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Shining Star

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At home and work I have been the shining star for quite a long time. My husband is very unlike other husbands in that after 16 years of marriage he is still head over heels in love with me (seriously in his eyes the sun rises and sets because of me). At my previous job […]

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Gender Roles

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When my first son was born we did not bring him to daycare, but instead a babysitter. Her name was Lily and she was a very nice person. She had great values and I felt that she would take great care of my son (and I was correct – she did). When I was pregnant […]

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Not Buying Diapers Seems Like a Fantasy of Mine

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My husband and I have been buying diapers for twelve years. My first son was not potty trained until he was five. Actually our second son was potty trained before our first. We were not successful at potty training our oldest son ourselves. Success did not come until he went to his second pre-school specifically […]

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Marriage & Weight Loss

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Marriage requires a great deal of commitment. If you are about to get married, but are not completely sure that you will be able to commit yourself 100% to the marriage than you need to wait before you take the plunge. Marriage is not something to take lightly – it requires continuous work. In a […]

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Don’t Hide

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Have you ever hid your true feelings because you wanted to spare someone’s feelings or in attempt to avoid pain? I know I have. Open and honest communication has always been difficult for me. If you know me personally, especially in a professional atmosphere, you might not believe what you are reading. In a professional […]

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A Wedding Lasts a Day – A Marriage Lasts A Lifetime

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One of the women who work in my office is going to get married in one week. Although she has not discussed the details of her wedding as much as other brides I have known in the past, I know that she has put many long hours in to ensure her wedding day is perfect.  […]

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Childhood Memories

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At lunch the other day I was talking with my friends and we were reflecting back on childhood. Several in the group recalled favorable events and others did not have positive things to share. This lunch made me reflect back upon my childhood. I remember good times and bad times (we all had both positive […]

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The Journey Began

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Weight loss…You may be asking yourself why there is information about weight loss on a website called MaritalMinutes. The answer is very simple: Marriage is not about “me” but about “we”.  One of the biggest challenges I have had in my life is with my weight. My weight loss journey is something that my husband […]

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New Year’s Resolutions

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Over dinner the topic of New Year’s Resolutions surfaced with my children. Traditional resolutions usually are losing weight, beginning to exercise, or quitting something (such as smoking). I can only remember a handful of resolutions I made and I honestly lost interest in them quite rapidly. Before this year I never discussed New Year’s Resolutions […]

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