Without communication and respect most relationships will fail, or become unhealthy. Knowing how to set limits in a relationship can be very helpful in building trust and respect. Many couples do not set limits, or avoid talking about them to…
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There are women with children from a previous marriage or relationship who shudder at the thought of telling a new man she is dating that she has kids. Are you a mother wondering when to tell the man you are…
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June 29, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Why should you forgive a cheating husband, and more importantly how can you forgive him. In any committed relationship, whether you are dating, engaged or married, when a man cheats there is more to it than the act itself. A…
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The first interracial marriage, recorded in North American history was in 1614, that was the marriage between John Rolfe and Pocahontes. Interracial relationships were not always accepted, in fact at one point they were considered illegal in some states. Today,…
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Should an engagement ring be returned after a break-up? Yes it should. Whenever wedding plans are called off and an engagement ring is involved the majority of courts consider the engagement ring to be a conditional gift. Should you return…
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There are some women that feel powerful if they hit, scratch or abuse a man if the man does not react by hitting her back. These type of women believe that they are in control, and that is like a…
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When a child is raised and exposed to violent behavior, it always has lasting negative effects. Many children will internalize the feelings associated with the violence because it is a way of coping. There is no secret about men who…
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Understanding an abused woman may be extremely hard for some, but for those who have experienced the life they live it is easy. There are signs that go unnoticed by even her closest friends and relatives if they do not…
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December 17, 2014 Crisis Support
Domestic violence has a common denominator in every case; an abuser, and the victim(s). Where children are involved it is important to understand that although the violent person may not be physically or verbally abusive to the child(ren) they are…
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May 1, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
In a perfect world you would not need to consider what to say to your children about divorce or separation. Sadly, marriage vows seem to have no real meaning anymore. Divorce is an option that many a couples choose rather than…
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