February 1, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
As we age, we should become wiser. This means if you have been married for years; you both should grow and become more mature. It is okay to continue to do some of the same things, but you should both…
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January 26, 2014 Relationships and Family - Other
Combining households, especially when there are children involved; can be quite stressful because, in most cases; both adults will be working. The chores will have to be divided between every adult and teen (if there are teen-agers) in the household….
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January 25, 2014 Relationships and Family - Other
There is no way to know for certain whether or not you should move in together. You can do your best by discussing your purposes for moving in; but you must also set your goals together, and it is recommended…
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January 25, 2014 Relationships and Family - Other
Depending on your age, you do not have to tell your parents you are moving in with your boyfriend, and if you are under 21, most of them won’t agree with you anyway. If you are over 21, and you…
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January 9, 2014 Crisis Support
To truly help someone who is grieving; you have had to have experienced a loss of a loved one yourself. It is not enough to use cliches like: “I do understand,” or “I know what you are going through,” because…
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It is a sensitive issue to try and deter someone who is drunk, first of all because it can become embarrassing. Many people who are inebriated will either get loud, curse, and some will attempt to fight. Dealing with a…
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November 17, 2013 Communication
Of course the cell phone is the best way to stay in touch with your military spouse, but that is very expensive no mater what plan or carrier you have. So emailing your spouse would be the preferred way and…
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November 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
A good marriage counselor should listen to both parties even if one spouse does the initial contact. It is perfectly fine for the counselor to take a first report and follow through with someone in crisis; but eventually the other…
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November 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
There are stumbling blocks when you choose to marry out of your race. Although there should not be; it is a reality. Those who are in love with each other and will work to keep it together will survive. There…
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November 9, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Forgiveness is a gift that you give yourself; not the other person. If you love your spouse, you must forgive. (I am saying that you should stay married to someone who has denigrated you so badly or abused you or…
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November 9, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
I have mixed reactions regarding marriage by proxy; however, except for those serving in the military. There are two types of marriages by proxy: single and double; in other words, for single, one person who is marrying has to be…
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October 30, 2013 Friends and Peers
Not necessarily. Friends come in and out of our lives for a particular purpose and for a season. You are blessed if you are still friends with your childhood friends (as I am); however, they live cross country. I question…
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October 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
“It’s not over til it’s over,” can refer to many things that one thought to be dead; and this old saying also refers to marriage as well. When you are looking from the outside-in on other people’s marriage, we will…
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Entertaining does not have to be expensive, but it does have to be creative. People are attracted to things that are eye-catching; for example, your centerpiece. It does not have to be something costly. Find colorful vases from the dollar…
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If you have overnight or house guests; move everything from the rooms they will be residing in that could leadto thievery. If people are staying in your home, do not “entice” them by leaving things around that would tempt them….
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September 19, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Obtaining a civil annulment is not as easy as it sounds; sometimes it is more difficult than getting a divorce because the reasoning has to be specific. Some people might believe that if they marry and decide they are not…
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When Muslim people visit you, they will knock (or ring the bell) one time and give you time to finish eating (or taking the last morsel) before they knock again. Then they will knock a second time and wait. They…
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August 16, 2013 Friends and Peers
When you are inviting guests of different cultural backgrounds; you are already aware that they are different. You must be the host/hostess who has the ability to communicate with all people. You have to at least know a little about…
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