Relationships – Page 2 – Cast your Cares

Where do I find this thing called Happiness?

Happiness. Some people might find her to be illusive. Others have found her and have a great understanding of each other. Some may never find her; even though she’s right around the corner, never far, waiting to be found. For those who have found her, you may have noticed some special qualities about these people. Continue reading “Where do I find this thing called Happiness?”

Promise, I’m not Lonely

So I started this dating site……. lol, yes, I know; when one reaches middle-age, dating becomes not only difficult, but a chore. I tried to be nice and honest on my profile-which no one seems to read. I get many older men wanting to meet me, but…ugh. The other day, I was even nice enoughContinue reading “Promise, I’m not Lonely”

The Planks In Our Eyes.

The Planks In Our Eyes.. I read this post from J.S. Park, and I swear that the words spoke of my own experience with my ex-boyfriend and his alcoholism. I tried and tried……for 5 years to get him to see he needed to change! I tried, and I prayed! Eventually, I ended up having to leaveContinue reading “The Planks In Our Eyes.”

Mr./ Ms. Right?

Looking through the dating sites, I find men looking for their “soulmate”. For those of you who may not understand this term, put simply, it means that you have found someone who seems to be you’re “other half”, as if you weren’t whole to begin with, but now you are. We often hear others talkingContinue reading “Mr./ Ms. Right?”

Marriage? Why bother? What is it? Role expectations?

Expectations of marriage, our roles, responsibilities. Do we even need to talk about this before the big day?

Single and over 40? Still looking for Mr. Right?

Well, it seems that I am not only leaving my 40’s soon-gasp!, but am also still looking for the illusive “Mr. Right”. I have a terrible feeling that when I was in my 20’s, Mr. Right was sent to me, however, since I was shallow, I didn’t recognize him- he wasn’t “perfect in every way”.Continue reading “Single and over 40? Still looking for Mr. Right?”

On Friends & Acquaintances

what is the difference? Is one always more important than the other? What if I don’t have one?

On Relationship Building

The little things we do are what make a difference in our “buckets” –“What goes around comes around”-author unknown Treat others how you want to be treated–the Golden Rule Time after time we see evidence that if we treat our significant others the way we would like to be treated and should be treated, weContinue reading “On Relationship Building”