Stacey Greene's Blogs...
Can You Still be an Individual in a Relationship?
Many times I have written about autonomy in the relationship and what a slippery slope it can be if you are an island. But, I get that most relationships are built on the
Why you need The Gratitude Effect
It has been years since Oprah first aired her show about keeping a gratitude journal. Wayne Dyer (may he rest in peace) was also a big gratitude speaker and who can forget the
Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater?
If I had a dime for every time someone had said “Once a cheater, always a cheater” I would be living in a much larger home. Where did this saying come from, anyway?
How Much Autonomy Should There Be In Your Marriage?
Autonomy. Independence. Self-reliance. All good stuff, right? So many couples I have spoken with and interviewed seem to be living separate lives under the same roof. Having a few friends your mate does
Can You Love Your Children Too Much?
My husband and I have wonderful children. They truly are a joy to us, but as each one was born, I found myself spending every waking moment thinking about them, nursing them, and
Stop the Madness!
Millionaire financial advisor Todd Tresidder stated “Those with credit card debt and too many bills are more committed to their lifestyle rather than building wealth.” Can I get an Amen? I own a
Is Your Child Dying to Win?
Being a parent has been the most rewarding (and often frustrating) job I have ever taken on. When my firstborn was young, she was petite (read as euphemism for small.) She also seemed
The Ultimate Win
The night I caught my husband texting another woman and trying to hide his cell phone from me was a life changer. I knew I would never be the same and perhaps nor
In Alexa’s Shoes
For whatever reason, when I was homeschooling my three children, one of them had a fascination with books about World War Two. She read true stories like The Diary of Ann Frank and
Is Your Relationship Growing in Fertile Ground?
Look at the base of these two trees. They are very different trees interlocked at the base. These trees are located in my town where I frequently go for a walk. They always
Do You Have a Conscious Connection?
How lucky am I that I sat at a table with Sarah Wayt for not one, not two, but three days at a conference for authors? This perky woman who lives in the
Kayaks and Sunday Service
Years ago my husband tried to get me involved in kayaking. I tried it. It hurt my lower back and I was so busy with my own obsessive sports that I saw no
Financial Scars
Has the Coronavirus pandemic put a damper on your finances in any way? Perhaps there was a loss of a job or a layoff. Maybe you work with clients and they all dried
Reasons my marriage may be like a transformer
Earlier in the season, I spent half a day with a four-year-old. This boy was as smart as a whip and no matter what memory game, coloring activity, or book I read to
Going Back to His House
Quarantine was so much fun…for weeks one through four. My husband and I did some day drinking, bike rides, and even afternoon delight (if you are old enough to remember that song). If
Why You Need To Get (un) Busy
Busy or productive? That is the question. It doesn’t matter if you are working your way up the corporate ladder at a big firm or managing a family as a stay at home
Blooming Outside of Formal Education
Have you picked up your eBook, Homeschooling During and Beyond Covid-19? I have three children and I chose to homeschool them in various ways. We made up lessons, we used a pre-purchased curriculum and
The Size of Grief
My father was my best friend. We ran marathons together. We told each other stupid and sometimes off-color jokes and went on the same crazy fad diets together. Although he drew the line
Pillow Talk
Do you remember the first time you slept in the same bed as the woman or man you married? Did you cuddle or stay up all night talking? Did you have crazy, hot
Life is a Beautiful Ride
Life and especially marriage can be a delicate balance of the mundane and the passionate, the ordinary and the romantic. For many, mundane and ordinary take precedence over the passion and intimacy. When
Homeschooling During and Beyond Covid-19
Yes, I did homeschool my children on purpose. That was a few years ago, but the memories are still fresh in my mind; both the good and the bad. With all of us
What not to say.
So you just found out that your bestie’s husband has been cheating on her. She is devastated, hurt, confused, angry, and feels like she is the only one in the world who this
Rivers Cannot Wash Away Love
Ain’t love great? Even the Bible has delicious verses about love. With all of the extra time my husband and I have with our state calling for a “shelter in place” mandate, we
Baby Steps – Tread Lightly
In an ideal world, marriage would consist of a loving husband and wife, happily going to church or temple each week and sharing their love of God by also ministering outside of the
Two Habits That Can Damage a Relationship
There are oh so many habits that can really damage a relationship. I know. Thirty plus years of marriage has taught me a thing or two about what can kill the romance and
Go ahead, shame me!
I love how our culture has evolved enough that some terms and behaviors are getting placed in the spotlight and are no longer acceptable. It is wonderful how all of the movements have
Do You Have A Shocking Marriage?
I know we can all get sucked into Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. We scroll around and click on something that may or may not be of value. But, I will never forget when
Husbands, we are not trying to “fix” you!
All of my years of athletics have created the occasional overuse injury. It’s cool. I almost feel like I have “earned” the pain in some sort of weird, masochistic way. Still, I don’t
3 Tips for reconnecting with your spouse
I knew we were in trouble when we started avoiding eye contact. The mundanities of life had completely consumed us. I was not only frustrated but downright scared when we would go days
2020 Vision
Now come on! You knew when you opened this blog that I was not going to talk about eyesight. We are now well into the new year and how are we doing on
Things To Do For Your Partner Without Being Asked
Marriage is great. Marriage is fun. But honestly, if I have to ask my husband to do ________________ (you fill in the blank) one more time I may lose my mind! Why did
Success or Epic Fail?
So how did it go? Did I make it through the three-day fast with nothing more than water, lemon and green tea? Why yes, yes I did! Day One was not too difficult.
Three Day Fast
Oh! What we get talked into! No, seriously, I was not talked into anything. I have a dear friend who asked if I wanted to do a three day fast with her and
Intimacy as a couple of faith
Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. I looked up the definition of intimacy and it included everything from familiarity, closeness, rapport,
What I Learned from the Fire Pit
Let’s talk healthy relationships. When couples have been together for any length of time, the sexual energy and emotional health often waxes and wanes like the cycles of the moon (although perhaps not
Falling in Love Again (with your spouse)
Have you been married for more than 4 or 5 years? Is the romance starting to stall? Are kids on the way? Are you seeing her true colors? Is he becoming just a
Be Still
My dear sister once gave me a Women’s Daily Devotional and Journal for Christmas in 2004. The intention was to write in it each day after reading and reflecting on that particular topic.
Emotional Infidelity
What do you consider to be emotional infidelity? Some say that the book of Matthew from the Bible (Matthew 5:28) is a bit extreme. I mean, come on, that book was written over
Lean In, Lean In
What does it mean to lean in? Maybe you have seen the term on social media or have read the book by Sheryl Sandberg called Lean In : Women, Work, and the Will
Conquer a Fear
I read a great book a while back. It was Conquer What’s Next – Scheme your dream, Get your Rear in Gear, and Gain the Grit to Go There by Bill McConnell. What a
Worst Race EVER!
Oh! What lessons we learn in this crazy thing we call life. My husband and I entered a race he does every year, and I had only done one other time. I was
Go Old School On Him
Maybe I should have titled this one “My Third Rant” as the first rant I did (https://strongerthanbroken.com/?s=my+first+rant ) was also about that damned cell phone. One evening my husband and I went to have
89 Cent Cake
89 cent cake for your thoughts… Have you heard the term “reframing?” Just like it sounds, you place an old picture into a new frame. Your thoughts can be reframed until you start
Still Learning
Back in the ’80s, I was teaching a little girl ice skating lessons. As we were perfecting her balance on one foot she began philosophizing on something way beyond her years. I asked
It Felt Like Family
I just came off of a high like no other. My husband and I decided that we would travel for Mother’s Day to visit the children who no longer live in our area.
Dandelion People
Dandelions. Weeds or friends? When I was a child, my father handed me a dandelion weeder and paid me 10 cents for every dandelion I would pull from the roots. Thankfully for him,
