October 1, 2015 Friends and Peers
Friendships are an important part of social networks that help provide support while they give meaning to life. Friendships form over long and short distances between members of communities and families while religion, gender, or ethnicity should not serve as…
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Love is the binding force behind our social connections that ensures people cooperate to the benefit of the whole. Because this emotion is so essential to the human condition that our brains react powerfully to these good feelings, love is…
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Maintaining a healthy relationship can be quite a challenge for any couple. Unfortunately, even the best partnerships at some point in their histories encounter rocky times. Weaker relationships, however, will need even more work when stressed. While a relationship built…
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In an increasingly interconnected global community, communication skills are more important than ever. Like personal relationships, our ability to communicate determines the strength and durability of all our partnerships. The first step in effective communication is listening; however, listening is…
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Whether talking about victims of sexual, physical, emotional, or psychological abuse, it can be difficult, if not impossible, to understand people who have been treated so poorly, often by those closest to them. Because abuse takes on so many forms…
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When the term soul mate is used to describe a mystical connection between two individuals whose destiny is to meet, soul mates probably do not exist. On the other hand, soul mates do exist if two individuals connect so well…
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Beyond the traditional nuclear family of parents and children, extended families can include a wide variety of other relatives and friendships. As the concept of family is extremely dynamic, the biological connection is sometimes insignificant. Furthermore, blood relatives can be…
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Men with a fear of commitment embody a rather common stereotype that seems to plague far too many relationships. Not only does this phobia deprive a male’s mate of her desire for a stronger connection, it can divide a couple…
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June 4, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
A marriage is difficult as it is a relationship that involves two individuals, who have traits that draw them together, though living in close quarters can cause that same closeness to lead to conflicts when one partner fails to fulfill…
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Siblings exist in a close relationship and their similar backgrounds often leave them with similar views on the world; however, like all close relationships, when a disagreement that cannot be resolved arises, a conflict can quickly intensify. While feuding, the…
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April 10, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
The decision for two people to move in together, whether or not they share a bed, can be a serious question as some people are extremely difficult to live with. The problem is compounded when the future of a friendship…
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February 27, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Pornography is the graphic depiction of nudity or sexual acts that provide sexual pleasure to viewers; although pornography is technically illegal, artistic expression with a focus on the naked human body and human sexual behavior is perfectly lawful and protected…
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February 18, 2015 Communication
Although it is important to resolve conflicts and seek out solutions which satisfy as many people as possible, there are individuals who simply feel life is their way or the highway. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to avoid these…
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February 17, 2015 Communication
There are times when people do things that we hold against them for a very long time. To certain individuals, these grudges are simply a way of life and nothing can change these unhealthy relationships based on spite and bitterness….
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February 12, 2015 Communication
Everybody experiences stressors in their daily lives that push them to their limits. Venting, like any cathartic expression, can leave an individual feeling relieved of those stressors; however, this process is quite misleading as it, generally, only provides a distraction…
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Marriage is a religious institution that bonds a man and a woman together under the blessing of God in a lifetime commitment to each other. On the other hand, with the surging numbers of divorces and unmarried couples living together,…
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December 14, 2014 Crisis Support
Rape is a crime that tests the very limits of social justice; beyond murder, rape not only hurts a family and community, but inflicts suffering onto the victim for the rest her, or his life. From sexual assault to child…
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From coworkers to romantic relationships, social bonds help us function in our world while strengthening us as individuals. Healthy relationships depend on our ability to communicate in an effective manner, embrace a varying degree of altruism, and display mutual respect…
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December 1, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
More and more, fewer marriages are built on strong relationships while even the closest of couples can drift apart from daily stresses. Unfortunately, some individuals choose to engage in extramarital affairs instead of solidifying their relationships. Although an adulterous partner…
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October 4, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
The recent California Supreme Court decision to lift the ban on homosexual marriage has brought further conflict to an already controversial issue. In part, this newfound tension is a result of the fact that the Court has ruled against a…
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The concept of love is often difficult to define as the word describes a wide range of emotions and relationships. For some, saying I love you is a challenge, notably for a lot of men, while others throw the phrase…
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Falling in love can be very difficult as strong feelings are often plagued by uncertainty and anxiety while circumstances may push a very special person away. Of course, it is even more problematic when someone is in love with two…
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September 19, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
In all relationships, especially close ones such as the romantic type, conflicts are certain to arise that will eventually spark fights. Unfortunately, mudslinging during a fight is hurtful while it also creates resentment that strains a relationship and sets the…
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People commit suicide for a variety of reason, but the basic trigger behind this self-destructive end is that the prospect of death comes to represent the only release from the pain of existence. In cultures like that of ancient Japan,…
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Human beings are naturally social creatures, so relationships with other people are very important to their wellbeing. It also means the ending of an intimate relationship can be especially difficult. Unfortunately, it may be time to start over again when…
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