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About me - Alysse Elensar

I'm an [early] 40-something, with two beautiful children. I developed an interest in writing at a very early age ~ short stories, mostly. Currently, I enjoy writing short stories, participating in role-playing stories and blogging. I joined Helium because

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Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues Prying versus privacy in relationships
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As someone who has not had the luxury of privacy throughout my entire marriage, I consider it very important. I don't believe it's a question of having something to hide. In my case, I didn't. However, I did not like him knowing everything. He had access to my email. He found websites I frequented and visited them himself. H... More..

Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Tips for a long lasting marriage
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The basis for a long lasting marriage should start long before the wedding ever takes place. ~ Talk, in great detail, about issues you both consider important. It is far better to find out beforehand if you're compatible in all aspects than to find out after you're married that you're not. Anything that's considered a "deal-... More..

Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice What makes a best friend
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I can't say that I have only ONE best friend. Although this probably goes against the definition of "best" friend, but I believe that one can have many "close" friends, all of whom fulfill different needs within us. Many of us grow up with one person who sticks with us through thick and thin, despite distance and not being i... More..

Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Recognizing and dealing with abuse in marriage
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To look at us, one would never suspect what goes on behind closed doors or when nobody's looking. People ask me how we are all the time and, with a fake smile, I say, "We're fine." The pretense is hard to keep up. I want to tell them that things are NOT fine. I want to expose him so that others can see the sort of husband he... More..

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