After 37 years of marriage, four kids and a mortgage, longtime Evanston actors Jill Shellabarger and Roger Mueller still feel the heat. “We are each other’s biggest fans,” says Shellabarger. “We respect each other’s artistry; we don’t talk shop a lot, but we can go to each other when we are wrestling with a part.” […]
Chocolate and flowers are good, but a Valentine’s Day gift that gives back is great. These five companies have products your Valentine will love and you can feel good about giving. 1. Shop For Good Our very own Shop For Good is a great place to look for a Valentine’s Day gift. Through Feb. 15, your purchase […]
Women, we may not be as straight — or as gay — as we think we are. Mounting research indicates women are more likely to be turned on by both sexes than men are. One of the most publicized studies, conducted by Meredith Chivers, measured the arousal of participants as they watched videos of heterosexual, […]
Divorce is Painful, But It Doesn’t Need to Be Destructive In the United States, almost 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. For many, divorce can be devastating. Movies have portrayed divorce as a vicious experience where everyone loses. So how can a couple divorce without the often-portrayed fighting in court? For many couples, Collaborative […]
The best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray — it’s a time-honored idiom. From cancelled flights to well-intentioned gifts, things don’t always go as planned. And sadly, sometimes marriages are included among the litany. But when two people are lucky enough to find happiness again, tying the knot for a second time can […]
We’ve all seen those hard-to-watch (yet hard-to-look-away) “Bridezilla” moments on wedding reality TV. Brides and grooms freaking out on film over everything from escalating wedding costs to where to strategically seat certain family members to battles over linen colors may make for good TV. But, in real life, these types of serious breakdowns in communication […]
Discussing money management with your partner isn’t known for igniting romantic passion. But, according to many therapists, communicating effectively about money is actually one of the keys to a healthy relationship, and one far more romantic than the alternative. “When couples can talk in a healthy way about money, it lays the groundwork for romance,” […]
Oh, the joy of being able to place a middle-of-the-night call to AAA when your car breaks down, and seeing photos of your niece’s first steps the moment after they happen. Our devices allow us to be everywhere all at once — to always be heard, to never be bored or alone, and to edit […]
All brides need a little bit of inspiration for their upcoming nuptials and Instagram is a fabulous resource. We’ve selected some of the most visually stunning Instagram accounts brides-to-be should be following. 1. Martha Stewart Weddings A photo posted by Martha Stewart Weddings (@martha_weddings) on Oct 23, 2015 at 10:27am PDT 2. Carats & Cake […]
Self-proclaimed cougar KarenLee Poter believes that the second half of life is an incredible opportunity for women and the vibrant 50-something is having a rollicking good time to prove it. She’s in a committed relationship with a younger man, has a sexy web-based show that has garnered 2 million views, and has written a new […]
