Can you imagine innocently walking into a department store only to find the man of your dreams dropping to one knee and asking you to be his forever? These young ladies had no idea there was more to their shopping trip than mere shopping, but I’m sure these stores will hold a special place in their hearts forever! Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Why I Can’t Stand the Song, “From This Moment On”
Please don’t get me wrong. I have nothing in the world against Shania Twain. As far as I’m concerned, she is incredibly talented and I like a lot of her music. However, one of her most popular songs, “From This Moment On,” has always rubbed me the wrong way. Perhaps it is because it came out around the time I was really starting to re-think the purpose of romantic relationships. I was asked to sing this song in a couple of weddings. It sounds so good... so ideal... but this song and songs like it set us up. We listen to this kind of “romantic love makes everything perfect” music and then we … [Read more...]
React to This!
It is a well-established fact that I get crazy-excited about discussing personality types and how they interact together. I was all set to leave church yesterday afternoon after visiting with some ladies when somebody brought up her Myers-Briggs Temperament Indicator (MBTI) score. So much for leaving! I plopped back down in a chair and was sad when one of the kids interrupted us and got us off the subject. I honestly think I could discuss it for hours without getting tired of it. I am fascinated with why people are the way they are... always have been! Personality Differences Personality … [Read more...]
Nine Habits of Highly Effective Couples, Part 3
After reading the last two posts on Highly Effective Couples, do you believe your relationship is on the path to becoming highly effective?! What habits have you already created and which habits are you trying to adopt? Remember, just as with any other habit, it takes time to establish a pattern! If you want to create the habit of active listening, you first have to choose to actively listen over and over again until you do it without thinking. If you want to be a cheerful giver, you have to choose to give, even if you are reluctant at first, until giving is like breathing to you (though … [Read more...]
A Cupcake Fantasy (Marriage Proposal)
Roses are red, violets are blue, cupcakes are sweet and these proposals are too. Enjoy these yummy proposals and then go out and get a cupcake for your beloved! ~smile~ … [Read more...]
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