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Stuck in Funk? We Make Our Own Choices: From Feeling Lonely to Dedicated and Strong

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A Successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person. - Mignon McLaughlin During my quiet moments I often think back to the days when my children were young. Life was busy and depressing for me then. I worked part time as a professional organizer, I did marriage counseling in the evening three times per week, and I was in school completing a bachelor degree in Health Service Administration and I hated my life as a trucker wife. Most mornings I cried as I made breakfast for my girls. But I did what I had to do as a wife and mom. So I managed our home, completed my degree, and did part time work just to have a outlet and change of scenery. I did this daily in spite of the fact that every moment was spent in misery.  To tell you the truth I  didn’t know if I was coming or going. I remember feeling like dying would be better than this life. Because trucking is not a job or career it’s a lifestyle. Its your life 24/7 and it will be the...

The Secret To Closer Long Distance Relationships!!!

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Trucker wives here's a tip I give my clients when they tend to have communication issues with their man. This simple suggestion could shift your relationship. It worked for me and over 3,000 Trucker Wives! Many of you know I am a lifetime learner. I'm constantly taking continuing education classes and researching information that could help my clients live a better quality of life. Well this information is what I learned in a course I took on healthy relationships. I use this truth to help my clients shift to a new way of thinking and I hope it will be helpful for you and your marriage.  The Simple Truth Relationships can be hard enough as it is. Trying to cope with a long distance marriage seems hopeless at times.  After all, you have two or more people who come together to interact and each has a series of unique life experiences and expectations based upon their upbringing, education, or culture. Each of us has different perspectives, wants and needs, and no two pe...