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A basic element in leadership is trust. To trust means that you have confidence and faith in whomever or whatever you are trusting. Trust is in fact, essential for almost every facet of our lives.
When people talk about trust, they talk mainly in terms of gaining, earning, or reclaiming ... Views: 1851
I find my expectations around the taste and quality of wine vary depending on my surroundings or the location. Location can mean any number of places: countries, regions, large or small wineries, family-owned wineries, in a restaurant or at home.
Some of my favorite and most memorable ... Views: 1112
Is each individual on Earth responsible for their own life experience? Or are other people to blame when they are angry, tired, tedious, envious, rude, selfish and just down right mean? How do you make space for other people's roll through the rollercoaster ride of life when it bumps right up ... Views: 1106
Greetings!
A committed relationship is where you and your partner explore and discover the strengths, assets and wonders of each other, and agree to love, support and protect each other through good times and bad. It is where you behave as described in many wedding vows:
“I, take you, to be ... Views: 5384
Have you ever been hurt by someone who says they love you? Have you been treated badly by someone who is your friend? Are abusive relationships a constant pattern in your life?
Sometimes the people who are the closest to us, our friends and our mates, the ones who should be liking us the ... Views: 1693
We all know that trust is a basic requirement in an intimate relationship. How can you open up to someone you don't trust? You can't!
Let's assume that you have been in a relationship and the trust level is good. What do you have to do to maintain, or better yet, to increase, that trust ... Views: 1219
Your one-and-only isn’t behaving his one-and-only self lately. He’s distracted, spends more time at work, on the Internet, everywhere but with you. He’s not that interested in being intimate – oh, he joins in just fine if you make the moves, but he’s not initiating things. You hear “yes, dear” ... Views: 1791
If I held out my hand to trust you,
Could you give yours back in kind?
Could we begin once more with just us two?
And then allow our past mistakes to fade so quietly behind?
Perchance, there's someone you once placed your trust in, who hurt you last.
But when you look at me, could you leave ... Views: 1212
Dear Dr Romance:
I hope you will be able to provide me with an insight.I was in a relationship with a man I genuinely loved and wanted future with. Our relationship was lovely to start with but after a few months problems started to emerge: another woman told me he was in a ... Views: 1711
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Moving in together is a financial commitment, and so is marriage, so it’s important to consider the tough issues you’ll face as a cohabiting or married couple. Dr. Romance presents seven things you should consider before entwining yourselves financially as well as ... Views: 1334
Want a quick tip on how to survive an affair? Then this article will hopefully be of some help to you. When an affair has caused your marriage to fall apart you need to examine who now has the power to decide whether this marriage will work or not. And in most cases the power resides in your ... Views: 2667
Learning how to build trust in a relationship is very important, as trust is the basic foundation of any union. Without trust, the relationship will always be filled with uncertainty, and that doesn't exactly promise both parties a happy ending.
If you want to know how to build trust in a ... Views: 2286
Once you have taken your vows, don't do anything to break that trust. You have both taken vows to be faithful in every way to one another. Now it's time to believe in one another and trust your partner.
You have taken the plunge and made the biggest commitment of your life. But statistics ... Views: 1718
All relationships have their faults if you look hard enough. Relationships all have difficult times and you need to make sure that you do something about it before things get out of hand. If you’ve got to the point where you and your partner are constantly fighting and about to give up then you ... Views: 1675
If you've decided to step back into the world of relationships, dating can feel pretty awkward at first, if not downright terrifying. After being married, having kids and getting divorced, we can't say we always enjoyed the experience, but we sure did learn a lot. In fact, it was a time of ... Views: 1201
Why do relationship counselors, speakers and authors say repeatedly that your relationship depends on how well you communicate with each other? Because marriage is a partnership and to create teamwork, you need to keep each other informed, and keep yourself aware of your partner’s ideas, wants ... Views: 1394
Trust is more than just being honest or truthful. But also about sharing, talking, communicating, listening, befriending, being there for someone.
• Not betraying a trust – someone’s faith in you
• Being a friend, a confidant, companion, partner …
• Is there ... Views: 3750
Are you a woman who suspects that your man is cheating on you? One of the most common questions asked by women who have been cheated on is “why do men cheat?”
When it comes to determining why men cheat on their wives or their girlfriends, it is difficult to come up with an exact reason. Why? ... Views: 3144
If you want to manage your stress and generate happy feelings, you cannot give away your power to professionals. Educators, doctors and therapists can reign in your spirit and inhibit your natural ability to come up with creative solutions. For example, the Journal of the American Medical ... Views: 2253
Did you and your boyfriend get into another fight? Was it over something trivial? Or was it heavy, like catching him with another woman?
Fight with Boyfriend Tip #1
Check out the reason for the fight. Simple things require only simple remedies. If he's constantly late, find out why. If ... Views: 9016
Exactly how do you go about apologizing to your boyfriend once you realize it's necessary? Apologies imply fault, and for many people, the two hardest things to do are to admit they were wrong and say they're sorry. These steps are designed to help your boyfriend overcome whatever issues he's ... Views: 8639
As your walking around a crowded busy street, stop and take a look around. Every single person has at least one thing in common; everyone, no matter what sex, age, race, or what your belief system might be. The common link, the common tie, the common factor is the color of blood. The color of ... Views: 2845
Men and women flirt for different reasons and also expect different outcomes to the flirting. However, if you put aside that outcome and flirt just to be friendly you are opening yourself up to a lot of different opportunities. You might well end up with a new lover but if that doesn’t happen ... Views: 1399
Involving third parties in relationship matters doesn’t solve your problem, it compounds the issue. If you discuss your private affairs in public, it is going to backfire. Managing relationships by committee condemns them to a premature death. The best approach is to allow time, patience and ... Views: 10158
“A List of Happiness”
A list of happiness is things that would be listed of how thankful that you are about something or a list of things that make you happy. We take for granted sometimes the simple things in life such as life, health, and strength that allows us to function. We even ... Views: 1867
Jake was a party guy in college. He stayed up late, was the life of every social event he attended and was never without a date. In fact, Jake had a lot of dates and sexual partners during this wilder time in his life.
Now, 5 years later, Jake has settled down a bit. He still lives life to ... Views: 7380
1. Listen. To truly listen put your internal dialogue ¡V your opinions, personal agenda and judgments - aside. Listen instead for the speaker¡¦s point of view and what¡¦s important to them. Stay open to the possibilities that the speaker has to offer. Listening requires hearing, perceiving and ... Views: 1727
To recover from infidelity and save your marriage:
1. Tell the Truth.
Assuming your spouse found out, you didn't confess—this is the time to tell the whole truth. It's probably best done with a therapist present, to keep a lid on the emotional reactions.
2. Give your Spouse the ... Views: 1610
Dear Dr. Romance:
Just read a fine article of your from a link off the internet, and was wondering your best recommendation of the books you've wrote for jealousy and suspicious minds in a marriage with no real proof?
Dear Reader:
"Handling the Green-Eyed ... Views: 1523
Dear Dr. Romance:
I have been together with my wife for about 3 years now. We have worked on many issues in our marriage and resolved most of them; however, there is still one issue that has not been resolved.
It seems that little mistakes I make, such as not taking out the trash when it ... Views: 2046
Dear Dr. Romance,
Should a man expect a woman to want to become involved with him when he is still best friends with is ex-lover--and he is a renter in her house? He claims it is all over between them, but I don't see how he or the ex-lover should expect a woman to feel comfortable ... Views: 1528
So many couples are now separated part- or full-time because of military deployment and/or work travel and schedules, I get a lot of questions about faithfulness. Your marriage vows may have said, “'til death do us part” but no one said anything about what happens when a military career or ... Views: 1549
Welcome to Brenda's Blog
Live, Laugh and Love Yourself This Holiday Season
Posted: 07 Dec 2010 01:30 PM PST
Channeled by Brenda Hoffman for Life Tapestry Creations.com
Dear Ones,
As we move closer to the solstice/eclipse of December 21st you will note that your feelings – perhaps ... Views: 999
“Empowerment's in Trusting… God doesn't give you the people you want... God gives you the people you NEED... To help you, to hurt you, to leave you, to love you... and to make you into the person you were meant to be.” (Taken from one of the many emails I receive)
Have you ever noticed that ... Views: 1137
Even healthy couples can certainly make some of the most common marital mistakes. However, the good news is, they are avoidable. Also, for couples who have already fallen prey to some of these most common mistakes, they can certainly take action to remedy them.
Disregarding Your Spouse’s ... Views: 1030
Recently, while shopping in the market, a little girl tells her mother that she hates when she spends so much time with her boyfriend and not with her. The mother doesn't react to the little girl, but instead chooses to ignore her statement and kept on shopping for her groceries. The little girl ... Views: 1469
3 ways to Stay Sane and Stay Married
Is your spouse a control freak? It is driving you to distraction? Here are three tips to keep your relationship on track, keep you sane and stop you from going to divorce court.
1. Control freaks can be very successful.
If yours is, give credit where ... Views: 1848
Dear Dr. Romance:
You state in the Yahoo article "Signs You Must Move On": "Women often have a very hard time ending relationships, even if deep down they know they're unhealthy. They fear change, they fear being single or they think they won't ... Views: 1684
If you’re struggling with the issue of honesty in your marriage after your husband had an affair, it is only natural. After all, you trusted him all those times he told you he was working late at the office or going out for a drink with the guys. Who knows what else he could be lying about? ... Views: 4119
Affair relationships, can they last for good? If the relationship both of you have is formed because of leaving the other spouse behind, do not be rush to decide in leaving the original relationship in just a split of a moment; you need to take time to think of all the consequences of your ... Views: 4775
Not getting enough attention, spouse cheated, unable to talk about it, feeling uncertain about the future and losing trust. Among these symptoms, many people who are going through this tough situation are wishing for it all to go back to the way it once was.
But now you must stop and consider ... Views: 2522
Empowerment of the self is the philosophy by which I run my coaching practice. It is the concept involving the transformation of one's being, in order to achieve true balance amongst the mind, body, and soul. Its strength lies in the ability to trust our instinctual behaviors and eliminate the ... Views: 1904
To have a happy dating and marriage with the girl you meet, communication and chat Russian women is the key to the successful relationship and happy marriage. Everything about relationship, love, marriage, trust and more is realized by means of good communication with your lovers.For the purpose ... Views: 2743
After I had got back from Bali and Australia, towards the end of 2009, I was no longer the same person. What had also played a part here were the experiences that I had when I was on a course in Belgium, which took place just before I went away.
Ultimately, I wanted to continue from where I ... Views: 1677
December 21, 2018 is our 50th wedding anniversary. We got married during a snow storm in Buffalo, New York at 7pm in the evening. The church was filled with candlelight and poinsettias. My uncle played the organ, my sister-in-law sang and the minister learned Hebrew prayers for our combined ... Views: 898
This Hollywood leading man with over 30 film and television credits, Kinyumba Mutakabbir, (has worked with Queen Latifah, Robert Downey Jr, Vivica Fox) is releasing a 10-minute short film documentary on the one-year anniversary of Floyd's death. Nguvu Kwa Watu, or Power to the People, is a film ... Views: 730
Movie theater is a powerful medium that blends the various components of culture of society. Fashion is an indispensable element of any culture. In the past, we've have seen some motivating movies that had some remarkable style minutes. A few of them ended up being so prominent that they started ... Views: 662
25 Sure Ways to Improve Communication
By
Bill Cottringer
“The greatest problem with communication is the illusion it has taken place.” ~George Bernard Shaw.
Communication is the main currency in the today’s Information Age, but sadly, miscommunication is our number one failing ... Views: 1746
Before that loving Valentine's Day momentum fades away, think of this season as a great time to focus on effective communication with your partner. So regardless of what else is going on between the two of you, by keeping these essentials of good communication in mind, you can only make things ... Views: 1399
Relationships can be challenging, each with its own unique set of issues. Whether on the job with co workers who can at times be condescending, to social encounters with individuals who are overly critical, to our most personal relationships with family members who deeply offend us with hurtful ... Views: 1701