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“STAY MARRIED AND YOU’LL FIND OUT,” THE ALL-TIME ANSWER

December 1, 2021 by

“Stay married and you’ll find out” was the answer to a question about wolves. It seemed like a normal wolf question, but that one smart aleck answer sounded universal. How did five words turn into an answer for everything? First the question:

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MALE FRIENDSHIP? WHO DECIDES YOUR BEST FRIEND FOREVER

October 27, 2021 by

For ‘male friendship’ I searched for ‘old pic of best friends.’ What showed up? Images of women friends. If that’s surprising, then you need to know more about male friendship. It’s different than female friendship. How different?

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DESPERADO DECISION? COME DOWN FROM YOUR FENCES

October 16, 2021 by

A desperado decision happens the moment you spread your wings and fly. Like an eagle. It happens when you meet someone who says, “We can do this together.” That’s the day things change, the day you agree with a strong, “Yes, we can.” Set it in stone.

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HAPPY LIFE NEEDS A FEW ADDITIONS

October 6, 2021 by

A happy life can be a goal, but not for those who see happiness in others as an obstacle to overcome. Besides, isn’t happiness overrated? How can anyone have a happy life, or even strive for one, in 2021? If you’ve ever asked that question, keep asking. Then ask, “What else is there to work […]

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BREAKING POINT REACHED. THEN WHAT?

September 24, 2021 by

Everyone has a breaking point, so let’s get past the tough guy act. Even if you have to fish around to find a break, you will find it. Or someone else will find it. You should want to find it sooner than later. A good example of a breaking point is mumps and measles: as […]

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MARRIAGE RULES FOR THE CURIOUS UNMARRIED

September 1, 2021 by

Marriage rules apply most to the people who’ve said it out loud: “I’ll never get married.” Maybe you said it? Your spouse said it? I said it, then stopped. Why? I got married. You can’t say you’ll never get married after that. I’ll start with three marriage rules and go from there.

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UPDATED LIFE: STARTING SOMETHING NEW TO FINISH

August 4, 2021 by

An updated life, from new paint, new flowers, to new shoes, asks a question: What was wrong with the old life? Like there had to be something wrong to change things? Yes, that’s usually a good reason, but so is getting a different angle. Update, refresh, begin again. Call it one of those, add a […]

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MARRYING KIND? HOW TO TELL THE DIFFERENCE

August 1, 2021 by

Being the marrying kind takes practice. Eventually things work themselves out. From the relationship vault: A few weeks into a sizzling new romance, Lovey and I were in my Lovejoy apartment late one night when the building buzzer started and wouldn’t stop. I got up and pushed the front door button. After all, the place […]

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OPTIONAL FRIENDSHIP: YOU CAN’T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT

June 16, 2021 by

An optional friendship depends on time and place. But it’s not your time or your place. Tell me if this sounds familiar: “I’ve been so busy I haven’t had time to do anything, but in between my schedule, my plans, my obligations, my interests, my work, my obsessions, my fears, we should get together sometime.” […]

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CAN DIFFERENCE MAKERS CHANGE OPINIONS LIKE YOURS

May 29, 2021 by

Difference makers show up at the right time and we all celebrate. They show up when you get lost, when you’re confused. When you need help, there they are. But where are they when you’re not lost, not confused? What do they do when you don’t need any help? Don’t worry, they’re still out there […]

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