I usually write about life as a married woman, but today I want to reflect on some things I learned when I was still swimming in the dating pool. I remember what it was like. More than anything as a single woman, I wanted to be pursued by a guy. I wanted to get asked…
Infatuation is a drug and like most drugs it can create intoxication and addiction. It can leave you disappointed, disillusioned, and angry. And yet, the search for its thrill is evident everywhere. Just look at the statistics on adultery. Read the research on workplace affairs. Look at surveys in which 68% of women say they…
Have you ever seen one of those t-shirts that has bride and groom stick figures with the words “Game Over” written above them? I’ve seen a few recently, and something about them just doesn’t sit well with me. In fact, I usually find myself completely irritated when I catch sight of one. After thinking about…
Growing up, I always wanted to subscribe to all of those girly magazines touting the answers to life’s most important questions on love, beauty, and health. Unfortunately for me, my mom banned them in our house claiming they were negative influences that we didn’t need to be exposed to. At the time, I felt like…
First time emotional and sexual affairs are almost always accidental. They rarely start as an inappropriate relationship. The individuals involved are not “fishing” or looking to find an affair partner. In fact, they are usually committed to their spouse initially. So, if that’s true, how do these experiences happen? Is it irrational behavior? Does the…
