a life in perfect balance

rebecca chapman  - relationship whisperer

Welcome to my Blog

Hey there to you. Welcome to my Margarita-style blog.  We like it salty and sweet here.  Salty language but with sweet truths. Cannot wait to hear if you have any topics you'd like me to cover or even your comments.  Let's do this

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I like it salty and sweet

unhappy with marriage

I’ve just plopped myself in a big old comfy chair. Dinner is cooking.  And I feel like a cuddly old Grandma who is about to open a dusty book from the shelf – and tell you a story.Listen up, kids.  I’m about to tell you an age-old tale – from generations ago to now. It […]

My Jack And Diane Story

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  It’s highly unprofessional of me but I’m going to tell you a running bet/tally I have with myself when I sit down with a new couple.It goes a little somethin’ like this:I’ve just managed to get the sound AND video working on my Zoom – we’ve all spent a good 10 minutes saying “Can […]

“I wanna tell you something real quick…”

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job loss marriage

  Firstly, thanks for all your answers yesterday.  I’ll start writing some emails that are about the things you mentioned.I love feeling like I have a “real” purpose. And that’s writing emails you’re interested in.On that note – let’s talk about having a “real” purpose.It’s something that’s been slapping a lot of people in the […]

The Dreaded Pink Slip Arrived.

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Incompatible, too different

Picture this.Very solemn court proceedings. Although it looks far more modern than I had pictured it. Hard wooden benches. Forced silence. People shuffling nervously in their chairs.  The air feels important.  I’m shaking.But – it’s not my first rodeo.I’m kinda used to the security checks when you come into the Family Court.  I’ve seen lots […]

You Say Potato. I Say Potahto. Should We Call The Whole Thing Off?

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Marriages

I adore music.  I cannot imagine a life without music.  Life is Music.Life is food too – but Life is music.I basically have a soundtrack for every single part of my life.My first 8 years were gospel music and hymns.  Let me loudly scream the disclaimer that this was not of my doing.But – if […]

Every Moment Of My Life Has Had A …..

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marriage money problems

I must be feeling really comfy around you – because I’m going to follow up yesterday’s email on my habit of cheating with another really anti-social habit I have.I don’t share well with others.My sister got so pissed about it when we were kids ( about 6 and 3 so it’s obviously been a “thing” […]

First I Tell You I Cheat – Then I Tell You This!

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deal-breaker

I’ve been sitting here for 45 minutes – I kid you not – trying to come up with a witty or funny story to start this email with.And damn it – I can’t.But we’re friends now – yes – and you can understand that I’ve had a full-on day with clients and just kinda want […]

Did I Mention That My Parents Had to Hate Them?

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expectations marriage

  So – I didn’t get around to writing yesterday.  Mea Culpa.It was a busy-arse day.  And for one solitary reason. We were making Polish Kabanosy.  Stuffing those slippery sucker sausage casings with a mountain of meat I’d cured – and then smoking it. My partner is Polish – did I tell you that before?  And […]

Yesterday’s Blog Post is Buried in a Pile of …

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Infidelity

Picture this.  Gorgeous weather – I’d dragged myself out of bed, and dropped my kids off to kindergarten and school.  Walked to the gym (this was a few years ago – :))  Grabbed locker keys.  Filled my water bottle with chilled water  (has to be ice cold) and headed up two flights of stairs to […]

Elliptical Trainers And Infidelity.

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