Author Archive: Patrick Sills
Patrick Sills
March 24, 2014
Marriage and Divorce
It is estimated that about half of all marriages today will end in divorce. You are reading correctly. When tying the knot, the statistical odds of staying together until death do you part are about 50/50. Why is this so?…
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Patrick Sills
March 8, 2014
Marriage and Divorce
In the United States, about half of all marriages will end in divorce. No real scientific analysis has ever been performed to reach these numbers, but this figure is based on current trends and future projections. In this particular case,…
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Patrick Sills
March 5, 2014
Dating
When determining whether or not a woman should make that “first move,“ we must question just what this entails. Are we talking about asking someone out on a date or does this refer to taking action on a date already…
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Patrick Sills
March 2, 2014
Crisis Support
On the morning of November 14, 2006, a postal carrier was walking her route in a rather old but well-kept neighborhood. It was a routine day until she arrived at a house in the middle of the block. As she…
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Patrick Sills
February 28, 2014
Dating
Pornography is simply a form of adult entertainment. Those with strong moral and/or religious beliefs often interchange porn with an act, images, or movies deemed dirty or indecent. But the fact of the matter is this: It is estimated that…
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Patrick Sills
February 27, 2014
Dating
Being single has many perks. It’s as simple as that. But before any of you read another word, be forewarned that the following comes from the perspective of a married man. And moreover, one who has not been single for…
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Patrick Sills
February 19, 2014
Dating
Good things are worth waiting for; or so they say. Now here’s a question that needs to be carefully pondered before answering: Just how many people really find true love? In my opinion, few if any can honestly give an…
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Patrick Sills
February 10, 2014
Marriage and Divorce
Currently, about half of all marriages in the United States will end in divorce. While there can be many different reasons a marriage can come to an end, it’s a safe bet that infidelity on the part of one or…
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Patrick Sills
January 30, 2014
Friends and Peers
Unless you’ve been living in a straw hut on some uncharted island in the South Pacific, you’ve probably heard the term, “Friends with Benefits.” Just what does this mean? We all know what friends are, but what are the benefits those who…
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Patrick Sills
January 19, 2014
Communication
There is an ongoing problem among teenagers and young adults alike. And what may that be? This particular segment of the population is under the belief that they know everything there is to know. Put simply, they fail to acknowledge…
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Patrick Sills
January 15, 2014
Marriage and Divorce
More than 40 years ago, a song was released by David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash, otherwise collectively known as Crosby, Stills, and Nash. This popular singing group formed in the late 1960’s, at the height of the “free love”…
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Patrick Sills
December 16, 2013
Friends and Peers
From the perspective of a male, having a female friend that also happens to be gorgeous-looking can serve as a double-edged sword. On one hand, such a friendship can provide quite an ego boost for any man that falls short…
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Patrick Sills
November 8, 2013
Marriage and Divorce
Before anyone can determine whether or not having an affair is worth it, it is necessary to carefully assess the state of your marriage. Questions must be answered. Are you happy in your current situation? How about your spouse? Regardless…
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Patrick Sills
September 18, 2013
Communication
In two words: Sex sells. Regardless of which side of the fence your personal morals lay, there is no disputing this fact. Moreover, this phenomenon has stirred interest among humans since they first roamed the earth. Obviously, we couldn’t exist…
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Patrick Sills
August 9, 2013
Crisis Support
When people die, generally one of two things are done with their remains. In most locations, it is traditional for surviving family members to purchase a casket and have the deceased dressed in their best clothes. This is of course after…
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