Peaceful Simplicity

Simplicity

Whatever the tasks, do them slowly with ease, in mindfulness, so not do any tasks with the goal of getting them over with. Resolve to each job in a relaxed way, with all your attention. – Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen Master In our daily lives, we often rush through...

In Sickness and In Health

Communication, Simple Marriage in Action

I still remember saying my wedding vows on a hot summer day nearly twelve years ago. I take thee, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until...

7 Deadly Sins of Relationships

Relationship Design

“Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That’s why it’s a comfort to go hand in hand.” – Emily Kimbrough Every marriage has its difficulties, and every marriage has its joys. But when you learn the deadly sins of relationships, you are more likely going to...

Confined Spaces Often Result in Sexy Places

Sex and Intimacy

Picture this: You are on a family road trip. You spend six nights in three different homes with two children on “vacation” to visit a dozen relatives. Each day is filled with activity and you can barely sleep at night. This is not exactly the scene of a romantic,...

Costs for a date

Relationship Design

How much does it cost to go to a movie? Now what’s the cost of spending the couple of hours finishing a project together you’ve both put off at home, or spending the time walking in the park, or having sex? Everything has a cost, and it’s not just...