Small talk may seem insignificant but it breaks the ice and oils the wheels of communication. It is also a polite way to pass pleasant observations and show you are open and friendly. Without small talk many lovers would never…
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Your family may be a wonderful asset to you in many ways, but they can also become a burden if you let them. It is important to keep harmony within the family in order for it to run smoothly. For…
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March 9, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
When communication has failed, respect has vanished and true friendship has long gone then sadly it may be time to end a marriage or longterm relationship. Some husbands and wives stay together when all they do is create further pain…
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March 8, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
If you are experiencing problems in your relationship you may want to consider marriage counseling as a way of helping you. However you may wonder if your difficulties have reached such a point where counseling is appropriate, or could truly…
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March 8, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
There may come a time when your spouse needs help and support to be able to pursue their career. If your own job is important to you, your spouse’s needs may present you with a potential difficulty. You will want to…
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Not many people have cash to spend on luxuries in the summer, and this includes activities with their partner. However, the desire to spend quality time together, have fun, and enjoy romantic experiences doesn’t go away simply because couples don’t…
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Planning a romantic summer getaway can be fun when you’re looking forward to spending time with the person you long to be with. As you plan your escape together it’s important to consider mutual priorities before choosing a destination and deciding…
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At first you might find it difficult to think of romantic date ideas when you have a tight budget. However once you get your thinking cap on you’ll find there are plenty of things to do, and you’ll be spoilt…
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February 17, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
If your marriage isn’t as happy a union as you would like it to be you may consider whether it could be helped by the aid of counselling. Marriage guidance therapy may, or may not appeal to you. In some…
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February 17, 2014 Communication
If you have good self-esteem, you naturally display confidence. However, if your self-worth is low you might come across as shy. There is nothing wrong with being shy, but there are likely to be times when it is beneficial to…
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February 15, 2014 Communication
It’s easiest to spot a toxic relationship from the outside looking in. When you’re in such a relationship you may find it’s not so simple to identify your difficulty. This is because when intensely entangled in a destructive relationship we tend to…
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February 15, 2014 Communication
We may harbour a grudge against someone if we feel that they have wronged us in some way or treated us badly. When we are close in time to the actual event which initiated the grudge our feelings are likely…
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February 13, 2014 Communication
Children are sometimes canny little people. They learn how to manipulate and control their parents and environments to get what they want and sometimes what they need. Distinguishing between ‘want’ and ‘need’ can be a good place to start when…
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Quite naturally, what you will want to do when guests outstay their welcome is to get them to leave, preferably without hurting their feelings. Doing so may not be the easiest task you have ever encountered, because such visitors tend…
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January 27, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Financial conflict can arise at any stage during a marriage, but particularly comes to light when money is scarce. At other times arguments over money may be the result of disagreements about spending patterns, earning power or the importance of…
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Even though aging is inevitable it can be hard to imagine your own parents getting old and needing help. You may still think of them as being caregivers, and perhaps they always will be, but at some stage they may need your…
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Caring for elderly parents generally requires individuals to make alterations to their home to accommodate health and wellness needs. Even parents who aren’t physically disabled may find they become less able to walk without hand rails, lift themselves out of…
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January 15, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
There are so many divorces and unions which are either miserable or just okay that many people are now wondering what the key elements of a really happy marriage are. Everyone knows love is important, but the idea that love can cure all,…
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January 11, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Most men that I know would love to have an electric train-set or a set of tracks that they can set up in the spare room for little racing cars to run around, via remote control of course. Men like…
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January 11, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Each marriage faces ups and downs. This is partially due to outside influences and circumstances, but also due to the growth individuals go through and how they react to circumstances. Love goes through stages. It may become deeper and more…
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January 11, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Most people love to receive gifts, but more than this they love gifts they really want. To find out what your wife would like you have to pay attention. Most women are aware that most men find it difficult to…
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January 11, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
When couples consider their marriage boring they may benefit from spicing it up. Doing so involves making positive changes which will result in a more fulfilling marriage filled with excitement, intimacy and fun. By making more effort, appreciating each other, spending…
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January 11, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
When you’ve been married a while you may find it easy to slip into the trap of imagining that taking pride in your appearance isn’t so important any more. After-all you’ve already attracted a mate, and hopefully they love you…
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January 11, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
When a relationship hit’s the rocks it is not unusual for parents to ask themselves whether they should stay together for the sake of their children. Trying to weight up such an emotive issue when in the middle of it…
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December 30, 2013 Communication
Finding the right words in an embarrassing social situation can be difficult. If you are feeling embarrassed all you will probably want to do is disappear, but sometimes it’s necessary to face the music and deal with feelings which are…
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December 30, 2013 Communication
There may come a time when you feel you and your elderly relatives don’t agree on an important issue. As they are your family and you may be close, you would probably prefer it if you got along well and…
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December 29, 2013 Communication
While we can all benefit from venting a little of our stress to a person who cares about us, when it is in the form of complaints we can hurt our relationship. The damage comes either because our negativity begins…
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December 28, 2013 Communication
A mother-in-law may be overbearing for a variety of reasons. Perhaps she smothers her son or daughter, leaving a spouse with little room to have a private relationship with their husband or wife, or she gives unneeded and unwanted advice…
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December 27, 2013 Communication
Adult bullies exist in all areas of life. They may practice bullying tactics in the workplace, at home or in social situations. When a bully behaves badly in public witnesses, and their victims can be embarrassed, humiliated and belittled. Dealing…
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December 27, 2013 Communication
Pessimistic people look on the negative side of life. Doing so unconsciously serves them. However, it doesn’t do anyone within earshot of their misery laden remarks any favors. Listening to pessimists comments can leave you feeling negative too, as you…
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