Tag Archives: relationship

You Are Only As Insignificant As You Treat Yourself!

Posted on March 10, 2025 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Last week I was conversing with a friend, trying to inspire her to take a big leap outside of her comfort box to attract a potential new love. She was ever reluctant and I was ever forceful. “Why not?” I … Continue reading →

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Confessions of an Out-of-Control Empath …

Posted on March 5, 2025 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

We all look at empathy as a beautiful attribute, a quality we should happily possess and nurture. But have you ever wondered what happens to a person when their empathy runs amok? When they are overwhelmed with compassion? When their … Continue reading →

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What Are the 2 Most Important Elements of a Love Relationship? Same for Friendship? You Might Be Surprised …

Posted on January 20, 2025 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I will admit to being a pretty impatient Instagram scroller, so when I come to something vaguely interesting I might stop, watch for a few seconds and then just keep going. Such was the case with a Mel Robbins (love … Continue reading →

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Best Friends Don’t Leave Over the Phone

Posted on October 25, 2024 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Or What is the best (and worst) way to end a relationship? My talented son, singer-songwriter Sam Drysdale, just released a new record – “Any Other Season.” It’s actually two records. Two versions of the same original song. The “Spring” … Continue reading →

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Why Should We Untether Our Souls?

Posted on September 17, 2024 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I know that sounds highly namby-pamby but I do hope you’ll give me a moment to explain. Because I honestly need to try to explain it to myself. A few weeks ago a good friend lent me a book – … Continue reading →

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What Should We Do About Inattentive Friends?

Posted on September 3, 2024 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

We all have them, right? The friends who ignore us for months on end? The friends to whom we regularly reach out or invite, with nary a reciprocal invitation to behold. The friends who don’t seem terribly invested in a … Continue reading →

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Talking Relationsh!t with Thomas and Vickie

Posted on January 10, 2022 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I haven’t been blogging much lately, for a few reasons. I guess I’m Covid-weary like everyone else. I’ve been podcasting these winesoakedramblings (available on Spotify and everywhere else if you care to listen). And this is THE BIG ONE – … Continue reading →

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Well Maybe You DO Need a Romance Checklist? Men – (and women) please do weigh in …

Posted on March 31, 2021 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

A few days ago I was chatting with a friend about Jordan Peterson, the Canadian celebrity psychologist/author. We were chatting specifically about Dr. Peterson’s take on romance: “Work diligently to maintain the romance in your relationships. People love attention and … Continue reading →

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Truth, Transparency and Cellphones

Posted on March 25, 2021 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

A very wise man said to me recently – “There are two secrets to a successful relationship. You have to work very hard and you have to lie very well.” Well. Now you know. And if you’ve read my book … Continue reading →

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Is All This Isolation “Disturbing” You?

Posted on March 31, 2020 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

“Time is a great healer. But it is also a great disturber.” These intriguing words were spoken to me last night, during  a video chat with my friend JL. We were discussing these past two and a half weeks of … Continue reading →

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