Communication

Recognizing a good listener is not hard to do. Give them this simple test.Have they stopped what they are doing to pay attention to what you are saying? Are they looking you in the eye as you speak to them?…
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The Power of Words Words can bring us happiness and they can bring us sorrow. They can unite nations and end wars. They can divide nations and begin wars. They can join two people in marriage or they can just…
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Coping with a very critical partner takes a lot of will, this is because, criticism-no matter what form it takes, challenges your self-esteem and worth. When your self-esteem is rocked, every aspect of your life is affected. Sometimes,  without meaning…
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What attributes do most people consider someone as a good listener? Do you think all situations can be heard and approached in the same way? And, do you think you have found a good listener if he looks you in…
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Proper communication is very important in our relationships, especially with the man we married. In our anger or resentment we often say things we do not mean to say. Or we just don’t communicate our feelings very well. Both ways…
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A good listener is worth their weight in gold and one of the most important foundations in a relationship is for both partners to be good listeners. So whether you are already in a relationship and are looking for a…
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When to tell a secret? That’s easy! Never! In my own opinion, if you’re told a secret by a loved one or someone you really care about, they’re obviously trusting you to keep it secret. A secret is a secret!…
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I watched him pull out the wires and twist around to plug in other wires. He piled up components and played with the speakers. He turned the sound off and on and off and on… all while I was trying…
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Flowers wilt. Mixed tapes eventually lose snap. What was cute six months ago seems to have lost it’s adorable varnish. The ominous cloud of broken relationships is looming on your horizon. So why weren’t you alerted to the category four…
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People are drawn to good listeners. A good listener validates the feelings of others. For most of us, our first instinct is to jump in with a solution. It’s natural to want to help with a problem. However, deciding the…
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To know a good listener you need to be one too. I have not always understood the concept of being a good listener, until one day when I was in a conversation and I found myself staring at the person…
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Most individuals have experienced abuse first hand in one form or another but may not have realized it at the time.  This article is to educate and enlighten anyone who might be living in an emotionally abusive and potentially dangerous…
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IThe liar’s body-language will differ quite markedly to usual. Some people are generally nervous and appear shifty anyway. This can be a general self-confidence problem. Avoiding eye-contact, turning away and appearing restless can be a general sign of an uncomfortable…
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I have lost my friends because of my partner….. Q. My partner and me have been together 5 years and in that time I have lost all but a couple of my freinds. If my friends come around my partner…
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Speaking without thinking seems impossible, right? It is more the idea that people are speaking whatever thoughts they have. Refusing to process the thoughts and create a coherent process for their intimates to relate to. The indelible nature of words…
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My daughter tends to use me as her venting machine so that she can process her frustration through me. I understand completely. After all, I’m a safe venting machine, because you see, she knows that she can complain to me…
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In life, people want to always hear the good and never the bad. This is because people are in denial about things they have done or used to do. Nobody wants to seem like the slut around the corner.  Disclosing…
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Finding love is tricky. You may be searching for a life partner, while your current interest only wants a partner in bed. It’s hard to tell who’s looking for love and who only wants sex. Certain people are masters at…
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Remember that scene from “Bambi” when Thumper tell his new found friends that his mother told him if he didn’t have anything nice to say then he shouldn’t say anything at all? If everyone practiced that simple philosophy the world…
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While there is no such thing as the perfect man or the perfect relationship, this does not mean that you have to settle for less than you deserve. Accepting someone’s minor flaws and settling for someone who is totally wrong…
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To help the alcoholic you love you first must help yourself. You will never be able to help the alcoholic until you help yourself.  Alcohol addiction tends to involve everyone the alcoholic is in contact with on some kind of…
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The right time to talk about sex is now, if appropriate. It’s important to talk about sex regardless of if you are doing it or not. Even when you do have no plans on engaging in sexual behaviors, you should…
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Forgiving and giving a relationship a fresh start is hard. Relationships grow and flourish, though during the course of their progress can be likened to the growth of a tree. Using this as a metaphorical example, it’s easy to see…
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Three clear elements make up romantic attraction: physical, emotional, and intellectual. Finding love depends on all three elements coming together at the same time. A casual sexual relationship tends to be purely physical, it carries little emotional commitment with it,…
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The plain answer to this question is that talk about sex must be ongoing in any relationship, as sex is such an integral part of emotional, physical and sexual intimacy. The idea that sex should only be discussed once two…
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I have been waiting long to hear the three little words that that give meaning to everything. The powerful, tiny phrase that can change one’s existence I love you. Yes, dear, I love you too but I have difficulties saying…
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Men of character keep their promises and save their face in spite of obstacles that life throws their way.  By asking the right questions on time and observing his behavior around other people, you will know if you are dealing…
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The differences between women and men have long been discussed, debated, and debunked. Aside from the obvious physical differences, some of the most recent focus has been on the disparity in manners and methods of communication. If men and women…
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The old saying “forgive and forget” can be confusing at times. What exactly is the difference between forgiving and forgetting? Can you succeed at forgiving without ever really forgetting, or vice-versa? Are some transgressions inherently unforgivable? Uncertainty about the answers…
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His vital signs show in the first year of your dating like when you are having a conversation and he cuts you off by belching several times  or he’s staring in another direction as if he is bored with you.  And…
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