Fighting is an inevitable and necessary occurrence in a relationship. There will never be any two partners who coexist so peacefully that their views and personality do not clash at some point. One of the most important things to remember…
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There are many ways of expressing your heartfelt love to your better half. Saying “I love you” may be a bit overrated but my husband assures me each time that he likes to hear me say it. And I can’t…
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“Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but…
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Here’s the question. How do you feel about your self and your life today? If you feel worthy, alive, attractive, intelligent, appreciated and you feel like your significant other likes being with you, you probably are not being emotionally abused….
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There are varying levels and degrees of fighting amongst couples. Some couples fight physically, hurt one another and terrify their children in the process. Others fight verbally in an aggressive manner that involves blaming and is unproductive, causing emotional pain and…
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There is nothing more daunting than dealing with a chronic complainer. Too much complaining “does and will” hurt the strongest of relationships. Granted, there are many issues in life that will cause us to complain, the true test however, is…
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So you have a foot-fetish and you’re wondering how to introduce this to your wife, girlfriend, or partner without being laughed out of the bedroom? It’s an understandable query. Mainstream media has used you incessantly as the butt of many…
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The term emotional abuse is an oxymoron. No one can emotionally abuse you unless you let them. If your partner does things like name calling, belittling, accusing, degrading, or yelling it is a sign that they have poor interpersonal communication…
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With the bad economy many companies are shedding workers at a very fast rate. It is a very unpleasant experience when your husband comes home from work with a huge box with his career in his hands. Of course he…
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While listening would seem to constitute half of any conversation, I believe that listening is by far the most important part of any communication. Because of that, listening is the key to successful relationships of every kind. What are the…
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In our society today, I have met many hurt women – why? Because some men are either afraid to express their emotions, or have no idea how to. Anybody can give flowers or a card, but I feel that creativity…
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Most people’s ultimate goal in the mating game is to meet Mr. or Mrs. Right and settle down. Of course some people go through life without getting married or even having kids. Each person has their own needs regarding how…
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Over the course of time, men have come to believe that women mean the opposite of what they actually say. No’ means Yes’ and You don’t have to do that’ means You should want to do that’. All of these…
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Generally, men and woman communicate in a very different manner. And sometimes, talking with your husband can be a maze of miscommunication. Understanding how men think will help determine how to communicate with them effectively. A good thing to remember…
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Your history has shaped you. Those years with their pain, their joy, their moments anguish and elation, have helped define the way that you are today. The way you dress, your choice of jewelry and cosmetics, your attitude to personal…
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We are but mere humans. We are susceptible to our environments and their elements, and in today’s day and age, a stressful environment is the norm for most of us. We live stressful lifestyles, lifestyles that take their toll on…
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Avoiding an argument is definitely not the best way to operate in a relationship. Fighting however, should be avoided at all costs. Nothing ever constitutes having a full out fight. Here are some tips to avoid making a disagreement turn…
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The truth for me is that everything in my romantic past pales into insignificance now I’m with the right person. It took 33 years and many mistakes but looking back it’s easy to see everything clearly. It’s not hard for…
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Aw romance! What a wonderful experience;candle light dinner on a sandy beach under a moon lite sky ….what more could you ask for? Perhaps the sounds of soft jazz playing off in the distance, the sounds of the waves rolling…
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Overcoming a fight with a spouse can be more unpleasant the fight itself. Why? Pride. Too many times we just want to be right. No questions asked. Just shut up and listen. Sound familiar? I know I have days like…
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“You’re well on your way to an excellent marriage,” congratulated Hugh Laurie as Dr. Gregory House in the popular prime time television show after he’s convinced a woman to lie to her husband about his being her baby’s father. Lies…
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In many relationships today, it seems to be irrelevant to dwell on the past in a serious manner. As a matter of fact, this can be a detriment to those relationships, and can lead to a grievous breakdown in communication…
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Couples can overcome fights, but not easily, because in fighting with loved ones we sometimes say damaging words or display damaging behavior that can never be retracted or undone. We cross the line of respect of the one we love…
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Recently ending a relationship, due to anger of the opposite party, I feel I can speak on this subject. First of all, anger can be very controlling, sometimes it may seem as if you can not get a grip on…
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It’s pretty much assumed that most people would want to communicate with their significant other. If you didn’t want to communicate with your partner, why be with anyone in the first place? But truthfully, the problem isn’t with people wanting…
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Anger in a relationship is more than often a challenge of communication and misunderstanding. If we start learning to love ourselves and respect ourselves , we will learn to love and respect people that we are in a relationship with…
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The process I am about to discuss in this article is one created by the Center for Nonviolent Communication. The organization is a nonprofit organization founded by Marshall Rosenberg, author of “Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life”. The NVC process…
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REFLECT Before you are able to tell people that their behavior is unacceptable to you, you need to reflect on the following; what is the real purpose of you wanting to tell the person that you have deemed their behavior…
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Every day we meet many people and communicate with them. Some part of them is only passing by people while others might appear to be our work colleagues, our relatives, our neighbors and our friends. The fact about manipulators is…
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Picture a person that has these criterias: charming, persuasive, knowledgeable, social, and very, very kind. This person has helped you without asking, flatter your quality, and usually, this person can tell others about his/her good deeds without appearing that he/she…
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