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COUPLE'S NET

If You Listen, S/he Will Speak

Conversely, if you don’t listen, s/he will stop trying to communicate, connect, engage. Do you feel lonely, sad, unseen, unheard, misunderstood? Or do you feel...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 17, 2022
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Are You Having Sex?

Talking with your partner about sex might lead to more sex, and better sex. What’s only in your head about your sexual intimacy? (As distinct from emotional...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 9, 2022
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What Do You Get Out of Being Stubborn?

Oxford Languages defines stubborn thus: “having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 1, 2022
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“If We Have a Disagreement, We Argue Each Other’s Side of it as Well as Our Own.”

“We decided long ago to become each other’s staunchest allies . . . If we have a disagreement, we argue each other’s side of it as well as our...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 12, 2022
There are no comments yet. 10079 Views

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“One should never criticize oneself . . .

. . . when there are always so many other people willing to do it for you.” -Robert Barclay Well said! If you are in situations in which you’re...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 4, 2022
There are no comments yet. 9111 Views

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Our First Anniversary in my Husband’s Retirement

Today is my anniversary. When we married, we decided that our anniversary would be the Saturday after Thanksgiving, instead of the date of the Saturday those many...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 26, 2022
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“Mom always told me, whenever you’re feeling . . .

. . . sorry for yourself, the best cure is to do something nice for someone else.” - Unknown Doing something nice for someone else can be a way of life;...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 10, 2022
There are no comments yet. 9909 Views

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“Right” Way vs. What You Grew Up With

I’ve written about whether you want to be “Right” or whether you want to be happy. This is a twist from there. Most people instinctively think and believe...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 17, 2022
There are no comments yet. 10280 Views

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Appreciating Holiday Letters/Emails that Include Challenges

I received two holiday emails this year that surprised and pleased me. The couples/families that sent them both included challenges that they’ve faced this...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 24, 2022
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Because

Because So I can’t save the world— can’t save even myself, can’t wrap my arms around every frightened child, can’t foster peace...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 14, 2023
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Fierce Love

When I am advocating for my husband while he’s in hospital, I refer to it as ‘Fierce Love’. I will do pretty much anything for him while he cannot...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 18, 2023
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“Together, they were screwing this conversation up . . .

. . . faster than it was taking to have it.” My clients often question/comment on the amount of time it takes to communicate better. I always tell them the...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 25, 2023
There are no comments yet. 5526 Views

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Pry Me Off Dead Center

Readers: Please focus on how these words affect you. How they call to you. Or completely miss you. Or go over your head. Let these words sink into you over time....

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Apr. 21, 2023
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Are You Exerting Power You’re Not Aware Of?

Power can be overt or covert. If you grew up in a family where you were expected to comply (which means it was generally not discussed, and there were consequences...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 4, 2023
There are no comments yet. 5486 Views

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Men: Olympic Gold Winner Michael Phelps says, “Go to Therapy.”

Rachel Paula Abrahamson wrote an article for Today about Michael Phelps and his depression and suicidality. Phelps says therapy saved him. “I’ll...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 30, 2023
There are no comments yet. 4806 Views

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Are You Under Involved in Your Relationship?

I most often hear that connection and communication are lacking in people's relationships. When your relationship is your top priority, you are...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 6, 2023
There are no comments yet. 6063 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

Food & drink goings on

Food Truck Night at Willow's Market The Willow's Market in Menlo Park hosts a food truck night every Monday...

Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 21, 2013
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PENINSULA FOODIST

Food and drink goings on

The next few weeks are chock full of local food and drink events, from wine seminars and tastings to holiday-tilted classes. ==B Shoreline Lake wine seminars...

Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Nov. 25, 2013
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PENINSULA FOODIST

Mayfield launches cocktail program

This fall, Mayfield Bakery & Café in Palo Alto quietly added a craft cocktail program to the restaurant's lineup. Thirsty diners can choose from three small...

Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Dec. 31, 2013
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PENINSULA FOODIST

Forest on First, a farm-to-table 'play' cafe, is on its way to Los Altos

Forest on First is every parents' fantasy. At this incoming Los Altos café, parents can nosh on dishes like dutch pancakes with blueberries and housemade butter,...

Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jan. 17, 2014
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