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- An Unhappy Marriage: How to Know When It's Really Over - by It's a fact. There are a lot of people who feel unhappy in their marriage. But the real question many of them are asking themselves is, how do I know when my marriage is really over?
Is it when your spouse says, "I don't love you anymore?" Is it after an affair takes place? How do you REALLY ...
Views: 81143(3 votes) - A mother's letter to her adult daughter... - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from Glenda GibbsA mother's letter to her adult daughter...by Glenda Gibbs Briefing - I had made an earlier request for help, to which my daughter didn't want to have anything to do with it. After sharing a few thoughts, I scripted the following and sent it. Note: With my daughter's permission and her name ...
Views: 50544(5 votes) - When Family Members Stop Speaking to Each Other - by Submitted on May 12, 2004 from Mark SichelWe read so much about family estrangement, about mothers and fathers and their grown children who simply enter a cold war of ceased communication. Eminen and his mother, Jennifer Anniston, Kim Bassinger, Jenna Malone, and their mothers, Gerard Depardieu and his son, the Reagans, whose ...
Views: 43642(2 votes) - Family as Social Institution - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Anju BatraFamily as Social Institution Each Society has some basic needs which has to be satisfied for better day to day life. Social institutions are a medium like as social moulds which are established for carring out basic functions and help to established collective image of behavior. This ...
Views: 25812 - Beautiful Quotes to Show Appreciation for Your Mother - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Linda LovejoyI’ve provided a lovely collection of quotes about mother that are great for putting in a card or letter to let her know how much you love and appreciate her. Let your mother know you care, not just on her birthday or Mother’s Day, but for any old reason. "My mother was the most beautiful ...
Views: 23731(2 votes) - Families of the 21st Century - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Angie BlackwellFamilies of the 21st Century come in all shapes and sizes. Divorce, remarriage, parenting out-of-wedlock and a host of other variables have turned nuclear families into the exception rather than the norm. As little as a half-century ago, children were typically raised in homes with two ...
Views: 23702(5 votes) - Daughter and Father Complex Issues - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Francis HoseinDaughter and father complex issues can stem from an overbearing father, an absentee father or even from the mother. Yes, even from the mom. Daddy issues Daddy issues or what is called the Electra syndrome, is a complex issue of a daughter competing with her mother for the attention of ...
Views: 21309(1 vote) - Which comes first passive men or controlling women? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Evelyn LeiteWhich comes first passive men or controlling women? © Evelyn Leite Why do they always seem to team up? This is a question asked of me recently by a reader. Possibly because two passive people would end up on the streets and two overtly controlling people would end up killing each ...
Views: 18697(2 votes) - The Mother-Daughter Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Faith Restoration MinistriesThe Mother-Daughter Relationship The relationship between a mother and daughter is vital from birth to adulthood. They share a bond, which is unlike any other because of the symbiotic connection and the natural female liaison associated with this union. There is an affinity which they both ...
Views: 17823(3 votes) - Loyalty Vs. Blind Loyalty In Families - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantLoyalty is essential for genuine family solidarity. But blind loyalty leads to family dysfunction. A loyal family member is faithful to the family's traditions and honors its obligations. A loyal family member is emotionally present with support and encouragement during success or duress. ...
Views: 17009(4 votes) - Ten Gifts for Dads from Daughters - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from brian spilnerFathers and daughters have a very special relationship. We’ve all heard the expression “Daddy’s Little Girl” and we all know daughters who have their dads “wrapped around their fingers.” This special relationship deserves acknowledgment, particularly around the time of Father’s Day. If you’re ...
Views: 16089(3 votes) - Some Reasons for Family Conflicts - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Faith Restoration MinistriesSome Reasons for Family Conflicts Every family has disagreements, which keeps the communication channel open. However, the handling of those conflicts will result in either win/win outcomes or destructive situations. Here is a list of some of those situations which create family ...
Views: 15752(3 votes) - Importance of Family Get-Together - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheWhat are family get-togethers? There are those people who term them as family meetings while others call them family reunion. Whichever name seems appropriate for you I cannot emphasize enough how a family reunion is important but I'm going to list its importance and elaborate a little. It is a ...
Views: 15237(1 vote) - Are You Living in a Dysfunctional Family? What are the Signs? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Trudy-Ann EwanParents are the primal unit of a family. However, because of a parent’s lack of emotional maturity, their behaviours can result in the creation of a functional or dysfunctional family unit. Dysfunctional families take many forms. When individuals hear the term dysfunctional they may ...
Views: 13960 - A Mother’s Manipulation of a Grown Daughter - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at Relationships -- Defenses (Not Listening and Others). I’ve been talking with Rachel, who is now 21, off and on, since the summer before she entered the University of Missouri. Some of our talks are about worries that are “normal” for a young girl in college: dating, ...
Views: 12706 - Five Most Treasured 40th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Nelson IngrumAmaze your husband or wife which has a ruby-themed gift; give some thing psychological; make a home-made gift; appear up having a compilation of greetings, snap shots and videos; or have an merchandise customized for your spouse. Here are some of the particularly exclusive and most fascinating ...
Views: 11992 - Ten Ways to Get Along With Family Members You Don't Like - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Janet PfeifferWe all have them: the obnoxious siblings, the drama queen mother, the trouble-maker cousin, the gossip monger, know-it-alls, rude, selfish, and even mean-spirited family members. We try to avoid them yet fate often intervenes and brings us face-to-face with our nemesis. We dread family ...
Views: 11715(1 vote) - ***Whose Beliefs Are You Believing? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Laura YoungBe patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves. Rainer Maria Rilke In “The Road Less Travelled”, Scott Peck says the God of our youth is a second hand one. Just like family recipes, passed down and nobody questions the validity of the ...
Views: 11284(3 votes) - The Nature Of A Misunderstanding - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Greg BakerMisunderstandings are perhaps the single greatest source of our arguments and fights with each other. They occur for many reasons. Understanding where they come from and how to avoid them will go a long way to strengthen relationships and avoid fights. It is important to understand what ...
Views: 10944 - ***What are the Warning Signs of a Failing Marriage? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We have studied marriage around the globe for three decades. And while our focus has principally been on successful marriage, we have interviewed a lot of folks whose marriage was in trouble – whose marriage was falling apart. There is nothing ...
Views: 10867(22 votes) - 8mm Or 12mm? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2008 from George DanielThe thickness of laminate flooring is mainly 2 types: 8mm and 12mm. Both of them have their own advantages and disadvantages. Buyers can make a decision after learning their characteristic. There are no essential difference between the 2 thickness. 1. Thermal conductivity 8mm is better is than ...
Views: 10818 - How Do I Deal With a Toxic Family Relationship? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Zandra SteinbergToxic Families is a subject upon which I am an expert and that is a sad fact. It doesn't have anything to do with time spent sloughing through psychology or sociology courses or spent learning to be a life counselor. My particular expertise is highlighted by multiple examples in my own life. ...
Views: 10818 - ***Tips for Getting Over Short-Term Relationship Break Ups - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishTips for Getting Over Short-Term Relationship Break Ups Break up are always painful, but it’s not just the long-term relationships that cause such anguish. Short-term ones hurt in a different way. Their brief arc tends to be more intense and passionate. Think of a rollercoaster, filled with ...
Views: 10774 - ***A New Beginning - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Laura YoungAnd now let us welcome the New Year full of things that have never been-Rainer Marie Rilke Every New Year we make resolutions, telling ourselves this year will be different. Studies have shown that just forty percent of resolutions are successful after six months. Wanting change is not ...
Views: 10717(3 votes) - How to choose the best cuckold website for dating - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2018 from Koki DarcyOnline dating has become a common affair these days. A lot of people prefer to visit various sites online to find love, friendship and partners for life. The success rate with these sites has been really high. However, most people find the task of finding the right dating site really daunting. ...
Views: 10560 - A Review Of The Female Orgasm and Its Role In Gender Selection - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Katty JoelThe natural techniques that are around for a while to boost your possibilities of conceiving the baby boy or girl of your selection.Although nothing is 100% accurate, using these natural techniques will increase your likelihood of getting the little boy or girl of your dreams. Understanding ...
Views: 10260 - Alcoholism; 3 Steps To A Successful Family Intervention - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2007 from John LeeIt's heartbreaking watching a loved one dig ever deeper into addiction or alcoholism, and families often feel impotent to do anything to effect change for the better. Lecturing, scolding and nagging have proven useless, and in some cases can make the problem worse, and too many families cling to ...
Views: 10252(7 votes) - Moving Out On Your Own! - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Joe KahlerMoving out for the first time is one of the biggest steps you’ll take in life. It not only represents your freedom, independence and a sense of growing up, it also tests your ability to make it on your own. Since most of us will be renting our first place, we will begin there. There are ...
Views: 10032(2 votes) - Amish Family Values - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Anna OlsonFirst and foremost the Amish live for the greater whole (their community, all the Amish in the United States). The whole means the greater collective, which has higher value then the individual. For the Amish; family is their identity; family is what they live for. The Amish people’s true ...
Views: 9867 - Bible Verses About Love And Family - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Amy DyslexAs Bible is one of the Holy books that a being would tend to read whenever they want guidance through the religious context, the finest bible quotes, famous and popular bible quotes and sayings are mentioned in this article. The quotes that I have included are of the Holy Bible verses that ...
Views: 9816 - Recognising and Overcoming Your Childhood Problems - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Allison O'NeillChildhood has been described as an ‘18 year hypnotic induction’ which is often not too far from the truth. Things that we see and experience in our formative years can still impact us hugely and we may not even realise it. A lot of what we experience is what has shaped us into ‘who we are’ but ...
Views: 9699 - When Relatives Move In - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2008 from Nicole CalhounEver now and then, people fall on hard times. And that’s okay. Unless we were born with a silver spoon in our mouth, we’ve all gone through it at some point in time. But what happens when you have a relative move in, who doesn’t want to move out? How do you prepare for this and could it have ...
Views: 9562(1 vote) - Personal Development: Familiarity Breeds Contempt - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2010 from Willie HortonFamiliarity breeds contempt – so the old saying goes – and, indeed, there is considerable psychological evidence to back this up. Many years research has proved that the normal mind performs its routine tasks in a mindless manner, without paying what is being done any attention at all. This ...
Views: 9191(2 votes) - Bipolar Disorder Sometimes Without Mania - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetSome patients hear “bipolar disorder” and immediately protest: “Oh, no Doc, I know what bipolar disorder is. That’s mania, right? I’ve never had that.” However, bipolar disorder can be complex and subtle. Some forms are predominantly depression with only ...
Views: 8884(9 votes) - Dealing with Difficult Family Situations - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from John AOVNegative situations are bound to come up in your everyday family life. Whether it be something as simple as your children fighting over a toy or a more tragic circumstance like the death of a loved one, it is important to deal with such situations in a constructive and positive way. Working ...
Views: 8868 - Baby Momma vs. Child's Mother - Which Are You? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Tamika LanelleBeing a single parent is hard work, especially if you are trying to be a good parent. I myself did not set out to be a single parent. I had every intention on being married before I had any children, but I put the cart be for the horse and here I am. I love my child to pieces and will do ...
Views: 8681 - Five Ways to Deal with an Emotional Hangover - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2011 from Adele McDowellEver have one of those weeks when there is palpable, anger-inciting tension between you and a family member? Or you have had a crushing misunderstanding with one of your dearest friends? Or there is an incident at work that has had you mumbling obscenities under your breath and double-checking ...
Views: 8567(5 votes) - Feeling Words - More Than Mad, Sad Or Glad - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2008 from Judy WrightFamilies and individuals often struggle to find words which describe what they are feeling. Many find themselves referring back to mad, sad and happy, especially if the parents were never allowed to express feelings in their childhood homes. One of the cornerstones of successful families is ...
Views: 8519(2 votes) - Character Traits To Teach Your Children - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Judy WrightCharacter is the set of qualities that make somebody distinctive. It is the outward manifestation of what you believe inside your mind and spirit. It is your nature, personality and moral fiber. Your character is the attitude and mindset which indicates to others who you are and what you stand ...
Views: 8416(6 votes) - ***The Seven Most Common Mistakes Made By Marriage Counselors – Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzContinued from The Seven Most Common Mistakes Made By Marriage Counselors – Part 1 By America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. 4. Making marriage too difficult to understand when, in fact, “simple things matter.” We have been saying this for years – our 26+ years of research on ...
Views: 8154(38 votes) - Functional and Dysfunctional Families - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Carl H. Shubs, Ph.D.Let us consider the functional family as one that works. It works for everyone in the family, not just some of the people. It is not perfect, but it is good enough. It is good enough so that the people in the family feel loved, valued, recognized, and appreciated. In the functional, good enough ...
Views: 8130(3 votes) - ***Why Some Men Won't Propose and What to Do about It - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishWhy Some Men Won’t Propose and What to Do about It Introduction Men’s Most Common “Reasons” for Not Marrying Understanding these Common “Reasons” Reasonable Reasons What’s a Girl to Do about It? Introduction The marriage age is going up. Both men and women are taking their time to ...
Views: 7956 - Bird Mites And Rat Mites Can Cause Itchy Skin Parasites - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Richard KuhnsItchy skin parasites can be from bird mites and rat mites. Imagine this: You're cleaning the garage and behind some boxes you find an abandoned nest of mice. You move everything out of the way, use a broom to sweep up nest, and a vacuum cleaner to remove the last remnants of the nest and any ...
Views: 7751 - Dreamer Design Rebound Deluxe Jogging Stroller versus the BOB Ironman - by Submitted on May 31, 2008 from Joe PetersonWe were asked recently to compare the Dreamer Design Rebound Deluxe jogging stroller to the BOB Ironman jogging stroller. Here are our results of the comparison... Stroller WeightBoth strollers weigh 22 lbs.No advantage to either stroller Wheel SizeBoth strollers have 16" wheelsNo advantage to ...
Views: 7513 - Dear Baby Daddy - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Tamika LanelleI wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you. I don’t believe that you get too many of those from your baby momma(s). I think you are more used to hearing about all that you aren’t, all that you don’t do, or just plain negative words steaming from a broken heart. I don’t want to add to all ...
Views: 7411 - I Don’t Want To Be Lonely Anymore - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Jesse BirkeyI Don’t Want To Be Lonely Anymore We all have the desire to find someone special that we can share our life with. We want someone to be able to talk to when we are excited and to brag to when something great happens to us. We really want to do those things with someone that we know cares about ...
Views: 7364(2 votes) - The Difference Between a Dad and a Father - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2008 from David BohlAre you a dad or a father? A dad is someone who not only physically helped to create the life of a child, but also supports that child with the basic necessities (food, clothing and shelter) and provides guidance and advice to see his child through life. A dad demonstrates that he loves his ...
Views: 7308(3 votes) - Controlling Behavior – The Balance between Care and Control - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from Judith EvicciDeeply caring for others invites us to step over the relationship line and tell people what to do with their lives. Another motivation is not so benevolent. The actions others take can directly benefit or harm us. Of course, we care. Controlling behavior means offering unsolicited help to ...
Views: 7306(1 vote) - 7 Tips on How To Get Your Spouse Organized - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Marilyn BohnDo you find yourself nagging your spouse to get rid of clutter and to organize? Nagging doesn’t work and can drive a wedge between you. These 7 tips will help get your spouse organized without nagging. As a professional organizer one question I am often asked is, “How do I get my husband to ...
Views: 7278(1 vote) - ***6 Easy Actions to Take to Encourage Self-Confidence in Children - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteChildren need to feel good about themselves. They need to be accepted and valued by the adults in their lives and their peers. Children with high self-confidence feel that the important adults in their lives care about them and would go out of their way to make them safe and well. They feel ...
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