"Most people never experience the highest dimensions of love because they encumber it with too many strings and expectations," she explained. "Marriage deserves--and delivers--the best that love has to offer, if only people understand what true love is about. True love is not a fairytale. It is real."
Lori and Scott have been married for over 23 years. Their marriage has weathered nearly every threat that assails marriages today, including the death of a child, financial crises, health problems, in-law troubles, personality differences, addiction, infidelity and more. Those who know them are amazed that their remarkable love for each other only grows.
"I don´t think you want marital advice from someone whose marriage was perfectly smooth sailing because he or she can´t relate to real life issues that threaten marriage," she said. "We have been to the brink and back several times. And we´ve found the bliss."
“Ours isn’t any different from others, except that after each trial, we learned something about ourselves,” she said. “And, instead of letting the bad feelings bury our love, we held onto the love and discovered something truly astounding: Love really is enough to overcome anything. Our hearts matured into being able to love unconditionally. And yours can, too.”
Marriage, she says, gives you the opportunity for a kind of soul growth that comes in no other way. "Marriage can bring out the best in you," she said. "And what a high to have your best friend and best lover all rolled into one and standing by your side for the rest of your life."
This site is a venue for women as they discuss what really goes on "behind closed doors" and the joy, triumphs, angst and challenges of the most important relationship of their lives. Nothing is secret, and no one is judged. Just frank and honest discussions between women.
In addition to writing about marriage, Lori’s writes about her other interests which include parenting, food, recipes, cooking, restaurants, water, nature and spirituality. Her essays and articles have appeared in various newspapers and magazines including the Orange County Register, the Daily Pilot, AsiAm Magazine, Anaheim City Magazine, and she is a former editor of two special interest and corporate magazines. Her educational background includes a bachelor of arts degree in communications/journalism and a master of arts degree in education.
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