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Use Me, Baby
Friday, March 19th, 2010
Wilhelmina Slater, the cold, calculating editor of the fictional fashion magazine Mode, is “Ugly Betty’s” polar opposite. Or is she? In a recent episode, holier-than-thou Betty resorted to going on a date with someone she detested to get something she needed. Sound familiar?
Admit it; no matter how good and honest and righteous you think you are, isn’t there at least one occasion in your life when you used a man to get something you needed or wanted? (more…)
Tags: bedroom, boardroom, Cleopatra, marriage, money, nun, power, sex, society, Ugly Betty
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LSMFT: V- Day and Beyond
Saturday, February 13th, 2010
What gives me the balls to suggest I know the secret to a successful relationship? 24 years of marriage to a man who still tells me he loves me, even after one of our sublime arguments (my favorite is the one we had walking down the aisle at our wedding). Yes, fighting is good for a relationship and is, in fact, one of the rules I suggest be followed by anyone who wants a long, happy one. My rules are easy to remember; as easy as Lucky Strike Means Fine Tobacco. (more…)
Tags: cycling, harmony, love, LSMFT, marriage, rules, shoes, Valentines Day
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Free Pass!
Thursday, October 15th, 2009
REPOST: I’ve been remiss the last month, but expect a new post real soon! In the meantime, here’s a reposting of an earlier blog
Does every couple recognize the “free pass” system? You know; when you each have maybe 3 people each with whom an extramarital, “romantic liaison” would be permissible? If you don’t, then I strongly suggest you consider having this conversation, for several reasons. Not the least of which is the guiltless ability to have a fling with Denzel Washington (Number 1 on my list).
So, why (more…)
Tags: free pass, marriage, permission to cheat, romantic liaisons
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Those Aren’t Fighting Words, Dear
Saturday, August 8th, 2009
This is an absolutely incredible and eye-opening story about a woman dealing with her husband’s midlife crisis, published last week in the New York Times Modern Love column.
Those Aren’t Fighting Words, Dearby Laura A. MunonBut wait. This isn’t the divorce story you think it is. Neither is it a begging-him-to-stay story. It’s a story about hearing your husband say “I don’t love you anymore” and deciding not to believe him. And what can happen as a result.
If you’ve been there, worry about getting there or think you’ll never be there, read this. I mean it.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/02/fashion/02love.html
Tags: arguing, conflict, fighting, love, marriage, midlife crisis, over 40, women
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