As I sorted through piles of my deceased mother's papers yesterday, I came across a quote that she had written down as she lay dying: “I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.† What a true statement, especially when it comes to healthy relationships. In order for any relationship to be successful, one must be true to himself or herself, and never become just a "yes" man (or woman).
After an Internet search, I found that this intriguing quote can be credited to actor/comedian Bill Cosby. Many may remember Cosby as
Does He Really Love You?
by Lori Sciame March 5th, 2015 | Relationships
Flip through the pages of any woman's magazine, or peruse the relationship sites on the Internet, and you'll find dozens of essays on the topic of love. More specifically, many writers discuss in great detail what serves as proof that a man loves a woman. Some of the things discussed as signs of a man's love include: introducing a woman to his friends and family, making room for her clothing in his closet, and inviting her to work events. What strikes me the most about these posts is they point to the fact that women hope for signs of
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Cold Weather – Warm Relationships
by Lori Sciame February 19th, 2015 | Relationships
Now that it's mid-December, winter weather looms on the horizon.  With frigid temperatures and copious amounts of snow due soon, people living in the northern part of the United States will be forced to stay home due to school and work closings. Plan now to use this precious "found" time to work on something important.  What I'm suggesting is simple.  Use snow days as a way to reconnect with your children.  Read on to learn fun ways to build warm relationships on cold days.
Roughing it Together
Many times heavy snows coupled with vicious winds will cause power outages. Â If forced to
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Roughing it Together
Many times heavy snows coupled with vicious winds will cause power outages. Â If forced to
Team Baby
by Lori Sciame November 2nd, 2014 | Health Observance, Relationships
The time to think about having a healthy baby begins long before conception. The mother-to-be must give up bad habits, must be in good physical condition, and she must consume a nutritious diet before she becomes pregnant in the first place. But women aren't the only one in the relationship who needs to prepare. Dad needs to jump on board "team baby" as well.
Bad Habits = Bad Outcomes
The quickest way to ensure a baby will not be born healthy: keep smoking, and drink as much alcohol as you want. This goes for BOTH mom and dad. Studies prove that
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Bad Habits = Bad Outcomes
The quickest way to ensure a baby will not be born healthy: keep smoking, and drink as much alcohol as you want. This goes for BOTH mom and dad. Studies prove that