Local Blogs
Interested in becoming a blogger? Show all bloggers
Sort by: Most recent blog/comment Most viewed Most comments
Navigation tip: Clicking on any blog label will display all recent posts on that blog
COUPLE'S NET
Caring for Aging and/or Ill ParentsWe are facing this at our house these days, and it's stressful. I mentioned this to a couple of women acquaintances and found that they, too, are coping with and...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 26, 2013Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Dec 3, 2013 at 9:23 am | 3 comments | 43182 Views
COUPLE'S NET
DoghouseIf you're in the doghouse, or you put your partner in the doghouse, I encourage BOTH of you to work on getting him/her out. I know this seems contrary to putting...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 2, 2013There are no comments yet. 42268 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Plural RelationshipsJune, thanks for sending in your question. I should say for the sake of disclosure, that I support gay marriage, and worked quite hard within my professional...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 23, 2014Last comment by CrescentParkAnon., on Jul 14, 2014 at 12:10 am | 17 comments | 42263 Views
COUPLE'S NET
My Daughter Died 18 Years AgoMy daughter had Trisomy 13, a fatal chromosome disorder. Down Syndrome is Trisomy 21. The lower the number, the more serious it is. Her death, among a series...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 29, 2016Last comment by Marc Vincenti, on Oct 5, 2016 at 2:12 am | 6 comments | 42192 Views
COUPLE'S NET
You're Not Doing it Right!Dear Chandrama, My husband does things that drive me crazy, and I want him to stop! For example, he reloads the dishwasher, tells me where to turn when I'm driving,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 20, 2013Last comment by CrescentParkAnon., on Dec 25, 2013 at 4:34 pm | 4 comments | 42048 Views
COUPLE'S NET
"Real Sex for Real Women" by Dr. Laura BermanI recommend "Real Sex for Real Women" as it is a straightforward, educational, detailed book about sex -- and emotional connection. Dr. Berman's book provides...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 1, 2019There are no comments yet. 42003 Views
COUPLE'S NET
808 Topics for Couples to Talk AboutA normal piece of homework I give couples is to have date night EVERY week, and they may not talk about kids or work. The instructions are to take turns planning...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 16, 2016There are no comments yet. 41753 Views
COUPLE'S NET
“Housewife” a Journey of Transgender MarriageKristin Collier’s new book, Housewife: Home Remaking in a Transgender Marriage is a must read for any couple going through this transition. When...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 13, 2017Last comment by Dread Pirate Roberts, on Jan 19, 2017 at 10:26 am | 2 comments | 41137 Views
COUPLE'S NET
What's Your Attachment Style and Why Does it Matter to Your Relationship?Let’s start with explaining attachment, which is developed in early childhood, with your primary caregiver. Depending on the type of care you received (consistent,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 27, 2017There are no comments yet. 41123 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Make the MagicLast June I was the camp counselor for Camp Kesem, and wrote a column from there called Dear Mom. Camp...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 3, 2016There are no comments yet. 41016 Views
COUPLE'S NET
A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, . . .. . . always with the same person. - Mignon McLaughlin How often over the years have you fallen in love again with your partner? Things happen, and you notice...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 2, 2017Last comment by JMan, on Jun 3, 2017 at 11:35 pm | 1 comment | 40970 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Isn't That NiceI was at a concert recently, minding the box office, when a man rushed in saying he was bringing his wife her eyeglasses. I pointed him through the double doors....
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 17, 2013There are no comments yet. 40955 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Our Cat DiedOur beloved cat, Little, died. He was 14. While I try to remember all the sweet and loving times with him purring in my lap - and I do part of the time - I remember...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 13, 2016Last comment by milkweedlake, on Oct 23, 2016 at 2:04 pm | 7 comments | 40721 Views
COUPLE'S NET
“A perfect marriage is just two imperfect people who won't give up on each other.”Thanks, Kate Stewart, for that quote. No one is perfect. Shooting for perfection takes too much time and energy away from your life. Do things very well; care...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 6, 2021Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Aug 13, 2021 at 10:59 am | 5 comments | 40555 Views
COUPLE'S NET
AngerI am for anger. It's a useful feeling that lets us know a boundary has been crossed. Anger lets us know we need to do something about that. It's what and how...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 7, 2015Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Jan 9, 2015 at 1:13 pm | 3 comments | 40299 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Surviving Family HolidaysThere are families that genuinely enjoy each other, and the holidays are as intended: good company, good food, music, laughter, storytelling, lights and sparkle....
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 9, 2016There are no comments yet. 40176 Views
COUPLE'S NET
PronounsOkay, I'm getting tired of the awkwardness of writing him/her and s/he, etc. I am going to randomly write pronouns (and mix it up from post to post). Just sayin'. ...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 17, 2013There are no comments yet. 40169 Views
COUPLE'S NET
"It's Not About the Nail"I've talked here a lot about women not wanting men to fix them, their situation, or to give advice. Many men I've talked to who have a happy marriage said it...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 23, 2015Last comment by mitch, on Apr 15, 2015 at 6:04 pm | 5 comments | 40105 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Arguing in PublicI went for a walk out at Princeton Point near Half Moon Bay the other day. The rain had stopped after pouring the night before, and it was damp and fresh. I watched...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 23, 2014Last comment by Alan, on Dec 31, 2014 at 12:04 pm | 23 comments | 40003 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Valentine's Day: Pressure for PerfectionValentine's Day is supposed to be about love and romance. It may be great pressure for gift buying and giving, and for doing things for your beloved. In the...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 14, 2014Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Feb 18, 2014 at 8:20 am | 6 comments | 39915 Views
Page 3 of 28
Stay informed.
Get the day's top headlines from DanvilleSanRamon.com sent to your inbox in the Express newsletter.
Burning just one "old style" light bulb can cost $150 or more per year
By Sherry Listgarten | 10 comments | 2,200 views
Reflecting on lives this Thanksgiving Day
By Tim Hunt | 0 comments | 1,097 views
Premiere! “I Do I Don’t: How to build a better marriage” – Here, a page/weekday
By Chandrama Anderson | 0 comments | 566 views
