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Sometimes the only way to get distracting members of the family out of the way while you try to spring clean is to involve them in the process. Not many people enjoy dealing with spring cleaning, but that does not mean that anybody should have to do it alone. Having the whole family involved ... Views: 2798
You’ve read the dating articles. You feel armed with enough of the “right” questions to ask so you’ll never get fooled again.
You know to ask about their values, recent breakup, favorite music and movies, where they live, what they do for a living and whether they like animals and their ... Views: 1718
Have you ever thought that you found The One—only to realize later after much heartache that the person was The Wrong One?
Finding healthy love is so important to your mental and physical health. It’s unfair that it’s so difficult to find the right person. It’s not fair. Here ... Views: 2357
9 Beach Vacation Ideas
When it comes to go on your beach vacation, it can
be very hard to pick a destination. There are many
places you can go, whether you want to explore the
beaches of Hawaii or just play golf in Georgia.
Below, you'll find 9 ideas to help you decide on
where to go ... Views: 3317
Many New Year’s resolutions are broken by the end of January. If that sentence describes you, don’t fret. New Year’s resolutions are hard to keep because we humans—and probably most primates—have brains that are designed for pleasurable sensations and encounters such as ... Views: 1672
Q: How do I "fall in love using my head and not my heart?"
A: Most of today's grandparents heard the love lesson "use your head not your heart" long before they looked with interest at the opposite sex. But just what do these words mean--and how do you apply it to your love life? Consider ... Views: 2580
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Q: My ailing mom has come to live with me, and it's taking a toll on my marriage. How can I find a balance?
A: Medical advancements have allowed us to live longer but not ... Views: 2183
Q: It's Valentine's Day, and I'm single and miserable. Is there anyway I can turn it around?
A: I don't know about you, but I'm really not very fond of those fake, business-driven holidays such as Mother's Day and Valentine's Day. (Okay. I admit, I do like Halloween because I love seeing all ... Views: 2823
Q: How long should I wait before dating again after my divorce?
A: Most of us have heard this advice about looking for love after you've just ended a marriage or intimate partnership: "Don't jump from the frying pan into the fire." In other words, to avoid re-bound love, take time off from ... Views: 2328
If you're like myself and many of my clients, you find forgiveness a difficult prospect. Big questions such as "When is it too late to ask for an apology?", "Is forgiveness necessary for personal and spiritual growth?", and "Should someone apologize for being truthful?" complicate the ... Views: 3424
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Happy marriages and long-term relationships are not happy every day. John Gottman, a pioneer in marital research, discovered that even in mutually satisfying marriages, ... Views: 2381
In a column about relationships, it's easy to overlook that the number one person you must always relate to is yourself. Yet, sometimes, when circumstances make us veer off our usual course, we get irritable, pessimistic and just plain old down in the dumps. Here are some tips to help you ... Views: 3025
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Q: I'm about to meet my partner's parents. How can I make a good impression?
A: Okay, you're ready. You've fallen in love and gotten "serious" about someone who feels the ... Views: 2186
When Laurel’s boss overlooked her for a promotion, she was stunned. She had received high praise for her market analyses and team cooperation and was sure she’d be selected for a major project.
Tip #1: Get Feedback
Rather than wallow in disappointment, Laurel sought from her boss ... Views: 4204
Divorce and death of a husband is a top life stressor. Learn about this grief from the following quiz. Choose one answer that best describes your belief.
1. Jennifer and her husband divorced after one year. Five months later, Jennifer has gone out on three casual dates.
___A. She was only ... Views: 2864
Sometimes you just have to end the relationship. But what are the best ways? Test your Break Up Smarts and take this quick quiz.
Break Up Quiz
1. Suzanne knows it’s not going to work out with Ron. They’ve been dating for a few months, and she already sees that Ron is ... Views: 1397
No matter how seasoned and successful you are, you still may experience disappointments and setbacks. Here are tips to empower you.
Read this several times:
No one is immune from experiencing career setbacks, disappointments and regrets and making mistakes big and small.
Setbacks come in ... Views: 2181
Dear LeslieBeth,
I’m a successful, single business woman in my late thirties. My trusted friends told me I seem unhappy. I think my friends are right. I’m not unhappy about anything specific, and I don’t feel any more stress than usual. I searched the Internet for tips, but some of the tips are ... Views: 1590
By America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts.
When we said our marriage vows 48 years ago and promised “Until Death Do Us Part,” we never imagined those 48 years would go by so quickly. But they did.
This year, we will celebrate our 48th Wedding Anniversary. Just imagine, being successfully ... Views: 1583
It's the most wonderful time of the year... Or so they say.
While the end of year holidays are supposed to be a time of peace, love, and joy, it often turns out to be a time of stress, depression and worry -- especially as people struggle to create some "holiday magic" for their friends and ... Views: 3058
Introduction
Few of us are immune to holiday stress. It doesn’t help that Thanksgiving and Christmas are so close together. For many people, it’s like getting a second-wham of anxiety and disappointment before you recover from the first one at Thanksgiving.
Because our ... Views: 4107
1. Now is the time to be honest with yourself and others.
If you're trying to revitalize yourself and jump-start your life, you have to be 100%, no-bull, straight-up honest about what is and what is not working in your life.
Self-deception is like driving around in circles... you’ll be ... Views: 3408
Unhappy with your primary doctor or specialist for a long time but too busy or unsure what to do about it?
If you are nodding your head yes, you are not alone. I’ve spoken with hundreds of professional women who say any or all of the following things about changing their doctor:
•“I don’t ... Views: 1255
If you’ve messed up the first date, you are not alone. Read these three true stories from my clients.
1. “Alyssa” agreed to meet Allen in person after ten days of emails, text messages and phone calls. She was really looking forward to meeting someone who seemed good for her.
The problem ... Views: 1578
Divorce is a difficult enough experience, and when children are involved, most divorcing parents have to set aside their marital feelings and work together to co-raise children responsibly. The goal is not to have children survive divorce but to thrive.
However, many parents are so hurt, ... Views: 2335
One day, “out of the blue,” when I was trying to find ways to help my clients, the idea of writing a list of Ten LoveCommandments came to mind.
My clients and research participants ask me many questions, and one of the most common one is: “How do I keep that spark alive with my partner?”
... Views: 1801
Most of us want to feel chosen, connected and cared for. Unfortunately, it's easy to be fooled into thinking you are falling in love, and one of the sure ways to cloud your judgment about your new partner is having sex too soon. Here are the top reasons how a hasty decision to have sex ... Views: 2045
10 Single Mom Secrets on How to Keep It Together After Divorce
As a counselor and coach to hundreds of clients and a mom to two vibrant, smart, beautiful women ~ now young adults ~ I have learned numerous life lessons through the years.
I learned to design and incorporate what I call ... Views: 1233
It can be so frustrating to want to be organized and try many different things to get organized but nothing seems to work. We are not all the same, we learn differently and we like different things. What will work for one person may not work for another. As a professional organizer I receive ... Views: 2088
Families can be our greatest source of joy as well as a never ending cause of stress. Comprised of a diverse blend of personalities, families are a mixture of quirky behaviors, opposing viewpoints, various needs, beliefs, and values, along with opposing methods of how members perform certain ... Views: 1937
When was the last time you had a family mealtime together? I don't mean sitting in the car munching on burgers from the drive-through. I mean sitting down at the table and sharing a home-cooked meal.
If you can't remember when you last enjoyed a family mealtime, make plans to have them more ... Views: 2812
Along with Spring comes thoughts of crisp, fresh air, newly budding flowers, singing birds and a sense of renewal. Getting organized and doing a bit of spring cleaning helps to bring that wonderful fresh feeling into your home and office.
Here are 10 tips to help you start the season off ... Views: 1591
Originally published here: http://www.nurturingmarriage.org/the-little-things/10-things-husbands-do-that-win-the-universe
Alright ladies, we know your husband is your Mr. Incredible. We know that some days you just stare at him in awe that you convinced this super-hero of a husband to marry ... Views: 1410
In the summer are you frazzled and tired of your kids at the end of every day? Are you counting the days until school starts? Summer can be a time to help spark your creativity and your child’s creativity as well.
Hold a family meeting where kids can choose an activity they are interested in. ... Views: 1676
As the days get shorter and cooler we tend to want to "cozy up" our rooms so they "feel" warmer to us. The "light and breezy" style we enjoyed for the warm summer months served its purpose and now it’s time to transition to a "warm and cozy" style for fall and winter.
Seasonal changes need ... Views: 1046
Are you tired of spinning your wheels when it comes to getting rid of clutter and it seems to take more time all the time. Try these 3 simple tips to lighten your load.
I remember when I worked in an office someone had the brainstorm that we as workers would every 15 minutes write down what ... Views: 1648
Many Baby Boomers today probably have a 22 year old who is just entering the "real" job market. No longer working at McDonald's, mowing grass or the local department store. Here are 3 things a Baby Boomer should teach their 22 year old child.
#1 Start Saving Earlier
As you get older ... Views: 1461
Lunch is a meal that can be rather boring for children. They might eat a sandwich or a bowl of soup just to get enough energy for the rest of the day. You can make lunch exciting with a few different recipes that are healthy and tasty.
Skewers
What child doesn't like being able to pick up ... Views: 985
Awhile ago I saw a sign with these words: Simplify, Simplify, Simplify. Someone had crossed off the first two words. I had to chuckle. Just simplify.
In my role as a professional organizer I have been working with a woman who has had no less than 6 deaths of close family members (including a ... Views: 2013
One of the greatest things about being a parent is seeing the world through your child’s eyes. As adults, it’s easy to fall into the trap of feeling like you’ve “seen it all.” But the world is a pretty amazing place, and kids have a way of looking at things with a ... Views: 1060
Text messaging remains one of the most popular forms of communication for kids who own phones. A 2015 survey found that 88% of US teenagers aged 13 to 17 have access to a mobile phone of some kind and a majority of teens have smartphones (73%). This number rises to over 90% of teenagers if you ... Views: 1379
5 Steps to Creating the Home of Your Dreams
Whether your home consists of 2 rooms or 20, your home should make you smile, feel like a big warm hug and be the place for you that you’d rather be than anywhere else! As you go about the process of making your house your home don’t be as concerned ... Views: 1097
Your ancestors can have a tremendous impact on who you end up becoming as an adult. Click here to learn which surprising traits from parents you will inherit!
"That's exactly what your parents would say!"
It's something most of us have heard at one point or another.
Whether it makes you ... Views: 3054
Gifts are a wonderful element of every event celebrated in India. There are no better methods to convey your emotions and opinions to your loved ones than gifts. There are several thoughtful and unforgettable gifts on display in both offline and online retailers. The variety of gifts will ... Views: 363
Most parents and kids take a mental break from school during summer break, which is often when they spend more time playing outside and sleeping in. Those who enroll in summer school are often unaware of how to prepare for the extra months that are spent in the classroom. To ensure that you ... Views: 879
There are plenty of articles and books out there suggesting people how we can have better sex, a better orgasm, or pieces like "5 Ways You Can Take Your Relationship To The Next Level", and so forth. But how we can achieve those things we often don't hear much of those. Many couples have the ... Views: 1050
Fathers can be physically or emotionally absent in their children’s lives for many reasons, and all of them hurt. Some of them are death, divorce, abandonment, prolonged work-related absences, or abuse. While the impact of a missing father on his grown-up daughter’s relationships with men has ... Views: 3091
Chill out this summer and get organized with these 8 easy tips. With a little planning ahead it is a snap to organize your home for summer fun.
In the days before freeways when I was a child my mother would load up the car with two kids and everything we would need for the summer and travel ... Views: 1776
Eating will never go out of fashion. We will always need a place in the home where we can easily and safely prepare our food. We call that place the kitchen. Here are a few tips to help make your kitchen a better, safer and more efficient place to work in.
1. Lighting is probably the most ... Views: 984
For most families, the journey of taking care of a family member with special needs is "a marathon, not a sprint". The emphasis must be on taking care of yourself and your family in order to take on the long-term role of advocate. Don't underestimate the value of getting some exercise, having a ... Views: 680