My Story: I’m 52 and this is my 3rd marriage. My husband is 65, his second marriage. My first 2 marriages were silly compared to this one – I was young young young, or pregnant, or broke… I consider myself kind of a “late bloomer” but once I “bloomed” ~ oh, gosh! At about 45, it was like a light just turned on. He is a quiet, rather introverted type, and admittedly fearful. He is not overwhelmed by fear, but what I see is a very sensitive and gentle soul – and also he subscribes to this kind of “eat what is put on my plate and don’t question it” thing. I have 2, 25 & 29, and he has 2, a 43 y/o daughter and a 38 y/o son. We will be married 10 years this December 28th. This past August, we were making plans together to celebrate our anniversary by renewing our vows, and having a reception with friends and family following the ceremony – he had contacted the Priest at the church he attends, and everything was so nice. No issues (visible) with anyone… just a couple middle-aged peeps who were really happy and managing well, no extremes anywhere. Read More
Have you heard the story of Buridan’s Donkey? . . . If not, the story is actually pretty ridiculous, but so very, very true to human nature. See if you relate to this:
A donkey is placed right in the middle of two stacks of hay. He’s hungry, very hungry, but he doesn’t know which one to choose, so he stays where he is, and dies.
Ridiculous, right?? If it were truly a life or death decision, surely, he would pick one and eat?!
How many times have you been stuck in “paralysis by analysis”? Waiting for the choice to become crystal clear BEFORE you make a decision . . . That decision could be in staying in a dying marriage or doing something about it. That decision could be making a career change because you absolutely hate your job, but you are waiting for the “right one” to come along. That decision could be waiting to make a purchase (like my video course!) because you aren’t really sure it will give you the benefit you are looking for. Read More
This past weekend I heard the story of a husband who came home from a vacation with his wife in Cancun. As soon as he walked in the door, he made a grand declaration. “I want a divorce!” When the wife asked why, he said, “Because you were no fun!!” He went upstairs, re-packed his bags, and left.
Just yesterday, I was shopping with my oldest daughter in Kroger. On the endcap, there were boxes of Frankenberry, Booberry, and Count Chocula. I was all excited about it – remembering how I grew up on that cereal and how my brother’s favorite was Booberry while mine was Frankenberry. I couldn’t resist, and I put a box of the bright pink cereal in my basket.
As I oohed and aaahed, a gentleman who was maybe 27 years old with a wedding ring on his left hand, walked by and said, “Really? You are that excited about a cereal??” At first I thought he was kidding – after all, this box held SO many wonderful childhood memories for me. But then my daughter stopped me and said, “Mom, he’s making fun of you. . .” Read More
This is without a doubt the #1 question I receive from women all around the world. Should I stay or should I go? When is enough enough?
Women, just like YOU, are searching for answers to the question: What should I do?? If I do this, this is what I see in my future. If I do something else, then this is what I see in my future . . . and neither seems like a very good scenario. More unanswered question, chaos, fear, raw emotions, and there is no crystal ball to know anything for sure.
In my first video course, I want to empower you to make that decision for yourself. I’m giving you everything I’ve got:
- How to answer that question for yourself!
- How to have a fresh new attitude so you are ready to face the challenges ahead!
- How to surround yourself with those that love and support you – even if your friends are tired of hearing your story!
- How to create your life that you are passionate about and absolutely adore!
- How to celebrate all that you are and all that is just waiting for you to claim as your own!!
All this and so much more is in this course.
Plus, if you aren’t completely satisfied with the information and resources available to you – let me know, and I’ll give you your money back. No questions asked – just send me an email : )
It’s time to get your questions answered and move forward in your life. If you really want to change your relationship, you’ve got to change how you think. You have nothing to lose, and this really could be just what you are looking for!!
Much Love,
Gloria
Imagine standing by the edge of a big city pool. One end is shallow, and you can easily stand and touch the ground. Nothing to worry about. You can do the doggie paddle, swim underwater, play around. And whenever you get tired you can just put your feet down, and feel safe. Plus, the stairs lead you gently down into and out of the water.
The other end is a little different. It’s much deeper, and you cannot touch the ground. It feels like this abyss of water, and when you feel tired or unsure the edge seems extremely far away. You watch others as they tread water to stay afloat, swim underwater easily, and even dive in – which is something you cannot do in the shallow end.
There’s a part of you that wants to jump in, to take the risk, to play with the others who aren’t bound by boundaries under their feet, but you are afraid. You are afraid of all of the what if’s . . . What if I’m not strong enough? What if I fail? What if I drown and no one sees me? Read More
What exactly is a vaccuum cleaner anyway? It is an appliance that someone created that does nothing but suck. Suck, suck, suck! My entire life revolves around sucking. I suck up the cookie crumbs from the little crumb crushers; I suck up the left over Doritoes from the guy who sits on the couch watching football all day; I suck up the dirt from the dog with muddy paws; and, I suck up the dust and dirt from just the everyday. And somedays, I feel like my entire life sucks . . .
I get so tired of sucking. I sit in the closet, completely unnoticed, until someone needs something sucked up. Then someone finally lets me out of the dark, plugs me in to the blessed outlet that gives me all the energy that I need, and I’m turned on one more time to do what? Suck! Read More
What is the fog? It is the place of the unknown. The place where you can see just a little bit, sometimes . . and then at other times, you can’t even see your hand in front of your face. There is little sun, and it feels cold and isolating. The air is thick and heavy. The fog is layers and layers of clouds that you can’t just sweep away.
You begin to wonder if you are even on the right track and doubt and fear can overwhelm you. Sound is muffled in the denseness, and even if you cry out you don’t know if anyone else can hear you. Everything looks unfamiliar even if you’ve been on that trail a hundred times before. You wonder – Should I wait until the fog lifts or move ahead in spite of the fog? How long will this last? Read More
What does the way I play say about me?
My Story: I am a 35 year old mother of four. I have been divorced for nearly 3 years now. Our relationship was full of ups and downs. I always rationalized the ups and downs on the fact that he had an awful childhood. He was molested and raped repeatedly for years as a child.
I always thought my purpose in life was to give him the love he never had as a child.
We always said we’d never divorce. We’d always work on our marriage because we wanted to give the kids the best life with both parents at home. Read More
I have said this so many times, and I still believe it to be true – My kids are my greatest teachers! And just they other day, I was amazed are how Remarkable two 13 year old girls were. (One being mine!)
My youngest daughter, Gloria Jean, has a friend, Sydney. Sydney just made a big move to live with her father in Pennsylvania, but was back here visiting her Mom for a little while. Gloria Jean was ecstatic to see her, and for about 2 days they were inseperable. The first night, Gloria Jean spent the night over at her friend’s; the next was our turn. Yeah!
As the girls walked in for our night, I was working on and looking at my computer, but I said, “Hey, Beautiful! How are you?” Read More
