It has been said that we should love others as we love ourselves. Love for someone else has its roots in how you love and care for yourself. Can you accept that you are not perfect? Do you trust and respect yourself? Are you committed to your own personal growth? Do you treat yourself with… Continue Reading
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Pets and Relationships – Make it Mutual
As I stated in my last blog, pets can bring great happiness to a relationship but they can also contribute to some angst. I was introduced to the latter with my cat Wiskers who liked to munch on anything knit. There was a lot of angst in my house as socks, sweaters, afghans and t-shirts… Continue Reading
Pets and Relationships – So just what is the problem?
So what are some of the possibilities or responsibilities to consider if you plan to bring a pet into your life while you are dating? COST: I was listening to Calling All Pets on Wisconsin Public Radio. UW veterinarian Patricia McConnel was taking questions. One such question was, “I am considering purchasing a dog, what… Continue Reading
What could be better than a party?
Last night some of the Dating Dementia grads gathered for an All Class Reunion. It was great fun for me to see individuals whom I have had the privilege to serve over the course of the last five years, assembled together talking, laughing and even planning future events. We live in a time that offers… Continue Reading
Pets and Relationships
We all know that Spike is a great Chihuahua and Pickles the sweetest Siamese that ever coughed up a hair ball. The truth is we pet lovers like to believe that no one has a more “perfect” pet than our own. Believe me, I have been down that road with my own pets. But we… Continue Reading
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Dating After Divorce 102
As I mentioned in the previous blog, it is to your advantage to take some “my time” after a relationship ends. However, sometimes opportunity knocks and going forward with meeting someone is a good chance worth taking. Or maybe the previous breakup wasn’t that significant so you want to get out and test the dating… Continue Reading
Dating after Divorce 101
Going through a divorce or the breakup of a significant relationship is draining. You can be zapped of your physical, emotional and psychological energy –not to mention your personal identity taking a real hit. Frequently people jump into any relationship that comes their way in hopes of reclaiming a sense of, “I’m ok. No problem.”… Continue Reading
Laughter really can be the best medicine.
Let’s face it; we are all very aware that life can easily get either boring or complicated. Our everyday existence can be just that— existing. We get up, shower, shovel in something that resembles a breakfast along with a shot of caffeine, load ourselves into aluminum capsules and head down the congested highway to face… Continue Reading
A lady I know gave up her cat and dog for a man that she had moved in with. The relationship lasted just a couple years. I think it is hard to match an animal lover with someone who does not like animals or is neutral. My boyfriend/spouse must love animals because it is something very important to me. A passion! My cat is part of my family. She will stick by my side no matter what, where as I can’t guarantee that a man would do the same.