My husband and I have been living overseas on military orders for the majority of our two kids' lives. Our kids are three and a half and two and a half. And my husband has been gone eight of the last twelve months... More >>

People align themselves with other people based on their emotional needs. So a very weak, insecure person who is afraid to make decisions will tend to hook up with someone who is very strong and dominating and makes all the decisions. The irony is, they both are totally insecure individuals... More >>

...I developed a fear of driving on highways. As quickly as it started, it would stop. Eventually, it got worse, and last year I started avoiding highways completely... More >>

...It won't be when you expect him to come back or when you want him to come back but, odds are, he is coming back. He may call you or ask to meet for coffee, but he will soon re-access the situation and wonder if he made the wrong decision in leaving... More >>

Recently, my best friend and I were talking about our children and all the funny things they have said and done... More >>

I never realized how much of a whiner I was until just last night. I was at a job, unhappy with the circumstances I found myself in, and made my displeasure known. To my immense surprise, a coworker blew up at me. More >>

I turned 53 in December and I think I finally have this husband thing down! We did something stupid almost 25 years ago - we got married after only knowing each other for only eight months. It was rocky at times; more than once, I felt like walking out... More >>

Unfortunately, I have made several decisions I've regretted, but the biggest is not admitting to myself, let alone the world, that I was gay until I was 34. More >>

Too many parents push the hell out of their children with music, sports, and other activities to the point where the poor kids' heads are spinning. There's no room to breathe. Here are my tips for raising successful kids... More >>

My husband and I worked hard during the last months of my first pregnancy eleven years ago so I could stay home after the baby was born. We even sold our boat and extra vehicle so money wouldn't be an issue... More >>