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The most important four words for a successful marriage: 'I'll do the dishes.'
I'm proud to be a one-man woman
As I read the stories of other Vocal creators I realize how vastly different we all are regarding romance. Writers are sharing that they enjoy threesomes, open relationships, and women boldly declaring they don't mind sleeping around. Increasing numbers of females are letting the world know that they desire to explore their sexuality the same way men always have. I am tossing my hat into the ring so to speak to write about being a one-man woman because there are still those who enjoy this manner of living. While celebrating alternate lifestyles it's important to not overlook the fact that some people do prefer having one partner for life.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Families
A valuable lesson from the movie 'Purple Rain'
The 1984 hit movie Purple Rain starring Prince, probably would not be received as well today. In the film, both The Kid,(Prince) and his father are hitting women. When this movie first aired, I was 26 years old, had only been married for 4 years and knew nothing about domestic violence.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Families
5 Signs Your Wife Wants A Divorce (And How To Prevent It)
If your marriage is 'on the rocks' and you're worried that your spouse is thinking about asking for a divorce, then this article is for you. I'll explain a few signs to look for that indicate your wife is thinking about divorce, and I'll tell you how to stop it and how to begin repairing your marriage.
By Gary Barrientos5 years ago in Families
Sink of Pee
Firsts: Sink of Pee Sometimes I just feel jinxed. Some people leave a wide swath of destruction down there path, but me, I do freaks of nature. In 1969 in West Texas I was there for a semi mild tornado, in 1980 I was in Cheney, Washington for Mt. St. Helens and our first year in Northern Idaho, Cindy and I witnessed the worst winter in fifty years.
By Gregory Dolan Dies5 years ago in Families
Intimacy is so much more than you may realize
The dictionary defines intimacy as Closeness between people in personal relationships. It's what builds over time as you connect with someone, grow to care about each other, and feel more and more comfortable during your time together. It can include physical or emotional closeness, or even a mix of the two. I take note that the official description does not mention sex but this is what popular society has come to believe.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Families
Love Is
A spur-of-the-moment decision was never my style or a great talent of mine and one I went out of my way to avoid. Skiing was my favorite pastime. On this one occasion these two conflictive tendencies came to a provocative debate within me. While I was fortunate enough to live in a province with some of the best skiing in the world, the accessibility for this addiction of my highest pleasure was totally reliant on my friends and family. On this trip I was having some anxiety considering the travel companion I had chosen. The trip was planned with my brother, Ryan, and my sister-in-law, Beth, weeks earlier. My anxiety was not with these two, but with a young man, Terry, whom I met at a casual gathering with friends. Our indulgences seemed to be of like minds and as the conversation turned to my obsession, the invite became an automatic gesture for me. Shortly after the words were formulated I started to rethink this offer. Once they were out and with the acceptance of the invitation, we worked out the arrangements for the daytrip.
By Patricia Zimmel5 years ago in Families
Is it over?
It all started having suffered a traumatic brain injury on February 17, 2018. I was a long haul driver and was traveling home from an extended trip from the east coast. They told me that if I didn't travel a certain way home that I would lose my job. I knew that traveling I-70 would save me time and wouldn't be such a hazard, but instead I was told that I needed to travel north through Iowa to I-94 to make my way home to Yakima, WA. The rest would be history, as I would later find out in a hospital 3 1/2 hours from where I stopped that I had suffered the brain injury I just mentioned.
By Aaron Huizenga5 years ago in Families
The Dunmow Flitch
Great Dunmow is a village is Essex (half way between Bishop’s Stortford and Braintree) that owes its fame to a custom that has been running unbroken since the 12th century and which is mentioned in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. Married couples are put on trial to prove the strength of their marriage and, should they convince a judge and jury, win the prize of a side (or “flitch”) of bacon.
By John Welford5 years ago in Families
Date of Good Tidings
It’s a warm summer evening on a night when the moon is set just right. It’s not a full moon, yet one would think it is with its bright LED glow, I sit on my back patio petting my pooches that thrive on my attention. Without warning, “Dance Monkey” by Tones and I shouts my phone to life, startling me out of deep thoughts. It’s the key to my heart, the other half of my soul. Sounding seductive and full of confidence he invites me to a surprise dinner announcing he’ll be pickling me up at six. With excitement and delight, I get dressed aiming to please, for he is that special someone after all. As he pulls into our driveway, the thudding of his favorite Spanish song replaces any honking horn any day. As he climbs out of the car with the music increasing as the door slowly opens, one would think a heavy weight champion was being introduced as he bravely approaches the ring, and I am the ring. Hugging me and greeting me with his welcoming kisses, lets me know I have chosen the right outfit for this unexpected dinner date. Walking me to the car, he slowly opens the door and guides me into the passenger seat, for I’m his queen after all. Watching him walk in front of the car to get in on his side only empowers me to tell him lets skip dinner. His Burberry smell only makes me wish dinner was already over. Our drive to where we are going only gives me lust for my husband’s touch. I’m excited, while at the same time I am disappoint of the not knowing. We arrive at a place called Flemings, and I all I can do is wonder. My love must sense it, for he informs me that it’s a steakhouse and wine bar. We exit the car walking to the front door, as he softly guides my lower back with his hand. With a greeting from the hostess, he responds our last name. After receiving an invitation of this way, we follow the young women to a private booth for two, where a single votive candle softy provides light. Immediately red wine is poured into our glasses, in which all it takes is a sip to know it Merlot. Once again, my king has done well. He’s selected everything to my liking from the place to eat, to the flavored drink. This place is new to us and for some special occasion he’s chosen it from the usual places. A special occasion indeed, for as my love makes a toast to us, he informs me of good tidings this special night. A promotion has brought us here and after tonight, our hopes and dreams will hopefully start coming true. After ordering our food, we sit and remanence of our earlier times together. It’s hard to believe sometimes that we have been together for five years. We have gone through some rough patches, but we’ve pulled through. After looking back, we decide to take another toast to this. As I take my last sip from the glass of merlot, our dinner arrives with a prime rib steak, mashed potatoes, and vegetables. The smell that radiates from the steak only makes me hungrier. The food is to die for and before we could finish, the waiter asked to bring us something else to drink, we both decide to go with a glass of water this time. Once we have completed our meals, and enjoyed more talks of remanence, we ask for our check. After the waiter returns with our bank card, we decide it’s time to return home. On our way home, my love drives slow as we intake the fullness we have just endorsed. Once home, my gorgeous man directs me to wait for him, as he exits the car to open the door for me. He gently tugs me out of the passenger seat to a warm embrace that conjoins us up to our front door and inside where only our secrets reside.
By Deborah Portillo5 years ago in Families
