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COUPLE'S NET
Couple's Tone and Body LanguageLast time I wrote about observing couples' communication through tone and body language. I want to clarify that we can not assume what is going on from what we see....
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 7, 2014There are no comments yet. 33856 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Your electric panelCan you convert your gas furnace to an electric heat pump? How much space is in your panel? There's more than you might think! This is the second in a three-part...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Oct. 10, 2021Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Oct 14, 2021 at 1:39 pm | 8 comments | 33833 Views
COUPLE'S NET
My Best Tip for Your MarriageTake care of your relationship. I realize that sounds simplistic, but it’s not. Love is created by many small acts, and grows. Many of the couples we...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 30, 2015There are no comments yet. 33827 Views
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"How Can We Be Happy Again?" Part 2Today I am going to answer Help's question of "How Can We Be Happy Again?" by talking about our ability to calm and soothe ourselves and each other, and have loving,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 11, 2014There are no comments yet. 33759 Views
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Marriage Fitness QuizIn Silicon Valley, we focus on all sorts of fitness: physical, career, raising children who will excel, fiscal, and so on. What's the current state of your marriage...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 10, 2014There are no comments yet. 33682 Views
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Marriage Interviews: May I Interview You?Hi Readers, You've had the chance to read eight Marriage Interviews so far. I am seeking individuals or couples who want to be interviewed. It will take about...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 10, 2015There are no comments yet. 33678 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Using heat pump specs to answer your common sense questionsIn this last post of a mini-
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Oct. 17, 2021Last comment by DJ, on Oct 21, 2021 at 9:53 pm | 11 comments | 33596 Views
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Marriage Interview 4: Flagging Interest in SexThomas met his wife, MaryAnn, at a dinner party. They started dating a month later, and were married within the year. They've now been married over 50 years . In...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Apr. 2, 2015Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Apr 7, 2015 at 9:22 am | 6 comments | 33497 Views
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What is the new couple's paradigm these days?On TV and in movies one seems to see a lot of serial relationships. Almost every character is dealing with an ex, and kids, and the incumbent problems. Great...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 16, 2014There are no comments yet. 33490 Views
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Retreat DayDo you ever have a day where you just want to stay in bed? Tired, a little cranky. It seems it would probably be better off for those around me to be spared my presence....
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 23, 2014Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Oct 2, 2014 at 12:32 pm | 3 comments | 33481 Views
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Dear Chandrama, My wife thinks I am keeping secrets . . .. . . from her. I am just trying to protect her. I had a challenging upbringing; hers was protected. That innocence attracted me to her, plus she is smart and attractive...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Apr. 29, 2014There are no comments yet. 33430 Views
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Performance Review Your Marriage?A recent Wall Street Journal article, A Performance Review May be Good...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 21, 2015Last comment by DanielDCruz, on Oct 26, 2015 at 5:46 am | 2 comments | 33345 Views
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Wasband: How to Retain Your MarriageThis is my new word for the week. A husband who no longer is married to you is a wasband. Does waswife work as well? In order to avoid having a wasband or waswife,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 19, 2017There are no comments yet. 33288 Views
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Alcohol and the HolidaysThe holidays are supposed to be a joyous time, filled with cheer, family, friends and love. Yet your reality may be different from that. It can be easy to drink...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 22, 2015There are no comments yet. 33287 Views
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Have You Ever Had a Dog?Do you have a dog? Or used to? I have a Papillion. He was a rescue dog. Every time I get home, whether it's only been 30 minutes or three hours, he literally leaps...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 28, 2015Last comment by lessons learned, on Sep 1, 2015 at 12:19 pm | 2 comments | 33266 Views
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Parents Texting with Kids in the CarI see parents texting with kids in the car more and more often now, and it scares me. I am going to be blunt here: Do you want to risk killing your kids, or make...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 29, 2014Last comment by Right on, on Sep 3, 2014 at 10:01 pm | 8 comments | 33214 Views
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“This is Never Gonna Go our Way . . .If I am gonna have to guess what’s on your mind.” –Believe, Mumford & Sons Because I usually see the pattern of men not speaking up...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 26, 2016There are no comments yet. 33157 Views
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Seven Months Since Mom DiedI really miss mom. I find myself talking to her sometimes; telling her how much I love her. I've been planting a succulent garden and growing tomatoes. I know she...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 1, 2015There are no comments yet. 33087 Views
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I am Grateful for LoveI feel such gratitude and thanksgiving this year, even though Mom is dying. I am grateful for you, readers of Couple's Net. I am grateful for Mom. I am...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 24, 2014There are no comments yet. 33082 Views
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Truly LovedWhat would happen if we let ourselves be truly loved? Fully loved? I believe that many would say they would love to be loved fully or are letting themselves...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 14, 2014Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Nov 18, 2014 at 12:33 pm | 2 comments | 32924 Views
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