Passive communication is a trait of all possessing a phlegmatic personality and is a key component of the less confident. Phlegmatic personality There are four personality types (five for those who care to insert the “supine”). 1) Choleric: your typical…
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Some people will go out of the way to avoid confrontation and, most of the time, this is probably rather admirable. Being able to step away from a heated exchange and to go for a walk to cool down can…
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I don’t have a numbered list, so I won’t present a “what not to do” in arguments with bullet points. Though I do have a degree in psychology, that isn’t going to be the basis for my advice. Like anyone,…
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If your teenage daughter is walking around the house with her mp3 player glued to her ear and she doesn’t hear you tell her to clean up her room, but when she is asking you can she have twenty dollars…
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The world is full of people who are very outgoing and friendly. It is also full of people who are extremely shy. Sometimes, these people wish that they were able to be as social and easy-going as they see others…
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Have you ever encountered someone who never speaks his or her mind and remains silent all the time even though he or she is belittled verbally right in front of his or herself? This type of person can easily be…
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What do fish and company have in common? After three days they begin to stink. So goes the proverbial advice about not over staying your welcome. These kinds of sayings are meant to be broad statements. With some friends and…
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People take advantage of those who let them, in most cases. In some cases, people are so prone to pleasing others that it takes little effort for others to take advantage. Of course, it’s also important to remember that when…
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Being shy can really cause havoc with a person’s social life. Every gathering of more than three people is a nightmare to the shy individual, so that eventually, they just decide it is not worth the pain and trauma of…
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Talking to my mother about things that should have been my father’s domain have always been easier for me. I could tell my mother anything I wanted; and if she felt that my father would have been more qualified to…
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Life with a pre-teen girl is like walking through a living room filled with land mines. One wrong step and you’re as good as gone. Not only is this the time bomb you feel like you’re living in, but this…
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The first step to figuring out how to talk to a man and get him to listen is to realize, they are human just like you. They have the same capabilities you do and communication skills. Some women can be…
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Are men easier to be friends with? Well, let us compare a few real-life female friends with their male counterparts, shall we? I promise to change all the names to protect the innocent! DRAMA DIVA DANETTE I loved my dearest…
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I can tell you from my own experience that talking to children and teaching them to listen is a very tricky business. The secret is to start young. The younger they are, the easier it gets. There are some unwritten…
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She is too old for dolls, yet still too young for boys. Yeah, Mom, you thought the 2am and 5am feedings were draining. Once again, here you are, or, did you ever stop sitting in the driver’s seat? This time…
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I’ve known women who even after they married would still talk things over with their fathers. They enjoyed a special bond throughout life with their parent. I’ve also known women who were just the opposite. They would always seek their…
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Somehow this subject scares the hell out of me. The true answers here can only come from a man because women do not know what we really wish they knew. Yet I am sure the men who read this will…
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“Interdependence is and ought to be as much the ideal of man as self-sufficiency. Man is a social being.” While the primary goal of education is fostering independence, independence is incomplete without interdependence. Education has to prepare the human being…
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No, we are not teaching our young women how to respect relationships. If anything we are teaching them how to disrespect, and this might be the reason for such fewer numbers in marriage. The biggest problem is equal rights for…
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Why are we are constantly told that sharing a family meal is important? One reason is that we are creating memories. The more memories we can create with our children the less likely he or she is to hang out…
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How talk to a man and get him to listen, can only be a challenge if allowed to become one. A man loves to know that he is being heardthat he is being accepted. Communication, is the key for every…
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Women can be quite complex creatures, and they sometimes do not know how to receive compliments. But that does not mean that they do not appreciate them. Quite the opposite. All women treasure words that convey admiration, as long as…
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How negativity affects your relationship: Jealousy has negative effects on relationships in many ways. Jealousy can cause a couple to be constantly arguing. It can bring about a lot of bitterness between the couple. When a spouse is jealous, it…
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Mothers have have a wonderful reputation for their ability to communicate well with their children. I believe it is part of God’s plan. From the beginning it was clear that the mother would be the one who has more time…
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It is mystifying how some parents believe they can allow their young ones to throw temper tantrums as toddlers and sass them as preteens and wonder why as teenagers they are disrespectful. There is a progression. Behavior that may have…
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“Compliment” as an English word means a statement of praise and approval as well as a gesture of respect and honour. Having stated this, complimenting a woman embodies a whole lot more than we ordinarily think. Women like to be…
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Would you build a home on a foundation made of sand? An honest answer to that question would be a resounding no. In a relationship, trust is the main ingredient. Without it, what are you creating? Trust is simply the…
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Talking to your children has to be done right from the start. Ask them questions about their day in school. That can carry through all of their years in school. Ask questions and give them the respect of listening to…
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I believe that “how to compliment a woman” is dissimilar in different cultures. It is noticeable that in Latin cultures people compliment each other far more than in Anglo cultures. Spanish and Italians greet women by saying “hi beautiful” and…
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Prom is just around the corner, but your confidence is nowhere to be found. Unfortunately, you cannot go through with prom if you have very little confidence. You need to dance in front of many people, and you will probably…
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