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College Students who Come from a Helicopter Parent(s) UpbringingPlease note: I am not judging helicopter parents; I just want the best for you and your kids. I know a young man finishing up his undergrad education. He has...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 25, 2022There are no comments yet. 17875 Views
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From Crazy in Love to Love of My LifeDear Readers, this is the first post I wrote to you. I wanted to share it once again so you will be thinking of the love of your life as you did in your beginning....
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Apr. 8, 2022There are no comments yet. 14535 Views
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17 Months and ‘No’ 105 Times = Yes!I am thrilled to share my great news with you, Readers. To help me bring my I Do, I Don’t: How to Build a Better Marriage...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Apr. 15, 2022There are no comments yet. 14222 Views
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Need vs NeedyNeed definition: a physiological or psychological requirement for the well-being of an organism. Needy definition: marked by want of affection, attention, or...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 27, 2022There are no comments yet. 13925 Views
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“To get the full value of joy . . .. . . you must have someone to divide it with.” - Mark Twain Who do you divide joy with? Today has been a rich day, dividing joy with my husband and two...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 11, 2022There are no comments yet. 9973 Views
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If You Listen, S/he Will SpeakConversely, 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, 2022There are no comments yet. 16156 Views
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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, 2022There are no comments yet. 10760 Views
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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, 2022There are no comments yet. 9854 Views
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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, 2022There are no comments yet. 10146 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, 2022There are no comments yet. 9182 Views
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Our First Anniversary in my Husband’s RetirementToday 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, 2022There are no comments yet. 10002 Views
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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, 2022There are no comments yet. 9982 Views
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“Right” Way vs. What You Grew Up WithI’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, 2022There are no comments yet. 10346 Views
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Appreciating Holiday Letters/Emails that Include ChallengesI 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, 2022There are no comments yet. 9190 Views
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BecauseBecause 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, 2023There are no comments yet. 7812 Views
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Fierce LoveWhen 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, 2023There are no comments yet. 5889 Views
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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, 2023There are no comments yet. 5576 Views
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Pry Me Off Dead CenterReaders: 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, 2023There are no comments yet. 6020 Views
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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, 2023There are no comments yet. 5540 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, 2023There are no comments yet. 4861 Views
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