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Love Means Appreciating the Whole Person
Liz was furious. She found herself throwing things into her pocketbook and slamming drawers. "What's his problem?" she fumed. "The rent is late again, and all he says is, 'Don't worry, it'll be okay.' I can't take it anymore! Whether the baby runs a high fever or the electric company wants to turn off the electricity because the bill was misplaced and never paid, all he can say is, 'Don't worry. It'll be fine. Calm down.' When I got married, I thought I would have someone to
May 31, 2006
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The Dirty Dancing Love Lie
Anyone who reads the entertainment section knows how quickly celebrity relationships rise and fall. And when we watch the movies, we all know that these relationships aren't real. So why do we keep comparing our relationships to theirs? Because of the major lies that Hollywood has led us into believing, that literally destroy our relationships. nnThe Dirty Dancing Love LienIf you remember, in Dirty Dancing, 17 year old Baby Houseman is vacationing in the Catskills with her fa
April 3, 2006
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The Chemistry of True Love
âBut love is blind, and lovers cannot see.ânnOne of Shakespeareâs immortal quotes. He couldnât have hit the nail of todayâs dating world on the head any harder if heâd been given a sledgehammer.nThatâs because in the 21st century, love doesnât really mean love. And when love doesnât mean love, it becomes even more blinding than before.nnSee, when someone says, âWeâre in love,â what they really mean â whether they realize it or not is another story â
December 12, 2005
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Never Get Married Because Youâre In Love
Iâll repeat that. Never get married because youâre in love.nnSounds crazy?nnItâs not.nnLet me tell you why.nnEver been to a singleâs bar? Mosey on over to the one nearest you and watch what happens. When a man approaches a woman in a singlesâ bar â or a woman approaches a man â they each know exactly one thing about the other: how they look. Sheâs attracted to him, heâs attracted to her. And that physical chemistry forms the basis of whatever relationship ma
December 5, 2005
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How to Survive and Enjoy (!) a Blind Date
You may not agree, but it seems to me that blind dates are high on the list of things that everyone loves to hate. I have just one question â why?nApparently, there are a number of myths about blind dates that are ruining their reputation. If youâre interested in exploding those myths and learning how to make blind dates productive and even enjoyable, this article is for you.nnMyth #1: Blind dates are silly because you can just as well meet someone spontaneously.nFact: Le
November 28, 2005
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New Job Tips: Starting a new job next week?
Your new job starts next week and you're eager to get off to a great start. You want to make a great first impression, get integrated into the new company's culture, and learn their way of doing business as efficiently as you can. And, of course, there's much more. Where to start? Here are a few ideas:nn1. Get plenty of rest the week before. You are going to be processing a lot of new information next week. The more alert and ready you are for what comes at you, the faster an
September 14, 2005