Almost all of our relationships begin and most of them continue as forms of mutual exploitation, a mental or physical barter, to be terminated when one or both parties run out of goods. W.H. Auden
Therefore, relationships are a day-to-day work of art. William Shockley
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If anyone were to tell me that they have never told a lie in their life, I would think that they were...well...lying. We all tell them from time to time, but there are degrees of serious deceit. Why people lie depends on the circumstances. more...
Dating is never easy, and even those that seem to have a full schedule of dating other people have problems. Perhaps that is why they seem to be going out with so many people. They can never get past the first few dates without something going wrong. It is not something that we are taught in school, but rather, something that goes by instinct. more...
The hardest part of adult relationships is maintaining them, at least at first. As we grow we learn that some things are forgivable and some are not. We aren’t totally sure about these things when we begin having adult relationships, and we have to blunder through some of them as a part of a trial more...
Conversation is an art that must be cultivated, just like a bed of flowers, in order to get good results. It's not difficult, but it does take practice. Let's look at a few ideas you can use for conversation starters at the next opportunity that presents. more...
About six months ago, I was in sore need of relationship help. I love my fiancé dearly, madly – that was half of the problem. You see, the relationship advice that we needed was not of the normal kind. It wasn't about how to rekindle the relationship, how to put the spark back into the marriage, or anything like that. The problem was just the opposite. more...
I was depressed, and felt like I was stuck in a horrible place in life. I felt like I could not escape. I was sitting in my doctor’s office crying my eyes out, and my doctor calmly told me that there is always a way out, but I would have to believe it. This was the first I had heard about the power of positive thinking, and I wish it was something I had known long ago. more...
When I Googled the term perfect woman, I was sad to see that all of the advertisements were for breast enhancement. Though I realize women put a lot of their identity into their breast size, I wish that this was not the case. more...
I have always loved getting presents for my boyfriend. There is so much about it to love. He always is so appreciative every time I come up with a good present idea. Although he can be a little bit hard to shop for, most of the stuff that guys like in general is stuff that he likes. more...
The rules of dating are that there aren’t many set rules. Guidelines might be a better way to go, but you should never claim you know the rules of dating. more...
Finding good relationship problems advice can be very difficult. It is not that there isn't enough information. Almost everyone and their mother have relationship advice. If you tell someone, even a stranger on the street, that you are having trouble with a relationship, they will probably have something to say. Nevertheless, most advice for relationship problems is based on biases alone. more...
If you are looking for dating tips, be careful where you go to get it. Quite honestly I have seen a lot of advice out there that is hopelessly invalid and totally unrealistic. Though there are some great tips out there, there are some that are written purely for about three percent of the population. more...
If you were to read though most of the dating profiles online, you would probably get the idea that everyone out there is perfect in body, face, and mind. We all know this is not true, but many of the people who start online dating often start out representing themselves as something that they are not. more...
Okay, when it comes to relationships with men, all you ladies should know a few things about our belching and gas-passing gender. It's actually crucial to know these things if you truly expect your relationship to last the tests of time. First of all, we like to say what's real. This mean that we hate to beat around the bush. more...
Some disorders are easier to treat than others. Many times it is re-establishing a behavior or habit. Recently I had a client that wanted to learn how to overcome shyness. Shyness is not always seen as a severe problem by many people. After all we all know people that are introverted around strangers, or have a difficult time starting a conversation. This client was different. more...
Many people think of couples counseling as something that people do when they feel their relationship is in deep trouble, and it is often a last ditch effort to work out problems that may have not be resolved otherwise. Truthfully though, this is something that any couple can have at any time, even when they don’t feel anything is wrong. Couples sometimes do this before they get married, and this might be the very best time to go through something like this. more...
There are reality TV shows that allow people to compete for the opportunity to win the heart of and marry a millionaire. That just doesn't seem to be the proper way to court and fall in love. But, stuff like that brings in more...
Nowdays you can get advice on dating from almost anywhere. The problem with getting dating advice is that you never know if you are getting good advice. more...
Abusive relationships are not always easy to spot. You should keep a good eye on your friend or daughter and pay attention to any changes in attitude or overall demeanor. If you ever suspect that she has found herself stuck in an abusive relationship, you need to speak with her immediately. Girls and women in abusive relationships may have a difficult time opening up about what is happening. more...
What do you know about alternative dating online? Have you ever considered this as a way to meet your soul mate? It's truly not a bad idea if you'll just give it a chance. I know a few people who tested the cyberspace alternative dating scene a few years back. They actually love it. One of them is now engaged to a girl he met online. more...
Have you seen a movie Blind Date? That was a comedy, but turned out to be a very romantic story! Even I love romantic stories, I've never been one to agree to a blind date. In fact, whenever anyone has ever offered to fix me up on a blind date, I've avoided it. Which is why, when a friend of mine told me that she had the perfect guy for me and wanted to fix me up on a blind date, I surprised myself when I said yes. more...
One of the major issues that hardly seems to die out is interracial relationships. What is your stand on this concept? Are you for interracial relationships or do you oppose them for personal reasons? Opinions will certainly vary. more..
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