Tag Archives: couples

Valentine’s Day: The Day of Love (or is it?)

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Tracey

What does it take to have and maintain a healthy relationship?    It truly begins with you!     Be the best person you can be!  Ask yourself the question; if you were someone else would you marry you?  Begin now to … Continue reading →

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Blended Family – Crib Notes

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Tracey

100% of us know and have been impacted by a blended family in some way! Notable Step Families/Movies:    Hamlet             Sound of Music                  Cinderella                  Kramer vs Kramer           The Brady’s    Step Mom (Julia Roberts)               Full House Yours, Mine, and … Continue reading →

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Blending… or Bending, ah Breaking?

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Tracey

Yours, Mine, and Ours: The Art of Blending Families Divorce, remarriage, single parents – eventually these may result in a blending of families.   No stress, there, right? Let’s first define what a family is.   Some believe this is your birth … Continue reading →

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How do you communicate?

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Tracey

Do you ever sit across the table or on the couch and never say a word to each other? Many say the foundation to a working relationship is the ability to communicate with each other.   What does not talking to … Continue reading →

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Marriage Prep/Tune Up Time

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Tracey

   Spring wedding… this year or 7 years ago? It is important to understand who you are  (and who your spouse is) going into a marriage.   Determining each others likes, dislikes, and positions on elements of a marriage.      … Continue reading →

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