Why I Don’t Celebrate Valentine’s Day Anymore

I admit, about 30 years ago, I drank the Kool-Aid and got sucked into the commercialization of Valentine’s Day… buying gifts, going to dinner at fancy restaurants, and receiving overpriced flowers. But a few years into my relationship with my now husband, we decided to be “anti-Valentine’s Day”. Note, he might have agreed to this […]

How Do Couples Make it in the Long-Run?

Why do some couples make it long-term and others don’t? 2023 marks the 32nd year that my husband and I have been together (dated for 7 years, married for 25 years). As I reflect over the decades, I can see the evolution of our relationship from its infancy to present day.  It seemed like we […]