Relationships

How listening to your hunches can change your life

Do you sometimes look back and marvel at how your whole life changed in a moment and a door to authentic happiness opened because of some small, apparently insignificant action that you took? JoAnn and I celebrated July 4, America’s birthday, like everyone else, but we also had something very personal to celebrate. 16 years ago, [...]

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The Happy Seeker’s 5 “blogs with heart” for November

One of the joys of blogging for me is meeting people in faraway places — or nearby places — who share a similar passion and love for what is true and beautiful in the human spirit. Every time I meet a kindred spirit in this way my heart wants to do a little dance. I [...]

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The surprises (and delights) of a complementary relationship

This happened about six years ago. It’s embarrassing as heck, but what can you do? Our RV, a nice little 22 foot Winnebago that we call Tanner, needed an emissions check. I drive the RV by the way, because JoAnn isn’t comfortable with it. We took Tanner over to a nearby garage and sat in [...]

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Is happiness hiding in plain sight?

Happiness was hiding “in plain sight.” All I had to do was pay attention to the little moments of my life.

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Top tips for a good relationship #1

What a beautiful thing it is when something happens that reminds us we are loved. Love is the supreme power of this universe, and when we touch that magical, indescribable power, even in the simplest of circumstances, we feel it in every fiber of our being. But love is not love unless truth is present [...]

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The Fosters’ seven secrets for a happy marriage

Christopher and JoAnn Foster share seven secrets that contribute to their happy marriage.

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Old husband finally learns new trick

Author Christopher Foster talks about the importance of listening to his wife — and being willing to change — in maintaining and building a happy marriage.

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Thoughts on starting a blog — and on the giant pool of love in this world

Nurturing creative partnerships through mutual respect and cooperation

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The magic of a hug

Author Christopher Foster talks about the joy of hugging his wife first thing in the morning — and the impact of Michelle Obama’s hugs on children.

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