Relationships and Family – Other

Another deadline. Another game to rush the kids to. It never stops. With all the demands and distractions, it is so easy to lose focus of the important things like making the most of your sex life. However, sex is…
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There comes a time in every relationship that you have to decide whether it is worth the effort that you put into it.  There are many factors that can play into this decision, including the current status of your relationship,…
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Biking, hiking, going out to watch movies and having dinner are great ways to spend family time together. So are community projects which not only bring together the community but also offer many options to bring the families together as…
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There are many projects aimed at reversing the social problems and isolation that plagues contemporary society but of all the initiatives those that aim to reconnect families deserve special attention. Reconnecting family members and bringing the family unit closer together…
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The first rush of happiness at a new love, soon it turns into something else.  Many people today have self-esteem issues, and their relationship only makes them worse.  But how do you know if your relationship is damaging your self…
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There will come a time when everyone will be “Over the hill” age wise. That is if they do not die at a young age, or under 50. Then again, within the modern society people are considered to be past…
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The key to making a relationship work when you have money problems is to be creative. Think of ways you can still enjoy time spent together. What are some of your significant others’ hobbies or favorite past times that doesn’t…
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So you’ve met someone new, or maybe you have been feeling lonely lately and have been thinking about looking for someone to share your time with on a regular basis. But, you’re not sure if you’re ready for the responsibilities…
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Frankly there isn’t a set time in life to settle down. It very much depends on the individual and how mature they are. Some people can settle down and marry very soon after leaving school and be very happy, whilst…
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Contrary to popular belief, there is not a certain time or age that dictates it is time to settle down. Just because you are of a certain age or financial status, does not mean it automatically right to enter into…
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Relationships are funny things. It seems that everyone has a bottom line that they say cannot be crossed. One of the most common bottom lines is cheating. Somehow, however, when push comes to shove, and these people actually are cheated…
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Relationships can be damaging in many ways. People who are very dominating and possessive generally have the ability to damage his/her partner’s self-esteem after becoming emotionally involved.  Unfortunately over time partners may start picking on each other and try to…
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When your relationship becomes abusive – whether the abuse is physical, emotional or both – it’s time to leave. However, that is easier said than done. Victims of abuse are often lacking in self-esteem and may be afraid of the…
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A marriage is when two people join together to make a family.  The Bible says, “and the two will become one flesh.’ So then they are no longer two, but one flesh.” (“Mark 10:8,” n.d.) So if two become one…
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Are you feeling bad about yourself?  Does that feeling come on just after another argument with your significant other?  Chances are this is one of the signs that you’re caught in a relationship that, for want of a better word,…
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It is unfortunate that most individuals know or have known someone who has been in a toxic relationship, or have experienced it for themselves. Many who have found themselves in a toxic relationship feel that they are stuck or trapped…
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Toxic household items come with unmistakable warning labels but, unfortunately, toxic relationships don’t. When you’re in stuck in a toxic relationship, it doesn’t kill you – it poisons your heart and soul, slowly destroying them. The antidote to a toxic…
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From the time we are young, we are all fed a fallacy about love and relationships. “True love conquers all” and “happily ever after” unfortunately do not exist in this day and age. “True love” seems more like Santa Claus…
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Toxic relationships can occur in any setting. A mother or father may be a toxic parent and a child may exhibit toxic behavior towards his parents. Tough relationships can occur between business partners and friends. The most well-known form of…
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There is nothing that is more stressful for a parent than to stand the pressures of a daughter who is extremely rebellious. Most parents lose control over themselves ending up in hopelessness and despair. Here’s how to cope with a…
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There have always been many concerning trends in teenage behavior, and over recent years, the trends have become even more alarming.  Many teens are putting themselves and others at high risk, and they are unaware of the possible consequences.  Some…
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When getting a new babysitter, there are so many things you have to take care of. You need to set times, set up a rate, introduce the kids, and much more. Sometimes getting a new babysitter can be even a…
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Long distance relationships are never ideal and often the relationship cannot be sustained for the long term. That said, there is always an exception and some relationship do stand the test of time. Some people need a little space and…
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Long distance relationships are difficult to maintain, but are not impossible. Thanks to all of the wonderful modern day techno gadgets, it is possible to keep in touch with your partner, wherever they may be at the time. What makes…
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Relationships require love, commitment, trust and hard work irrespective of whether you are three feet apart or 3000 miles apart. Long-distance relationships are quite common these days with career, education or family causing the partners to move apart. In the…
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Relationships are riddled with good times and bad times. Those ups and downs can be even more dramatic when the entire relationship is online. You do not see each other in person and never go out together. You might suspect…
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You have five meetings, two conference calls, a presentation to give and a red eye flight to catch. The kicker about this list is they all have to happen, today. Sound familiar to anyone? This is just a small example…
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Current trends in teenage behavior often cause consternation to parents, grandparents and teachers. This is not something new or different, as teenage behavior has always tended to be unique, unlike adult behavior in the same generation. Perhaps one might suggest…
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Some children adjust easier than others when it comes to going into school and being away from their parents for the majority of the day. If your child tends to be more of the clingy type that wants mom or…
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School is about to start, and your little darling is getting ready for to go to “big school”. Although it is an exciting time, it is also a scary time for both parents and students especially if the child has…
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