Style Magazine - February 2022
Whether the words “bibimbap” and “bulgogi” ring any bells or not, this month’s feature, “Head East!” (page 72), is aimed at informing and hopefully inspiring you to explore unfamiliar-to-you fare. From Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese to Japanese and Korean, we share the flavors that define each country’s cooking and a list of the most iconic eats. Hopefully it encourages you to think outside your typical takeout box and dig into something that surprises you…in the best, most delicious way. What else is cooking this month? In honor of Valentine’s Day, we have lots of lovey-dovey content, including a spotlight on four meet-cute couples who make marriage look easy (“Two’s Company” on page 22); the region’s prettiest pink drinks to sip alongside your nearest and dearest (page 92); and relationship pointers from the pros, ensuring your courtship stays sexy and spontaneous (“Together Forever” on page 38). One of the tips? Scheduling at least two date nights every month. If you’re looking for something different to do, consider reserving a spot at Auburn’s hottest table in town, Restaurant Josephine (page 88); heading out for a hike on the Homestead to Blue Ridge Loop (page 42), or attending a crab feed fundraiser, art exhibit, or live performance (page 12); all are wonderful ways to bring the butterflies back, if even for a few fleeting hours. I wish I could say my husband and I have big, passionate Valentine’s Day plans, but we’ll be bonding over the birth of our baby girl—estimated to arrive any day now—so I’m anticipating a February filled with little sleep, lots of Thai takeout (our family’s favorite!), and an abundance of love. See you after my maternity leave. Cheers! —Megan megan@stylemg.com @meggoeggowaffle
Whether the words “bibimbap” and “bulgogi” ring any bells or not, this month’s feature, “Head East!” (page 72), is aimed at informing and hopefully inspiring you to explore unfamiliar-to-you fare. From Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese to Japanese and Korean, we share the flavors that define each country’s cooking and a list of the most iconic eats. Hopefully it encourages you to think outside your typical takeout box and dig into something that surprises you…in the best, most delicious way.
What else is cooking this month? In honor of Valentine’s Day, we have lots of lovey-dovey content, including a spotlight on four meet-cute couples who make marriage look easy (“Two’s Company” on page 22); the region’s prettiest pink drinks to sip alongside your nearest and dearest (page 92); and relationship pointers from the pros, ensuring your courtship stays sexy and spontaneous (“Together Forever” on page 38). One of the tips? Scheduling at least two date nights every month. If you’re looking for something different to do, consider reserving a spot at Auburn’s hottest table in town, Restaurant Josephine (page 88); heading out for a hike on the Homestead to Blue Ridge Loop (page 42), or attending a crab feed fundraiser, art exhibit, or live performance (page 12); all are wonderful ways to bring the butterflies back, if even for a few fleeting hours.
I wish I could say my husband and I have big, passionate Valentine’s Day plans, but we’ll be bonding over the birth of our baby girl—estimated to arrive any day now—so I’m anticipating a February filled with little sleep, lots of Thai takeout (our family’s favorite!), and an abundance of love. See you after my maternity leave. Cheers!
—Megan
megan@stylemg.com
@meggoeggowaffle
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| health & wellness |<br />
Together Forever<br />
5 TIPS FOR LONG-LASTING LOVE<br />
by MEGAN WISKUS<br />
Relationships aren’t easy. And<br />
as time ticks on and stress<br />
creeps in, the flame starts to<br />
fade. Luckily, knowing that<br />
every couple is essentially<br />
in the same unsteady boat<br />
can help “normalize” your<br />
own relationship moving from<br />
passionate to compassionate.<br />
But just because you’ve been<br />
together forever doesn’t mean<br />
the spark has to totally burn<br />
out. Here are some easy ways to<br />
bring a little bit of sexy back.<br />
COMMUNICATION IS KEY<br />
It may sound cliché but communicating and listening<br />
really are imperative to keeping the spark alive in longterm<br />
romantic relationships. Therese Sorrentino, LMFT<br />
(theresesorrentinomft.com), suggests checking in with<br />
your partner every day, even if it’s only for 20 minutes,<br />
using a soft approach. “People respond to body language<br />
and tone of voice before they hear the words. The way<br />
you first approach each other will determine how the<br />
conversation will go and whether it will be constructive,”<br />
she says. Wondering what to talk about? Jessica<br />
Osterday, trauma-informed life coach and brainspotting<br />
practitioner (jessicaosterday.com), recommends open<br />
conversations about what little actions or connections<br />
you both miss from the early days of dating. Talk about<br />
how you each like to give and receive love and affection—<br />
and how you can create that together—or discuss new<br />
things to try in the bedroom that seem exciting to you.<br />
According to Ashlee Janzen, LMFT (ashleejanzenlmft.<br />
com), couples should also be communicating what their<br />
unmet needs are, which can oftentimes be the root of<br />
many relationship problems. “This can look like not<br />
spending enough time with your partner or feeling like<br />
you need more help around the house. Checking in with<br />
one another allows you to explore and share what these<br />
desires are,” Janzen shares.<br />
“A” FOR EFFORT<br />
Renae Linder, MSW, LCSW, at Linder Psychiatric Group<br />
(echildpsychiatry.com) advises couples to put in some<br />
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