Tag Archives: marriage
And you wonder why we’re always sad …
“There would seem to be nothing more obvious, more tangible and palpable than the present moment. And yet it eludes us completely. All the sadness of life lies in that fact.” (Milan Kundera) Read that again. Slowly. Then take a … Continue reading
The Five Key Ingredients to a Successful Romantic Relationship …
What might they be, I pondered. And more importantly, if you knew what they were and you and your beloved could agree on them, would that give your relationship a higher chance of flourishing? I must admit, I do love … Continue reading
What Leads a Person to Infidelity?
Sounds like a simple question, right? Maybe they have no morals. Maybe they don’t think they’ll get caught. Maybe they’re bored. Maybe they think they deserve more. Maybe they are weak and easily led to temptation. Maybe they never learned that commandment. … Continue reading
Do You Have One Soulmate or A Dozen?
I don’t mean a dozen as in 12 different people on this planet who might potentially be your soulmate. I mean a dozen as in – it may well take 12 different people – with very different attributes – to … Continue reading
Do You Believe In Unconditional Love?
After many weeks of pondering this question I have come to the conclusion that my answer is … No. I do not believe there is any such thing as unconditional love. Unless you are Mother Theresa (only alive). Then there … Continue reading
Is An Idle Mind Really The Devil’s Playground?
You’ve heard the old saying, right – An idle mind is the devil’s playground? Yes indeed, we are not supposed to be slackers. Ever. That puritan work ethic should ring in our ears loud and clear ALL THE TIME. We … Continue reading
How Much Truth Are You Willing To Tell?
I haven’t blogged in a while. I’ve been kinda busy. Not too busy to write, mind you, just busy writing. Editing. Rewriting. Reading out loud and editing some more. And I am now happy (or would that be relieved or … Continue reading
“You Don’t Have To Be A Good Girl To Be A Good Person”
These “immortal” words were penned by Elizabeth Gilbert (author of “Eat, Pray, Love”). They’re probably not immortal at all, actually. She probably just penned them to publicize her latest tome “City Of Girls”. If you’ve been reading my ramblings for … Continue reading
Hey There Lonely Girl …
I spent a lot of time alone this past summer. As a matter of fact I’ve spent quite a bit of time alone this past decade. One of the side effects of working from home is that, apart from my … Continue reading
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