Author Archives: Tracey

Creative Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Tracey

Make and write cards Write a poem about: first meeting/date  best memory the future See “Phantom of the Opera” Ladies: meet him at the door in only a red ribbon Guys: tell her how your life has changed with her in it Recreate … Continue reading →

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Adjusting to stepfamily life occurs quickly…

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Tracey

Couples are optimistic when they remarry.  They want life to settle down and to get on with the business of being happy.  However, it can take a long time for people in newly blended families to get to know each … Continue reading →

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What ARE you Fighting About?

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Tracey

Do you find that you and your partner seem to fight about everything?   Maybe it’s the little things like; taking the garbage out, picking up bread from the store, answering the phone, etc.   Maybe you fight about bigger topics like; money, friends, … Continue reading →

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Money

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Tracey

Money doesn’t change a person, it unmasks who they really are. Think money buys happiness?   Why does having money change people? I’m wondering how you have been affected by winning the lottery or gaining an inheritance?   How did you change?   … Continue reading →

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9 Relationship Questions: Before the Big Question

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Tracey

You meet the person of your dreams – check. You fall in love – check. There is a proposal – check. And you live happily ever – ah, not so fast! Love is a good start but it isn’t everything. … Continue reading →

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Cold Feet

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Tracey

Did you get engaged over the holidays?   Worried about accepting or proposing the offer? We will soon be facing Valentine’s Day. This brings the possibility of popping the question or saying “I do”.   Underneath all the excitement and anticipating comes … Continue reading →

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Road Rage

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Tracey

It is easy to get anxious, frustrated, and angry when you are late and on your way to an important appointment.  Add to this already tense situation other drivers.  You got it, traffic.  Wouldn’t it be nice if you had … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Tracey

Ringing in the New Year wouldn’t be normal without assigning yourself a resolution.   Here are some tips to set yourself up to be successful where others fail. Make resolutions: Specific: Don’t say “I want to be happy this year” What does … Continue reading →

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I know you are but what am I?

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Tracey

How you perceive others is like looking in the mirror. Do you find yourself saying someone is ALWAYS negative?   Hmmm, maybe it’s time for a good self assessment.   It is easier to see in others what we cannot (refuse) to … Continue reading →

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Relationship question…

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Tracey

If your relationship were a party, what would it look like?   Would it be an intimate dinner? Would it be a rave? A costume party? What does it look like to others?

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