Single Mom Attitudes/Contemptuous Couples/ Relationship Johns/Folded Potato Chips - 10/06

Fri Oct 20 23:16:00 EDT 2006

- STOSNY BOOT CAMP TREATMENT OPPORTUNITY
- SINGLE MOM ATTITUDES
- THE JOHNS HAVE IT
- WHAT IS LOVE? 

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- STOSNY BOOT CAMP TREATMENT OPPORTUNITY

Here's a chance to help spread the marriage education message while helping
yourself or a couple you know.  20/20 wants to tape the Stosny "Boot
Camp/You Don't Have to Take It Anymore" treatment for a couple with advanced
anger and contempt problems.  Contact Steven Stosny at 301-921-2010 or at
stosny at compassionpower.com or visit the website for more info on the model:
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Steven Stosny will introduce his new Boot Camp Training in a two day
Institute at the Denver Smart Marriages Conference, July 2 & 3, 2007.
Certify to offer the Boot Camp in your setting.

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- SINGLE MOM ATTITUDES

Diane, 
Are you aware of any research or focus groups on single moms that measure
attitudes about marriage? Specifically, research targeting moms who have
chosen childbearing before marriage, and the reasons why. We'd like to hear
from anyone that has information at contact info below.

Paula Wright, President/CEO
Arizona Parenting Alliance/Arizona Healthy Marriage Coalition
602.470.1587
pwright at azparenting.org
www.azparenting.org <http://www.azparenting.org>

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- THE JOHNS HAVE IT

The John's clearly have it, at least on aol.com's Love & Sex Coaches page.
John Gray, John Gottman, and John Van Epp! Sorry, all you Tom, Dick, and
Harry's.  Check it out. I have been there all night reading and clicking
around. Lots of good marriage and relationship tips, and it's fun to watch
the videos! I guess the reason Josh Coleman, who has presented at Smart
Marriages many times, and whose books are "Marriage Makeover" and "The Lazy
Husband" is on the Kids & Family coach page is that his parents didn't know
to name him John - Josh is close, but no cigar.  Each section also has women
experts/coaches, just none of our Smart Marriages conference presenters.  Go
figure!?   http://coaches.aol.com/love-and-sex/  - diane

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- WHAT IS LOVE? 

 "When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her
 toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when
 his hands got arthritis too. That's love." Rebecca - age 8

"Love is what makes you smile when you're tired." Terri - age 4

"Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before
giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK." Danny - age 7

"Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday."
Noelle - age 7

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I love "folded" potato chips.  When John and I eat chips together, he never
says a word.  He just smiles and hands the folded chips from his bag to me
as he comes to them.  Each one of those potato chips is a love note to me.
Linda Gilden, South Carolina
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Because my husband understand that my monthly cycle affects me both
emotionally and physically, he now plans for it.  Using his Daytimer, he
marks off in seven-day increments the dates of different stages in my cycle.
If we need to plan a vacation or discuss an important issue, he will do so
during the first week when I'm the most positive and have the most energy.
On the other hand, he'll back off from discussing hot topics or scheduling
activities during the third week, when I tend to be emotionally and
physically drained.  Of course my body doesn't operate like clockwork on a
perfect 28 day schedule.  But his sensitivity to my needs not only minimizes
stress between us, but shows me how much he loves me.
Teryl Hegel, Illinois

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