Your Life After 50

Relationship-Romance Tip #32

Jerry Stearns — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:35:30 +0000

Relationship Tip

Host a Halloween Party

Instead of just passing out candy for Halloween, organize a masquerade party together where everyone is required to come dressed up.

Include in your party food, drinks, door prizes, and games. Have a few friends provide help you plan this and then go all out. Choose costumes the two of you can wear to enhance each other.

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What Women Want Most from Their Husbands

Jerry Stearns — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 01:56:13 +0000

What a girl wants is the easiest, least expensive gift a guy rarely thinks to give. It’s not from the jewelry store or the luxury car dealer. It doesn’t involve lingerie or even designer shoes.

And no, it’s not about chocolate, truffles or cheesecake. What do women want most and get least from their husbands: TIME. Sounds simple, right? But the truth is, our lives get so crowded with work, commuting, children and home maintenance, there are barely enough hours in the day to get everything done.

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What Men Need from Their Wives

Jerry Stearns — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:23:32 +0000

Men are biologically programmed to be hunters. They identify what they want and they go after it, no matter how difficult the pursuit. Maybe he went through a lot to attract her attention.

Successful hunters are winners - they target and win the prey. While todays guy is more likely to run to the deli for sandwiches before the game than to hunt down a wild boar for sandwich meat, there’s still the primitive need to win.

Thats what men need from their wives, they need to win. Do they need to win every argument? Not necessarily. And men dont need to always be right, but they do need to feel like winners.

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How to Use the Internet to Save Money

Jerry Stearns — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:54:16 +0000

Did you know? You can actually use your computer and the Internet to help you save money in many ways. Most people dont think of using their computer this way, but its actually quite fun and you might be surprised at how much money you can save too.

For example, did you know that you can find coupons for almost everything online? Its true. Spend just a little time researching online, and you will come across discounts and coupons for almost everything you buy on a regular basis. Sometimes you can even find coupons for specific stores in your area too.

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Improving Relationships That Need Your TLC

Jerry Stearns — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:23:45 +0000

Is there a relationship so true and pure that there isn’t a conflict from time to time?
Maybe. But it’s doubtful. No matter who is involved in the relationship a clash is sure to occur occasionally.

It could be a difference of opinion with your spouse, a friend, your children, a teacher or even your minister. Life is filled with opinion and not all those opinions are going to agree with yours.

That’s when you need to reach down deep and summon your TLC, or tender loving care. We’ve heard about TLC most of our lives and have expressed a need for it more than once. It might be good to add a U to TLC making it TLCU. The U is understanding.

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Is Step-Parenting Driving a Wedge Between Your Family?

Jerry Stearns — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:44:03 +0000

This situation can be true for those of us over 50 as for those with younger families. Your step-children can be a devisive factor in your marriage.

“Yours, mine and ours” makes for an amusing movie plot, but it doesn’t assure a harmonious home. With so many step families in America, you would think we’d know how to make it work, but we don’t.

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Relationship-Romance Tip #31

Jerry Stearns — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:29:16 +0000

Relationship Tip

On a special occasion create a unique present for your partner by buying two white t-shirts and some fabric paint. Draw half a heart and the letters LO on one t-shirt and the half a heart and the letters VE on the other t-shirt.

When you walk down the street holding each other close, the heart will be made whole and your message of love revealed.

Romance Tip - Special Music

Select numerous songs that your mate would enjoy and have them either recorded on a cassette or burned on a CD that can be enjoyed while driving to and from work. To add a little spice, record a few secret messages every few songs just reminding them how much you love and appreciate them.

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Here Are Some Unique Gift Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank

Jerry Stearns — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 01:28:30 +0000

Giving a gift is a way of saying I love you and you’re special. It can be a distinctive thank you for just being you. Whatever the reason, the act of giving is something we all enjoy even though times are tough and maybe your budget is stretched to the limit. What can you do to make gift giving more affordable and still give with pride? Let’s take a look at some of the ways.

Personalized homemade gifts are some of the best. These depend somewhat on your particular talent but others can be made with just a little creativity and imagination. Ideas could range from something you’ve sewn or knitted such as scarves or sweaters. Handcrafted jewelry or wood art would be a special gift of your talent.

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We Are Back…

Jerry Stearns — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:35:14 +0000

We are back. Back from where?? We took a month and a half and while we worked, we also acquired a new "toy." We purchased a new Kawasaki Nomad motorcycle and we proceeded to put a lot of miles on it. See the picture of Dale and Toy.

The goal was to ride 1300 miles to my 40th high school reunion in the Black Hills of South Dakota. We made the ride successfully amid two days of high winds which isn't that much fun but was doable and we did it. We also bought a trailer and pulled it on the trip.

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If A Busy Life You Both Irritable? Learn To Take a “One Minute” Vacation

Jerry Stearns — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:38:33 +0000

To get closer to your significant other during those times when life gets busy takes planning and forethought. One way is to develop a habit of inviting each other to take “one minute” vacation. You should initiate it in the moment of stress and disconnection. Look into each other's eyes and repeat together, "I am at the center of myself" or "Everything will be all right." Rub each other's necks for thirty seconds apiece. Give each other a full body hug. Close your eyes and remember a happy, peaceful moment you shared in the past. Put on a piece of music, hold hands, and do nothing for at least one song.

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