The decisions that we make on a daily basis in our lives ultimately shape us into the people that we are, and the people that we will become. Although some of the decisions we make are relatively sound, frequently, most…
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When I first met my boyfriend, I assumed that he was like any other college guy. He was up on stage, singing karaoke with a group of his friends, beer in hand. For some reason or another, the t-shirt and…
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Through the years, I have encountered numerous couples that have met at work. In theory, dating someone you work with sounds like a great idea. You get to see each other a lot more than if you didn’t work together,…
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Family and friends can often be our harshest critics. Fortunately, in most cases, the criticism they may express toward our dating partners typically comes from the good intention of looking out for our well-being. Regardless, the most important question you…
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When we become involved in a new relationship, it is easy to get swept up in the novelty, the mystery, and, of course, the initial attraction. Unfortunately, as relationships become progressively serious, a whole host of issues become apparent between…
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The story of a loveable, “nice guy” who falls madly in love with the beautiful girl only to be crushed when she declares that she wants to be “just friends,” is timeless. If you’ve found yourself in this situation, don’t…
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Truth. It is amazing how such a simple word with such a simple meaning can cause so much conflict. The problem with truth is that its definition is extremely subjective. What can be “true” for some is false for others,…
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So, your man comes home after a long day at work. He loosens his tie at his neck, he can’t wait to get out of his restrictive clothes and he can’t stop stressing about that comment his boss made under…
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Women around the world would be lining up to find out the secret of making a man fall in love. There are countless women across the globe who are absolutely dying to make the man of their dreams notice them,…
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November 6, 2015 Communication
I have heard the story countless times, and perhaps I have been in the midst of it myself. The girl is surrounded by her friends, perplexed and listening attentively to the advice of her peers. “You can’t say I love…
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Seeing historical sites, trying new foods, and getting to know a different culture; these are just some of the wonderful aspects of traveling. I absolutely love to travel. When I travel alone, however, I get to make the rules. I…
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November 3, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Infidelity is often cited as one of the most common causes of divorce. While it may be true that an incidence of infidelity may mark the beginning of a relationship’s decay, infidelity is rarely the cause of problems, instead serving…
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More likely than not, we’ve all had this (or a similar) conversation. People often wonder why it is that “everyone” around them seems happily settled down with the ones they love, while they are still immersed in a seemingly unending…
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October 22, 2015 Crisis Support
Grief is a very personal emotion and different people will mourn in different ways. There are arguably few things more painful in life, particularly for parents, than losing a child. Many people who must undergo this traumatic experience completely shut…
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Good friends are few and far between. But what really defines a “good friend”? Relationships are complicated and ever-changing. They can be solidified in one instant and they can be destroyed in the next. Many people often find themselves in…
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The notion that women in general have a difficult time being aggressive in bed is a stereotypical myth. Many women do not have this problem at all and are completely confident in their powers of seduction and their sexual expertise….
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The pains of teenage romances are sometimes difficult to overcome. It’s a stage in our lives filled with emotions and hormones which are usually intensified by the large amounts of change occurring around us. So what do you do if…
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Some people make the mistake of believing that all relationships that involve two young people cannot survive. Truth be told, maturity and age do not necessarily go hand in hand. Simply because two individuals meet at a certain “young” age,…
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I won’t lie to you: this is a phenomenon! Here is the thing, in the past, suitors suited, women married, and the thought of ex-girlfriends or former lovers were usually brushed under the carpet, particularly in cases where the marriages…
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October 13, 2015 Communication
Many of us know the situation. We give our perspective partners one of those infamous (and hated) “honey-do” lists. We think that we’ve delegated the simplest and easiest tasks to accomplish to our partners and yet, days later nothing has…
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In many relationships, one partner will be completely blindsided by their partner’s decision to end the relationship. In these cases, it is common for the blindsided partner to attempt to convince the unhappy party not to break up with them…
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Relationships are often complicated by the differing emotions or experiences of the two individuals involved. Many individuals will complain that their partners are fearful of committing fully to their relationship. In my opinion, there are only two general reasons why…
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The adjective “wonderful” is extremely subjective. What defines wonderful for one man may not be the same definition for another. That being said, it is important to keep in mind who YOU are before you set out in search of…
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When I met my boyfriend, he immediately let me know that he had a daughter from a previous relationship. After explaining to me the circumstances of his daughter’s conception and birth, and detailing the dynamics of his relationship with both…
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October 2, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
The term “therapist” is often used to refer to psychologists, psychiatrists, or counselors. There are many different subfields in therapy, including personal therapy, group therapy, and even child therapy. A marriage and family therapist, then, is a counselor who assists…
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October 1, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Although non-human primates do not have marriage, the concept of marriage is a human universal. In other words, all human groups have marriage. Because it is universal, one can assume that this phenomenon is either something very old or something…
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September 30, 2015 Crisis Support
People grieve in many different ways. While some people can’t stand to be alone when in mourning, others wouldn’t dream of talking to anyone and completely shut down. Helping a friend in grief is never easy; however, with close friends,…
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September 20, 2015 Communication
Dr. Phil McGraw rose to stardom virtually overnight. Making several appearances on the Oprah Winfrey Show landed the straight-talking, no-nonsense counselor his own daytime talk show series, Dr. Phil, which has since launched itself onto the small screens of millions…
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There are six words that men hate to hear more than anything else in life: “We just lost the big game.” However, other than that horrific phrase, there is a second set of five words that men across the world…
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Although many people might assume that individuals in a homosexual relationship experience different kinds of relationships, the truth is that many of the issues that heterosexual couples face are also faced by gay couples. The following “issues” are common points…
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