How I Set WAHM Boundaries in Relationships

I've been a WAHM (work-at-home-mom) since 2005. There are advantages to working at home. I see more of my family, I'm readily available. I don't have to go out to work every day. Oddly, those advantages are closely related to the disadvantages. Work-at-home perks caused many problems before I learned to set boundaries. And it got a little chaotic. Worst of all, it hurt my most valued relationships (husband and kids). There was a time when I considered quitting and going back to a more traditional job. But we worked it out. Here's how. read more

Relationship Glue Recipe: How to Keep a Marriage or Any Relationship Solid

In a few months, I'll celebrate 25 years of marriage to my first and only husband. When people ask about our recipe for relationship glue, I point out that we've made every mistake in the book and probably invented some. The failures, especially those we knowingly committed (and learned from), have taught us much more than any successes, particularly accidental ones. These are our classic "been there, done that" communication mistakes, along with bits of wisdom we've gained from those mistakes. Read more at Relationship Glue Recipe: How to Keep a Marriage (or any Relationship) Solid

TSA Airline Security Checks: Body Scan or Pat Down

There has been a great deal of media discussion about airport travel security checks. NPR On Pointfollowed the TSA pat down vs. body scan debate. I had first-hand experience with these issues flying from Gerald  R.Ford International Airport for Thanksgiving. To be exposed or fondled. That is the question. Read on...

How Facebook Causes Privacy and Relationships Issues

When Facebook Posts Cause Personal, Professional and Relationship Issues
Royal Oak, MI coach Jason Windsor resigned recently after soccer parents circulated copies of Windsor's inappropriate Facebook profile postings. This issue bumps debate over inflammatory Facebook postings. How public is Facebook?
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Can Facebook Posts Go Too Far and Damage Relationships?

When Facebook Status Updates Go Too Far; What is Unacceptable to Post  on Facebook?
Most people would think that the answer to the question, 'what is safe and unsafe to post on Facebook?' is obvious. Sadly, given recent incidents involving cyber-bullying, harassment and libel, there is a fair number people for who this is not obvious.
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Is Unlimited Cell Phone Texting Bad for Relationships?

Dating and Relationships: Can Too Much Cell PhoneTexting and Calling Ruin Relationships?
Can cell phones kill relationships? How ridiculous. How could a communication device cause relationship problems? Here's how. Unlimited texting and call plans give people access to each other 24-7, 365 days a year.
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