Silent Screams, Dividing Embrace There was no screaming, there was no throwing of fragile ornament. There wasn’t even any cursing. But there was tension coming from him and frustration coming from me. This was how my relationship slowly being poisoned…
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Men and women have one thing in common; both are looking for the other. So why is it so hard to find that perfect partner? At one time, finding a life partner was something arranged for you by your family;…
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I was raised with the simple concept that if you can’t say something nice, than say nothing at all. These are words of wisdom to live by for every man and woman in a relationship. It is so easy to…
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Family Feud Arbitration 101 As my Mother-in Law says, “There aren’t any family differences here.” My Mother- in- Law rarely sees a problem in anything because this is the way she is. She doesn’t think there is really a problem…
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A guy’s view: How to talk about the future Though women may have the mental image of a stereotypical guy rolling his eyes when a girl starts sharing her plans for the future, they should really look at the situation…
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Well now, understanding men is a major undertaking. However, learning to live with their differences as the male species is priceless. Truthfully, I don’t believe men and women will ever fully understand one another. Men and women would literally have…
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Everyone has dealt with negativity at some point in their life from parents, siblings, friends, co-workers, and bosses. In each circumstance we know how to stand our ground and speak our mind. Where most of us falter is with our…
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Intimate relationships play out in our lives like an emotional dance between two people. There will be missteps, and focus is necessary to keep the pace of the relationship going. However, when partners are too concerned with stepping on the…
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Love has always brought people together, no matter what race or religion they are from. To get us to commit to someone, love must have been at the strongest peak as there are so many aspects to consider from before…
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Ask some women and they will say that finding a good man seems as easy as finding the lost city of Atlantis, and some may even prefer to embark on the treacherous journey of Atlantis than navigate the minefields of…
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Healthy relationships are based on mutual feelings, respect, and support. For a relationship for survive and flourish, it takes willing participation but both parties. When negativity, of any type enters into the equation, it can have devastating affects. At least,…
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Understand men? Is this possible? Can these two words co-exist in the same sentence? Dr John Gray coined the phrase “Women are from Venus, men are from Mars” to illustrate the fundamental differences between men and women and their methods…
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“Sometimes I just want him to hold me, but he always turns it into sex.” “I want to spend time with him, talking, but he only wants to watch the game on TV.” “He never tells me he loves me…
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Type A married to a Type B Hi, I’m type “A” and that guy over there, the one slouched in his chair with the baggy shorts snoring, he’s type “B”, AKA my husband. We love each other because we can make each…
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I have a temper and I used to lose my patience very quickly. In the early days of my marriage, my wife and I would engage in shouting matches over things that had little importance. The rice was overcooked, the…
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Plates in the sink, yesterday’s mail on the table, and a variety of foods that belong in the pantry are sitting nonchalantly on the counter. As he enters the room, his brow furrows in building frustration and his steps slow…
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What kind of differences does the family have – religious, financial, child rearing, nutrition? There are many many different types of differences that confront a family and before entering into a marriage the couple should communicate with each other on…
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Negativity is the most destructive of emotions and can be fatal to a relationship. When a normally good-natured person hears only pessimistic and disapproving comments from their significant other, self-respect deteriorates quickly. When one loses self-esteem that generally signals the…
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Before walking down the aisle, my friends and family gave me the typical warnings about entering into a marriage. I heard from my girlfriends, “He’ll never remember to put the toilet seat down… get used to a wet hiney in…
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As a salesperson, working on commission only a positive attitude is crucial. This was a point I had been trying to make with my wife from day one. Like most married couples, we have our disagreements at times. The one…
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The search for love is confusing. On one hand, successful female talk show hosts coach us on finding contentment in our un-married state. At the same time, we’re forced to navigate the waters of dining alone, going to weddings minus…
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I am nineteen-years-old, a young woman raised like many of my peers with the daily influence to become a part of the text messaging, MySpace, MSN, Facebook universe that silently and quickly took over the minds and lives of many….
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Think back for a moment to the wonderfully innocent and carefree days of childhood. It’s a beautiful spring day, you’re on the school playground during recess when, out of the blue, that bully you’ve been dealing with since the very…
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It is wiser to always tell the truth as people will trust you and maintain at least some level of respect for you. Even if they do not like what you have to say, they will appreciate you more if…
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Words like “I hate you” are as deleterious as cobras and as resounding as echoes in the psyche. The mind tends to replays them again and again., especially if they are from someone you love and respect. Cruel words can damage the…
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I love you. Three seemingly tiny words that, when brought together, possess immeasurable powers and abilities. The power to heal, to uplift, to renew, and to comfort. The ability to calm, instill hope, and warm the heart. Limitless possibilities exist…
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It is always good to tell the truth. Yes, sometimes the truth hurts. Yes, it is frequently easier to lie than to tell the truth and hurt someone’s feelings. This does NOT mean that lying to someone or ignoring a…
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There are so many ways that many insist can ensure anger is completely avoided, especially in relationships and marriages. The truth is, avoiding anger at times is as impossible as avoiding happiness or contentment or even faith. Anger is absolutely…
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Everyone lies. What triggers a lie, varies. Sometimes we lie to be nice. Is there really such thing as a good lie? Say someone asks how their hair looks, are we suppose to say bad and hurt their feelings? I…
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Our children are the greatest gifts that life bestows upon us. The love a parent has for a child is an overwhelming and limitless emotion. It is unconditional, everlasting, and pure. It is for this reason that it is far…
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