Communication

Children often live in a carefree world, away from the financial and money stress of adults. They rely on their parents to support them financially, and often just have to wait for school tests to be over, just in time…
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People lie to protect their ego and/or their self image. We lie because we think the truth will diminish how others see us. Even as children, we lie when we have done something wrong, something bad. If we expect our…
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It is our children that may begin to see the changes that take place when we are having financial problems. Our wish to often fill our children’s requests while shopping never changes. However, our response to the urge to impulse…
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If you had to have an exotic form of the flu, which would you choose the Avian or Swine variety? Personally, I wouldn’t exactly hog all rights to the Swine flu. Especially when you translate the term into other languages….
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Have you ever noticed that you can have really good conversations when sitting in your yard or on your porch? Why is that? There are several reasons you can have in-depth talks when chilling out in your yard. Below are…
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Do you look in the mirror, and instantly start in with the self criticism? You might have a poor self image, due to any number of factors; low self esteem, a bad relationship, overly critical parents, dissatisfaction brought on by…
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Words are like Prostitutes. The reason why some words are so good at what they do is the appreciation between how they move you, and how it feels after they’re spoken! The eyes and the ears, those two senses that…
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Relationships are hard. They require a lot of work to keep. Passion, tolerance, effort and patience are just a few ingredients to keep the relationship brewing. One overlooked spice, is humor. It’s the glue to keeping the small things that…
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Anger is an emotion that we all experience at times. If your emotions are balanced, anger is just one of many emotions. Sure you get angry on occasion, but more often than not, you feel peace, calmness, acceptance, hope and…
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There are no sounds more melodic than those of a skilled orator. There are no experiences more pleasurable than reading the words of a wordsmith who has invested time to use words appropriately, and descriptively. The words you have used…
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At some point in their lives, everyone struggles with a negative self-image. If you’re one of those considered “lucky,” then it’s usually not something which lasts very long and you can usually get out of it on your own. Then…
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There are few sadder stories in life than the tales of those who have lost a loved one to death without taking, or being given, the opportunity to say everything that needed to be said. Perhaps they should have told…
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To understand the value of instant forgiveness, imagine yourself in a group of busy pre-school children, playing and interacting. Because of their innocence and exuberance, they are uninhibited in their responses to each other. Now picture a golden-haired little girl…
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How to Talk To Children Regarding Financial Problems Being honest with children is one thing; however, they do not need to know all the gory details. Depending on their ages determines how much is too much! Everyone has financial distress…
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How do you talk to yourself? Is your inner voice nice or mean? Do you constantly put yourself down and call yourself names, or do you communicate positively with yourself and affirm your self worth on a regular basis? Self…
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I guess some relationships survive without humour – but many wouldn’t last for long. For most of us humour is an essential ingredient of a meaningful relationship. While we wouldn’t want to be around somebody for whom all of life…
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Good communication is a two-way street! Sometimes both roads are being traveled, and sometimes only one road is being traveled. Since the eyes are the window to the soul, I believe the EYES are the KEY to recognizing a good…
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Good listeners listen with their whole bodies. You know you are sharing a conversation with a good listener because they are fully engaged in the moment. Good listeners search you out with their eyes. They lean forward, tilt and nod their…
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A relationship is like a house. Whether it’s new construction on its way upward, or a time-honored and familiar home that has matured over the years, a foundation of respect is crucial to both. Constantly battered by hurtful, poorly chosen…
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Caution: Our modern world is bustling with a steady stream of choices. Choose wisely! We have more choices & options than ever before in our history. Long gone are the days when meaningful human contact depended upon the size of…
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“Smoking may be bad for my health but if I quit it could be a danger to YOU! You are driving me insane with your nagging…I need a cigarette so I can calm down and not strangle the last complaint…
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Have you ever been in a relationship in where your significant other made you laugh so hard, you cried? Or when you got in an argument the only way to fix it was to make you laugh? Have you ever…
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Sometimes it’s difficult to let go. Of pain, memories of traumatic experiences, hatred…and of people that you have loved and cared about that just are not capable of learning from your mistakes. Like teenagers for instance. They see and live…
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Sex and sexual preferences are among the most personal and private aspects of our lives. Clearly, it’s not a good idea to go around sharing your thoughts on the subjects with just anyone, though some people seem to have no…
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There are several specific signs that tells you that you are dealing with a good listener.I came to these conclusions by simply observing my best friend… Why is she my best friend? Precisely, because she knows how to listen. Whenever…
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Why is it so important to have an open dialog with your partner regarding sex? Why is sex such a forbidden thing to talk about? In the long run, will talking about sex help my relationship? Yes. Sex is not…
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Power, according to dictionary.com, is the ability to do or act, capability of doing or accomplishing something. You know, I have been reading your work on Helium lately, and I must say that I am quite impressed. You have been…
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There are many reasons why I think it is important that we have an open dialog about sex with your partner. A lot of times, I find that we do all have preferences for what we like and what we…
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Okay, picture this. My hubby and I were seated in a nice upscale restaurant that looked over the Hudson River in uptown New York. I had excused myself to go wash my hands in the restroom prior to our food…
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CLOSING IN ON THE EMPTY NEST SYNDROME What you are about to read is a progressive journey that defies time and place. It will tangle with your emotions like a sticky spider web that remains stuck on your fingers even…
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