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If you want to be notified the next time I write something, sign up for email alerts or subscribe to the RSS Feed. Thanks for reading. One of the recent commercials from the superbowl dealt with cheating. The commercial took a humorous angle on a topic that impacts too many homes around the world. […]
As the year of 2009 nears its end, I wanted to share what were the top 10 most popular posts of the past year, based on daily traffic numbers.
1. The Sexing up of Popular Culture-June
2. Punish Me!-April
3&4. The Tyranny of Consenting Adults-July
5. Temptations are all around us-April
6. The Dark Side of Swinging
7. “Is there any […]
Although Christmas time is often associated with joy, in dysfunctional families, the holidays often bring out the worst in their dysfunctioning. When the dysfunction comes out, there are often arguments, fights, threats, suicidal thoughts, binge drug/alcohol abuse and other problem behaviors. When those who grew up in such circumstances are faced with the pain of […]
Excuses are excuses no matter how they are packaged. It is amazing how those bent on adultery find creative and innovative excuses for their actions. The damage done in ‘the name of love’ is extensive. The excuse “but we love each other” is often used to excuse and condone destructive behaviors. Spouses have left their […]
The time of year associated with Halloween is connected with threats and tricks. The public often visit haunted houses and events that produce sensations of fear or surprise. There are times that those frightened scream and run off. Fear, fright, and surprise are part of the package that goes with Halloween. Sadly, there are some […]
When in comes to dealing with affairs, the public and family do not react the same to all types of affairs. When affairs occur in reaction to ’severe’ abuse or neglect, there is often more acceptance of what happened than when they occur in other circumstances. Another type of affair that is often viewed as […]
In assembling material for another book on dealing with affairs, I have come across some thought provoking observations. One is that there is often a greater emphasis on understanding whether or not an affair is taking place than on ways of coping with the affair. There are plenty of top 10 signs that your spouse […]
Previous generations often used the term “Shame! Shame!” or “Shame on you!” as a way to confront some behaviors. On hearing those comments, the receiver was doused with emotional remorse. Unfortunately, the overuse of the term shame lent itself to confusion with guilt. The confusion of shame and guilt is where we need to start. […]
When a cheater/adulterer/infidel are doing their thing, there are often many signs and indications of an affair. Many of these signs are disregarded or ignored by their spouse. The truth is out there, for those who are willing to look for it. One place that there are often signs and indications is the automobile. Below […]
Having an affair is taking a risk. In many ways it is akin to gambling, where part of the thrill is the danger of the risk itself. Like gambling, it can become addictive as well. When a person experiences the rush of adrenalin associated with an affair, it is difficult to go back to routine […]
