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Couples: “It’s Not My Problem. It’s Your Problem.”

I was on San Juan Island last weekend for my step son’s high school graduation. It was moving and powerful. He wrote a piece called Bedrock, about the earth...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 21, 2018
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I had no Idea How to Deal with Anger and Conflict

Recently I was looking at one of my journals from the early 80s when I was 20 or 21 years old. I came across an entry about an interaction with my guy of that time....

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 4, 2016
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Marriage Fitness Quiz

In 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, 2014
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Marriage Interview 4: Flagging Interest in Sex

Thomas 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, 2015
Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Apr 7, 2015 at 9:22 am | 6 comments | 31881 Views

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My Best Tip for Your Marriage

Take 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, 2015
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Retreat Day

Do 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, 2014
Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Oct 2, 2014 at 12:32 pm | 3 comments | 31817 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, 2014
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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, 2014
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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, 2015
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Parents Texting with Kids in the Car

I 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, 2014
Last comment by Right on, on Sep 3, 2014 at 10:01 pm | 8 comments | 31682 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, 2015
Last comment by DanielDCruz, on Oct 26, 2015 at 5:46 am |
2 comments | 31429 Views

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Alcohol and the Holidays

The 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, 2015
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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, 2015
Last comment by lessons learned, on Sep 1, 2015 at 12:19 pm | 2 comments | 31332 Views

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I am Grateful for Love

I 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, 2014
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Truly Loved

What 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, 2014
Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Nov 18, 2014 at 12:33 pm | 2 comments | 31263 Views

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VoiceMale

I've been reading "VoiceMale: What Husbands Really Think About heir Marriages, Their Wives, Sex, Houseowrk, and Commitment" by Neil Chethik. Chethik is an author...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 10, 2014
Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Oct 17, 2014 at 12:27 pm | 7 comments | 31249 Views

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I Can't Get a Word In

Sherry responded to one of my blogs with this concern [my edits included: " . . .Women who finish almost every sentence with 'and' or 'but,' then carry on, endlessly....

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 30, 2014
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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, 2016
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Wasband: How to Retain Your Marriage

This 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, 2017
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Seven Months Since Mom Died

I 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, 2015
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