Romance was brought to us by the 12th century troubadours who serenaded townsfolk with their songs of love. Courtly love flourished as stories swirled of knights and ladies obsessed with their lovers. Today, despite all of the songs of love and romance that we might listen to, love in fact is heard most often in response…
Author: Rita Watson
Working moms and child obesity, clarified!
This from my Providence Journal column in THRIVE Rita Watson: Working moms and child obesity, a perplexing issue Obesity is a national problem that spawned an industry for weight loss books and inspired TV land’s “The Biggest Loser.” Today we are facing an epidemic of child obesity and a new study in “Child Development” appears…
Sleep loss and daylight savings time
For those worried about losing an hour sleep when the clocks changed over — relax. Losing an hour or so here and there will not dramatically affect one’s health. It is the lack of sleep over time that we must be concerned about. According to MSNBC: If you’re in the “spring forward” mode, don’t lose…
Gratitude during happy times and sad ones
Here is an article from my column in The Providence Journal. It is an excerpt from a book I am writing which I happily share with you. If you like this article, please do go to the link at the end and hit “Recommended.” Gratitude during happy times and sad ones. Fireworks and rainbows take…
Valentine love soars, infidelity dips
Valentine love soars, infidelity dips RITA WATSON / Feb 6, 2011 LBOSTON ove is an emotion, a decision and a state of insanity. Similarly, infidelity might be called love in disguise, a passionate madness. As Valentine’s Day approaches we will be lost in a swirl of hearts, flowers and romance. Millions of cards will be…
Hot Valentine tips from online dating expert Julie Spira, a Q & A
As we get closer to Valentine’s Day, Julie Spira is a name you will be reading about and hearing about often on national television and in the news. She is the bestselling author of The Perils of Cyber-Dating. and she is one of the most sought after personalities in the world of online dating. If…
Our troops should sing national anthem, not Christina Aguilera
Why do we have self-absorbed celebrities singing the national anthem rather than men and women in uniform who are living out the military challenge? Have a look at the TMZ dress rehearsal of Ms. Aguilera – she did not bother to finish the words despite the reverence of at least one onlooker. TMZ called it…
Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT, offers tips on "Emotional Safety"
Lisa Brookes Kift is a Marriage and Family Therapist whom I interviewed for a special article on marriage tips. The author of The Premarital Counseling Workbook for Couples and The Marriage Refresher Course Workbook for Couples (Therapy-At-Home Workbooks®), she is also the creator of LoveAndLifeToolbox.com, providing tools for marriage, relationship and emotional health. It is one of the first therapist…
Valentine Love: a 7 step plan
Each February as Valentine’s Day approaches I think of the words of Leo Buscaglia who said that if we are waiting for the one and only, we will wait forever. There is no right person. We become the right person! Leo Buscaglia Quotes In the hustle and bustle of our overly committed lives, do we ever remember…
Take Cupid on a Valentine's Day B&B excursion
Hoping for the perfect Valentine to arrive? Be proactive. Invite that pudgy little cherub with the arrow on an adventure. My friend Maria Coder at BnB Finder.com has some great suggestions for single women and their girlfriends. Take an excursion to find the perfect date and mate.