10 Tips on How to Deal with the In-Laws

Posted on January 10, 2011. Filed under: Communication, Marriage, Relationship | Tags: , , , , , , |

Making plans or decisions with your spouse or partner is one thing, but getting the additional input  and suggestions from the in-laws is another thing.  Sometimes the in-laws can be a point of contention in a relationship.  This may be an area where you learn the art of diplomacy and develop your patience and ability to accept others [...]

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Let Go My Ego

Posted on January 6, 2011. Filed under: Dating, Health, Love, Relationship | Tags: , , , , , , |

It is clear that on most occasions our ego and pride can get the best of us.  In many occasions we can see this power struggle emerge either when a partner attempts to control or dominate the other person or there is a varying opinion or perspective on a particular issue or theme in the couple.  It can be [...]

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HALT in the Name of LOVE

Posted on January 4, 2011. Filed under: Break-ups, Dating, Health, Love, Relationship | Tags: , , , , , |

Have you every gotten into a conflict with your partner and couldn’t resolve it overnight?  Before engaging in a conversation with your partner that could stir up emotions or become tense, some simple questions to ask yourself beforehand to know if it is the right time to do so are as follows:  Am I or my partner (H)UNGRY?  (A)NGRY?  [...]

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Discovering the Love Language of Your Partner

Posted on December 31, 2010. Filed under: Communication, Love, Marriage, Men, Women | Tags: , , , |

There are a variety of love languages that exist:  1) words of affirmation, 2) gift giving, 3) touch, 4) quality time and 5) random acts of kindness.  Typically we have a primary love language that is the most relavent and is most deeply felt.  Discovering your love language and that of your partner can be important [...]

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Is Chivalry Dead?

Posted on April 22, 2010. Filed under: Marriage, Men, Relationship, Women | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Is chivalry dead?  Although the roots of chivalry stretch back to the 9th and 10th centuries, chivalry began to flourish in the 12th and 13th centuries before ceasing at the end of the Middle Ages.  The ideals of chivalry continued to influence models of behavior during the Renaissance in the 16th century as a symbol of [...]

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