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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why anger is essential to healthy relationships
- Many of us have some very definite ideas about anger. We see anger as destructive and hurtful. We consider it to be an inappropriate response. We equate anger with violence. In short, we feel that anger is simply wrong, and that when we experience anger, there's something wrong with us. Anger isn't nice. Anger isn't polite. And anger certainly isn't our friend.Anger can be all of ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Typecasting, candice bergen and family relationships
- I'm experiencing some challenges in my relationship with Candice Bergen.I recently started watching Boston Legal on Sunday nights, because Candice Bergen had joined the cast. (She joined the cast so that more people like me would start watching Boston Legal on Sunday nights.) Like most Candice Bergen fans, I mainly associate her with her character on Murphy Brown: tough, smart, funny, sharp...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Extended family relationships: staying friends with former lovers and spouses
- Excerpt From The Relationship Handbook: How to Understand and Improve Every Relationship in Your Life by Kevin B. BurkIt's natural to want to maintain a relationship with our former romantic partners (assuming that the relationship ended on reasonably good terms, of course). We shared a special bond with them, and they touched our lives and contributed to our sense of self in ways th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Can we still be friends?
- Excerpt From The Relationship Handbook: How to Understand and Improve Every Relationship in Your Life by Kevin B. BurkEven when we know it's time to end a romantic relationship, we're often reluctant to let go of our partners completely. We've shared so much of our lives with our partner, it seems almost callous to simply cut them out of our lives- especially if we're ending the rela...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Slaying the green eyed monster
- He hasn't called in hours. You call and get the roommate: "Oh, sorry ....he got in really late last night and is still asleep!"Your mind starts racing: "What did he do last night?" Your heart starts to pound. You feel sick to your stomach.. Uh, oh... you're jealous. You feel like you can't live with yourself one more minute until you find out what is going on ... suddenly, the potential thr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Cheating wives and cheating husbands give different reasons for having extramarital affairs
- Infidelity studies indicate that the percentage of cheating wives is fast approaching the percentage of cheating husbands wives. But the studies also reveal that men and women who are cheating on their spouses give different reasons to justify their extramarital affairs.The Top Reasons Men and Women CheatThe top 3 reasons men cheat all relate to sex. But sex is not usually the...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A kernel of truth about relationships: 4 steps to improvement
- It's all about relationships! proclaimed my father during our recent holiday visit with my parents. Santa Claus coffee cup in one hand and a wagging finger toward my wife, Elizabeth, with the other. When you retire, thats what you realize is most important in life (okay, so thats not him in the photo).Dad recently retired from 30+ years as an orthopedic surgeon and the major shift in lifest...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Youve been dumped - heres how to get over it
- Weve all been there. Weve fallen in love with somebody who just didnt love us back. Weve heard a variety of exit lines: I think its time we started seeing other people, I love you, but Im not in love with you, or Its not you. Its me.Its hard to accept when the other person just stops returning phone messages, but its even worse when they keep calling after the break-up. Running into the obj...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - It?s a gut feeling ? finding love
- Most single guys are settled in their life. Their mornings, afternoons and evenings have a routine they are comfortable with and rarely will they go beyond the boundaries of that routine. Even a single guy's loneliness can become his norm and if someone crosses his path that interest him, he rationalizes instead of trying to adapt.Many times this leads to confusion ? he just isn't sure if s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The male rating system
- While not necessarily New Age in nature, Samantha has noticed a lot of clients asking questions about their potential beaus lately and she thought this refreshing change might be just what was needed to help our female Realm members keep things in perspective regarding their male paramours. Enjoy! -David -Believe it or not, if you go into forums on web sites that are devoted to the subject ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Is your soulmate an idiot?
- Lately, I think people are investing too much energy in the idea that they "must find their soulmate." Where do we get this idea that we are somehow not complete unless we are connected to another person? What are you? An electrical outlet waiting for a plug, so you can finally light up the world? Frankly, when I hear the word "soulmate" I tend to give a little shudder, especially when I think abo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Cutting the cord
- Sometimes, after a relationship has ended, many of us have problems letting go. A lot of my clients often complain of feeling haunted or even possessed by the dearly departed (who probably isn't even thinking of you at all and is busy happily running away with his or her new partner.) It's like the person has left an indelible imprint upon your heart and many of us feel that we can't go on until t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Whats up with unconditional love?
- To tell you the truth, I'm a little disillusioned with the term unconditional love, lately. It's just not "natural". The phrase has been used for decades, by psychologists, therapists, A.A. types and the overall spiritually minded to describe how one should cope with impossible behavior." The original principle behind the concept, was to help the person who is being abused accept the circumstances...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Never ever show youre jealous
- O.k., you're standing there all alone at a party and in the far corner of the room your boyfriend is talking to some groovy chick. She's coming onto him and much to your dismay, he doesn't seem to be bragging about all how happy he is in his relationship with you. In fact, he even seems to be encouraging and indulging the shameless slattern's disgusting, desperate, gall-filled pleas for sexual att...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Set your relationship up for success
- A quarter of thirtysomething couples are unhappy in their relationships, a new study shows. Just 51% of thirtysomething couples said they were "very happy" in their relationship, with the remainder saying they were "quite happy" but would like to see improvements.While it's good news that over half of thirtysomething couples are 'very happy', more and more couples...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Learn the six secrets of chemical romance
- What is Chemical Romance? It's a scientific approach to seduction that reveals how to unleash the natural chemicals in the body. Have you ever felt an instant connection with someone you just met? Have you ever fallen in love at first sight?If yes, then you have experienced the powerful effects of chemical romance. When you are in a heightened state of arousal your body releases powerful ch...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The unfairly judged professor
- An All Too Familiar TaleShe takes her teaching responsibilities seriously; she is committed to making a difference in her students' lives. She prepares her syllabus meticulously, with class-by-class activities and assignments, the most relevant and up to date readings, illustrative cases, experiential activities. She prepares thoroughly for each class, working hard to draw out her st...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Sad scientific facts about love
- Disaster results when we see women trying to change a man's behaviour. According to evolutionary biologist Rosie Mestel, what women perceive as bad male behaviour (lying, cheating, ogling other women) is actually part of a biologically based prime directive to procreate as fast as possible. All the poorconfused thing is doing is behaving "naturally": trying to solve the age-old problem of passing ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The tablet of venus
- In the 17th century, divination devices called The Tablets of Fate were sold on the street by fortunetellers. These were square pieces of paper which had sixteen numbers written on them and the idea is that you would go home, close your eyes, spin the paper and point to a spot on the paper to get the answer to your question. The numbers corresponded to the vibrations of specific planets and their ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Simple love spells
- Here are some very simple rituals, some old, and some new that might help you achieve your romantic intentions.A bouquet of roses set in the southwestern corner of your bedroom is thought to attract love.To prevent a lover from straying, light a green candle to St. Martha and ask her to keep him faithful to you.To find out if your lover will stay with you, cut an apple in half...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ending relationships gracefully
- In my counseling practice, I often hear the question, "How do I end a relationship without hurting someone's feelings?" Whether it's a romantic relationship or a friendship, ending it gracefully is generally a challenge.The problem arises because so many people see it as a reflection of their worth when someone doesn't want to be with them. "If I was good enough, this person ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Creative visualizations for love
- To manifest love through creative visualization, you first need to learn how to suspend or hold an image of the desired outcome in your mind in as much detail as possible.For instance, let's say that you need to resolve an argument with a dear friend. The first thing you need to do is empty your head as much as possible of all thoughts so that your mind seems like a blank slate. It is also ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Picking up the pieces
- "My feelings have changed," my boyfriend of five years told me during one of our nightly seven o'clock phone calls. "I don't think we should see each other anymore." His words hit me, probably worse than if he had just punched me in the stomach. The pain of being physically hit would eventually subside, but the emotional pain that his words had left would be a battle wound I would carry with me fr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are you chasing dollars or your kids?
- Striking a perfect balance between work and home today can be difficult task for most of us. However, do you ever wonder if your spending too much time chasing money and not enough with your children?Everything in moderation right? Haven't we been told this countless times and yet still we tend to find ourselves constantly plunging into excess.It seems that we always do too much of o...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Gag gifts
- Gag gifts can be very funny. They can also cause pain for the recipient, so you must choose your gag gift carefully. Be sure your recipient has a sense of humor about what you are going to "gag" him about. The gag, while funny, must also be tasteful rather than ridiculing some fault of the recipient.Some people make jokes about themselves, their fat, their bald head, their bad leg that make...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Telling the hard truth
- Watching television's "sitcom's", I can't help but notice that most of the plots revolve around the same theme ? someone being afraid to tell someone else the truth. We saw it in the years that Ross loved Rachel, that Niles loved Daphne, or that George hated Susan. We saw it in virtually every episode of Three's Company.Why do we keep the truth from people? Usually it's for one of...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Did he think of me?
- As a betrayed partner this was one of the first questions that I asked my husband when I found out about his affairs. Each affair elicited the same response from me. "Did you think about me?"I wanted to know it all! Did he think of me before he decided to sleep with her, did he think of me while he was sleeping with her.When a betrayed partner asks this question it is because she doe...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Relationships that work: how to get along with people who drive you crazy
- Question: What % of your bad moods at work are caused by conflicts?Answer: About 80% (if you're like the typical person)Think about how those conflicts wreck your work: You slip into an angry or frustrated mood and suddenly your productivity takes a nosedive.It makes sense, then, that doing your part to strengthen relationships can boost your results: Fix the conflict, feel be...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Romantic gifts ? 10 sizzling ways to give them
- When it comes to giving a romantic gift, it's not just what you give, but how you give it. For the most impact, creativity is more important than price. Here are a few suggestions: Flowers or any gift will work with this one. Leave a note on the door for your partner telling them to follow the path. Strew rose petals leading to the bedroom. Be lying on the bed, holding the gift when they arriv...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Women and men: never the twain shall meet
- "Dear Happy Guy,"I just don't understand men. Last night I was sitting at the kitchen table, when my husband wandered by with a glass in his hand."I asked him, 'Is that a triple-coconut-cream-of-pickle-juice spritzer with a dash of chili powder you're drinking?' He says, 'Sure. What else?' It looked so yummy, that I just had to have a taste. 'Put it down here on the table for me, ple...