Author: Michelle

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The Difference Between Love and Romance

Romance writer Nana Malone loves love. “Every romantic comedy…I’ve seen twice. I’ve watched Love Actually probably 22 times,” she says. Of course rom coms and romance novels aren’t known for their realism. “The pragmatist...

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Breaking Barriers

One of the downsides to new relationships is that you have to exercise restraint. You must do everything in your power to disguise your disgusting habits, so that the guy or gal you’re tying...

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No Place to Hide

Life with Jordan means lots of travel. We spent the early part of this year in Playa Grande, Costa Rica. Here’s a short glimpse into our life there. Playa Grande 2013 from Michelle Valenti...

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Compromise

I’m not the healthiest person around but I do try to avoid foods that contain ingredients I can’t pronounce. So I was surprised the first time I found Crystal Light powder mix in our...

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My Hero

Before I move to a tropical climate, I dream about all the positives of the place: sunsets at the beach, pina coladas, a cool ocean breeze. It’s only after I arrive that I remember...

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Communication

Jordan teaches me many things that I’ve always suspected about men but didn’t really know for sure. For example, they take pride in their bowel movements and they love peeing outside. Another thing Jordan’s...

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Granny Panties

The first time he found them, he was doing laundry. Most men would simply toss them into a pile so that their wife could deal with them. Jordan, however, is not most men. The...