There is social programming all around you, whether you know it or not. There is not a single person who is not influenced by it, at least to some degree. While some social programming does not generally have a bad…
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There are some people in this world who are great at the art of manipulation. They seem to have perfected the skill of getting their own way, even when it’s at the expense of other people. Getting into a relationship…
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Sex is an important piece of what builds and maintains a great relationship, or at least, it should be. When a couple are committed to each other and involved in a long-term relationship together, sex is not only an expected…
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For many seniors, the prospect of dating can be a scary thought that leaves them feeling anxious and nervous. This is especially true if they’ve been single for a long time or if they’ve been in a long-term relationship that…
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Low self-esteem is a destructive force in relationships, especially those of a romantic nature. There are some situations where there is only one partner who suffers from it and others where both do. Either way, the dating relationship will be…
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New love is a thrill, but those that are found in midlife present some challenges that the new love of youth does not. They are no less thrilling. In fact, they can be even more so, since they come at…
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When considering entering new relationships, one of the things that you should look at is whether or not you are compatible with the person in question. Although you don’t need to, or might not even want to, share every single…
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Everyone has fears, men included, even though they hide them to the highest extent possible. They want to be womens heroes and rescuers. They are expected to be strong and fearless, but that has no real bearing on whether they…
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Couples that have different sex drives often find themselves dealing with a multitude of negative feelings that stem from this physical gap they are experiencing. The person who wants more sexual activity may resent the fact that they aren’t getting…
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In marriage, we all want to feel like we are loved and cherished above all else in our spouse’s eyes. In that love, we find security and inner peace. When we don’t feel it, we are left with doubts and…
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There are some people in this world who seem to be unable to control the things that come out of their mouths. These are the compulsive liars. They lie about important things, they lie about things that really don’t matter…
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April 6, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Being cheated on by someone that you trusted, and most likely truly loved, is one of the most painful and heart-breaking events that a person will ever have to go through. There are many emotions that are tied to this…
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Hearing your child tell you that he or she has suffered abuse of any form is devastating to a parent who loves them so much. It can give you the feeling of being a failure as a parent, because you…
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Having lived with three preteen girls, I can assure you that it’s no walk in the park. However, I did live to tell about it and currently have one adult and two full-blown teenage girls that are lovely young people….
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Children are dreamers and dreamers can become achievers. The biggest difference between the child who grows up to see their dreams become reality and those who throw theirs to the wayside are the people around them, primarily their parents. Our…
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April 2, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Sexual infidelity in marriage is a devastating situation for the person who has been cheated on and is generally hard on the cheater, as well, even though he or she doesn’t typically expect that it will be. There are many…
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March 28, 2014 Friends and Peers
In today’s world of ever-increasing technology, there are all sorts of relationships that begin online. Sometimes, the two people will meet in person at some point, but other times, they will never actually see one another face to face. There…
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March 25, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Divorce is difficult, but when children are a part of the equation, it can be extremely tough. It takes two mature adults that are willing to set their own needs aside and place those of their children ahead of their…
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March 25, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
If you are living with abuse of any kind from a spouse, it is time for you to make a change that will give you back a life of purpose and a sense of self-esteem. You deserve more than to…
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March 25, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
With marriages falling apart and dissolving completely at an alarming rate, it seems that divorce attorneys are a dime a dozen. Supply and demand may have brought up the quantity of these attorneys, but some of the quality has certainly…
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March 25, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
You fell in love, you married, you had children, and now you are divorcing. This is probably not how you pictured things going when you were saying “I do”, but it is where you are today. For almost every parent,…
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March 24, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Whether it is by choice, such as a break-up or completely out of your hands, such as a death, coping with a lonely bed after not having one for a while can be a daunting task. More than likely, it…
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March 23, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Couples get together and after a time, these same couples break up. It is more often the case than not, these days. A rarity indeed is the man and woman who meet, fall in love, marry, live and die still…
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So, you finally got invited to the party of the year and you know that “he” or “she” is also going to be in attendance. You are so excited that you can hardly hold out for the big event. It…
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When your parents begin to age beyond the point where they can fully care for themselves, it can be a very difficult time for you. Seeing your parents become elderly is often heart-breaking. These people that you once depended on…
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March 9, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
When my husband and I met, it was like fireworks went off for both of us. We fell in love very quickly and married within the year. Little did I understand then that I didn’t really know him and I…
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March 9, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
There is no longer any doubt in the minds of most Americans that our country has entered a recession and there is no definite end in sight. During these tough economic times, it is more important than ever for married…
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March 8, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Having a partner that is locked into the grip of addiction is one of the most difficult things that a person can have to cope with. There is nothing that will wrench a person’s heart and tear at their entire…
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March 7, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
After the wedding is over and you and your new husband or wife arrive back home from the honeymoon, you enter what is often the most difficult time in your marriage. Your expectations are all set up to be disappointed,…
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If you have gotten into, and subsequently out of, an emotionally abusive relationship, congratulations! Emotional abuse can be difficult to pinpoint, more so than physical abuse which is generally well-defined and obvious. Once you have realized that you are with…
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