When a man is in jail he is separated from everyone that he loves and cares about. But the important thing to remember is that everyone that he loves and cares about are also separated from him. Many people think…
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Lust- in this context- is a strong sexual desire or an intense, physical yearning. Love is a word that cannot be defined in just one short sentence. The relationship between the two concepts is somewhat contentious. Some schools of thought…
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Timing can be one of the most important factors in establishing a successful and lasting relationship. There are times in everyone’s life that are better for beginning various ventures than others, and the same goes for starting a relationship with…
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Interested in knowing how low self esteem affects dating? Low self esteem and relationships do not make for a healthy combination. Low self esteem affects dating relationships in a plethora of ways and these usually focus on the negative aspects.Unfortunately…
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“My parents had a very good relationship,” I often hear my clients say. “What do you mean by good?” I ask. “They didn’t fight. They spent a lot of time with each other.” That may have been the definition of…
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Moving in with another individual prior to marriage is not a wise decision whether someone is prepared or not. This creates myriad problems for both parties such as unplanned pregnancies, false expectations, financial losses, and distorted family structures. When an…
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Are you a single male who has had a lot of fun but is now ready perhaps to settle down? Or, at the very least, you are open to meeting a wonderful woman for a relationship. If so, then you…
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So you finally got the girl, but now you are wondering how to keep her happy? If only all men knew the answer, and if only there were a definitive answer! While it depends to some degree on the individual,…
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Imagine if love was as easy as ‘out with the old and in with the new’. But it is not. Or if love was as easy as taking one leased car and trading it for a new one. But it…
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My last relationship occurred almost three years ago. I lived in a two-bedroom apartment in Iowa City (IA). My girlfriend, at the time, resided in Des Moines. Her name was Reni (REN-EI). She was a former cheater who I took…
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It’s a sign of the times: meet as many people as you can, even before finishing a cup of coffee. Speed dating may have revolutionized the way we meet people, but has it really endangered the way we look at…
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The premise of relationships can be based on money or love depending on the context. There are business relationships based on the accumulation of capital and then there are personal relationships centered on love. Sometimes it is a combination of…
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They say that the biggest fears people have are death and public speaking. I would like to add meeting the parents to the list. Meeting your new squeeze’s parents can be a daunting prospect. However, it doesn’t have to be…
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Is it possible for an individual to say the phrase “I love you” too often? Beyond a simple yes or no answer, the responses to this question are as varied as is the population of the world, with each individual…
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It is so innate to human nature to focus on weaknesses and failures of others including our loved ones instead of our own.  People like to complain about the weaknesses of others and wish that their significant other was different….
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Long distance relationships are not impossible, but they are difficult. Except for the added problem of distance, they vary little from other relationships. A long distance relationship requires trust, commitment, understanding and patience, the same as any other relationship. The…
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Getting back into the dating scene can be difficult for a person to begin with, simply because of trust issues or time. Now that single parents don’t really have much time for themselves. But in all honesty it is very…
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