- Making a Great Impression By : Dyani Foster
If you are back in the dating scene or entering it for the first time you are probably concerned with making a great impression. - Mentoring is a Great Way to Give Back By : Kasa Grant
If you have had a wonderful career at work, then it is always nice to give back. - Surprise Parties By : Daisy Smith
Do you have a friend or family member that is having a birthday in the next few weeks? - Holiday Scrapbooking By : Kasa Grant
If you are a creative person and love the holidays, one of the best ways to celebrate them and remember past holidays is by creating beautiful holiday scrapbooks. - The Meaning of a Single Rose By : Groshan Fabiola
Many feelings can be expressed by flowers, and this non-verbal language is very popular nowadays. Each one of us has sent at least one message to someone with the help of a flower. Sometimes whole conversations between two lovers are spoken through flowers. - Impress your loved ones with special roses! By : Groshan Fabiola
Since ancient times roses are considered to be the symbol of love, and for centuries giving someone a rose has been considered a beautiful gesture. Because roses are involved in so many stories and legends each type of rose has its own meaning, so you can say that roses speak their own language. - Why America's Pastime Is Losing Its Identity By : Diane M. Grassi
On a May 28, 2006 Barry Bonds succeeded in hitting his 715th home run to pass Babe Ruth's homerun record and now second to Hank Aaron's Major League Baseball (MLB) all-time home run record of 755, it is representative in a number of ways of the present state of MLB. Specifically, the state of the game's future in the African-American community comes to mind. And it might be an appropriate time to reexamine the decline of participation of the black athlete in baseball, which is a far more multi-f - When a Relationship Ends By : Kelli Jae Baeli
When a relationship ends, you begin to think of all the negative things about that person--how they talked too much or not enough, how they could be insensitive or unmotivated--whatever the case may be. Sometimes this is a coping mechanism that helps you deal with the loss, and other times it's merely clarity. If it's the clarity you seek, you must gain distance. - A Gay Lovers' Quarrel: Joe & Paul Talk It Out By : Brian Rzepczynski
Paul threw open the door to the apartment in a rage and stormed inside, Joe hot on his tail. - Cheating Spouse By : Mark De Smit
As I had discovered the man that I had married was not completely honest, surprise, surprise. Only after everything was all over did I discover to what extent his betrayal actually was. - Are Storytellers in the Relationship Business? By : Doug Lipman
I failed recently as a coach. My assignment was to coach a group of public speakers on storytelling.
I always try to coach by discovering the goals of the teller, then helping the teller achieve them. With seven of the speakers in that group, I succeeded, sometimes spectacularly. With the eighth, who I'll call "Nathaniel," I did not. - Relationship Intimacy - 13 Keys For A Better One, Part 2 By : Danny Presswood
A great marriage or relationship is a FANTASTIC thing, we’d all agree. We’d also agree that a lousy marriage is awful! Since half of all marriages end in divorce, it’s obvious that great relationships are hard work! So how can we “stack the deck” in favor of an AWESOME marriage? Every article in this 4 part series lists 13 Keys for improving relationship intimacy! You will find the entire series in the Feature Articles Section of K-9 Outfitters, a Division of Damascus Road Enterprises. - Repairing Relationships - Can You Find The Tools You Need Through Online By : Tony Tate
A lot of people need help repairing relationships. There is a limited amount of help found on some online dating sites. On my site for instance (1-on-line-dating.com) has a lot of information. Most of it is just my opinion. My point of view is biblically based. However, I am not a professional counselor. Neither are some of the many other people who have published themselves on the web. Repairing relationships is serious business and hard work. - Setting Boundaries in Relationships By : Judy H. Wright
Setting personal boundaries are like identifying the gates in our invisible fence lines which protects the precious heart and soul inside our bodies. Many people look at boundaries as walls, but rather when we establish healthy boundaries it provides a way to distinguish what we choose to let in and let out. - Setting Boundaries in Relationships By : Judy H. Wright
Setting personal boundaries are like identifying the gates in our invisible fence lines which protects the precious heart and soul inside our bodies. Many people look at boundaries as walls, but rather when we establish healthy boundaries it provides a way to distinguish what we choose to let in and let out. - Relationship Intimacy: 13 Keys For A Better One, Part 1 By : Danny Presswood
There are few things in this world that are better than a great marriage or relationship. Antithetically, there are very few things worse than a lousy one! Statistics say half of all marriages end in divorce, and non-marriage relationships are even worse. - Relationship Intimacy: 13 Keys For A Better One, Part 3 By : Danny Presswood
There are few things in this world that are better than a great marriage or relationship. Antithetically, there are very few things worse than a lousy one! Statistics say half of all marriages end in divorce, and non-marriage relationships are even worse. - Relationship Intimacy: 13 Keys For A Better One, Part 4 By : Danny Presswood
A great marriage or relationship is a FANTASTIC thing, we’d all agree. We’d also agree that a lousy marriage is awful! Since half of all marriages end in divorce, it’s obvious that great relationships are hard work! So how can we “stack the deck” in favor of an AWESOME marriage? Every article in this 4 part series lists 13 keys for improving relationship intimacy! You can find the entire series in the Feature Articles Section of K-9 Outfitters, a Division of Damascus Road Enterprises. - Are You Threatened by Love? By : Michael Douglas
When you are in love with someone, the relationship should bring you joy and a sense of emotional well-being. People who are in a relationship often stand as support systems for one another and share each other's problems and strive together to build a better life and future. However, there is the other side to love, where instead of bringing you happiness, it could be the worse thing in your life. - Hooking Up Your Friends By : Oh Srichaphan
It is often fun to play match maker with your friends. You may know an abundance of single people and love to sit back and pair them together to watch a new love grow or drama unfold. - How To Reveal If Your Lover Is Cheating On You By Keeping A Special Diary By : Jim Walthby
Our minds aren’t perfect at remembering special details and specific facts – far from it..... - Maturity in Relationships By : Emelisa Mudle
I remember once reading about being egoic in relationships and it certainly has made a great deal of difference in my life. I sat sobbing realising how I have continued a pattern of defence and protection through communicating on some level with my partners. In this I started to question: - Are They "Good in Bed?" By : Lucia Demasi
Last summer I started dating someone I was very attracted to. Before we’d even kissed,I was fantasizing about what it would be like to be intimate with him and I couldn’t wait. - Men and Women are Confused By : Jeffery Johnson
There is a world of lonely people out there. Lonely men and women seemingly dissatisfied with their love life. Why would something as simple as love should be so difficult? - Demystifying the Soul Mate Relationship - An Excerpt from "Romancing The Soul" By : Dorothy Thompson
In the dictionary, “soul mate” means one of two persons compatible with each other in disposition, point of view or sensitivity; someone for whom you have a deep affinity. This explains the basic qualities, but we all know the soul mate theory goes much deeper than that. - Oh Honey, You Shouldn't Have! By : Shane Cooper
Some time ago, an unfortunate young man found himself at the Mall frantically looking for that special something for the lady in his life. Grabbing the first thing he saw, he immediately went to gift wrapping and purchased the most expensive wrapping style available. - Stop Acting from Fear in Your Relationships By : Dr. Jackie Black
Recently a workshop participant reported that the gentleman she is dating is a great person, he takes very good care of her, but there just isn’t the romantic chemistry that she wants to feel. Another participant complained of missing feeling the attraction that he has felt with other women, yet, his current lady really loves him and treats him better than anyone ever treated him before. They are in conflict about moving forward with their relationships. - Double Headers And Remnants Of The Past May Spoil Future Romance By : Earl Erickson
When my wife, Bobbie, died, I never anticipated what the repercussions might be when I purchased a double- header. Excuse my mortuary lingo..... - How Start Breaking Free From a Narcissist By : Stephanie Manley
Are you with a narcissist? Does your life feel complicated beyond belief? Is all of your anxiety typically centered around one person? Do you find that person gives you standards that you can’t keep up with, because their standards change all of the time? You may be with a narcissist. - Effective Communication is Vital for a Healthy Relationship By : Terry Ross
When people are told that they need to communicate more they often think that that is an open invitation to talk but there is a complete difference between talking and communicating. - Kids in the Way of Your Relationship By : Nick Young
This article has evolved over a bit of a process. It started out as a blog to promote some lady's trendy gear on my website then focused on the need to spice up one's love life to enhance relationship. By using trendy gear like lingerie etc - How to be Involved With a Narcissist By : Stephanie Manley
I get asked this alot. How to you be in a relationship with a narcissist at best is difficult. My honestly advice, is to stop. End that relationship, end it as soon as possible. - Find Mrs. (Or Mr.) Right By : Jamie Specht
After years of relationships lasting anywhere from a few days to a few years, ranging from the sex-based to the love-based to the misnamed.... - Five Reasons to Come First to the Future Bride's Homeland Instead of Inviting Her By : Polina Kryuchkova
Dating with a Ukrainian or Russian girl usually begins with cautious correspondence which lasts for a few months and is followed by a man’s visit to Ukraine or Russia. - Five Steps to Loving Your Family No Matter What By : Karen Klassen
This article is written to remind families to let go of the past and make every effort to come together with an open heart in the present moment. - How To Deal With Partner Obsessions and Save Your Relationship By : Bill Knell
There are many advantages to being married or in a relationship for a long period of time. Some might say, “Only if it’s a good marriage or relationship!” Those kinds of remarks usually come from people who float from one romantic liaison to another trying to satisfy themselves. - Have Them Live a Dream By : Shane Cooper
Ever go though all of your closets, basement storage, shed, garage or rented storage unit, only to discover..... - Relationship Killers By : Terry Ross
Whether a relationship lives or dies largely depends on the individuals involved. What is seen to be an insurmountable relationship killer by one person will just be a minor challenge to another - The Reason Men Cheat By : Karen Fish
Why is it that men cheat? Brad Pitt was married to the woman idolized as everyone’s best friend Jennifer Anniston and the next thing we know he’s coming out of a mud hut in Namibia carrying Angelina Jolie’s 2 children. Hugh Grant was with the most beautiful woman on earth Elizabeth Hurley and the next thing you know the police find him in the back seat of a Chevy with a hooker who looks like Marvin Hagler wearing a wig. - When Boyfriends Ask To Borrow From Their Girlfriends? By : Billy Baker
Now this is a tough one and practically depends on what situation you are in. There can be three scenarios one is when the guy is genuinely in need of some money and you are the only one who can lend it to him at this point in time. - Real Men: More than Sperm Donators - FamilyVision Column By : Daryl Green
Tray is a hero among his peers. Tray has fathered nine children from nine different women at his high school. - Will he Change Back to the Man I Fell in Love With? By : Annie Kaszina
It’s a question women often ask me.
The lead up to the question always goes something like this: the man has travelled round the circle of violence and exploded yet again. (If you are not familiar with the Circle of Violence see below.) The woman feels terribly battered, emotionally – and, quite possibly, physically also – so much so that she decides she has to call time on the relationship. - Farewell To Friends, Celebrate Your Friendships By : Eva Gregory
If you’re a Friends fan, or even if you’re not, you know that the first-run episodes have come to an end. - What is Cheating Anyway? By : Tameka Norris
People define cheating differently. Some people define it as an emotional act as well as a physical act and others just define it as a physical act. - Hi-tech Romance By : Vishii Rita Krocha
Two screens connected to the world outside. Two complete strangers- faceless but having two minds that thinks. - Why Women Agree To Being a Mail Order Bride By : Shirley Simmons
Some women cringe at the thought of other women becoming mail order brides. In fact, most women have no idea why a single woman would ever put herself on the market in such a way. However, there are good reasons many women choose to become mail order brides. - Step 8 To An Ideal Relationship: Don't Play The Victim By : Nick Arrizza, M.D.
Relationships are often sought out consciously or unconsciously by immature needy individuals who then take on a victim role in order to manipulate others into rescuing or caring for them. - The Receiving End Of Unfaithfulness By : Tony Tate
Unfaithfulness - As it is ending a relationship is difficult. It is even harder for the person in the relationship who is giving all he/she has only to find out that their partner has been unfaithful. How do they handle it? Will they bounce back or, NOT be able to be in relationship for a very long time? Will they become bitter? Will they give up on relationships all together? Will they ever be able to trust? - Three Easy Steps to Building a Lasting Relationship By : Joe Season
There is a big project at work and you need to show your boss that you’re ready for that promotion which will help pay the mortgage. A seminar is in town for a business opportunity you’re interested in while a ton of paperwork piles up on your desk. - Dating Advice:Deadline Junkie - No Time for Relationships By : Trisha Stone
I want a relationship BUT...
When talking to singles there is one theme that I often hear "I would like to be in a relationship BUT I don't have the time". This is particularly prevalent for the 40 something age group. - Best Friend Poems By : Kristy Annely
Finding the right way to tell your best friend how much they mean to you can sometimes be a hard thing to do. Sometimes, the only way to truly tell them how you feel about them is by giving them a poem that says how important they are to you, and how your life will not be the same without them. - Hurricanes and Relationships By : Lance Winslow
Hurricanes can be a time of adversity, destruction and devastation, however they can also be a time of building relationships and meeting new friends. There is something about the human character and the innate characteristics of the human species which bonds people together who have lived through adversity. - Reality Bites-Breaking the News By : Sanjeev Himachali
Introduction
There are incidents in our life where we have to disclose some news or have to say something to people close to us...known to us where we are aware that it may hurt them. For Example read the following: - Mind Your Manners: The Biblical Wisdom of Mastering Social Etiquette By : Carson C. Day
The Bible teaches that men and women are supposed to live "wisely," where the chief idea behind the word most often used for wisdom in the Bible is "skill." - The Mirror of Relationships By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D.
Nedra, one of my clients, was quite upset when she received an email from her friend, Roxanne, ending their friendship. - Cute Girls From London Town By : Mike South
With all the feminism floating around today and the fact that many of our modern day ladies are becoming more like men than men are, I hope I’ll not be upsetting anyone when I still use a word like ‘cute’ when referring so what I still see as the fairer sex. - How to Say No to a NICE GUY? By : Michael Douglas
The phone is on its fourth ring. It could be your mother, or your best friend. Or it could be him - the man who boxed you into conversation at that party on Friday night. Was he sweet? Certainly. Were you attracted to him? No. So explain this - after you suppressed another yawn, he said, "I'd love to see you again. Can I take your number?" Every bone in your body whimpered, "Me? You? No, no!" but you said, "Oh, er, Ok. My number is..." So here you sit, glaring at the phone, a prisoner of your own social life. - Picking the Right Color of Rose for your Loved One By : Gail Leino
Whether you are picking up a bouquet of Roses for a graduation, or an anniversary you need to make sure you are picking the right color of rose for your loved one. Rose colors have different meanings. - Step 9 To An Ideal Relationship: Nurture Bonds of Emotional & Sexual Intimacy By : Nick Arrizza, M.D.
In my recent article "Ten Steps To An Ideal Relationship" I noted that step 9 was about nurturing strong bonds of emotional and sexual intimacy. - Step 10 To An Ideal Relationship: Continue Your Personal Growth By : Nick Arrizza, M.D.
In a recent article entitled "Ten Steps to An Ideal Relationship" I noted that step 10 was about continuing one's own personal growth. - Being on the Team - Becoming Better Friends By : Jaci Rae
Men tend to need physical contact to verify their relationships, while women tend to need an emotional connection to validate theirs. Men need that tactile moment that will break the emotional barrier for them and women need emotional stimulation to break the ice with them. - From Bachelor Pad to Love Nest – Making It Work By : Darren Brown
Losing your castle can either be really great or really traumatic depending on how ready you are for what’s ahead. The transition from bachelor pad to love nest has been and can be survived with the proper planning and understanding. - How to Tell if Your Partner is Cheating in a Relationship By : David Maillie
We hear about it and see it on TV talk shows like Oprah, Dr. Phil and Ellen. We just hope it never happens to us. Cheating in a relationship is devastating and usually leaves permanent emotional scars if it doesn’t end the relationship. - Living Single and Loving It By : Maureen Staiano
Each day we are bombarded by ads and tips for navigating the world of online dating. If we didn’t know better we might believe that in order to be complete in our life we have to have a mate. - Penalty Phase - Getting Out of a Tough Moment By : Jaci Rae
Arguments happen in every kind of relationship. They're just a part of life. Therefore, it's how we handle those moments that will define the future of our relationships and how well they prosper and grow. - Signs Of Infidelity By : Peter Emerson
How can you tell if your husband or you wife is cheating on you? There is no concrete formula for finding out, but there are some important indicators that logically merit suspicion. Here are some of them: - The First Touchdown - Creating Deeper Intimacy By : Jaci Rae
Men and women have different values and different ways of accessing intimacy in their relationships. We all desire intimacy and want our partner to also be our best friend. - The Fourth Down - The Perfect Earth-Shattering Kiss By : Jaci Rae
The perfect kiss will help lock you in with the man or woman of your dreams and will put you down in his / her memory banks forever! But, how do you achieve the perfect kiss? - Winning the MVP - (Most Valuable Partner) Scoring Consistently By : Jaci Rae
In order to Win MVP, you must learn to be confident. Learn to be comfortable in your own skin without being cocky or arrogant. Learn to communicate in deeper ways with your partner. - Relationship: Commitment Errors By : Michael Douglas
COMMITMENT: A ten letter word consisting of 3 vowels and 7 consonants; a word that symbolises union, loyalty, monogamy, togetherness, love, mutual respect and perhaps all those priceless sentiments which we hold in such high esteem. - 5 Steps to Keep a Relationship Fresh and Exciting By : Ted Segura
1.Date your partner
Do you still remember your 1st date with the person you really liked or fell in love with? Were you not excited about it? - Do We Rush Our Young Couples? By : Robert Crutchfield
As far back as when I was in high school I noticed a funny thing going on. A couple would have been going out for a year of two, and one or both sets of parents would start in with “The Question.” - Emotional Infidelity By : Peter Emerson
Some experts say that emotional infidelity can be very damaging to a marriage – so damaging, in fact, that it may as well be sex. But what exactly is it? - Friends By : Kristy Annely
None of us will survive in today’s world without the help of our friends. They are the most important things in our lives, next to our family. There are many different types of friends that impact our daily lives. - What A Soul Mate Relationship is Really All About By : Barbara Rose, Ph.D.
OK - let's get down to the myths and facts about what a soul mate relationship is REALLY all about to clear up what society has created... - Challenged by Your Relationships? Good! By : John Robson
Why are our relationships such a challenge?
By their very nature, relationships always push us toward duality, toward the opposites. They take us into both the light of our souls and the darkness of our subconscious. They force us to look at the light and experience the shadows. - Can't get Him out of the Pub By : Nick Young
It is funny that, how he always seems to want to do stuff on his own or with his mates. Never with you and the kids. Does it take a heap of bargaining to get him to spend a day with you. Not a good basis for a happy relationship do you think. Unless of course you prefer it that way rather than have him around getting in your way. Then you hardly have a basis for a relationship or hardly a relationship at all. The kids don't have a father either so the whole situation is a bit disfunctional don't you think. - Loving Words Heal Relationships By : Ted Segura
The most powerful two phrases that heal a damaged relationship are also the two phrases that are hardest to say… “I’m Sorry” and “I was wrong”…This is essential in healing relationships for couples. - Steps to Rebuilding Trust After an Affair: Transparent Honesty By : Brandi Simon
I recently read an article tooting the reasons why a person who committed an affair might not want to tell their spouse about the indiscretion. - Got Jealousy? By : Kristin Denton
What do humans and the frilled lizard have in common? Well, when we’re afraid, we both puff out our faces and ears and try to act really, really scary. The fear in jealousy is so strong that it can sometimes make us humans react to situations like a frilled lizard, just to make sure that our partner gets the point that we don't want them to stray. - Social Skills and Friendship: What are the Signs of a True Friend? By : Ellen Mossman-Glazer
The best kinds of people to have around you are the caring kind. They are what we think of as 'true' friends. Getting to know who’s who can be most interesting and sometimes most challenging. - Is Someone Interested in You? By : Stephanie Manley
Have you ever dated someone, and even though you continued to go out there never really seemed to be anything really “right” or anything really “wrong” with that dating relationship? Some people will tell you everything, and others tell very little with their words. - Cuddle and Snuggle By : Linda Meckler
Do you love to snuggle on the sofa with your loved one.? Do you plan your time around this romantic time to cuddle and snuggle together? Do you sometimes wish the recliner would disappear when your loved one chooses it instead of you? - Only Ask... And You Will Find Out What He Actually Means By : Annie Kaszina
Have you ever listened to a question about your values, or a question like: “What’s most important to you in a relationship?” and thought: - The 5 Most Important Things In A Relationship By : Annie Kaszina
Like so many people, F. had suffered an emotionally deprived childhood. She tried to make sense of that world more or less unsupported. When I asked her what, for her, were the 5 most important qualities in a relationship, she looked at me like I was an idiot. - Affection in Relationships By : Lee Wilson
Lonely. That's what Janette felt when her husband didn't kiss her goodbye before leaving for work. Sometimes his forgetfulness in this area brought her to tears. - Deciphering The “Marriage Crunch” By : Shirley Simmons
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. - Letting Him Go Without Losing Your Mind: 9 Tips To Help You Get Over Your Ex By : Cassandra Mack
Getting over someone you love can be very difficult, especially if you’re not ready to let go. But if a relationship diminishes your self-worth,... - Cheating In Love - Should You Tell Your Partner Or Not? By : CD Mohatta
Cheating is considered unpardonable. Everybody takes cheating by the partner very seriously. But most of us cheat at one or the other time -if not physically then emotionally. What if you cheated on your partner in a momentary lapse and are now very much regretting it. Should you tell your partner or not? - Feeling Connected in Relationships By : Gary Van Warmerdam
Do you sometimes feel disconnected from your partner? Do you feel that you are drifting apart or not being heard? Listening and communicating is more than just the exchange of words and concepts. We don’t need an umbilical cord to be connected to someone, but we do need to pay attention to create the feeling of being connected. It is with the power of our attention that we build channels of communication, not with what we say. - Long Lost Kids By : Stephen Graham
It was 1967 and I was overseas in a recon outfit. It had been many months since I had experienced any contact with a love interest from the good old USA. I had gone to mail call almost daily and received nothing but an occasional letter from my folks. Most of the guys who had come over with a love interest had lost out due to the infamous dear John letters. I was content to pass my time and wait to be released from the army and return home to a life that had been interrupted due to a draft call to the service of my country. - Looking For Someone? Simple How-To Guide To Locating Them Now By : Nathan T. Lynch
Are you looking for a long lost friend or even a relative that you’ve fallen out of touch with? If so, online People Finders are one way to help you get started with your search. But with so many online services out there, it can get a little overwhelming. And you don’t want to get ripped-off either if you decide to go with a pay service. - Making Marriage Work, Part 3 By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D.
In Part 2 of this 5-part series, I offered a simplified version of the Six Step healing process of Inner Bonding:
1. Willingness
2. Choose the intent to learn
3. Dialogue with the feelings
4. Dialogue with your Higher Power
5. Take loving action
6. Evaluate the action. - On Finding Mr. Right By : Adrienne Brodeur
You think you know exactly what you want in a man, right? You can probably even list the attributes, qualities and qualifications that your future husband needs in order to apply for the job of your mate. I had a three-tiered system myself. First, there were the requirements: an interesting profession (preferably in the arts), a great sense of humor, a sterling character, financial security. - Relationship Advice for Women - Compassion and Lovec By : Rori Gwynne
I make things up. I`m standing at the kitchen sink, a soapy dish in my hand, and I`m enraged. My face is screwed up in fury. I want to hurl the dish at the window. I`ve just imagined that my husband is doing something awful that hurts me, and I`ve gone through the entire scenario of discovery, pain and rage – all in about two seconds. - Tips for a Healthy Relationship By : George Wood
Many couples start losing interest in the activities they do after a passage of time. - 10 Things They Don't Tell You About Mental Abuse By : Annie Kaszina
This month one of my readers asked the question: “How could mental abuse have happened to me?” - Mary and Ralph By : Croydon J Hounslow
These days, new communications technology allows us all to conduct our social affairs at the touch of a button or the click of a mouse. - Why Do Women Cheat On Partners? By : Kenneth Snodin
Men and women cheat on their partners for different reasons. Men tend to cheat because they want more physical stimulation, while women.... - Seven B's of Healthy Relationships By : Talayah Stovall
There are certain principles that apply to all types of relationships, whether they are friendships, romances, business associations or family interactions.....
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