On-line dating is a pretty risky business. There are all kinds of weirdos and perverts out there who aren’t able to get a date without paying for it and they find the anonymity of the Internet a perfect place to…
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A marriage therapist told me once that she could tell as soon as a couple walked into the room whether they would stay together or divorce. The one thing she looked for was whether or not they respected one another….
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There is no question that being a single parent is difficult. In some cases there is no other person involved, no divorced father or mother. A second parent may be dead or otherwise out of the picture. The simple reality…
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There’s only one way for a guy to become bitter and that is if he thinks he has been victimized by some girl. If you have placed yourself in the position of victim, you’re already in big trouble. Now sometimes…
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If you live near family and you enjoy being with your family, especially during the holidays, then you may not need any singles activities during the holidays. It is only when family is far away and you are not going…
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Given the failing economy in America, financial security will be the most important problem for many senior citizens now and in the coming years. With more and more seniors depending on Social Security and Social Security heading for bankruptcy, financial…
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Any time you relate to another being, you are having a relationship. Relationships exist on a wide continuum from the most casual encounters (with a store clerk) to your blood relationships and your mate for life. Every kind of relationship…
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The bitter single girl usually is not aware of her part in any relationship problems. She is bitter because she thinks that all of the problems in her relationships are the fault of the men involved. She is always the…
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There are two schools of thought on dating after a breakup or a divorce. One is the “get-back-on-the-horse-right-away” method and the other is the “take-some-time-to-heal-and-get-yourself-together” approach. The approach you choose will have a lot to do with whether you are…
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With 50% of marriages ending in divorce, a little fear is understandable. Anyone out there in the market for a marriage partner must be a little bit fearful or they don’t really understand the situation. However, excessive fear will guarantee…
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While listening would seem to constitute half of any conversation, I believe that listening is by far the most important part of any communication. Because of that, listening is the key to successful relationships of every kind. What are the…
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When someone you love is dying, it is best to say your goodbyes while they are still coherent, able to hear and understand, and hopefully able to respond. When my cousin was dying of leukemia, his wife would talk to…
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If you are still single, it is because you want to be single. Yes, I know you will deny that to your dying breath but we usually get what we really want, not what we say we want. Too many…
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It may be a cliche, but heartfelt love is expressed daily in the little things you do. Little touches, unexpected embraces, stealth kisses, and outrageously spontaneous words of love. Yes, women like to be surprised by a bouquet of flowers…
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If you and your partner are ignorant about dreams, maybe you shouldn’t mention such a dream. People do get mad at their mates for something they dreamed. If you understood how dreams work, you would recognize that holding someone responsible…
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Where to begin? Unless your family reunion is an annual affair and everyone can do it in their sleep, some planning needs to happen. Planning The planning should be centralized. Doing things by committee is always a disaster. And when…
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Elderly care-giving can be more difficult than taking care of a newborn. At least a newborn can’t talk back. If a parent is living at home or living in your home, you are going to find that care-giving can be…
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“The Naked Ape” by Desmond Morris was published in 1967. Desmond Morris is a zoologist who looked at human behavior the same way he would examine animal behavior. Essentially what he found is that men do go for women according…
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There is nothing more important in a relationship than communication. This is true from our most casual encounters to our most intimate relationships. If we cannot communicate clearly, relationships will always suffer. Here are some keys to good communication. Emotions…
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June 30, 2015 Friends and Peers
You make friends by being friendly, by being a friend. A lot of people spend a lot of time and energy seeking out friends and/or a special relationship and meet with frustration time after time. There are a number of…
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Communication is not just about talking. Good communication is primarily about listening. A good listener is a great communicator. Good listening requires patience. In order to be a good listener, one must be willing to be patient and not try…
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I could talk about relationships with family, friends, or business associates. I could talk about our most intimate relationships, with spouse or partner. The most important aspect of any communication in relationships-the best way to avoid problems-is by being a…
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A dream visitation from a loved one who has passed on is probably the easiest and most common type of after death communication. A good source of stories about various forms of after death communication can be found in the…
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Even the most hardened health scientist recognizes the measurable effects of love on physical health. That love has a positive and healing effect on psychological health is also undeniable. Forms of Love Using love for psychological health can take a…
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The key to successful family vacations for teens is to go someplace where they can spend time with other teens. A teen isolated from other teens is a forlorn and lost soul. This really doesn’t limit you that much. If…
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The concept of a Christian family covers a wide variety of traditions and of religiosity, from very conservative to very liberal. But looking at a middle-of-the road Christian family can demonstrate a number of commonalities. First, the underlying values of…
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Many of our obstacles are self-generated. They are obstacles of the mind or of the emotions. They are obstacles of belief and limitation. We can sometimes overcome these obstacles by communicating with others, getting outside feedback, a second opinion. But…
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If you are going to fight for what you think is right, the first thing you need is to really have enough ammunition. That means that you have to have all the proof and documentation that shows the justification for…
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Sometimes it’s impossible to communicate with a know-it-all. If they happen to be a narcissist, you’re wasting your time. They are always right. The fact is that most know-it-alls don’t know it all. They just happen to be very opinionated…
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It helps a lot if you have already established certain rules of communication between the two of you. Creating a safe space and a safe mechanism for addressing annoying habits is something that should be set up early in the…
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