Sexless Marriage: Isn’t Anybody Getting Any?
July 25, 2008 | 8 Comments
Maybe it’s because the weather is hot. Maybe I’m just in the mood. But recently, I’ve noticed a lot of talk about sex on the different marriage and relationship forums I frequent. That’s not a surprise. What I find shocking is how many yoomers ( my new word for young baby boomers) describe their marriages as ’sexless’.
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July 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Curious what my hubby looks like? Want to hear the uber-romantic story of our destination wedding? You can. Karen Putz, a writer on Disaboom.com, a community for folks with disabilities, interviewed me about what married life is like when a disability or two is part of the picture.
While I wouldn’t have chosen this path for us, I can say that experiencing the ‘for better or worse, in sickness and health’ part so early was important for our growth as a couple. We absolutely know we can count on each other. And, that’s a blessing.
But your experience doesn’t have to be as dramatic as ours was. Take a moment to recall the accomplishments you’ve made together- buying a house, raising kids, planning your future- and let those warm your heart.
Here’s what Karen has to say about yours truly.
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Good bye dear Summer!
Bop on over to Boomer Chronicles for Carnival #78
July 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment
It’s a wild, crazy ride into boomerhood, and no one covers it better than Rhea over at Boomer Chronicles. Check out her latest tales!
What is a carnival, you ask? Well, this carnival, called the Blogging Boomers, is a collection of blogs that focus on different aspects of the baby boomer experience (or the Yoomer experience, in my case). You can learn more about carnivals here.
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Can Smut Save a Stalled Sex Life?
July 18, 2008 | 7 Comments
I like to think I’m as ’smut-minded’ as the next person, able to dream up a juicy fantasy to act out at will. My swubby is a handsome guy with the sweetest lips. So, generally, all he needs to do is give me ‘the look’ and it’s on!
But you know how it is when you’ve been in a committed relationship. Familiarity is not the stuff ‘hotness’ is made from. After a while, your imagination fades, or at least, mine does. Short and sweet, we got bored with each other. (Warning- what comes next is adult content)
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Book Review: Smart Women Break Free
July 16, 2008 | 1 Comment
I remember the old days when my mother went through ‘the change’. It was a mysterious time when our whole household was in flux, and everyone knew to stay out of my mother’s way. My thoughts about midlife and retirement were created in that chaos.
At twenty, I thought it would be a sad time filled with frustrations, just a lonely waiting period until death. At the ripened age of 46, things look a lot different. I made the mind-shift on my own, but I’m glad there are books like Smart Women Don’t Retire- They Break Free to guide others.
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Shimmer over to Don’t Gel Yet for Carnival #77
July 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Sure is muggy and hot here in Boston. Almost the perfect weather to spend an evening on a carousel enjoying the breeze. Cynthia over at Don’t Gel Yet also has come cool things for you to enjoy. Take a spin now!
SPECIAL NEWS! The winner of bragging rights and a $25 gift certificate in our Relationship Memoirs contest is Sarah
People loved her entry: ‘Got it right the second time.’ Well done, Sarah. Contest may be over, but drop by and add your gem if you like.
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Can a Post Nuptial Save a Marriage?
July 11, 2008 | 2 Comments
I met up with my friend, Vyctoria, at a Ladies Who Launch networking event last night. While catching up I casually asked her to name today’s topic. Vyctoria is an uber-organized blond who runs a luxury personal concierge business- you know, lifestyle management. She’ll take care of any thing so long as it’s legal.
She has a really sharp mind. Leave it to her to be so clever as to ask why do married folks always want single folks to get married. I admit I was stumped on that one (so it might actually turn up as a post before too long). Anyway, she suggested a post on doing a credit check on your spouse. Then, things got interesting.
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My Swubby Thinks I’m…
July 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment
So, so many words to fill in that blank. Normally, he thinks I’m fab, fun, smart, cute (that’s a big one, but at my age who wants to be cute?), accomplished and beautiful. Lots of good things.
Happily, I think lots of good things about him, too. He’s fun (notice we have that in common), good looking, kind-hearted and full of integrity. Cheesy as it seems, this is a lovefest. And yet, I get cheesed when my swubby has a negative thought about me. So, I’m trying to figure it out. Today, at lunch my swubby told me he thought I was ’round’.
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July 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Right about now, we’re in a good spot. We’re ‘happy’.
You know, neither us of have any lurking complaints about doing the laundry or spending too much money on take-out. We’re laughing and enjoying each other’s company.
In fact, today we’re in Schenectady, NY enjoying a quick romantic getaway, something we don’t do enough. (We dropped Handsome off at the summer program at Union) So, what’s the catch? Read more
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Happy 4th!
July 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Now, it really feels like summer. For me, the 4th is the real start, not Memorial Day.
We’re not doing anything special for the day, but we’ll drop my son, Handsome, off at camp on Sunday. He’s going to a Toy Engineering Camp, can you imagine? When I went to summer camp with the Marymount Sisters in Vermont, the most exciting activity was the bonfire. Gosh, times have changed.
Romantic Memoirs- Did You Vote?
I got wondering if anyone could capture their love life in 6 words. So, I asked folks to take a shot. You can see the results and vote for the winner.
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