Rejection is something that no one wants to experience, its makes us feel like a failure, often times causing us to throw our hands in the air and say forget it. Rejection can also be embarrassing when the rejection happens in…
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Arguing can actually benefit a relationship if carried out properly. On that note, it is a good idea to be aware of some boundaries that may save your relationship from possible dings and dents of an argument. 1. LEAVE THE…
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There is a great deal of wisdom in old sayings, and this writer quotes many of them to more effectively illustrate a point, whether in writing or in conversation. However, there’s one epigram whose veracity is questionable, and that is, ‘Sticks…
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People lie because they find the truth too ugly to bear; because they want to maintain the status quo, and because they believe, if only for a split second, that they can keep the truth from coming out and revealing…
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There are many ways that stuttering and other speech related issues can affect a person in the workforce. A person with a speech impediment will have many things going against them from the beginning. This is because if a person…
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The Communication Cycle has been presented in a variety of levels and nuances. The basic cycle is in four parts. First the message is formulated. You can break that down into any number of sub-sections. They might include inspiration, meditation,…
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The definition of communication is the interchange of thoughts, opinions, or information by speech, writing, or signs in a document or message. By this definition, any form of discussion of thoughts or words would be communicating. However, Text messaging is a form of communication, but the manner in which…
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How to control your temper at work You’re work overload has got you stressed out and the boss has scolded you for coming in late for the third time in two weeks and to top it all off your co-workers…
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Is it true that the family unit is dissolving? In this busy and often overwhelming society we live in it is hard to make time to spend as a family. The dinner table is the perfect setting to catch up. …
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Understanding men commences with the acceptance of one principle. ” Action”. The truth lie in a man’s actions, not his words”. Men are not difficult to understand. In fact, they are simpler than women because men are direct. If you…
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I found him just after I found myself. At 25 years old, I was beaming with happiness, strength and positivity. I had survived a relationship war that would have left a weaker woman curled up on the floor wallowing in…
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When you find the love of your life there are never any guarantees that your relationship will be free of arguments. Life can be full of problems and it’s the hard times you can learn from together. Arguments can be…
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How to Understand Men After two years being the first and only woman to enter into a slag recovery company in a local steel mill plant as a laborer and eventually a heavy equipment operator, understanding the male psyche was…
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The often overlooked, well intentioned killer of a relationship is negativity. It sneaks inside like a thief and masquerades as helpful criticisms. It can steal joy and confidence and leave with you with a few nice parting gifts called self-doubt,…
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I am going to start this off by saying I don’t believe that inappropriate feelings are necessary. Everything in life is about your own perspective, change your perspective and your feelings will surely follow. Ask yourself if your relationship was…
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A recent TV commercial shows a panel of guys, discussing relationship issues, with call-in questions. One caller says “My girlfriend thinks I’m getting fat; what should I do?” Panelist one responds “Quit the nachos.” Panelist two says, “Jog around the…
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Often, feelings and emotions get built up inside and never let out, until one day – BOOM! An unexpected outburst leaves the other partner speechless and depressed. This usually leads to arguments, feelings of nagging or being nagged, a sour…
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Having my share of faults, over 37 years of marriage, I’ve had many opportunities to learn how I react when confronted about those failings which seem so obvious to my spouse. The relationship my wife and I have is long…
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Unless you are pretty thick-headed, it is easy to tell when someone dislikes you. Just whether or not that aversion has escalated into actual hatred is more difficult to judge. And, it really doesn’t matter. Your response to either emotion…
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If you are single, are you planning to go out with someone of the opposite gender? If you are already dating someone, do you sometimes get the notion that he or she is not being completely truthful? In order for…
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With a B.A. in psychology, the wisdom that comes with age, plus experiencing two marriages over 40 years, I think I have gained some knowledge of men. The old biblical saying is that women should “honor” their husbands and husbands…
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Well, having been married to the same guy for almost 36 years I guess I should be able to understand my man by now. Oh, if only this were true. Although in some ways I probably know him all too…
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Quite frankly, negative people are extremely boring and lifeless; my ex-husband was one of them. No matter what positive things I said to him, he never saw any good in anyone or anything. If you are dating or married to…
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The most important way to find a good man is to be yourself. Having said that, we must now establish what a good man is. I am going to assume for this article that a good man is someone who…
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As a man who was once single, once divorced and twice married, I have learned that the Future is a very important topic for couples. Unfortunately, it rarely comes up early in the relationship. That’s too bad because a couple…
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Ever so slight it might be negativity is a form of abuse. Relationships of any kind should be that of nurturing. Negativity does not nurture and build a relationship. Negativity tears a relationship down. If negative a respond, are issued…
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In order for women to understand men they have to be around them. I have been married for over thirty-two years and sometimes I think I know him very well. Then other times I hardly feel that I know him…
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How much do you understand your partner? Many Americans are having a hard time understanding their partners, thus leading in a separation. But I may be getting ahead of myself here, let me start from the beginning. I believe that…
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If you are going to confront a man with his faults, step back. Most of us have been conditioned to fight first and talk later. We don’t initially handle criticism well. It’s one of our weaknesses. Don’t tell anyone I…
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Increase Happiness: Cut Out Complaining It took me years to really, truly understand how much negativity harms relationships and how much better life is when nagging and complaining are cut to an absolute minimum. There is good news. No matter…
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