Why prenups are essential BY JIM BROWN Marriage: to have and to hold…unless life throws a curveball and then you better be prepared! After all, what could be more romantic
BY SHELA DEAN It’s true with lots of things – Marriage: Use it or Lose it My married friends keep a joint journal. They each write about everyday things and
Marriage is a leap of faith isn’t it? We can never “know” for sure if the one we choose to marry will be our partner for life or not. Will
“If you’re feeling lonely, your spouse probably is too. So don’t be afraid to take the initiative, start the conversation, and be proactive.” BY SHELA DEAN In a recent study,
BY SHELA DEAN Whether married or single, celebrating leads to greater happiness. And congratulating GRAND Magazine on its 10th Anniversary creates the perfect occasion to think about how we can
By Shela Deen | To help avoid misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and conflict, tune in and respond to your spouse’s emotions rather than his or her words | Relationships would
Putting your relationship at the top on your holiday to-do list By Shela Dean The holidays. There’s so much to do! Meal planning, shopping, decorating, shopping, making up the guest
A Relationship Survival Guide for the Sandwich Generation How to stay connected when you or your spouse are looking after elderly parents By Shela Dean Caregiving elderly parents
Becoming a grandparent can rekindle, or kill, the romance By Shela Dean When I learned I was becoming a grandmother, I thought, OMG! Am I officially old? Must I wear
by Sue Gillespie (Grandma Sue) “With everything that has happened to you, you can either feel sorry for yourself or treat what has happened as a gift. Everything is either
By: Charlie Palmer After 20 years of marriage, a couple was lying in bed one evening, when the missus felt her husband begin to fondle her in ways he
By: Howard S. Krooks, JD, CELA, CAP Q: I am 78 and my girlfriend of 10 years is 72. We enjoy a wonderful relationship and are contemplating getting married, but are