What Makes Marriages Last: Just the Facts

wedding couple What Makes Marriages Last: Just the FactsWant to create a lasting marriage?

Making a marriage that lasts “until death do us part” is a challenging proposition. 

There are a lot of obstacles that come up over the course of a lifetime that can derail even the happiest of couples.

So, what makes a marriage last?  This is an important question to ponder if you want your union to stand the test of time.  I’ve gone on …

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7 Ways to Keep Your Kids Smiling

kids smiling 7 Ways to Keep Your Kids SmilingWhat puts a smile on your kid’s face?

As parents, we want to make our kids smile.  We want to give them plenty of things to be happy about.  That’s the way it is with the little ones you love so dearly.  Their smile is precious and a reward you can’t wait to get again.

So, what can you do to keep that bright, toothy grin on their face?  Well, …

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The Art of Chivalry and the Men of Today

chivalry The Art of Chivalry and the Men of TodayDoes chivalry live in the twenty-first century?

The art of chivalry has been around since the Middle Ages.  It gets talked about now and again, but is it alive and well now?  Does it even have a place in our culture?

What kind of men do you want the little boys of today to grow up to be?  Is chivalry something you should be teaching your sons?  Should fathers be …

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How to Establish Rapport with New Acquaintances

meeting people thumb How to Establish Rapport with New AcquaintancesAre you good at establishing rapport?

Meeting people is a fantastic way to open the door to all kinds of new and interesting experiences in your life.

Have you been feeling bored?  If so, then it is time to go out and make a new acquaintance.

You just never know where it will lead.  Of course, for this to bear any fruit, you have to be able to build rapport …

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I Actually Want My Kids to Be Weird

funny kid thumb I Actually Want My Kids to Be WeirdAre your kids weird?

It is the desire of most parents that their children be normal and learn to fit in.

I’m not one of these parents.  Instead, I want my kids to grow up to be something very different than the norm.

Sure, I want them to be happy, successful (however they define success) and respected, but what has this got to do with being normal?

I’ve done some …

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10 Good Things About Marriage

happy marriage thumb 10 Good Things About MarriageDo you appreciate the good things about marriage?

It seems that in some circles today that marriage gets a bad rap.  Well, I’m here to tell you that there are a lot of good things about marriage.  I should know.  I’ve been happily married for almost 20 years.

I think it is easy to underappreciate the alliance formed when a man and a woman pledge their love for one another …

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12 Ways Your Family Can Reclaim The Spirit of The Holidays

zippychristmas 12 Ways Your Family Can Reclaim The Spirit of The HolidaysThis is a guest post by Angela Artemis.

Is this your version of Jingle Bells?

Racing through the snow
On adrenalin and latte
To packed malls I go
Stressed out all the way!

Are you rushing to stores, sitting in traffic, fighting for a parking space, and standing in long lines at the registers?

Plus decorating, baking special treats in-between all the other activities, such as cleaning the house …

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