tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759975336044367391Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:44:51 +0000FamilyrelationshipsexlovemarriagelifestyleBeds Talking or Bed Stalking?! Hmmm...That sounds interesting topics!https://bedstalking.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (lorin)Blogger1119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759975336044367391.post-6768617298059744444Fri, 13 Nov 2020 12:03:00 +00002020-11-13T04:03:22.293-08:00FamilylovemarriagerelationshipsexBy: NATALIE This week’s episode of The Baggage Reclaim Sessions is on a subject I’ve been thinking about for a while: estrangement. 2020 has tested our relationships and routine, thanks to the pandemic. And now it’s that time of year when a lot of people experience anxiety, stress and loneliness about family, I felt it was a good time to get into this topic. Estrangement has affected me forhttps://bedstalking.blogspot.com/2020/11/podcast-ep-204-lets-talk-about-family.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (lorin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759975336044367391.post-2216188642122988541Fri, 13 Nov 2020 09:58:00 +00002020-11-13T01:58:33.734-08:00FamilylovemarriagerelationshipsexBy: Hannah Grace The acting life can easily become all-consuming. Emotions flying everywhere – nerves before auditions and shows, not knowing if I’ll get the job or not, excitement on opening night, heartbreak when I’ve worked so hard for a job and then find out someone else got it! Having performed in shows like ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ on the London stage and ‘Mary Poppins’ internationally,https://bedstalking.blogspot.com/2020/11/what-i-learned-about-successful-dating.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (lorin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759975336044367391.post-2951883135474751217Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:33:00 +00002020-11-12T10:33:12.986-08:00FamilylifestyleloverelationshipsexBy: Gina Yannotta Do you go out on lots of first dates but rarely meet the same person for a second date? Lack of chemistry could be to blame but it’s also possible that you may be making some dating mistakes that you’ve never even thought about. These bad habits could unfortunately be the reason that your first dates never develop into something more. The good news is they are easy to fix. https://bedstalking.blogspot.com/2020/11/top-dating-tips-to-secure-second-date.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (lorin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759975336044367391.post-2351090670833700400Thu, 12 Nov 2020 17:58:00 +00002020-11-12T09:58:27.656-08:00FamilylovemarriagerelationshipsexBy: Kim Kimberling The origins of Awesome Marriage, plus marriage testimonials from you, our AM tribe! Before Awesome Marriage, I taught a nine-week prep for marriage course at a local church three times a year. Nancy always said I was a better husband when I was teaching. She even  tried to get me to teach year round! Actually, there was a lot of truth in her words. https://bedstalking.blogspot.com/2020/11/celebrating-10-years-of-awesome.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (lorin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759975336044367391.post-4882001573463001221Sun, 08 Nov 2020 09:58:00 +00002020-11-08T01:58:22.596-08:00FamilylovemarriagerelationshipsexBy: Linden Porter Which emotion is running you? Today I want to give you some pointers which could well be affecting your relationship. You see when we feel we aren’t getting what we want from our relationship, and by this, I mean a relationship which has been successful in the past, then our emotions can run riot and confuse us.  A feeling of loss and not knowing what to do can leave us https://bedstalking.blogspot.com/2020/11/if-you-are-in-bad-place-ask-yourself.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (lorin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759975336044367391.post-7957762699041272659Fri, 06 Nov 2020 22:33:00 +00002020-11-06T14:33:43.851-08:00FamilylifestyleloverelationshipsexBy: Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT These are unprecedented times and we as a nation are being pulled tightly.  Tensions is exceedingly high as we wait for word on who will be the U.S. President.  For months I’ve witnessed and engaged in difficult conversations fueled by primal feelings on both sides.  Anger, rage, fear, passion and righteousness have saturated communities across the https://bedstalking.blogspot.com/2020/11/be-humble-dont-despair.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (lorin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759975336044367391.post-6371269071503556594Fri, 06 Nov 2020 14:58:00 +00002020-11-06T06:58:51.452-08:00FamilylovemarriagerelationshipsexBy: NATALIE This week’s episode of The Baggage Reclaim Sessions, tackles one of my most frequently asked questions: What is intimacy? As humans, we need, desire and seek intimacy. We also, however, engage in patterns of behaviour and thinking that sabotage and block it. It’s easy to give ourselves a hard time about not knowing what intimacy is or having behaved in ways that we recognise https://bedstalking.blogspot.com/2020/11/podcast-ep-203-what-is-intimacy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (lorin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759975336044367391.post-3163094072533508555Fri, 06 Nov 2020 14:58:00 +00002020-11-06T06:58:50.208-08:00FamilylovemarriagerelationshipsexBy: Urenna Kiwanuka About Urenna Kiwanuka Urenna works within the healthcare profession but considers herself a minister at heart. She is a gifted public speaker and also serves as a worship leader at her local church. She has a passion for seeing people grow in their walk with God, which led her to start the online Christian magazine Reach and Inspire Magazine. She can be contacted for public https://bedstalking.blogspot.com/2020/11/starting-dating-again-5-tips-for-being.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (lorin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759975336044367391.post-839608987961097361Thu, 05 Nov 2020 12:03:00 +00002020-11-05T04:03:10.250-08:00FamilylovemarriagerelationshipsexBy: Kim Kimberling In the early days people would ask me how Awesome Marriage was going. I often said, “It’s like Awesome Marriage is a jet that has taken off and we are still building it as we fly....” In July, I shared some of the story of Awesome Marriage as we prepared to celebrate our 10th anniversary. Our game plan was to reach people where they were and technology https://bedstalking.blogspot.com/2020/11/its-our-anniversary-10-years-of-awesome.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (lorin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759975336044367391.post-6910885426594317747Tue, 03 Nov 2020 17:33:00 +00002020-11-03T09:33:36.471-08:00FamilylifestyleloverelationshipsexBy: Rachel Stocks, long-term investments, checking your bank account regularly. If this sounds familiar to you, then you know firsthand that to achieve your goals, you need to make investments, both professionally and personally, in your life. If you went to college, for instance, then you invested in your education to secure a future career. You may invest in a gym membership, to feel good https://bedstalking.blogspot.com/2020/11/invest-in-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (lorin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759975336044367391.post-5925631062262826714Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:58:00 +00002020-11-02T16:58:23.879-08:00FamilylovemarriagerelationshipsexBy: Cathlene Echan Everyone’s divorce story is different. Maybe you were married for a long time and are still in shock this happened. Maybe you were only married for a short time and saw it coming. Maybe you have kids and know that you’re going to be in each other’s lives forever and are feeling stressed at the thought of seeing your ex at birthday parties and graduations.  Maybe the https://bedstalking.blogspot.com/2020/11/what-every-divorced-person-should-do.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (lorin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759975336044367391.post-7613883516422114766Fri, 30 Oct 2020 11:58:00 +00002020-10-30T04:58:19.689-07:00FamilylovemarriagerelationshipsexBy: NATALIE [embedded content] In this week’s episode of The Baggage Reclaim Sessions, I talk about why we need to evaluate our relationship with sex, especially when it’s a factor in how we perceive and value ourselves as well as others, or we use it to try and control our relationship experiences. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android Nuggets https://bedstalking.blogspot.com/2020/10/podcast-ep-202-lets-talk-about-sex.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (lorin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759975336044367391.post-120887973076842418Fri, 30 Oct 2020 09:58:00 +00002020-10-30T02:58:11.024-07:00FamilylovemarriagerelationshipsexBy: Katherine Baldwin Rejection is God’s protection, as the saying goes, but when we’re on the receiving end of rejection, it feels anything but heaven-sent. Rejection can be painful and if we’ve been rejected before, we can become fearful of it happening again. So how do we overcome our fear so that we can enjoy the dating process? I know from my own experience and from my coaching practice https://bedstalking.blogspot.com/2020/10/how-to-overcome-fear-of-rejection.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (lorin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759975336044367391.post-1316637436232422451Thu, 29 Oct 2020 18:33:00 +00002020-10-29T11:33:16.347-07:00FamilylifestyleloverelationshipsexBy: Gina Yannotta Hitting the dating scene in your 40s or above is likely to be a different experience than when you were younger, without a care in the world! It’s likely there are more factors added into the mix than before as well. Whether it be the effect of splitting up from a long-term relationship, getting divorced, or having children to consider when meeting someone new. Relationshipshttps://bedstalking.blogspot.com/2020/10/dating-for-over-40s-in-modern-world.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (lorin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759975336044367391.post-4430746800025482009Thu, 29 Oct 2020 17:58:00 +00002020-10-29T10:58:16.529-07:00FamilylovemarriagerelationshipsexBy: Kim Kimberling This Week’s Quick Hits: American’s spend an estimated $2.6 billion dollars on candy for trick-or-treating. It is now the nation’s second largest commercial holiday! CDC says that trick-or-treating is a high risk activity! Click to check out several inventions that put a new spin on trick-or-treat for 2020.  Book Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss Chris https://bedstalking.blogspot.com/2020/10/what-does-it-mean-to-renew-your-mind.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (lorin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759975336044367391.post-689252835085480025Wed, 28 Oct 2020 11:58:00 +00002020-10-28T04:58:34.533-07:00FamilylovemarriagerelationshipsexBy: Cathlene Echan In a world where social media is everywhere… ..it’s important to know some basic rules, as well as some etiquette tools to keep us on the same page with respecting one another. No one says that you HAVE to follow any specific accounts, so if you’re choosing to follow someone, then there needs to be some common-ground expectations. Here are 12 social media etiquette tips and https://bedstalking.blogspot.com/2020/10/12-social-media-etiquette-tips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (lorin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759975336044367391.post-1765776515521504564Tue, 27 Oct 2020 14:58:00 +00002020-10-27T07:58:12.257-07:00FamilylovemarriagerelationshipsexBy: Kim Kimberling The ring is on your finger, the much-needed honeymoon is over, and you’re all moved into your new place. You and your spouse are living on cloud nine, anticipating what this new adventure will bring and all the places you will go. Maybe you have changed your last name, and this just feels like a brand-new start for you both. You are a newlywed and, in your mind, https://bedstalking.blogspot.com/2020/10/dear-newlywed-self.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (lorin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759975336044367391.post-3514004534641613063Mon, 26 Oct 2020 23:33:00 +00002020-10-26T16:33:26.008-07:00FamilylifestyleloverelationshipsexBy: Rachel What makes us truly happy? For some, the first thing that may come to mind is affluence. Having money to buy that special car or those shoes you have always wanted. However, according to scientific research, wealth does not increase happiness – at least, not after a certain point. A study by Cassie Mogilner and her colleagues found that increased income does correlate with https://bedstalking.blogspot.com/2020/10/love-and-psychology-of-happiness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (lorin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759975336044367391.post-711027371084292661Sun, 25 Oct 2020 20:58:00 +00002020-10-25T13:58:29.300-07:00FamilylovemarriagerelationshipsexBy: Linden Porter We all have different versions of ourselves that we use in different situations. Good relationships don’t stay good without a deep and committed understanding of yourself and who you are, however by habitually using the wrong version of you for your partner you may not be getting the best from your relationhip. So my question is which version of you is showing up for your https://bedstalking.blogspot.com/2020/10/which-version-of-you-shows-up-with-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (lorin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759975336044367391.post-1880726120126354242Sat, 24 Oct 2020 19:33:00 +00002020-10-24T12:33:37.890-07:00FamilylifestyleloverelationshipsexBy: Sam Kirschner Are you wondering, Should I Text Him?  Or, What are the Very Best Texts to Get his Attention? Rosalyn, a diminutive nurse was asking just these questions in the early stages of texting with Zach, a soulful veterinarian.  Zach definitely ticked all the boxes for her—he was a George Clooney look-alike, funny, and soulful.  And he seemed crazy about her! Rosalyn https://bedstalking.blogspot.com/2020/10/should-i-text-him-what-are-best-texts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (lorin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759975336044367391.post-12297974148677708Fri, 23 Oct 2020 19:33:00 +00002020-10-23T12:33:44.723-07:00FamilylifestyleloverelationshipsexBy: Gina Yannotta Long-distance relationships are certainly not a new concept, however, what is new, is being forced into it because of a global pandemic. What else is new, is that it may be highly plausible that the person you are ‘long-distance’ dating may only live around the corner or a few miles away! It is looking like this scenario may be the new norm for a while, and so I wanted to https://bedstalking.blogspot.com/2020/10/long-distance-relationships-new-norm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (lorin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759975336044367391.post-3358770542146167930Fri, 23 Oct 2020 16:58:00 +00002020-10-23T09:58:25.234-07:00FamilylovemarriagerelationshipsexBy: NATALIE During the pandemic, I’ve heard from an increasing number of people who feel wounded after spending sometimes hours talking/texting with someone each day, only for it not to blossom into the friendship or romantic relationship they expected. They often feel messed about, duped, used. In this week’s episode of The Baggage Reclaim Sessions, I delve into why we have to be careful of https://bedstalking.blogspot.com/2020/10/podcast-ep-201-who-were-you-getting-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (lorin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759975336044367391.post-3535437006146211377Fri, 23 Oct 2020 06:58:00 +00002020-10-22T23:58:44.503-07:00FamilylovemarriagerelationshipsexBy: Christian Connection “Our number one tip to be successful is to be honest with each other,” Alexandra and Carl, who got engaged after meeting on Christian Connection, told us. Telling the truth about yourself and your hopes for a relationship can feel risky. Yet, many of the couples who’ve found love on CC tell us how important it was to them to keep honesty at the centre their dating and https://bedstalking.blogspot.com/2020/10/be-real-all-way-christian-connection.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (lorin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759975336044367391.post-3832068528942806593Fri, 23 Oct 2020 06:58:00 +00002020-10-22T23:58:43.318-07:00FamilylovemarriagerelationshipsexBy: Cathlene Seeing a therapist… is an important part of mental health, growth, self-awareness, and getting through painful and challenging life experiences. However, if you’ve never been to therapy before, or are still fairly new to the process, it might feel overwhelming… and that’s okay! We’re here to help. The best way to help you know if you’ve got a great therapist (or might need to starthttps://bedstalking.blogspot.com/2020/10/signs-your-therapist-isnt-good-fit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (lorin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759975336044367391.post-6160889371643213195Thu, 22 Oct 2020 17:33:00 +00002020-10-22T10:33:40.418-07:00FamilylifestyleloverelationshipsexBy: Rachel No matter how many first dates you have been on, meeting someone in person for the first time can be intimidating and awkward. When nerves can kick in, without realizing it we can find ourselves speaking about, quite frankly, the absolute worst topics to keep the conversation going. So, before you embark on your next date, perhaps it is time to pause and reflect on how you could https://bedstalking.blogspot.com/2020/10/what-not-to-talk-about-on-first-date.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (lorin)0