help “ground” me when I am with them.
What do you do when your very public husband is caught cheating?
What do you do when your very public husband is caught cheating?
It’s in the news, the Internet, the radio and every source you hear or see right now. Powerful men acting like “Pigs” as Nancy Gibbs so eloquently wrote in her recent article in Time (no offense to the four- legged ones). When I read or see these reports my mind asks many questions. Who are these women cheating with these men, and what is wrong with them? But more curious to me is how a woman decides whether to leave or stay?
Black Marriage Day is Sunday, March 27. As we started talking about the day around the YourTango offices, we wondered: why isn't there a Hispanic Marriage Day? A Caucasian Marriage Day? An Asian-Black-Pacific-Islander Marriage Day? Couldn't all races and combinations thereof in this country use a day focused on promoting healthy, happy marriages? Here's a look at the history behind Black Marriage Day.
March 27 is Black Marriage Day. But what's race got to do with it?
March 27 is Black Marriage Day. But what's race got to do with it? If you're wondering why you haven't heard of Hispanic Marriage Day or Asian Marriage Day or Native American Marriage Day—you get my drift—it's because they don't exist.
