Join us for Love Life, Ultimate Strife – Real Talk with the Innerwife!
- Next Show on Wed, Nov. 11th! @ 9pm CDT
- Topic will be: “Wed, Nov. 11th – Color coding? Using the Innerwife in Interracial Relationships” at www.blogtalkradio.com/chadhunter
Add comment November 8, 2009
INhome – Take Turns
One of the biggest sources for relationship discord is assignment of duties. Who’s cooking? Who’s cleaning? I though it was your turn? Weren’t you going to do that? Why is it always me who…blahblahblah…
Most couples begin their relationship by establishing who will cook, who will clean, so on and so forth. And while this can be a good arrangement, most couples will, at some point, begin to tire and resent their “duties.” So, take turns.
Maybe you’re not the next Top Chef and maybe you overstock the garbage or streak the mirrors as you clean. But taking turns, trying the other person’s shoes on (even if you don’t shine them!) can help us appreciate each other’s contribution to the house and the relationship. Taking turns also helps us to diversify what we do and actually learn new things about ourselves.
So, before your partner gets the chance to roll their eyes at having to do another night of dishes, take turns. Say “It’s cool, baby, I’ll get these. You mind taking out the garbage instead?” Don’t let it be a trade-off, but instead, a change.
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Join us for Love Life, Ultimate Strife – Real Talk with the Innerwife!
- Next Show on Wed, Nov. 4th! @ 9pm CDT
- Topic will be: “Wed, Nov. 4th – Ho, Ho, Hell: The Innerwife and the Holidays” at www.blogtalkradio.com/chadhunter
Add comment October 31, 2009
Join us for Love Life, Ultimate Strife – Real Talk with the Innerwife!
- Next Show on Wed, Oct 28th! @ 9pm CDT
- Topic will be: “Wed, Oct 28th – Getting IN the Game: The Innerwife and Dating” at www.blogtalkradio.com/chadhunter
Add comment October 25, 2009
INspirations – “We need not…”
“We need not think alike to love alike.”
- Francis David
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INspirations – “Lucky is the man…”
“Lucky is the man who is the first love of a woman, but luckier is the woman who is the last love of a man.”
- Unknown
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INsights – Are you a Relationship Werewolf, Vampire or Zombie?
Yes, it’s time for Halloween and the holiday brings to mind scary movies, trick-or-treating and, of course, monsters! But did you know that Halloween can open our eyes to relationships AND what type of relationship monster are YOU?
Are you a Relationship Werewolf? Relationship Werewolves are one person one second and then someone different the next. What you say today is countered by what you say or do tomorrow. You shape-shift and normally the other person you bring out is not so friendly. Watch what you say, stick to promises and commitments you make to your partner. Watch for full moons!
Are you a Relationship Vampire? Relationship Vampires drain and drain and drain. They take energy and excitement out of a partner with negativity, bad attitudes and demands, demands, demands. Fight off your bloodsucking relationship nature by focusing on the positive, listening to your spouse or partner and being supportive. Stop being all about you…and get out of the coffin.
Last but not least – Are you a Relationship Zombie? Relationship Zombies are clueless, oblivious and don’t see what’s going on around them. They go with the flow, never think outside the box and creativity is like a shot to the head. Try something new and PAY attention to the signs and words of your special someone. And lay off the brains.
Good life, good love and Happy Halloween
CH & the IW
Add comment October 20, 2009
Join us for Love Life, Ultimate Strife – Real Talk with the Innerwife!
- Next Show on Wed, Oct 21st! @ 9pm CDT
- Topic will be: “PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) and its effects on Relationships” at www.blogtalkradio.com/chadhunter
- Guest: PCOS Challenge founder Sasha Ottey
Add comment October 18, 2009
Join us for Love Life, Ultimate Strife – Real Talk with the Innerwife!
- Next Show on Wed, October 14th! @ 9pm CDT
- Topic will be: “Depression and its effects on Relationships” at www.blogtalkradio.com/chadhunter
- Guest: Depression author and speaker Jackie Foreman
Add comment October 12, 2009
Get IN the Game – Stop Being You
Yes, stop being you. Odd and terrible, right? Especially from the Innerwife guy who is always talking about loving one’s self and loving another. Yes, you do need to be you.
But sometimes, you have to stop being you. The you that is shooting yourself in your dating foot.
Let’s look at Steve. Steve, loves guy things – sports, Mixed Martial Arts and video games. Whenever Steve meets a girl, whether its at a party, work, whether she’s a friend of a friend or a cool waitress, Steve comes out with sports, MMA and the latest PS3 game.
Are these likes bad? No. Not at all. But at first meeting, he could be more general. More personable and talking about things in the present environment. “This is a good party.” “It’s been crazy cold lately.” “So, how long have you worked here?” Let people, especially people you potentially could be dating, get to know the finer details of you – which includes your more esoteric likes and dislikes. Because, unfortunately, if she finds out you collect scorpions before she finds out how good of a listener you are, interest could drop. If he finds out you keep stuffed pets in your attic before he finds out how much fun you are, things could never get off the ground.
Ask your friends, ask your family about which you shoots yourself in the foot. And then stop being you, at least up front. Be about the other person as you both start to know one another.
Good life, good love,
CH & the IW
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