We’re all touched when we see the couple who has been together for years, walking hand-in-hand, obviously still in love and showing it. There are so many things that may go wrong that can kill the love in relationships that we wonder, “How did they do it?” How did they keep their love lasting forever? What is their secret? Some…
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10 Reasons You’re Not Married Yet
You feel sad when you see couples walking down the street holding hands. You wonder how that unattractive girl found a handsome man like that when you can’t keep a boyfriend longer than two months. At every family gathering, the same questions are asked, “Honey, haven’t you met anybody yet? I just don’t understand why a smart, pretty, sweet girl…
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8 Key Ingredients of Love
Common relationship goals regarding the present and the future including (but not limited to) emotional intimacy, quality time together, pursuit of interests, marriage, children, social life, a home, financial security, sexual intimacy and companionship. A Feeling of goodwill that comes from warmth and truly wanting the very best for your mate. Excitement and interest created by bringing your separate and…
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5 Keys to Rekindling Romance
1. Make sure your own life’s on track Are you the exciting vital person you were when you married? If not, why not? Recreate your “Life Before Mate” identity that sparked the relationship initially. It takes two happy healthy people to have a happy healthy relationship. 2. Rebuild Trust The spark can die when one partner feels hurt by the…
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4 Steps to Healthy Communication
Faulty communication is the main reason couples break up. Even when we think we have expressed ourselves, what we mean to say often gets lost in how we say it. Speaking in vague, sweeping generalities, simply venting our emotions, or just plain nagging does not work. Communication needs to be direct and to the point, stating how you feel, what…
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10 Steps to Happiness
If deeply depressed, temporarily get on medication so you can be functional and do what else is necessary to make yourself happy. Develop purpose and passion — be involved in something that you feel passionate about, whether it’s work or a class or volunteering. Raise self-esteem by cleaning up unresolved issues with people who have hurt you. Make a list…
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