Articles By: Damien Riley

I am a possibility-thinker, teacher, husband and father of three. My regular 9-5 job is teaching 4th grade. My part-time job is blogging. I’m very into psychology and read a lot on the subject. I enjoy sharing what I’ve learned about relationships here and when possible starting a discussion.
Inexpensive Romantic Dates for the Summer

Inexpensive Romantic Dates for the Summer

Summer’s just about here and I know all you couples out there want to save money while you create and innovate romance at the same time.  The largest component of romance is “caring.” ...
Love Post-it Activity

Love Post-it Activity

Here’s a great love homework assignment for both guys and gals.  I call it the “Love Post-it Activity”  This is something my wife actually first did for me the first day I taught summer...
Love Homework - Dine at the Bar

Love Homework - Dine at the Bar

(Photo Credit) This post is love homework, but much easier content than past ones I’ve “assigned” here.  No, it isn’t about getting drunk on a date.  Let me explain: My wife...
Love Homework: Tell Your Wife You Value Her

Love Homework: Tell Your Wife You Value Her

My message to men today is plain and simple: Listen to your wives if for no other reason than that they have far superior Emotional Intelligences. Did you ever play that elementary school game called “telephone”...
10 Ways to Show Your Wife You Desire Her

10 Ways to Show Your Wife You Desire Her

I’m always glad to guest blog here, sharing what I have learned and what I am still learning about love. Your comments are always appreciated and I try to answer every one. Let’s make this...
Gifts for Your Wife: Remember the “E” Word

Gifts for Your Wife: Remember the “E” Word

This is a guest post by Damien Riley To be appreciated by your wife during gift giving season, it could be Christmas, a birthday, anniversary, you name it, you need to have a key ingredient which I will...
Love Homework: Include Your Spouse

Love Homework: Include Your Spouse

This is a guest post by Damien Riley in his “Love Homework” Series. Other posts in this series include: Chores and Kisses, Mirroring, Love Homework. I consider myself a bit of a lover and...
Love Homework: Chores and Kisses

Love Homework: Chores and Kisses

With Back to School Starting, blogger Damien Riley is back with his series called “Love Homework.” Previous posts in the series include: Mirroring for Couples and  Love Homework. Hi there...
Love Homework: “Mirroring”

Love Homework: “Mirroring”

This is a guest post by Damien Riley of Postcards from the Funny Farm. Hello, I am back again for the second in my “Love Homework” series. To recap, these are tips my wife and I use to keep...
Love Homework

Love Homework

This is a guest blog post by Damien Riley of Postcards from the Funny Farm: Daily posts on psychology, inspiration, and blogging. We all want love to be easy and sweet but alas, sometimes it takes a little...