The 5 Stages of Grief
Grief is something that we will all experience at some time in our life. We all deal with the process in our own individual way. Understanding the process of grief and the various stages that we must all go through,…
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Grief is something that we will all experience at some time in our life. We all deal with the process in our own individual way. Understanding the process of grief and the various stages that we must all go through,…
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March 22, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
The pain that comes from the result of a divorce should never be underestimated. It manifests itself as a real physical hurt and signifies the beginning of a grieving process that must be undergone before the healing process can be…
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March 22, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
The hurt, the devastation, and the loneliness resulting from an unwanted divorce can often seem an unbearable burden to bear. The “dumped” spouse is left feeling bereft, and in the aftermath of divorce they often find themselves shouldering the blame…
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March 10, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
I have always thought of “being in love” as the happy state that we first find ourselves in when we finally meet that special someone. You know how it feels. You get a sickening lurch in the stomach each time…
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March 9, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Divorce is an ugly word and for many couples, the knowledge of how much trauma a divorce will bring to themselves and their family can be the reason that compels the both of them to give their marriage “another chance”…
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In a rapidly changing world that signals huge social change, it can be acknowledged that choosing to stay single isn’t seen to be so much of a stigma nowadays. It is readily accepted that more women than ever are now…
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Flirting can be fun and very appealing when done in the right way. However, get it wrong and you run the risk of making your potential beau wince and cause huge embarrassment to yourself. Many people find it hard to…
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February 14, 2014 Relationships and Family - Other
Relationships become loveless for many different reasons so consequently ending a loveless relationship cannot follow along a number of set steps. Each person will cope with disappointment in their own way and it is down to the person wishing to…
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January 29, 2014 Friends and Peers
Whether you are having trouble finding a babysitter, or you are strapped for cash, have no transport or you fancy a low key celebration, a girls night in can be just as much fun as hitting the town and also has…
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One of the deepest desires of any parent is that one day their child will grow up and become a happy, fulfilled and successful citizen. We try our best to install a good set of moral values, teach our cherished…
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It is a sad fact of life but sometimes people are not destined to find the person of their dreams. Unless you lower your expectations of what you consider to be the perfect relationship, you may be in danger of…
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Most people spend their early adulthood looking for their perfect mate and when some people do not find true love, they can develop true anxiety about spending the rest of their life on their own One of the problems with…
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As a single woman the prospect of dating a single dad can be very appealing. An instant family and the knowledge that you have found someone who has already shown the positive qualities of a loving parent, can prove to…
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If you have been set up for a blind date by well-meaning friends and family, you may well be feeling anxious for a number of reasons. These can vary from being unused to dating others, fearful of making an idiot…
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It can be hard for a dad to adjust to the life of a single man. It can be difficult to get back into the dating game and brush up on those long forgotten chat up’ lines. There are also…
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Being stood up on the first date is dreadful, and unfortunately it has happened to many people at some point in their life. Coping with being stood up in the aftermath of the event is easy. You will be able…
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As a parent it can be very painful to watch your child go through the pain of a ruined relationship. You try your best to support him whilst he grieves for what he has lost, but as a nurturer your…
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December 29, 2013 Communication
Men shy away from marriage for a combination of reasons, and it can be very hard for the pro marriage partner to accept that the man that she adores cannot bring himself to make the ultimate commitment to her. Sadly…
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December 27, 2013 Communication
Toxic relationships are based on control and power, one partner undermining the weaker party by manipulating their feelings and giving them limited choices in life, often through the medium of violence and emotional blackmail. The other partner will become used…
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December 14, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Children often bear the brunt of emotional conflict during the separation of a marriage or relationship. It is important to remember that seeing a parent distressed can have a marked effect on a child and at a time when they…
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December 14, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
One of the best ways to keep your divorce from being traumatic is to accept what has happened and make a conscious effort to switch off individual defense mechanisms that can delay the healing process, and hinder the ability to…
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December 14, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Dealing with the aftermath of divorce can be a traumatic and life changing experience. Depending on whether you were the person who initiated the split or the partner who has been forced out of the marriage, there is going to…
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Being a single mum and searching for a second chance of love can be very hard. Not only do you find it difficult to find the opportunity to meet your perfect partner in the first place, you also have to…
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There can be many reasons why people remain stuck in loveless relationships, but eventually do often admit to feeling unhappy with staying in their marriage of convenience. There has been a growing trend for people to split after the children…
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Divorce will bring a lot of changes to your life. One of these changes will be that you will have to actively look for a new mate when you feel that you have given yourself sufficient time to become emotionally…
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Taking time off at the end of a relationship is really important. It helps to serve two important functions. Firstly it allows you to have a period of time to mourn the passing of your previous relationship, and secondly you…
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Sometimes it just doesn’t work out on that first date. It is something that has happened to nearly everyone at some point in their life, and it is nothing to get particularly upset about. The best thing to do it…
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Sometimes you find that you meet your ideal person in the most unexpected of situations. Although you may instinctively feel that you have found your perfect match, you will want to know if your feelings are reciprocated. Fortunately it is…
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November 13, 2013 Communication
To understand the politics of marriage it can be helpful to remember that there are certain issues at play such as gay and equal rights, abortion rights, child and property laws and religious belief that can have far reaching effects…
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For single people it can hard to be alone and if there is a specific reason why you have no partner you may have little prospect of finding a loving companion. The best way to deal with your situation is…
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