February 8, 2010
Not long ago, a mom or dad on a diet had to argue against their children’s wishes to go to McDonald’s for a Happy Meal. But, as so often happens, the kids’ pleas were too persistent to ignore, and the parents relented and got everyone in the car for the obligatory trip to the land of Ronald McDonald. While it would thrill the kids to get the toy, ride down the slide, and eat the fries, the parents who came with enough willpower, had to fast unhappily or settle for a McDonalds salad, unfortunately consisting of a chopped wedge of browning iceberg lettuce, a topping of stale croutons, cucumbers, and unripe baby tomatoes, and a senselessly large tube of salad dressing.
Now as we slowly but surely evolve into a more health conscious future, better fast food options are sprouting up in chains all over — even at McDonald’s, the restaurant which for decades epitomized the dismal diet linked to America’s culture of too little nutrition and far too many empty calories — offering hope where there was little reason for hope before. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 7, 2010
In this weeks video message John introduces the first of a three part series on the importance of keeping passion alive in your marriage. As John says, “often when people talk about passion in a marriage they are talking about connecting with one another and having a close relationship.” While John agrees that this is of course an important aspect of a successful relationship, he adds that we should not forget that “the essence of where that passion comes from is in maintaining passion in the bedroom.”
“Great sex and having frequent sex is the key,” and the benefits of doing that is John’s message in this first part of sustaining and restoring passion in your marriage. As John explains, “passion and energy and passion and health go directly together.”
Too often we fall into the trap of explaining away a loss of passion in our relationship as being the direct result of our age, and or number of years that we have been married. This trap leads directly to an accelerated aging process. Studies repeatedly indicate that those of us who enjoy frequent sexual relations tend to have longer lives.
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February 6, 2010
Dear Lauren, I’m 32 and have been in love with the same man since I was 18! We broke up 4 years ago. Since then we have remained close, at times intimate. When we do try our hand at other relationships we keep each other in the dark. A few months ago, however, he told me he was dating someone. I began seeing a counselor to work through this issue. This work made it clear that he is my one true love and I told him so. He said that he will always love me and that he also loves this other woman. I feel confused and wonder how he can feel so strongly about me and still be able to make a genuine effort in his new relationship. So, should I hang on or move on? Shohreh, in Santa Fe, NM
Dear Shohreh, Ahh…to “hang on or move on?” That is a well-worded question. By waiting patiently for him you sort of hang yourself; killing any chance you have of finding a love that is equally reciprocated. By moving on, however, you give yourself a chance to find someone who will commit to you and love you exclusively. Now before you start pouting, this someone may be your guy! After I explain his behavior, I’ll show you how. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 5, 2010
This Valentine’s Day you can enjoy your sweet treats and benefit from them as well. Decadent chocolate truffles that melt in your mouth, formulated for optimal brain chemistry and overall improved health? It sounds too good to be true, but it’s not. This adored delicacy will soothe your soul, create oxytocin, boost your libido, and deliver dense nutrients all in one little morsel.
These truffles are made with the Mars/Venus Super Foods shake mix which is loaded with a variety of superfoods, and is specifically created to establish healthy brain chemistry that supports men and women in today’s demanding and high stress world.
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February 4, 2010
Just two days ago we wrote a piece called Meeting A Great Mate Offline. In our conclusion we talked about the importance of flirting and having confidence in your ability to catch the interest and attention of someone you find attractive.
Let’s start with the issue of confidence. Obviously, it’s a pretty tricky and somewhat sensitive subject because it strikes at the core issue of how we see and value ourselves. If you’ve ever witnessed a pick up at a bar, at a gym, or a dozen other places people meet, you’ve probably noticed that the confidence level people exhibit is as varied as any other facet of people’s personalities.
You have the guys and gals who are often not the most physically attractive people showing a great deal of self assuredness in how they approach a member of the opposite sex and just as often you’ll see a handsome guy get all tongue tied simply trying to introduce himself to the woman standing next to him.
The issue of feeling insecure about one’s ability to flirt with a member of the opposite sex can run through the very core of an individual and be the manifestation of other emotional issues, but beyond that it is often a case of awkwardness and uncertainty as to what to do when. So let’s deal with that topic and take a realistic look at your potential to flirt with confidence. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 3, 2010
Dear John, My husband and I have been married a little less than six months. Both of us are in our mid-thirties and both of us have children from previous marriages. We get along great, except for the fact that my husband is critical of my son. However, if I say one thing about either of his two kids, he gets angry and defensive. The basic unfairness of this hurts really me. I know my son has his share of issues, what teen doesn’t? But, to be clear, he’s certainly no monster! At the same time, my new husband’s children are by no means perfect angels. I feel very hurt about this. Lately we’ve avoided talking about this issue altogether. John, what should I do? Zoe, in Henderson, Nevada
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February 2, 2010
As a society we have become so enamored with high tech that we have almost forgotten the many ways people met before anyone knew what a megabyte of memory was. For all the buzzing up, facebook and twittering going on, we should not forget as Valentine’s Day approaches that millions of us still meet eye to eye, and heart to heart.
In case you’ve forgotten some of the many ways that we meet offline, here is a pre-Valentine’s Day check list of where great mates may be found.
One, don’t miss the chance to attend a friend’s party. There is still no better way to meet a mate than to be introduced by a friend at a party and to fall into a conversation. After all at most parties people are attending by invitation so it’s reasonable to assume that the people you meet there are in a sense pre-screened in a way that simply does not happen at a public event or a public establishment. Here are nine more ways to meet a great mate…. Read the rest of this entry »
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Not long ago, a mom or dad on a diet had to argue against their children’s wishes to go to McDonald’s for a Happy Meal. But, as so often happens, the kids’ pleas were too persistent to ignore, and the parents relented and got everyone in the car for the obligatory trip to the land of Ronald McDonald. While it would thrill the kids to get the toy, ride down the slide, and eat the fries, the parents who came with enough willpower, had to fast unhappily or settle for a McDonalds salad, unfortunately consisting of a chopped wedge of browning iceberg lettuce, a topping of stale croutons, cucumbers, and unripe baby tomatoes, and a senselessly large tube of salad dressing.
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