Category Archives: Relationship

Give A Piece Of Your Heart, Not Your Mind

Posted on November 25, 2014 by MyJourney

I JUST saw a great quote on Twitter that totally confirms my recent pivot in mindset: Your marriage will be happier when you give your spouse a bit of your heart instead of a piece of your mind. That, gentle … Continue reading →

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Mindfully Compassionate

Posted on November 20, 2014 by MyJourney

We were intimate last night. It wasn’t TOTALLY out of the blue- we had a pretty awesome encounter over the weekend. But last night was the whole-enchilada. We have not had enchiladas since the middle of June and I really … Continue reading →

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Peace

Posted on November 3, 2014 by MyJourney

I have finally come to terms with the death of my marriage’s intimacy. I will no longer pursue a solution. Should one happen, it is because God wills it. My Wife IS very capable of providing comfort. I found that … Continue reading →

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Protected: Edge

Posted on November 2, 2014 by MyJourney

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The Gorilla

Posted on October 31, 2014 by MyJourney

My major hang-up in life, right now, is my marriage. Specifically my lack of intimacy with My Wife. We have made love exactly 3 times in 2014. Once in January, twice in June. That is not a complaint, it is … Continue reading →

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Victorious Evening

Posted on October 26, 2014 by MyJourney

Recently, My Wife has been allowing me to snuggle her in bed. This has caused a few problems I was unaware of. Well, I kind of knew about one. First of all, she’s uncomfortable with it. She’s still not cool … Continue reading →

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Today Was A Good Day

Posted on October 19, 2014 by MyJourney

She let me hold her. At first I thought it was because our room was chilly and maybe that’s true. But it happened. Sometime during the night, I snuggled up to her and wrapped her up with my arms. That’s … Continue reading →

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A Map With Directions

Posted on October 7, 2014 by MyJourney

Funny how things work out when you identify the problem. Attitudes change. Smiles erupt from faces a little more easily. If not smiles, the frown that was constant was replaced with a neutral look. When I sent My Wife the … Continue reading →

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Half Measures Avail Us Nothing

Posted on October 7, 2014 by MyJourney

I received a tremendous comment from a reader today in response to my last post. This comment has completely changed my outlook on My Wife and our marriage. Her walls are up and is likely waiting for the next turbulence … Continue reading →

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Angel Of Mercy

Posted on October 4, 2014 by MyJourney

I was visited by an angel this evening. My oldest son randomly walked in, moments after I had submitted my last post. That last post spoke to my despair and loneliness. As soon as I had submitted that post, I … Continue reading →

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