January 3, 2015 Friends and Peers
Humans beings are social, so it’s only natural they desire relationships; however, it’s important to understand all the various types of relationships and how they will fit into your lifestyle. A relationship is a state involving mutual dealings or connectedness…
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Eye contact is important in communicating as it conveys a measure of respect the receiver has for the speaker. It is nearly impossible to gauge speakers’ intent or the context of their message unless there is eye to eye contact….
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December 6, 2014 Communication
There are no sounds more melodic than those of a skilled orator. There are no experiences more pleasurable than reading the words of a wordsmith who has invested time to use words appropriately, and descriptively. The words you have used…
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November 11, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
A healthy marriage involves a lot of work and is realized when partners respect and love each other unconditionally. Over time, they will have learned to accept and trust each other as they are and will have concluded neither is perfect. They will have built…
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September 28, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
It is an unfair burden on anyone to be responsible for someone else’s happiness, however, if a wife desires to be happy there are countless ways her husband can help her get there. He can love her unconditionally, he can respect her, he…
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Cultivate listening as it is an effective communication tool. Listening is not always easy as it requires active participation. Some folks focus so intently on what they plan to say they do not always listen, which can be unnerving to…
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There are many reasons why couples should enroll in communication classes whether they will wed or simply share a house because soon, rather than later, they will discover once they begin living together the relationship will engender its own lexicon,…
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August 12, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
This is a complex question and deserves of serious debate. Under the right circumstances and in the best interest of the child, the father most definitely should have equal custody rights to their children. But there are many variables to consider…
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Staying positive is a deliberate choice; you must make the decision you will stay positive and with it a mindset and a commitment to stay that way no matter what transpires. Being positive means staying optimistic. If you desire to…
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July 4, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
No one enters a marriage with the intent to dissolve it at the first sign of trouble, but there are instances when not even love can save it. There are a number of infractions that cut so deeply and create…
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There will be disagreements in families whether single or blended. However, in blended families, problems can be more complex and more magnified, because there are different mindsets and orientations. When these perspectives and points of views do not mesh, there…
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June 16, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Bad habits, oversights and abusive behavior can kill a marriage as well as a lack of trust, love and respect. If a spouse leaves his clothes where he steps out of them or forgets birthdays or picks fights, chances are the relationship is on a downward spiral….
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June 13, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
It is not always easy to keep work pressures separate from the demands of family life, but through careful planning and effective communication, it can be done. It is reasonable for an employer to expect employees will give 100 percent to…
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It is mystifying how some parents believe they can allow their young ones to throw temper tantrums as toddlers and sass them as preteens and wonder why as teenagers they are disrespectful. There is a progression. Behavior that may have…
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According to focus for the family, presently the divorce rate in America is around 45 percent. The blended family rate for second marriages is approximately 67 percent and for third marriages around 73 percent. There is definitely a shift in…
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The idea of blended families is mainstream today, but you may still question whether you can love someone else’s children as much as your own. What if your step-children are not lovable? How can you show them you do not…
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If you have controlling children, chances are as parents you have inadvertentedly dropped the ball somewhere along the way. As assertive as children seem to be today, seemingly armed with manipulative tactics and strategies from birth, I still believe that…
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The chief reason many parents do not connect with their children is because they fail to realize their children have their own dreams, thoughts and angst. No matter how young they are, they, too, are attempting to cope. Parents who…
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What children need most from their parents is unconditional love. They need to feel safe and secure and they need to know that no matter what happens, they will be able to count on you, their parents. However, when families…
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There is nothing wrong with friendly rivalry among step-brothers and step-sisters as long as it is done in the spirit of amiable competition and not aggressive hostility. It is the responsibility of step-parents to ensure their children understand the difference….
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March 7, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
The first two years of marriage are probationary, to some extent. It is a time many marriages may culminate in disillusionment and disappointment if newlyweds fail to take this time to set some parameters for their relationship. They need to…
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Characteristics of Love Relationships First and foremost, great communication leads to celebrated love relationships. There are few, if any, documented mind readers, so it places an unfair burden on your partner to divine telepathically your desires. Discuss with our partner…
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February 11, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Fights are bound to happen, and they can be healthy if they are done respectfully and with forethought. This may sound like a television sound bite, but fights can be fought intelligently. They should not be to denigrade, but to…
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There are many reasons why people cheat, but first and foremost it’s because they’ve not erected parameters around their senses and to that end, they cheat because they can. Lack of morality When people’s lives are guided by a set of…
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January 30, 2014 Friends and Peers
Rarely can friendships endure for a lifetime, because people come into one another’s life for a season and a reason. Aristotle aid it best, “Friends must enjoy each other’s company, they must be useful to one another, and they must share…
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There are many reasons why people cheat, but first and foremost it’s because they’ve not erected parameters around their senses and to that end, they cheat because they can. Lack of morality When people’s lives are guided by a set of…
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No one has all the answers and when it comes to blended families, there will be many, many more questions and issues that may divide rather than unite. Blended families will not only have issues each brings to the relationship, but…
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January 10, 2014 Crisis Support
However, a family decides to define its arrangement and its occupants, the expectation should be to enjoy peace and harmony. This functional unit should have some guiding principles or plans designed to show how it will handle problems that are…
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December 23, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Unless you are honest and willing to hash out all the details of the infraction, you will never be able to exonerate your spouse. You may think you have, but it will only be short-lived, that is until he or…
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There are vulnerabilities that coexist with trust and they are dependency and reliance. When one trusts he becomes dependent on others to keep his secrets and all else he holds dear. To that end trust must be earned. When children do…
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