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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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Relationship: Listen Really Listen
Listen - do you really listen to your partner. Here listening to your partner does not mean listening to your spouse at the dinning table or when you are just sitting together and talking. Listening here really means listening with care. Listening to what has been unsaid.
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7 Ways To Love Difficult In-laws (Part 2)
Some in-laws like to give out a lot of unasked for advice. They may tell you how to cook, what to wear, how to discipline the kids, How to budget your finances, etc. They may treat you as if you are still a child and don’t know any better. In-laws are older than us, but that does not necessarily mean they are wiser. Be respectful at all times, and take what you want and throw the rest out.
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Relationship Advice: The Power of Touch
A touch heals the sick faster. This healing factor of the touch surpasses are anticipation when it comes to relationship. A touch is a must in a relationship. It heals the wounds in a relationship than words. The language of touch is understood by all the young, the old, the deaf and the dumb, even the animals. It is a powerful expression of love that bonds the relationship tightly.
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Being Normal - Learning the Art of Happiness
Here are a few laws, a few simple laws. If you apply these laws, you might change the cause of your own, and others unhappiness. I hope they are of interest to you. Then, instead of trying to fix and make yourself better (which you can’t) you might start to smile and celebrate the beauty of life, by trekking up to the summit of a hill in Nepal, or kiss a baby instead of trying to fix what isn’t broken.
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No Excuses for Men
Men have spent the last 2,000 years placing an erection on a pedestal and trying to teach women how important and valuable it is. We have placed orgasms and climax at the peak of romantic relations, and in many, many cases inflicted that narrow perspective through our unconscious behavior toward women. We owe an apology for the mass of history, and the blindness of this little perspective.
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Is It Time For A Relationship CHECK-UP?
Most couples just go from one day to the next and one year to the next without ever discovering the true meaning of what positive and nurturing relationships are really all about.
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Men Do Not Make Threats In A Relationship That You Can't Keep
Women who are in relationships and in general make threats they cannot keep most of the time.
They do so mainly because they are not coming from a place of strength but rather weakness (soft).
It works because they are soft and men back down easily sometimes, yet when it doesn't work all that happens is the man maintains his position of power and the relationship remains the same if not strengthened by the man displaying his strength.
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Hard Work is Bad Management - Business, Relationship, Self
Hard work is bad management not only relates to business. It is totally true in relationship and self health. If it's hard work, meaning stressful, long hours, not enjoyable, tiring or boring, then it's time for change. Big change. Because bad management destroys things.
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Writing Successful Ads Made Easy
This is an example of an ad that could be placed in the Companions Wanted section. Do you understand what it means? How much do you know about this person from this ad? This person may have saved themselves a lot of money by placing such a short ad, but how many responses do you think they will get?
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Is The Fear of Being Alone Controlling Your Relationship
One of the main reasons that both men and women want to get into a relationship is a fear of being alone.
Yet, any relationship that is based on fear is destined to be a very unhappy and unfulfilling relationship.
Until you can learn to enjoy your own company you will constantly find yourself getting into relationships that are or end up based on fear.
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Movies You Shouldn't Watch After a Breakup
After providing the list for CDs to rent and provide entertainment while you drown yourself in tears, blankets, and chocolates, here is the list of movies (no doubt a lengthier one) that you shouldn’t be getting near at.
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Deciphering The “Marriage Crunch”
The whole meaning behind the “Marriage Crunch” will vary depending on who you ask. The truth is that it can mean different things to different people. The author of the original article likely wanted to state the fact that more women were staying single longer and that many were choosing not to marry at all. The way the information was presented however was seen as being a little shady to some.
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How To Deal With Partner Obsessions and Save Your Relationship
There will always be people that drift from one addiction to another. Needless to say, these are not the best candidates for long-term relationships or commitments. However, if you are struggling with a partner who has a simple short-term obsession, you can bring them back into the fold with common sense, passion and support.
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A Cure for Good-mate-itis
What is good-mate-itis? Good-mate-itis is a disease that we get when we are well-
nurtured, well-supported, and very content within our relationships. We feel little or no
challenge to make things better, and we feel it can’t get any worse. We begin to take
each other for granted. We “know” our mate will always be there, so we fall into a deep
sleep. We are on automatic. BEWARE! This is the time when love falls apart. It falls apart
when we get good-mate-itis
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A Valentine Night to Remember!
She sees a note. She reads it, a smile crosses her face. Ok, ok, I'll play along. She sees a trail of rose petals, she follows to another candle and another note. She reads the note. Looks around, and begins removing some of her clothing. She follows the trail of rose petals into the master bath. As she opens the door she is struck with an awesome sight. A glowing bath, with candles everywhere, and a third note.
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How You Can Avoid Bad Relationships and Find Your One True Love
Do you find 'decent' men boring and 'creeps' exciting?
Then you're among the majority. But, as you've learned, creeps make for disastrous relationships.
So why are you attracted to them? The short answer is that although you live in the 21st century, your basic biology and psychology are still Stone Age. So you (unconsciously) look for a 'tough guy' to protect you and your children from the sabre-toothed tigers.
This article -- based on my four decades as a psychotherapist and 25 years of marriage to a wonderful woman -- will show you how to choose the right man.
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Relationship Help for Women: Holidays and Love
This Holiday Season, instead of fighting the unsettling feelings,sink into them. Remember that all transitions have wonderful moments and scary moments, and that by staying connected to your feelings, you can navigate yourself to a more fulfilling and authentic New Year.
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