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The Marriage Ref Feb.28, 2010

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Posted by Dr. Patty Ann on March 1, 2010 – 1:06 pm
Filed under Communication, Entertainment, Goals, The Marriage Ref

The Marriage Ref Feb.28, 2010

I love the unspoken premise to the Marriage Ref show- that you must be able to laugh at your marriage and not take every situation so seriously!!
Comments on Kevin & Danielle – The “Fonz” issue – should Kevin be allowed to keep his dead stuffed dog in a shrine in their home?
I totally agree with the Marriage Ref’s call – The Fonz cannot stay enshrined in the house. But I would allow Kevin to keep The Fonz in the garage (not just the attic). That’s Dr. Patty Ann – the Relationship Expert’s call!
Comments on Greg & Diana – Stripper Pole Issue – Should Greg be allowed to have a stripper pole put in their bedroom – for Diana to use
Again, I agree with the Marriage?Ref’s call – No stripper pole in the bedroom.
However, I must comment that Diana should be aware of the fact that what Greg is really asking for is more intimacy and romance in their relationship. Diana, what do you think all the sexy lingerie is about? So a word of caution for this marriage – Find a way to bring “sexy back” or you might have some trouble on the horizon.
The best line of the show goes to Diana when she said: “People in hell want ice water but they don’t get it”. I love it! (I wrote this before I knew Marv Albert was going to make his comment about this line).
Make sure you check out next week’s comments as “The Relationship Expert” makes a “Call” on The Marriage Ref’s Call!
Rekindle Romance and Happiness in Your Relationship,
Dr. Patty Ann
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NBC New Show – The Marriage Ref

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Posted by Dr. Patty Ann on February 26, 2010 – 5:48 am
Filed under The Marriage Ref

Did you hear about a new show called The Marriage Ref airing on NBC on Thursday nights? The sneak preview airs Sunday, February 28th 10:30/9:30c. The Marriage Ref is being produced by Jerry Seinfeld’s Columbus 81 Production Company.

It is a comic, reality series where 3 celebrities “experts” featuring Alec Baldwin, Kelly Ripa and Jerry Seinfeld, and a “relationship expert” played by Tom Papa (Seinfeld really should have picked me) hear, examine and then judge disputes between real-life couples in long-term relationships – and then decide who is right and who is wrong in the dispute. In addition, the audience will be able to hear and analyze these fights and decide who is right and who is wrong too.

Seinfeld said: “After 10 years of marriage, I realized the comedic potential of this topic is quite rich. This is the way marriage should be; everybody needs a ref”. And I couldn’t agree more.

So guess what? I will be blogging my own relationship expert responses to the celebrity responses every week following the show. Once my comments have been posted, I would love to hear your feedback on my reaction to the celebrity feedback. This should make for some enlightening and entertaining reading.

Follow my blog after The Marriage Ref airs every week and read my comments about what is right and wrong for these couples.

Stay tuned – you won’t want to miss these blogs!!

Rekindle Romance and Happiness in Your Relationship,

Dr. Patty Ann
www.drpattyann.com

Ski Slopes to Swimsuits – A Gold Medal relationship

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Posted by Dr. Patty Ann on February 20, 2010 – 4:19 pm
Filed under Celebrity Relationships

Olympic Skier Lindsey Vonn and her husband Thomas Vonn:
Ski Slopes to Swimsuits – A Gold Medal relationship

Anyone watching the 2010 Winter Olympics www.thewinterolympics.com in Vancouver, Canada on the NBC network knows the name Lindsey Vonn. For those of you who aren’t sports fans, Lindsey Vonn is arguably the best female downhill skier in the World. In spite of the fact that she suffered a serious shin injury while training in Austria a few weeks ago, and it seemed doubtful as to whether or not she would be able to compete in the 2010 Winter Olympics; on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010 Lindsey Vonn not only competed but became the first American woman to win a gold medal in the Olympic downhill ski race in Vancouver, Canada.

So what does any of this have to do with relationships? Lindsey Vonn’s husband is credited with playing an extremely significant role in his wife’s success. Thomas Vonn, himself a former Olympic skier often serves as his wife’s coach, advisor, mentor, friend, psychologist and overall stress-reliever for Lindsey. The team effort put forth by Lindsey and Thomas Vonn personify the qualities of what makes a great marriage: support, encouragement, honest advice, cheerleading, a united front and a sense that they are in it together.

Lindsey Vonn has been known to call her husband up to the starting gate prior to a big race to calm her down. She calls and he comes. Lindsey Vonn knows her husband has her back; and whatever comes around the corner, they personify the fact that they are in it together.
Let’s rewind for a moment. Four years ago, in the 2006 Olympic games, Lindsey Vonn suffered a violent crash during a downhill training run, dashing her hopes of winning an Olympic Medal. In the four years following this crash, Vonn has won some of the most prestigious awards in her sport. After winning her second overall World cup title last year, Lindsey Vonn came to New York for an interview with Dick Ebersol, a major NBC sports executive which was held at Rockefeller Center.
Following the crash mentioned above, many have commented on how much more confidence Lindsey has when she skis. And Lindsey would agree with this assessment – while immediately credited her gain of confidence to her husband. And while Lindsey in gaining international fame for her feats upon the ski slope, she is also in a whirl of controversy over her most recent photo on the cover of The 2010 Sports Illustrated
Swimsuit Edition – lindseyvonn – sports – illus_n_450438.html
And once again, to no one’s surprise, her husband Thomas is by her side, supporting her unconditionally.
The point of this blog is to show how so much more can be accomplished when a couple works as a team. Whether we are regular folks trying to raise a family or Olympic skiers trying to win gold – you have a distinct and powerful advantage if you have a partner beside you who unconditionally supports, encourages, mentors and loves you.

Dr. Patty Ann
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