Stefanie Coutinho

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Finding the Real Me

From a young age I struggled with a lack of sexual identity. I was born on a tropical island to deliriously happy parents. My father was all man – robust, authoritative and protective, and my mother was all woman – delicate, fragile and supportive. I grew up with two older brothers who were academic wizards, while I colored cows a healthy... >Full Story

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The Secret to Long-term Romantic Bliss

People are not perfect, and neither is the world we live in, so it shouldn't surprise us that our relationships aren't ideal. Conflict is inevitable in any relationship. Experts tell us that it is a part of every healthy marriage and the same holds true for dating relationships. Avoiding conflict is not the way to romantic bliss. Learning how... >Read More



Be Loved For Who You Really Are

Everybody wants to be loved for who they really are - beneath the masks they wear, the impressions they try to make and the mind games they play. But how do we go about doing that? Two of America's most respected, pioneering and sought after authorities on relationship dynamics, Jim Sniechowski and Judith Sherven, challenge our understanding of love...... >Read More



Menu Planning and Cooking in Bulk

It's 5 pm and the kids are hungry. You rummage through the refrigerator looking for leftovers - no such luck. You hastily attempt to prepare a simple Spaghetti Bolognese and realize that you're out of pasta. The doorbell is ringing and your eldest son just called. He's bringing his girlfriend home for dinner. We're all aware of the chaos that...... >Read More



This Is The Life!

As a child, I had no views on God at all because my parents didn't teach us about Him. I cannot recall having a conversation with either one of them about any spiritual matters before they died. Most of my memories of my parents include my dad and his drinking problem. Because he was an alcoholic, my mother wanted... >Read More



Understanding Men in the Workplace

Working with men can be great – once you’ve figured them out. It doesn’t take a woman too long to realize that they are, in fact, another species altogether. Gender differences, especially with regard to communication, have been the cause for much laughter and interesting conversation where I work. Yet it has also helped me to gain a better...... >Read More


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