April 1, 2014 Friends and Peers
It’s surprising how many people don’t get it. The message comes over loud and clear when you look at the logic of why you need to accept who you are in order to foster friendships. How can you expect people…
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March 22, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Divorce hurts. While you may not have been the partner to choose this course of action, what happens is that you are stuck with the decision by someone you love that they no longer love you. That’s a hard fact…
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March 22, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Anger shows itself at various times during our lives, and one of the most destructive kinds of anger is that which is triggered by the emotional turmoil of betrayal. They say that hell hath no fury like a woman scorned…
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It’s always very hard to approach a family member following a dispute, though if the situation is permitted to get worse by extended absence, this makes that first approach even harder. Whatever happens within a family to cause such a…
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In the digital age, it’s much easier to restore old family photos than ever before. No longer does the consumer need to rely upon the services of the professional. In fact, with good quality equipment, mending those images and bringing…
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If you are planning a family reunion, it’s a good thing especially when the family are split by distance. These occasions can be a great success but the level of success will depend upon planning and taking into account all…
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Blended families give rise to blended problems. What happens is that often parents and relatives outside of the newly blended family will expect their fair share of time with the children. This gives rise to many dilemmas. How can holidays…
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Too many people live with the regret of not having said a proper goodbye to those people they love. A friend is a part of your life, and often when someone dies, there is no chance to say a final…
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In the last week, the author of this article had to stand up in front of a church full of people to speak out for their best friend who had died unexpectedly. In a state of disbelief, this is one…
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Like all formal occasions, there is a place for everyone, though at a funeral, it’s important to respect that the immediate family get precedence over everyone else. For those who have never been to a funeral, a church funeral and…
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It’s hard to believe that people are out to make money on something as personal as a eulogy. Many websites purport to be there to help you to find those words to put into a eulogy and charge you for…
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Adults find it hard to accept death, though children find it harder. As this seems so remote from the things that usually happen in their lives, young children may not actually show their feelings, though they will have deep rooted…
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In a world where scams await the unwary around every corner, dating scams are possibly the worst because they prey on the vulnerable. People looking for love place themselves into a situation where they can easily be exploited and worldwide,…
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Intimacy isn’t about sex at all. Although many equate the word “intimacy” with sexual activity, they may actually be missing the point. Intimacy is letting someone else into that very private bubble to see who you really are, and feeling…
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Often people take too lightly the emotions of young people. However, in the teen world, where children turn into young adults, a bad experience can taint the way that they see the world. Already coming to terms with puberty and…
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When considering the use of a professional matchmaker, there are many questions which need to be posed which will help that search to be much more successful. Chances are that you have run out of ideas or that you find…
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If you haven’t been in the dating game for some time, chances are you will question if you are ready to try again. There can be all kinds of reasons why you opted out. Perhaps you were in a marriage…
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February 14, 2014 Relationships and Family - Other
Ever thought you would receive a text message while in the bathroom? Or that you may just see someone a thousand miles away on a screen in front of you? In years gone by, these elements were unheard of. People…
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February 14, 2014 Communication
A heated argument between two people usually means that both have opposing views on something they feel strongly about. However, it doesn’t have to mean that both parties cannot come to an amicable conclusion that suits both in the long…
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February 12, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
One of the hardest things that anyone may have to face in a relationship is love that dies. In the first throes of a love affair, intensity is the name of the game. Love is a wonderful place to be….
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If you have ever seen weekend fathers grabbing some prime time with their children at fast food outlets, you will know that many find it difficult to know how to spend their time with their children who are growing quickly….
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It’s extremely hard to let go of your children. Just like that moment when they took their first step unaided, there comes a time when a child has to have those financial strings cut and their parent is expected to…
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February 5, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
It’s hard sometimes to see the wood for the trees when relationships are concerned. The marriage may feel stale, and the questions pose themselves as to whether you should stay with your partner for the sake of the children. It’s…
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January 27, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
The most common reasons used for divorce are simple ones to understand, though the complexity goes beyond the reasons being used for divorce. Falling out of love takes a period of time and history, and is not quite as clear-cut…
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As children grow up, they learn independence. Every parent wants them to learn to be able to cope on their own. With independence comes a strong need for a child to do things away from their parents, in a way…
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There is a well known humorous saying that says that “Guests are a bit like fish. They go off after the first day.” This is true, and although we love to see people arrive for their holiday, the thought of…
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Drunken guests can be very difficult to deal with but the perfect host will be able to recognize signs of trouble and do everything possible to avert the situation becoming out of control or difficult for others. There are any number of…
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It’s extremely hard to let go of your children. Just like that moment when they took their first step unaided, there comes a time when a child has to have those financial strings cut and their parent is expected to…
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It is a difficult dilemma for any adult to decide when their responsibility to a parent outweighs their own responsibility to their future. One of the conundrums of life is that it turns full circle and perhaps to illustrate what…
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January 11, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
It’s hard sometimes to see the wood for the trees when relationships are concerned. The marriage may feel stale, and the questions pose themselves as to whether you should stay with your partner for the sake of the children. It’s…
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