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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Improve your relationship by taking care of yourself first
- It's important for you to take care of yourself before you try to fix your relationship. The old saying 'You can't give away what you don't have" applies here. Until you are peaceful and happy, you won't have a peaceful, happy relationship.If you skip these steps and jump immediately into the murky waters of your troubled relationshp, you are at high risk for going under. That's why it...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Valentine?s day is fast approaching, so gather the chocolates and lingerie
- That lover's holiday we know as Valentine's Day is coming up again. This year, be prepared for it. There is no sense in running around at the last minute to find the right gift. Here's a list of the traditional winners.1. Flowers. This is the most expensive time to buy flowers, but she doesn't care. Roses are the preferred.2. Chocolate. This works for both of you since it is rumored ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What?s special about abused women?
- Before writing this article, I stopped and thought hard. By writing this, would I be putting potentially harmful information in the hands of abusive men? Would I be putting more women at risk? The answer kept coming back 'no' ? although the question did bring to mind another characteristic of abused women that I'll come back to.The thing is, although abused women aren't usually aware of wha...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Should i stay or should i go?
- It's one of the ways you can spot a woman in an abusive relationship. They ask themselves the question, time and time again, obsessively.Actually, it's not the question that obsesses them so much as the answer. The hope is that if they ask themselves the question often enough, the answer will become the one they want. The desired answer is, of course,yes. Yes, they should stay because it wi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Should i leave this relationship?
- How do you know when it's time to say goodbye to a relationship? In any intimate relationship-especially in a marriage-it's not a good idea to let a doomed partnership drag on, simply to avoid the pain of a breakup.Signs of TroubleThere are some warning signs that your relationship is in trouble. If you recognize any of these signals in your own partnership, you may have some work to...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How often do you think about what you are going to say?
- How often do you think about what you are going to say prior to actually saying it? As a counselor, I have been trained to understand that working with Native Americans, there may be a quite a long pause before my client makes a response to something we are discussing.Native American children are taught through folklore, that they need to think carefully about the words they are going to us...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tune up your relationship
- Why do some relationships last forever and others fall apart? Here are some ways you can make your partner feel appreciated again and prevent your relationship from becoming a casualty.1. Treat your partner as you would your boss, best friend, or best customer.2. Think about what your partner wants and give it to him or her.3. Think of ways you can do the unexpected and be tho...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to communicate constructively
- Destructive communication erodes self-esteem and harms relationships. Such communication patterns may be destructive, but, sadly, plenty of people fall into the trap of indulging in them. If you and your relationship partners follow these rules and steer clear of the traps of destructive communication, you will almost certainly feel better about each other and your relationship.1. Use I-mes...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Q & a: reuniting with a lost love
- >1. Who are the prime candidates to rekindle a romance?The most successful rekindled romances were lost lovers who had been 17 or younger at the time of the initial romance -- first loves -- and had separated for situational reasons, like "parents disapproved," "moved away." "went off to college," etc. Age of the couples didn't matter -- if they were 18 or 95, the romance worked the second ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Rekindling an old flame
- Dr. Nancy Kalish, a psychology professor at California State University, Sacramento, is the only researcher of couples who reunited with former sweethearts. Her book, Lost & Found Lovers: Facts and Fantasies of Rekindled Romances, 1997, is based on her first four years of research (now 11 years). Questionnaire responses were included from 1001 participants, ages 18 to 89, in all 50 states, and 35 ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Put some z.i.p. into your relationships
- Relationships are really what makes the world go 'round, aren't they? I mean, good, positive, healthy and meaningful relationships provide us with the richest experiences we have here on this old earth of ours. Your loving spouse who shares everything with you; that best friend who connects with you like few others do; the people at work who appreciate you and help you to become the best that you ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 20 tips to keep love alive
- Have you ever been at a loss to think of something special that you can do for that special someone in your life? Maybe you want to do a little extra for an important event, like his or her birthday, Valentine's Day, Christmas, or anniversary.Here are some excellent tips and ideas of some special actions that you can take to help keep love alive in your life.1. Give your loved one a ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Love is not something you say, its something you do
- Many have problems with communication and using that "love" word. We all do need to hear those special words once in a while, but there are some great ways to say I love you non verbally. Check it out!I remember, as a young child, waking up on Christmas morning and finding toys assembled and stockings filled with delights. I remember the glow on my father's face and later came to understand...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Recharging your relationship
- Now you may ask why we would write an article about developing better relationships. The reason is because I believe that those who are in a relationship will be significantly and directly affected in all areas of their life by how that relationship is going, and how healthy that relationship is.Research has proven that those who are happy at home are more productive and less stressful at w...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Maybe not bones, but hearts...and worse: the destructive power of simple speech
- Out of the blue, slap bang in the middle of a working day, an unexplained sensation inside your mouth breaks your concentration.You have deadlines to meet, and you react merely by immersing yourself with new determination in the task in hand.At least until the next day, when the mild discomfort has progressed to a stabbing pain.Any wishful thinking that the fate of the whole w...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - You have to read heartbreak rescue just for you
- "The truth that makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear." Herbert AgarIt may not be exactly what you want to hear, but I think this is especially true when it comes to relationships. The more emotional the situation the more truth there seems to be in that quote.Are you wondering just what this has to do with small business resources or more importa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The lies that saved a judges life
- What is empathy? Many people confuse empathy with sympathy, but empathy is really much more. My dictionary defines it as "the quality or process of entering fully, through imagination, into another's feelings or motives." In the fullest sense, it implies putting yourself into the other person's shoes, or even getting into his or her skin, so that you really understand and feel his pain, fea...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Rescue and rebuild your relationship: 7 tips to make it work
- Create Time To Share And Time On Your Own.Establish time to spend together and time for yourself. Although you need the time together to nurture your relationship, it is important to have a good balance. You are not the Mini-Me of each other. You each have your own values, interests and needs. Make sure your couple time is about quality, not quantity. Set up boundaries so the family and fri...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Secrets your husband/significant other dont want you to know
- 1. He Only Pretends Not to Listen.He heard what you said. He's just not interested in hearing it at the moment. Don't try to give your man instructions or talk about your feelings when he's watching TV (especially sports), eating, reading, or has just come home from work. He will only be half listening. His mind is on other things like: will his team win, his day at work, how hungry he is, ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to use humor to improve your relationships
- Humor has long been considered one of the most effective tools to judge the quality of any relationship. If there is laughter present you can assume that the relationship is a healthy one. When the laughter ceases you can be quite certain that the relationship is on the down slide. This laughter barometer can be applied to any relationship at home, at work and at play. Laughter means that you're h...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How a phony persona always hurts you
- 'Be yourself', isn't that what you've always heard? It certainly isn't ill advice considering what you are losing in the long run when you adopt one of these fraudulent lives.You may ask, what's adding a little sizzle hurt any?It's not the extra energy that you bring to the table as long as it's your true personality. It is the egregious transformation from you knowing who you are, t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Getting an exciting life after a break up
- Breaking up.The End. The journey is over. You feel rejected. Hopeless. You don't want to go back in the jungle again. You may even have that dread feeling of failure.Suddenly, all the love songs at the radio seemed to have been written for you. You want to stay in bed. Shut all the doors and the windows. Bring the kids to your relatives for a while. You don't feel like talking to any...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How do i get him or her to talk to me?!!!
- This is a common concern in our society for single people of any age; how to make contact with someone that we like on a soft matter without being forward. The truth of the matter is that we have the opportunity to meet that special person everyday; at the bus station, at the grocery store, at church, at a class, at the gym, at the coffe shop, at the library.1. Eye contactThere has t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Secrets to get to the heart of your loved one
- The other day, I was home with my sweet love when my sister called. She was in a bad mood because she was babysitting my cat (I was out of town) and my cat had made a mess in her sofa. I was sorry that happened. I went in the bedroom to think it over in silence.After a while, my sweet love joined me and the first thing he said was:''I can see this situation seems to bother you, isn't...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are all men unfaithful?
- "Men are all the same. Stop looking for Prince Charming, Dreamer!""We just can't commit to one person! I Loooove Women!""I can't help it! Women want me!""I almost went with this co-worker of mine years ago, and I feel some kind of regret today that I haven't done it?""Caroline, I have an active sex life with my girlfriend. I ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Your beloved soldier is coming home ? now what?
- Your Beloved Soldier Is Coming Home ? Now What?Laura anxiously anticipates the return of her husband Dan. What will it be like and what should she do? After all, he is not returning from a successful business trip or golf weekend. He is coming back from war. Should she arrange a romantic just-for-the-two-of-us event or a family reunion? This is the first homecoming experience in their young...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Wow, grandma is dating!
- Wow, Grandma Is Dating!When Lena, 52, began dating, her son, Paul, joined the same dating site. Together, mother and son set out to find love. Lena's family was concerned for her. After 30 years of marriage, she was very vulnerable. What did she know about dating or sexually transmitted diseases? Lena knew one thing: love does not have a best-before date.Lena is one of many fiery ove...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Loving without losing yourself!
- You are in love and it feels wonderful. This love is different and you are prepared to do anything to make it last. To prevent this ship from sinking you work hard to steer this relationship into a safe harbor. In the process you lose yourself and your romantic relationship becomes all-consuming!When Kyra fell head-over-heels for Dan she went out of her way to create a wonderful relationshi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Relationship quiz - copasetic, caution, or conundrum?
- This quiz is based on key areas of communication and intimacy in relationships. The easiest way to take the quiz is to print it, so that you can circle your responses and add up the results. Use the scale below to gauge the health of your relationship.The questions are designed to assess the likelihood of your relationship being a success in the long term. Take the results seriously, but re...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to support friends and loved ones through an abusive relationship
- This is a question that comes up a lot. It's hugely frustrating, as well as difficult and painful to watch someone you care about struggle in the quicksand of an abusive relationship.It's frustrating because we can see all the things that they can't. We'd love to help them ? which probably means getting them to adopt the solution that we know is right. But they don't see it, and they're not...