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10 Wacky Questions For Your Valentine

Recently, I wrote a blog post about how Penn and I are not in our “date night era.” It doesn’t mean we aren’t in love (in fact, I love him more than ever) but it’s just… different. When you’ve been…

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This Is Not Our Date Night Era

There was a time when we’d have a reservation at a cozy restaurant to celebrate Valentine’s Day. I’d dress up, spray perfume and then sip champagne toasting our young love.   Things are different now but not “bad” different. Just ……

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Relationship Lessons from Taylor & Travis

As a man who is a lifelong fan of the NFL, I have been here for every moment of the Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce romance. I have heard other men on our platforms call the coverage “exhausting” and I have seen…

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We’re Doing Boundaries Wrong

Over the past couple years, the phrase “setting boundaries” has been extremely popular. To me, it always felt like a list of absolutes. Walls you put up to protect yourself and supposedly, lead to a happier life. But to be…

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How Well Do You Know Your Partner?

This past year, Penn and I went out on a date. When we sat down we both happily agreed, “Let’s not talk about work or the kids.” We smiled, ordered drinks, and then we sat there. I’m pretty sure one…

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Should We Get A Sleep Divorce?

Some people get FOMO (the Fear of Missing Out) but I have FOMS (the Fear of Missing Sleep). I go to bed early and I am an extremely light sleeper. Penn, on the other hand, likes to stay up a…

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We’re Having A Sober Curious Summer

As much as Penn and I like to drink socially, we noticed recently that it’s not always serving us. More than one glass of wine will mess with my sleep and I can barely function the next day. (I blame…

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It’s Fine, But It’s Not Fine

I’m living in a bonus year. Yep, this year is a total freebie. You see, all last year I thought I was 47. If I had to fill out an application or paperwork, I confidently wrote “47” in the blank…

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The Connection Between ADHD & Forgiveness

If you want a master class in forgiveness, marry someone with ADHD. While I am the queen of holding a grudge, Penn couldn’t be more opposite. Don’t get me wrong, Penn gets upset. He isn’t a human golden retriever all…

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Watch Playoff Football Without Annoying Your Family

Disclaimer: This is an (untested) thesis by Penn Holderness. First off, about NFL Football. I grew up watching it with my Dad. As a preacher, his work week ended at about 12:45 every Sunday (Unless someone called, which was all…

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