Tag Archives: relationships

Love and Respect…can we get what we want?

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Making Sense from MY Perspective

I’m beginning to believe that it may just be as simple as this… women want more than anything to feel loved, cherished, admired. men want more than anything to feel respected, valued, admired. And I think we both desire the connection from a single … Continue reading →

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We didn’t have a LOVE for the AGES…

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Making Sense from MY Perspective

…though that wouldn’t have been a reason to end it for me. I didn’t really believe in divorce as a viable option. Divorce to me was a “giving up” of sorts and a refusal to make a partnership work…whether you had … Continue reading →

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Navigating New Connections

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Making Sense from MY Perspective

I went to a social gathering last night with a group of women I hope to become closer to… I was invited to BUNCO for the first time several months ago by a colleague/friend and attended with a few other acquaintances … Continue reading →

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Constant flow of consciousness….

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Making Sense from MY Perspective

So I’ve kept my first goal of walking at least three times a week.  So far, so good.  Plus I have been including the kids on several occasions, so it gives me an opportunity to chat with them and connect … Continue reading →

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Venting..

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Making Sense from MY Perspective

So I don’t want to run to my mom or my bestie…but this just popped up in conversation with the kiddos since they’ve been back with me this week after a week with their dad… “Dad had pictures of some … Continue reading →

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In good times and in bad…

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Making Sense from MY Perspective

I read an article today on the state of marriage and how feminism and the feminist movement has impacted how men and women view marriage.  It stated that statistically women’s interest/desire to marry has increased while men’s interest/desire to marry … Continue reading →

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Disconnection

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Making Sense from MY Perspective

Feeling like a part of something… A part of a family. A part of a relationship. A part of a frienship. A part of a team. A part of a social group. A part of a community. It seems to … Continue reading →

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Because it hurts…

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Making Sense from MY Perspective

I keep asking myself why I don’t want to interact with my ex.  Why I can’t bring myself to have the new age “divorced parents who are friends” type of relationship (like he thinks we should have – ‘for the kids’ … Continue reading →

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Donning the armor against divorce and coparenting…

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Making Sense from MY Perspective

I’m visiting the blog less.  I sometimes wonder if that is a good sign.  That I’m not dwelling on the crappy parts of my life…because I tend to seek out this forum when I need reassurances and support that I … Continue reading →

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Riding out the waves

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Making Sense from MY Perspective

It’s been awhile… since my last post… What’s been happening?  Well…the school year ended.  My summer online course for licensure renewal started.  My ex continues to be a source of woe and sometimes humor (more at his expense than on … Continue reading →

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