Most Popular Posts of 2012

I have two ways of comparing the popularity of the posts on this blog. One is to look at how many times each post was viewed. Of course, sometimes that is sheer luck, because different pages will pop up based on the search terms people are using in their browsers. Another way to consider popularity is to look at how many comments each post inspired, assuming that people are more likely to comment if they feel strongly about the post. I've made two top five lists, based on these parameters.

Top Five Most Viewed Posts of 2012

• Jealousy is Not Romantic
  This post has 32% more views than the one in second place. Jealousy is a powerful emotion that touches nearly everyone at one time or another. It can wreak havoc in a relationship. It's no surprise that so many people want a better understanding of it.
• Words of Wisdom
  Here is a page full of quotations from experts and other smart people who have wise things to tell us about love.
• Showering Together? Really?
  I didn't think it was a good idea, but I could be wrong.
• Better Blogging
  Although inspired by all the marriage (and other) blogs I read, this was so far off topic I didn't expect many people here would care. But it seems that everyone wants to be better at blogging, and that's a good thing.
• Do You Look Good Naked?
  Yes, you do!

Top Five Most Commented Posts of 2012

• Does This Dress Make Me Look Fat?
  Some people loved this, but for others it struck a raw nerve.
• Some Things I Love About You
  My anniversary card to my husband of 27 years.
• Up! Down! Left! Right! This! That!
  Practical advice on eliminating those petty arguments from your marriage.
• Showering Together? Really?
  This is the only post to appear on both lists. I have learned that a lot of people find my blog by using "showering together" as a search term.
• Living a New Life
  Starting a new year, I wrote about how being more mindful can help us get the most out of life.
• Can You Affair-Proof Your Marriage?
  This one tied the previous post for fifth place. Infidelity is one of the worst things that can happen in a marriage. Here is some practical advice on avoiding it.