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Friends are Funny Creatures
Anyone who has crossed over would agree to that. It’s like when we cross over even the most insignificant things start niggling us. A small comment or a lame joke usually end up in the unchartered territory. And we usually don’t want to mention that we were offended by something that didn’t feel right to us. You see all the perceptions about grown-ups ‘discussing’ their problems are a farce. We don’t ‘discuss’ anything heavier than the weather.
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The New Marriage - Part Four of Four
When we are children we do not yet have an identity. We learn about who we are through the mirroring that we get from our parents. It is called mirroring to describe the ability of good parents to gently hold up an imaginary mirror in front of the child until they learn to see themselves clearly without harsh judgments. If we do not get enough realistic mirroring during the years we live with them, we remain pretty clueless about who we really are.
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Sacred Love - Living on Purpose in a Relationship is the Key to Long Term Love
Give me a few hours by myself, let me alone, shut out all interruptions, and I can bring myself down to my work. I take my pen in hand. I write a few thoughts. I see the future. And realise my responsibility. The more I think of the duty placed on me, the graver since my responsibility. Every idea has weight. I can see the effect of days ahead.
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Etiquette at the Russian Tour Social
You should treat the women at the social with respect. Given their resources, they have made as much of a commitment as you have. In many ways, they have more to gain and lose than you do.
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Is It Better To Live Together Before Marriage?
The statistics are higher than ever for couples living together. So many people are taking this route rather than to just jump in and tie the not, but let's check out the pros and cons of both sides before making any judgement.
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Age Old Wedding Traditions
Most everyone is familiar with the saying, “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” It’s like a mantra that bride’s say as they check off the list.
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Couples Relationship Assessment Quiz - Part 3: Conscious Listening
Can you say what you mean and have your partner hear what you mean? Conscious Listening is critical to the success of Co-Creating a Conscious Relationship. Both partners must take a role in speaking and listening. You will always have issues, thoughts, feelings, and problems, on your Journey from I-TO-WE, but you will not be able to resolve them without effective communication skills and techniques. This assessment helps you recognize the elements of communication in which you shine, and the elements that need attention.
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Ways to Rediscover Romance in Your Relationship
In the beginning of a relationship the romance is on its peak. The two of you are so comfortable together that you think this romance will never fade. Over time one discovers that romance is not as important as understanding each other’s needs and demands. Time flies by and you strive to cater for your partner’s demands and in all this hassle romance goes in the background. However, you must know that romance is as important for ...
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Codependent Relationships: Takers and Caretakers
Takers and caretakers - they often seem to find each other! As a counselor who has worked with relationships for 37 years, I can tell you that this is the most frequent relationship dynamic that I en...
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Oh Honey, You Shouldn't Have!
7 Practical areas to stay clear during the holiday season or any time you're in the need to get that special lady in your life a gift.
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The Power of Coffee (Dates)
When you've connected with a woman - either online or out socially - where do you take things next?
The next best step I've learned is the coffee date. Dont be so anxious to 'take her out.'
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Are You a Jealous Lover?
Nothing can ruin a relationship or marriage faster than jealously. Jealousy creates anxiety, anger, loneliness, hate, fear. No one thinks clearly when jealous.
Having a relationship with a jealous person is tough. The jealous person acts untrusting or unworthy. Jealousy makes the person unattractive, even repulsive.
No one wants a jealous mate and no one likes being jealous. Here are some ways to get over your jealousy.......
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Personality Test- Are You An Interfering Partner?
How much space do you give to your partner/spouse? Or you are one of those who have advice on everything and who want to be with their partner at all times. Meeting your friends? Let me come with you. Going for shopping? I will also come. Going for a walk? Let me join you?
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Ending Relationships - Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Should you stay with your partner or leave them? Is all the pain you suffer in your relationship worth it for the good times you have together? Will it really be worth all the pain of leaving them or is it better to stay and stick it out?
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8 Tips for the Recovering Romantic (Who is Part of a Couple)
Romance is great. But when romance is all you want, all that excites you, all that fills our your fantasies, well, you’re a romancaholic. Here are a few tips that can get you back to reality -- which, by the way, has more romance in it than any fantasy can ever deliver.
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Can You Be Loved for Being Different?
Growing up, what did you learn about differences? If you like the rest of us, you learned to suspect of not fear those who are different. Now, trying to create and sustain a relationship with someone who is not like you, no matter how much you have is common, are those early learnings getting in the way?
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