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Saying 'I Love You' for Less

This is for the frugal romantic. Last Valentine's Day I had $8. I went to the local grocery store and bought gladiolas (the cheapest flowers I could find - but very beautiful). I cut red tissue paper into hearts. I also bought strawberries and grapes. I got out all the photos of the two of us and taped them to the wall in a trail leading to the bathroom.... >Full Story

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Hope When Life is Tough

Growing up in the projects of Dunedin, Florida was tough. We lived across from a sewage treatment plant and with it came every negative stereotype you can imagine. But throughout my childhood I never realized we were poor, because there was always so much love. I wouldn't trade my childhood for anything. Broken promises My mom was only 18 when...... >Read More


Tags: challenges&conflicts, faith, hardship and suffering, Men, Mike Clemons, single-parents, spirituality, sports, Women

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Crisis Intimacy

A prevailing myth in our society says that during times of extreme crisis, many (if not most) marriages falter and fail. Certainly it was something we were told time and time again when we faced our own tragedies. Grief counsellors and social workers cautioned us about this danger after the stillbirths of both our sons Noah and Simon, and... >Read More


Tags: challenges&conflicts, Christie Hoos, Family, Glen Hoos, hardship and suffering, loss, marriage, parenting, sex and love, women and men

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Advice: Divorce, Separation and Dating

My brother recently announced his separation shortly after told me he was dating someone. He and his wife have filed for divorce, but my family is having a hard time dealing with the fact that he is dating while he is still legally married. He wants our family to meet his new girlfriend. My question is, should we meet... >Read More


Tags: advice, challenges&conflicts, divorce, Dr. Ginger Gabriel, Family, LIFE, Men, Women

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