Men. *sigh* Why do I bother?
The gulf of understanding on either side leaves me yearning for so much more.
A relationship should be based on mutual respect and understanding.
My current one seems to be more of a battle of egos.
I’m too old and set-in-my-ways to be bothered waging a war of wills. Experience tells me that [...]
Archive for the ‘love’ Category
Men, ARGH!!!
Posted in Break-ups, Dating, Life, Relationships, love, tagged Long distance relationships on August 26, 2009 | 6 Comments »
What women (and men!) want
Posted in Life, Marriage, Relationships, love, men, tagged What men want, What women want on June 21, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I used to think relationships were all about love. Then I thought it was compromise…
Following several years of solid reflection following the implosion of my marriage, I’ve decided (at least for now!) that the driving force in interpersonal relationships is not our search for acceptance, but a desperate yearning to be understood.
It is not enough [...]
Fish – needs bicycle
Posted in Life, Personal goals, love, men, taking control of your life, work life balance, tagged Happiness on June 15, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Searching for a partner can be a traumatic experience. Often we look for partners that will complete us, not complement us. We say it all the time:
‘he completes me’
‘she’s my better half’
Besides being nauseating company, becoming achingly-co-dependent is dangerous.
When rely on others to fulfil us, we allow others to make us miserable. [...]
Top 5: Fundamental elements of a successful relationship
Posted in Dating, Life, Marriage, Relationships, Sex, Top 5, love on May 28, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Every relationship has give and take. But how much should you give – and how much should you take? Some relationships work seamlessly, and others are more like an endurance event. Whether this is Mr/Ms Right, or Mr/Ms Right Now hinges on just a few key ingredients.
To help you decipher between the two, here are [...]
The delicate dance of love
Posted in Break-ups, Dating, Relationships, love, tagged Valentine's Day on February 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
aaahh, the mystical whimsy of the weaving of romantic magic. The gentle glittering of wonder against the sparkling backdrop of possibility. Soft music. Flattering lighting. The verbal ping-pong of witty, slightly acerbic, mildly ambiguous banter and the unmistakably enigmatic air of ‘I wonder if they like me back?’
Romance can be magical. Alas, Valentine’s Day really [...]
Oh, Christmas tree!
Posted in Family memories, Life, Parenting, Spirituality, love, tagged Christmas on December 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
My sons and I put up our Christmas tree on the weekend.
In our house, putting the tree up signifies the official onset of the festive season. We start by cleaning the whole house. It’s the only way I can ensure that my boys (at ages 9 and 10), will clean their room – albeit to [...]
# Top 5: Ways to meet potential partners
Posted in Dating, Internet dating, Life, Relationships, Top 5, love on October 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
# Top 5: Ways to meet potential partners
Your friends and family are telling you you should ‘get out there’. Sheesh! It’s not like you’re always single by choice. That’s not to suggest that you’re desperate, it’s just not always easy to ‘meet someone nice’ who shares the same values, while managing to intrigue and [...]
Book in 6 words? Brilliant idea!
Posted in Bi-polar, Books, Feminism, Life, Parenting, Writing, love, work life balance on June 19, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Communicating with meaning is difficult. Concisely? Almost impossible (well *ahem* it is for some of us!).I completed a job application recently which limited the applicant to 350 word responses to the criteria. *ug*.
I was riddled with anxiety. HOW could I explain to these people in just 350 words that I was so much more qualified, [...]
Still no word following the horrible discussion with the (ex?) partner earlier in the week.
My house is a mess. My eyes are red-raw. My nose is snuffly, and I have a pounding headache…
The sole consolation is that I am looking after myself. I’ve managed to workout every day since he left. I’ve been eating well, have [...]
China
Posted in Family memories, Life, Top 5, Travel, love, work life balance, tagged China on June 11, 2008 | 2 Comments »
你好 (nee how!) – Hello!
Long time – no write.
I’ve been in China!
I’ve never been overseas before, so it was QUITE an experience! What a choice for my first overseas trip! Such a rich historical tapestry, such a lot going on (post-quake, pre-Olympics), such a culture shock and -*ahem* - QUITE a human rights record!
Such a striking dichotomy between the abundantly [...]
