http://www.sherimueller.com Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:46:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en From time-to-time, in every marriage, there are periods where inspiration to connect, have fun, and try new things has vanished.  The energy to move forward simply isn’t there, and a lackluster attitude permeates the heart of the marriage.   Everyday activities and weekend plans are vanilla flavored instead of chocolate inspired ... http://www.sherimueller.com/2010/07/28/uninspired/ Money issues will be a source of arguments in almost every marriage.  Money is often what we value for security, it's what we survive on, and it has many emotional responses behind it.  There was a great article in the Chicago Tribune on June 12, 2010 that you can read here.   ... http://www.sherimueller.com/2010/06/17/money-matters/ The airwaves and internet have been heating up with the recent announcement regarding the marriage   of  Al and Tipper Gore ending after 40 years of marriage.  Since I will be celebrating my 34th wedding anniversary this month, I am amazed that a couple would make this decision after this many years together.  ... http://www.sherimueller.com/2010/06/02/al-and-tipper-gore-separation/ I, take you, to be my constant friend, my faithful partner and my love from this day forward. In the presence of God, our family and friends, I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad, and ... http://www.sherimueller.com/2010/05/22/love-your-enemy/ Whenever I am in a public place, I like to watch how couples interact.  I watch for genuine affection,  attentiveness, conversation, touch, and respect.  There is a lot that can be learned about a relationship through observation.  One can quickly assess if a couple has had a good day together, ... http://www.sherimueller.com/2010/03/20/a-love-story/   This has been a  soul-searching week that is only half over.  I have found that through the practice of learning and self-reflection that is part of the college program I am enrolled in — I have lived a very sheltered life when it comes to the depravity of the human ... http://www.sherimueller.com/2010/03/03/do-not-kill/ The other evening, when I finally had some down time from the onslaught of typing papers and preparing a verbal presentation for my courses at school, I vegetated to the couch to catch up on a few programs I had TIVO'd.  Fast forwarding through the commercials (my favorite thing to ... http://www.sherimueller.com/2010/02/18/lifelines/ A young pastor at my church recently wrote an amazing post on his blog about the journey he has witnessed with his grandparents, and their recovery from an accident.  His words are an excellent reminder of how to love your spouse even when you think no one is watching.  The legacy of ... http://www.sherimueller.com/2010/02/09/relationships/ Dear Blog Friends, I have been away from the computer for several weeks as I recuperate from surgery.  My typing skills and endurance are limited, but my sweet husband thought he would write a note about our experiences together over the past three weeks. Here's his side of the story - On the ... http://www.sherimueller.com/2010/01/06/hes-beentaking-care-of-me/ On an average day, I receive 100-150 spam e-mails about my love life and my need to wear *BLING *  while enjoying romance with my husband.  The other day after deleting another barrage to my spam folder, I turned to my husband and said, "Honey, did you know we need ... http://www.sherimueller.com/2009/12/15/love-extreme/