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- Rebound Relationships: When to Get Back in the Game? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Michele OMaraWhen a relationship ends, one of two things is typically happening. One, you are being spared something (such as a life with someone who is not well-suited to be your partner); or you are being prepared for something new (learning lessons that will prove invaluable to you in your next ...
Views: 2975(8 votes) - Am I Gay? Am I a Lesbian? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Michele OMaraIt was 1979 and I was 13 when the beautiful new girl in school, with long brown hair and green eyes, approached the locker next to mine. Obviously struggling to satisfy the lock she was trying to open, she turned to me and said, “Hi.” She told me her name and said, “I’m new here.” Out of the ...
Views: 2189(1 vote) - Raise the Bar on Coming Out - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Michele OMaraRarely do I speak the words, “I am gay (or lesbian).” Although very early in my being out process, I attempted this strategy at work, rather unsuccessfully. This happened years ago when gay marriage was but a blip on the radar screen. I was working at a private psychiatric hospital and it was ...
Views: 1808(1 vote) - Heterosexual’s don’t advertise their sexuality, why should this lesbian? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Michele OMaraHeterosexual’s don’t advertise their sexuality, why should I? Like any good lesbian, Jen was innocently strolling the aisles of Target one Sunday afternoon with her partner Sally, when they ran into her co-worker, John. Jen says, “Hey John. How are you?” “Great,” he replies while looking at ...
Views: 1741(2 votes) - How to be a Lesbian - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Michele OMaraNo one is ever surprised when they learn I am a lesbian. Well, I suppose my grandma did seem a little taken aback, asking, “How did that happen?” Interestingly though, aside from my appearance I am seriously lacking when it comes to a lot of common stereotypes of a lesbian. My friends even ...
Views: 1691(1 vote) - What is Imago Therapy? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Michele OMaraDeveloped by Harville Hendrix and his wife Helen, in their book, Getting the Love You Want, the Imago theory of relationships is described in great detail. In fact, if you were told that you could only read one book to figure out how to dramatically improve your relationship, this is the book I ...
Views: 1407(2 votes) - Lesbian Dating Tips - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Michele OMara“You can explore the universe looking for somebody who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and you will not find that person anywhere.” – Unknown 1. Speak confidently, honestly and well of yourself. Repugnant and worthless won’t get you dates… well, at least ...
Views: 1390(2 votes) - What is Imago Therapy? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Michele OMaraDeveloped by Harville Hendrix and his wife Helen, in their book, Getting the Love You Want, the Imago theory of relationships is described in great detail. In fact, if you were told that you could only read one book to figure out how to dramatically improve your relationship, this is the book I ...
Views: 1134(2 votes) - Coming out to aging parents - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Michele OMaraDear Michele, I am dating a woman who is 19 years younger than myself. She is 28 and I am 47. We have a lot of fun doing things together, but our relationship is strained as I am having a hard time bringing her home to “mom and dad.” Her parents are very accepting as they are also from a ...
Views: 1091(1 vote) - Coming Out of a Heterosexual Marriage - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Michele OMaraComing out is a challenging process, whether you are 15, 21, or 50. The first step toward “coming out” is self-awareness or recognition of having feelings of attraction for persons of the same sex. This awareness may lead to confusion, attempts to deny or repress feelings of attraction, anxiety ...
Views: 960(1 vote) - The Kindest - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Michele OMaraToday is the first day of Spring Break for my kiddos. They were promised a treat of their choice if they get through their last week of class without “moving their apple,” which is 1st grade code language at their school for “ummmmm, you’re in big troooouble!” I sweetened the deal a bit, ...
Views: 951(2 votes) - Gays and Lesbians: Are you Normal? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Michele OMaraImagine that all humans were produced on a production line of various human production factories around the world. Would all of the non-heterosexuals just be plucked right off the conveyor belt and tossed in to a pile labeled defects? Most of us, gay or not, are raised to believe that ...
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