What do you think would happen if you said “yes” when you really want to say “no”? It actually might feel really good. I was...
Sarah Hiner
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When Waves Come Crashing on Islands, Beware of the Relationship Tsunami
“He never talks.” “She never shuts up.” “I feel alone in my marriage.” “I need more space. You’re smothering me.” Welcome to the land of...
Collateral Damage of Feminism: The Mass Suppression of Men
I have felt for a long time that there needs to be a “menimism” movement. In fact, I first wrote the following blog celebrating men...
You Don’t Have to Do Anything
“I have to do laundry.” “I have to give a presentation at work.” “I have to get the oil changed in my car.” “I have...
Meet Jim the Tile Guy
I was a few minutes late to greet the contractor who had come over to discuss putting safety grab bars in our guest room bath/shower...
How to Have a Happy Retirement
At my five- and 10-year college reunions, we talked about jobs…apartments…boyfriends/girlfriends…and weddings. My 15- and 20-year reunions were all about the kids—first the baby pictures...
The Motivational Power of Jealousy
Jealous much? Yes! We all are at one time or another…and that’s a good thing. Now here’s another question—“Are you envious much?” Because jealousy and...
Beauty Is In the Eye of the Beholder
Last year, when we were cleaning out and downsizing my mom’s life, we sold a piece of art that my father had purchased long ago…a...
Lean Into Those Last-Minute Life Changes
On those days when nothing goes as planned, you can be powerful...or you can puddle. How to power through it.
Accidental Dehydration—It’s Far More Common Than You Think
A few nights ago, when I woke up at 3:30 in the morning for that usual middle-of-the-night trip to the bathroom, I realized that my...
The Coffee Table That Traveled Through Time
In 1985, I moved to Colorado Springs to join my then boyfriend now husband, Ron. We lived in the 700-square-foot top floor of a little...
What I Would Do Over—If I Could
In spite of the many mistakes I have made throughout my life, I don’t live with regrets. Those mistakes—and the lessons learned—all made me who...