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Death with DignityDeath with dignity is also known as assisted suicide. I can hardly believe that I am having this conversation with my MIL, the mom of my heart (or mom-in-love, as...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 16, 2014Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Dec 22, 2014 at 4:06 pm | 6 comments | 35754 Views
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Not Witty or FunAs a follow on to the last post, about serial relationships and the "conversation with their ex, in front of their new spouse while their kids look on soaking it...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 21, 2014There are no comments yet. 35520 Views
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Constitution Guarantees Nationwide Right to Same-Sex Marriage"In a long-sought victory for the gay rights movement, the Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the Constitution guarantees a nationwide right to same-sex marriage...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 26, 2015Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Aug 2, 2015 at 10:39 am | 37 comments | 35466 Views
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Your Relationship is the “Client” in Couples CounselingYou have each made a commitment to one another and to your relationship; a partner bond that goes both ways. If that bond going both ways breaks down, and you are...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 25, 2016Last comment by Brian Norman, on Mar 26, 2016 at 1:56 am | 1 comment | 35451 Views
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"The Big Snit"If you haven't seen Richard Condie's The Big Snit for a while (or not at all), Couple's Net says, "Check it out." ...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 30, 2014Last comment by Resident, on May 30, 2014 at 3:28 pm | 1 comment | 35440 Views
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Marriage Interview 2: Look for Good in My Husband Every DaySally and Richard have been married for 22 years. They met in 1992, on a blind date set up by her brother. They began dating right away and married 11 months later. One...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 3, 2015Last comment by Jenn Davies, on Apr 9, 2015 at 3:39 pm | 3 comments | 35305 Views
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Dear Chandrama, Everywhere I turn . . .. . . these days there is talk of meditation. My partner is pushing me to take a class. What's the deal? Stressed Dear Stressed, While people have been meditating...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Apr. 21, 2014Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Apr 22, 2014 at 8:18 am | 2 comments | 35297 Views
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The Year in ReviewWhat one or two things will I do better than I did in 2103 that will make my marriage stronger and healthier and happier? Let's make a list of ideas here. I'll...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 30, 2013Last comment by Henri, on Jan 1, 2014 at 1:37 pm | 2 comments | 35284 Views
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Relay for Life, Menlo Park, August 8The information below comes from the Relay for Life website. Having had Mom die recently from cancer, this is of special interest to me. My husband and I went...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 3, 2015There are no comments yet. 35278 Views
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Repeating and "You" SentencesRepeating is a sign that we don't feel heard, or we feel misunderstood; that our mate is brushing aside our words and the meanings behind them. So we repeat (turn...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 12, 2014Last comment by CrescentParkAnon., on Sep 17, 2014 at 3:31 pm | 4 comments | 35090 Views
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Let Bakersfield Beat Silicon Valley?I don't think so! Do you know someone who has or had cancer? Did you wish there was a cure? Help fund the research that may save your beloved or someone else...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 25, 2014Last comment by Amy Boggs, on Jun 25, 2014 at 6:14 pm | 1 comment | 35009 Views
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Stuff It or Talk About It?I finished reading Hurricane Sisters, and the husband came home begging for forgiveness. The couple spent the whole night talking, and then agreed never to talk...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 22, 2015There are no comments yet. 34966 Views
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Step-FamilyMy four step-sons just got on the plane to go home. They are 27, 25, 14 and 11. This was the best time we've had together, despite the fact that their grandmother...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 3, 2014There are no comments yet. 34928 Views
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Walter Mitty: Secret LifeDespite the mixed reviews, Walter Mitty gives us a view of self that is trying to win the woman, change his own life, and consider his self-image. Whether or not...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 13, 2014There are no comments yet. 34925 Views
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Teen Women & Father's Grief WorkshopsWant a weekend to feel normal with your grief? A place to not have to pretend about what you're going through? Be surrounded by others that have joined the club...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 18, 2014There are no comments yet. 34873 Views
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Go Giants! Next Stop: World Series!We're on the cusp of winning the League Championship tonight, and I am excited about that. I've been a football fan since I was a girl. However, being hit by...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 16, 2014Last comment by Sea-REDDY, on Oct 17, 2014 at 6:27 am | 1 comment | 34866 Views
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Kitten/Couple Rescue
I have been trying to rescue a kitten from my yard this week. It reminds me of couples wanting love and connection from one another, and yet not able...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 11, 2014Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Jul 16, 2014 at 5:01 pm | 3 comments | 34854 Views
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Coupon for Yourself and Your PartnerThis poem – Coupon – was sent to me through a daily poetry email I receive. I got the poet’s permission to share it with you. As you read it, think...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 23, 2017There are no comments yet. 34852 Views
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The Changing American FamilyHow is your family configured? Are you still married to your first spouse? Do you have children from multiple marriages? Are you a blended family? Are you a single...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 6, 2013There are no comments yet. 34809 Views
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Couples: “It’s Not My Problem. It’s Your Problem.”I was on San Juan Island last weekend for my step son’s high school graduation. It was moving and powerful. He wrote a piece called Bedrock, about the earth...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 21, 2018There are no comments yet. 34794 Views
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