Relationships break up for a variety of reasons. For generations, people everywhere have attempted to analyze what factors contribute to the success of one relationship while certain elements contribute to the failure of others. Following the sexual revolution, our society…
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Although many would like to believe that relationships will withstand the test of time, the reality is that most relationships end for one reason or another. When you do break up, you often find yourself vascillating between various extreme emotions….
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In the dating world, there seems to be the ever-present dilemma of labeling. Daters are constantly attempting to answer the question of: What are we? Are we exclusive? Monogamous? A couple? Taken? Single? Boyfriend/Girlfriend? Or, the always dreaded, “Just friends?”…
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Getting to know someone extends far beyond learning and memorizing his or her list of likes and dislikes. There are some people who get into a relationship and decide that they have found the loves of their lives without truly…
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In recent years, social networking has skyrocketed to popularity. Although a couple of years ago, many of us would have mistaken a “Facebook” for a coffee-table book about faces and “MySpace” would have simply been a euphemism for “my room.”…
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Every individual deals with grief in his or her own way. How we handle our personal losses may be extremely different from how another person handles their losses. In any case, if a friend or acquaintance has lost someone or…
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Most, if not all, of us have been there; in the midst of a heated debate. Blood pumps and veins throb as we do everything and anything in our power to get our point across. Although there may be times…
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By nature, human beings are different from one another. Each individual has unique needs, desires, and tastes. Differing personalities are often a source of conflict and this phenomena is certainly no different among siblings. While personality conflicts in a business…
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Anyone who has ever been in a relationship will attest to the fact that individuals wish that there were a relationship handbook of sorts. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Not only is there no manual to help people get through…
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Relationships are a lot like stock market investments. When you become involved in a relationship, you are essentially putting your time, energy, emotions, and (sometimes) money, into it. In some cases, your investments can pay off in a big way….
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Throughout history the division of labor in society has been predominately based on gender. While women were responsible for child bearing and child rearing, men were responsible for providing adequate nutrition and protection for their families. In today’s society, however,…
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If you find that you just can not trust your partner, the most important thing is to take some time off for yourself to be alone. It may be easy to try to blame your lack of trust on your…
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No matter how much we try to avoid it, it seems that human beings cannot escape love. Even if you feel completely comfortable living life on your own, it is always nice to have a little bit of a romantic…
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February 13, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Many of us have been in a relationship and have been heartbroken because our partners have cheated on us. When two people are in a relationship, it is crucial that they trust each other. A lack of trust can often…
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Some of the symbols used by the gay community to indicate pride for gay and lesbians are more common than others. Rainbow flags, stickers, and car decals are often proudly displayed by members of the gay and lesbian community. But,…
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Hate crimes are violent acts that often involve an individual bias against a minority group. In these crimes, aggressors typically target victims because of characteristics such as religion, race, or sexual orientation. In many cases, hate crimes are as seemingly…
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February 3, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Whether it has been one year or twenty-five years together, married couples around the world are often trying to find ways to inject a little more love and romance into their relationships. After a certain period of time, it is…
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February 2, 2015 Crisis Support
People grieve in various ways. Some people can not fathom the thought of being alone when in mourning, while others do not want to talk to anyone, and completely shut down. Helping a friend in grief is never easy; however,…
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February 1, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
In the past, there may have been more definite stages’ of a relationship. First there was courtship, then betrothal, and finally, marriage. Historically, divorce was rarely considered as an option. However, in today’s society, there has been an increasingly prevalent…
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February 1, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Simply by changing your attitude, you can change your life. Sometimes, all that is required is an attitude adjustment on the part of one or both partners to establish or rebuild a relationship’s trust and level of commitment. The following…
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February 1, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Marriages often require two individuals to live together under the same roof for extended periods of time. Spending so much time together, couples can often feel claustrophobic or even irritated by the smallest behaviors their partners have adapted. In order…
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February 1, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
After the honeymoon phase is over, and couples begin to slide back into the comfort of their typical routines, romance can often take a back seat to other issues. Buying a house, getting out of debt, or simply an overwhelming…
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January 31, 2015 Skin and Body
Paris Hilton has made headlines for years just by being herself. Although she may not have initially had a so-called “career” as neither an actress, a songstress, nor a producer, she has certainly made waves as an heiress, would-be amateur…
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January 31, 2015 Skin and Body
Despite the fact that Britney Spears has received a considerable amount of negative media attention recently, the pop-star turned train-wreck does have at least one thing going for her: her line of fragrances. You may have seen the commercials for…
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In order to answer this question, it is first crucial to define, for yourself, the term “friend” and the term “relationship.” These words have vague definitions because everyone perceives them differently. For this reason, relationships between two people can get…
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January 30, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Each individual on this planet is completely unique. That being said, far be it for me to determine what kind of man can be classified as “good marriage material” for ALL kinds of women. When it comes to “mama’s boys”…
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January 30, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
As consenting adults involved in a mature, committed relationship, you have a responsibility to yourselves and each other to learn how to argue and debate over issues effectively without escalating into an argument. Disagreements between two individuals are inevitable, especially…
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If you are considering dating a single mother, stop. Single mothers have a lot of baggage. First and foremost, they must think of their children and how their relationships will affect them. Of course, every situation is different., however, before…
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January 7, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
With advanced technology, adultery has evolved into an on-line sport. So many websites now offer discreet opportunities for men and women in committed relationships to blur the fine line between what is appropriate and inappropriate on-line behavior. If you suspect…
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January 3, 2015 Friends and Peers
The word “toxic” is literally defined as poisonous. When you describe a friend as “toxic,” it generally means that some aspect of this person’s personality or behavior is detrimental to those around him or her. Often, it can be difficult…
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