Healthy Boundaries: Drawing a Line in the Sand
kdillon2013-03-20T10:39:37+00:00"Work" tends to have a negative connotation when used in context with relationships, but it is the best way to describe a necessary component to be successful. Being kind, considerate, and forgiving are a few
I Love You, And…
kdillon2013-03-07T15:41:01+00:00But seems like a benign enough word. It's not though. At least not in every circumstance. One that is a particular annoyance for me is: I am sorry, but... Immediately following "but" is inevitably a
Love Means Learning How to Unplug
kdillon2013-03-01T14:36:36+00:00Our weekends are often filled with tasks we need to accomplish around the house, activities planned with the kids, menu planning and grocery shopping for the next week, a little work time, extra training time,
Relationship Status: It’s Complicated
kdillon2013-02-25T12:08:29+00:00Before Sean and I met he had discovered a new community ten minutes from work and the same distance from his two youngest kids. The spacious, city-style brownstones are a short walk to the downtown
Singles in America
kdillon2013-02-15T13:58:43+00:00I opine on the subject of being single and online dating based upon my personal experience and that of friends. The stories are fun (and sometimes sad) antidotes on the state of dating at this
Valentine’s Day Survival Tips for Men
kdillon2013-02-13T12:14:35+00:00Tomorrow is the big day. It's the annual make-or-break day for men; you will be back on the market for a girlfriend after screwing up the most important romantic day of the year or, if
How to Restore Trust in a Relationship
kdillon2013-01-31T11:13:53+00:00Sean broke our wedding vows recently. The fact we aren't married yet is just a technical detail. What is important is the commitment he made, to uphold five promises, now and when he is my husband.
How to Maintain a Successful Relationship in a Hectic Life
kdillon2013-01-28T13:00:24+00:00Work, kids, household chores and projects, meal planning and prep, kids' activities, exercise, and more is squeezed into each week. Somehow, through it all, we also need to find time to focus on maintaining a
Relationship Success: Enjoying the String of Tiny Moments
kdillon2013-01-21T14:06:48+00:00When I was in the throes of figuring out the online dating scene several years ago, I remember speaking to a neighbor who was also trying to navigate the various sites. She too was overwhelmed