7 Crucial Stages of a Healthy Relationship (& Why It Matters)

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Anyone who has ever been in a long-term committed relationship will agree with me that romantic relationships change over time. And when we grow apart, the relationship suffers. So what are the stages of a healthy relationship? Infatuation Love and acceptance Relationship conflict and resolution Love renewed Children Relationship crisis The golden years But don’t … Read more

Can a Marriage Last Without Intimacy?

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Anyone who has been in a relationship knows the importance of intimacy, both physically and emotionally. And while shared interests and kids can help bind a couple together, can a marriage last without intimacy? As a general rule, most marriages with a lack of intimacy fail. While 15% of marriages lack physical intimacy, a recent … Read more

Income Report – 1st Quarter, 2022

This is my 9th income report and the 1st income report for 2022. If you missed my previous ones, just click here to check them out. I publish these quarterly. So this is for the 1st quarter of 2022; Jan-March. (sorry it’s late). Let’s get into the details. NEED HELP WITH YOUR WEBSITE? CLICK HERE … Read more

Income Report – 4th Quarter, 2021

This is my 8th income report and the 4th income report for 2021. If you missed my previous ones, just click here to check them out. I publish these quarterly. So this is for the 4th quarter of 2021; Oct-Dec. But I also do a year-end wrap-up at the bottom. Let’s get into the details. … Read more

Keeping New Year’s Resolutions – 13 Tips That Really Work!

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Every year around New Year’s eve, countless people set New Year’s resolutions. Many try but most will fail. So I wondered what are some of the best tips for keeping New Year’s Resolutions? The secret to keeping New Year’s resolutions is to set 1-3 specific small goals. Too many goals and we get overwhelmed & … Read more