November 1, 2015 Friends and Peers
The definition of a friend can sound very complicated when in actual fact it is very simple. A true friend will accept you and like you exactly as you are, not wishing that you were more introvert or extrovert, not…
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October 31, 2015 Friends and Peers
Forgiving a friend is something we are all asked or expected to do now and then. Whether or not we can, or should, forgive the friend will depend on many factors. The most important is probably whether or not they…
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There are lots of things a couple can do together on a rainy day. For a start, do not think of it as a pain that you cannot go out, see it as an opportunity to be together in private…
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Speed dating is a great way to meet a lot of new guys quickly. By chatting to all of them for just a few minutes each you can get a good idea of who you would like to see again,…
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Dating your friend’s ex may seem like a great idea, especially if you have always fancied them and wished you were with them, but it is fraught with problems and may lead to the end of the friendship you have…
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Coping with being single after a relationship ends is not easy. If your ex ended the relationship you may still be feeling very hurt and rejected, maybe even confused and in turmoil. If you ended the relationship you may be…
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If your relationship is unhappy and cannot be improved it is pointless to continue with it; if you do you will only waste even more time and have more sadness. Breaking up can seem quite scary, the idea of being…
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Being emotional creatures we hurt when a relationship has just ended. How much hurt we feel will depend on how intense and fragile we are, how much we loved our ex, what happened, and whether it was them or you…
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The end of a relationship is a painful thing; especially if you were the one who was dumped and did not want the relationship to end. How difficult it is to recover from it will depend on certain aspects of…
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October 12, 2015 Communication
It used to be common practice for families to sit around the dinner table together, eating, chatting and having some quality time together. Sadly it is not so common now. This is a shame as families who have people going…
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October 12, 2015 Communication
Little lies do exist and are nowhere near as serious as big lies. The difference between a little lie and a big lie is how serious it is and the amount of damage that would have been done had you…
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October 12, 2015 Communication
Sharing feelings with others can turn into whining about life because we tend to complain or say negative things rather than positive when we do this. If you ask someone how they are they will either say “I am well…
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October 12, 2015 Communication
Even when you totally adore someone there will be a time when you have to say “no” to something they ask of you. What they ask of you may be quite reasonable but perhaps you cannot do it because it…
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I looked at the details for eHarmony and filled in the very long and exhausting questionnaire. it felt reassuring to know that they thought all of the members should answer hundreds of questions rather than people being introduced to lots…
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It takes time to get over an ex, no matter how long you were together, who ended it or why the ended it. Of course, it is a lot easier to get over if it was your decision to finish…
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Like is a fondness for someone because they have attributes, qualities, skills, characteristics and traits that appeal to us. We can like a tv programme, a colour, a flower, a favourite sandwich, because of what is or is not in…
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Love OR lust… very important when you are working out why you are in a relationship, or when you hope to get involved with someone. Love is a feeling of warmth you have for another. You can feel it in…
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The difference between love and lust is this: Lust is about physical attraction, chemistry, sex and pleasure. You can and most of us do lust after a famous film star, model or singer. We do not know them from Adam;…
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Some people are afraid to love because they are scared of being let down, used, abused or having their heart broken. When we love we become vulnerable to the person we love. We like to trust them, feel we can…
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September 14, 2015 Communication
Saying no to controlling people Every so often, one of your family, your boss or a friend tries to control your life, usually it is because they will benefit from it. Which is very selfish and totally unfair on you…
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Whether or not a long distance relationship is feasible depends on the needs of the two people. Some crave being part of a couple and wilt if they are left on their own for a while. Others like the excitement…
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Making a long distance relationship work is not easy but it can be done. The first thing to do is to ask yourself if the other person is worthy of this, if you are compatible and like them enough and…
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Living with a long-distance relationship is difficult, but it is worth it if you truly love each other and are compatible. Think of it as quality over quantity. But the relationship will not work if you go into it expecting…
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The question does a long-term relationship kill romantic love has to be answered with a ‘maybe’ for surely it depends on whether or not the two people are truly in love, compatible, and working towards a lasting togetherness. When you…
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The question of whether or not soul mates exist will never be conclusively agreed by everyone. As children we read stories about a princess who waits for her prince charming. He is the one and only one who can bring…
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Long distance relationships can work if you both work hard at it AND if the right two people get together in the first place. Quite often when people talk about how their long distance relationship went wrong it was never…
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A man can find getting over an ex can be very difficult, especially if you were very keen on the ex and wanted the relationship to continue, and it was the ex’s choice to end it The first thing you…
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The perfect bath is not just a way to become clean and smell nice, it should be a way to escape from the World, relax, rest, unwind, become unstressed and feel pampered for a while. A lovely bath is a…
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HOW TO GET A MAN TO MARRY YOU I will tell you how to get a man to marry you. And I do know what I am talking about, as for many years I have worked as a private relationship…
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HOW TO MAKE A MAN FALL IN LOVE: Having worked as a private relationship expert and life coach for many years, I can say that I would have to doubt the sanity of any woman who decided that she must…
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