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“Housewife” a Journey of Transgender MarriageKristin Collier’s new book, Housewife: Home Remaking in a Transgender Marriage is a must read for any couple going through this transition. When...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 13, 2017Last comment by Dread Pirate Roberts, on Jan 19, 2017 at 10:26 am | 2 comments | 41146 Views
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What's Your Attachment Style and Why Does it Matter to Your Relationship?Let’s start with explaining attachment, which is developed in early childhood, with your primary caregiver. Depending on the type of care you received (consistent,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 27, 2017There are no comments yet. 41132 Views
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Make the MagicLast June I was the camp counselor for Camp Kesem, and wrote a column from there called Dear Mom. Camp...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 3, 2016There are no comments yet. 41028 Views
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A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, . . .. . . always with the same person. - Mignon McLaughlin How often over the years have you fallen in love again with your partner? Things happen, and you notice...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 2, 2017Last comment by JMan, on Jun 3, 2017 at 11:35 pm | 1 comment | 40986 Views
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Isn't That NiceI was at a concert recently, minding the box office, when a man rushed in saying he was bringing his wife her eyeglasses. I pointed him through the double doors....
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 17, 2013There are no comments yet. 40965 Views
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Our Cat DiedOur beloved cat, Little, died. He was 14. While I try to remember all the sweet and loving times with him purring in my lap - and I do part of the time - I remember...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 13, 2016Last comment by milkweedlake, on Oct 23, 2016 at 2:04 pm | 7 comments | 40734 Views
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“A perfect marriage is just two imperfect people who won't give up on each other.”Thanks, Kate Stewart, for that quote. No one is perfect. Shooting for perfection takes too much time and energy away from your life. Do things very well; care...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 6, 2021Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Aug 13, 2021 at 10:59 am | 5 comments | 40588 Views
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AngerI am for anger. It's a useful feeling that lets us know a boundary has been crossed. Anger lets us know we need to do something about that. It's what and how...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 7, 2015Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Jan 9, 2015 at 1:13 pm | 3 comments | 40310 Views
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Surviving Family HolidaysThere are families that genuinely enjoy each other, and the holidays are as intended: good company, good food, music, laughter, storytelling, lights and sparkle....
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 9, 2016There are no comments yet. 40189 Views
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PronounsOkay, I'm getting tired of the awkwardness of writing him/her and s/he, etc. I am going to randomly write pronouns (and mix it up from post to post). Just sayin'. ...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 17, 2013There are no comments yet. 40180 Views
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"It's Not About the Nail"I've talked here a lot about women not wanting men to fix them, their situation, or to give advice. Many men I've talked to who have a happy marriage said it...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 23, 2015Last comment by mitch, on Apr 15, 2015 at 6:04 pm | 5 comments | 40115 Views
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Arguing in PublicI went for a walk out at Princeton Point near Half Moon Bay the other day. The rain had stopped after pouring the night before, and it was damp and fresh. I watched...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 23, 2014Last comment by Alan, on Dec 31, 2014 at 12:04 pm | 23 comments | 40010 Views
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Valentine's Day: Pressure for PerfectionValentine's Day is supposed to be about love and romance. It may be great pressure for gift buying and giving, and for doing things for your beloved. In the...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 14, 2014Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Feb 18, 2014 at 8:20 am | 6 comments | 39921 Views
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Corporate Wellness and CouplesI’m starting to see a lot in the news about corporate wellness, and that companies are and will be investing in corporate wellness programs. According to the...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 5, 2016Last comment by Emma Smith, on Oct 4, 2016 at 10:52 pm | 1 comment | 39895 Views
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Mom DiedThis was the first thing in my consciousness when I woke up this morning. Mom died. Overnight, this truth gets erased, and then comes back first thing each morning. She...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 2, 2015Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Feb 9, 2015 at 8:47 am | 12 comments | 39872 Views
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Marriage Interview 10: A Cross-Cultural Love StoryKatja and Bob are celebrating their 44th anniversary in August. They fell in love in 1970 and got married in 1971. Bob was a hot salesman sent over to Europe...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 5, 2015There are no comments yet. 39740 Views
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Couples: Parallel Play or Interactive Play?Young children play alone, enjoying a box as much as the gift that came in that box. Other children may be present, but each child is focused on his or her own activity....
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 18, 2014There are no comments yet. 39661 Views
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"How Can We Be Happy Again?"Dear Chandrama, How can we be happy again? I try to argue with him to get him to respond, and he goes further and further away, including long hours at work,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 5, 2014Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Feb 5, 2014 at 4:44 pm | 2 comments | 39575 Views
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No Words RequiredI was in Berkeley recently, and as I got in the car with the window rolled most of the way up, I noticed a couple passing on the sidewalk. I could not hear their...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 30, 2014There are no comments yet. 39434 Views
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A Moment of Silence (and then action) for the Families and Loved Ones in OrlandoThis shooting in the gay bar in Orlando is so horrifying, that it is hard to find words for it. It seems that most of the random shootings, which are also horrifying,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 12, 2016Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Jun 21, 2016 at 8:58 am | 8 comments | 39286 Views
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