Sarah Malinak


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A Common Mistake Men and Women Make (and How to Correct It)

This article uses personal stories to illustrate one particular mistake women and men make that causes them to feel unappreciated and disrespected. It also shows you how being sensitive to and proactive about correcting this common error gives you an experiential way to say, "I love you." Some of the best relationship advice I ever got was that men feel loved when you respect them and women... (posted by Sarah 1 year 84 days ago.)
I think my Boyfriend is a Mama's Boy - Can you help me?

The help a woman needs whose boyfriend or husband is the kind of mamas boy that cant or wont make a decision without his mothers input, who seemingly holds his mom first in his heart with little to no room for anyone else; the help such a woman needs requires honesty, courage, and stamina. If you or someone you love is in this predicament, keep reading to find out what it takes to make a difference... (posted by Sarah 1 year 219 days ago.)
Online Dating Sites begin the Dating Process, not the Engagement Period!

A friend I love dearly was recently asked out on a date through a dating site membership. She was thrilled and frightened. But she was scared in that good way when you are facing down a fear, stretching yourself to be more, and confident that no matter what happens, you will love yourself for trying! Yes, it had been awhile since she had been out on a date. No matter, she was ready... (posted by Sarah 2 years 9 days ago.)
Grief can affect your Relationship in Surprising Ways

Our beloved dog, Buddy, died this autumn. As a rescue dog, we were never sure of his age, but believe he was at least fifteen. He was a big black dog with white and black dotted "socks" on his feet. Of all the breeds that contributed to his physique, the Labrador retriever in him was most evident. He was beautiful and he seemed to think I had hung the moon. He was a dear family member and, although it... (posted by Sarah 2 years 9 days ago.)
Neglect is Not an Expression of Love

My dander got riled up this morning as I found myself reminiscing about a period in my life when I experienced profound neglect within a love relationship. I allowed the neglect to continue for fifteen years. For some reason this morning, perhaps it was a song playing in the background or the breeze coming through the window, I had an instantaneous experience of the ludicrousness of my treating myself so badly as to... (posted by Sarah 2 years 28 days ago.)
Find a Man whose Breath Stops Short at the Sight of You

The advice in this article comes from a poem that a man wrote. If you are a woman reading this, pay attention because you are worthy of this counsel! If you are a man, this poem holds a magic key to her heart. Perhaps it is because I don't have a daughter to give advice to. Sometimes I think back to the girl I was in my teens and twenties and long to give a girl child the counsel I now have... (posted by Sarah 2 years 43 days ago.)