by Marilyn Sutherland | Committed Relationships, Communication, Energy of Fear, Energy of Love, Relationships
I married for the first time at age 49. My 5 step kids were 15-24 when we married. I was lucky when I was growing up. My mom was very loving and kind and everyone loved her. I was heartbroken when she died a week after our wedding because my stepchildren didn’t... 
by Marilyn Sutherland | Committed Relationships, Communication, Dating, Energy of Fear, Relationships
You want to get married. The big question is WHY? The following 7 reasons are all good reasons to get married: You can be yourself when you are with him and he loves you just the way you are and the way you are not and you feel the same about him.You don’t plan... 
by Marilyn Sutherland | Committed Relationships, Dating, Energy of Fear
We flew home recently and, on the flight, my husband Chuck said he hurt his wrist while doing all the heavy lifting of luggage. Since we woke up at 4:30 am to catch the flight, we were both tired and after lunch, Chuck laid down for a nap. When he woke... 
by Marilyn Sutherland | Committed Relationships, Energy of Love
With Valentine’s Day a week away, I wanted to address some of the questions people ask me about marriage proposals. This is written from the perspective of a man proposing to a woman but it applies to either sex asking or receiving. (This was first published... 
by Marilyn Sutherland | Committed Relationships, Dating, Relationships
I asked several male friends over 40 years old, “What turns you off that women have no clue about?” You probably have heard at least some of these turn-offs from men; however, knowing these are issues for men may not have motivated you to stop doing them. Maybe... 
by Marilyn Sutherland | Committed Relationships, Energy of Love
We have many opportunities to complain and make ourselves and others miserable. And we also have the opportunity to live life like we are in paradise. Choose. Love Cruise #1 Many years ago, shortly after I was married, I was on a cruise with my husband, Chuck. When...