10 Fatal Traps You Must Avoid to Maintain a Harmonious an...
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20 Tips to Keep Love Alive
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3 Little Mistakes That Could Cost You Your Marriage
Just because you and your spouse pledged to love and nurture each other through all your days, do. . .
3 Major Divorce Parenting Mistakes And Learn How To Avoid...
What 3 major divorce parenting mistakes that surely lead to unhappy, unhealthy and unsuccessful c. . .
4 Keys To Sharing Intimacy
Why do we even care to share our hearts, feelings, thoughts and lives with someone we care deeply. . .
5 Keys To Powerful Communication
As a coach that specializes in marriage, couples and family coaching, it is critical to develop s. . .
5 Simple Ways Connect With Your Husband
Have you ever rolled over in the morning and not known the man lying next to you? I'm not referri. . .
5 Steps To Improving Communication
"Communication is the lifeline of relationships. The health of any relationship is determined by . . .
5 Steps to Stress-Guard Your Family
Part 1: Recognize the importance of family stress management Joe and Emily live in Southern Calif. . .
6 Common Marriage Mistakes
Every marriage starts with a lot of hope and dream about life long association filled with love a. . .
7 Secrets of a Happy Marriage
Do you believe in falling in love? In finding that "special someone" who is your other half, your. . .
7 Ways To Improve Your Relationship
Good relationships don't just happen. I've heard many of my clients state that, "If I have to wor. . .
A Chance for a Home
"He is happiest, be he king or peasant, who finds peace in his home." - Johann von Goethe Home. . .
A lasting marriage - some useful tips.
My parents gave me this advice about marriage. They have been married since the 1960s and are sti. . .
A Resurrection Story
During the last decade of her life, my mother often wound up in the hospital. She had good health. . .
Adult Children Caring for Aging Parents Face Role Reversal
(ARA) - The catch phrase says it all. Adult children who are caring for their parents while also . . .
Andy Griffith Show Family Lessons
Although it might seem pretty corny to a lot of folks today, the old Andy Griffith Show really di. . .
Are You Co-dependent? Take This Quiz!
One of the greatest benefits of having close friendships is that our friends can support and help. . .
Are You Too Critical?
First of all, Criticalness breaks up more relationships, than anything else. And that criticalne. . .
Balancing Act - Living With an Abuser
Balancing Act - Living With an Abuserby Nora PeniaYears ago I saw a variety act on TV where a man. . .
Breaking the Anger/Abuse Cycle
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Brotherly Love
Brotherly love is a beautiful thing.Okay, I realize that might qualify as the most trite beginnin. . .
Buddies
I have a very special granddaughter. Well actually, I have four of them but we'll just limit our. . .
Business Partners & Marital Partners, Will the Marriage S...
With today's economy, and the layoffs occurring as a result of these economic conditions, more an. . .
Business Partners & Marital Partners, Will the Marriage S...
In the last article, we concluded by saying that keeping your business and personal relationships. . .
Can Men And Women Be Friends? Or When Harry Met Sally Did...
Men and women can't really be just friends, can they? Of course not. There's always that pesky se. . .
Can One Person Increase Motivation in Another Person?
The answer is yes, of course, right? People motivate other people. After all, what about coache. . .
Can We Talk?
What is a chat room? It's an area of a website set aside for people to chat in 'real' time. In ot. . .
Care for the Caregiver
Care for the Caregiver by Mark Sichel, LCSW Being a caregiver to an ailing spouse, a sick child, . . .
Catastrophe Survival Tips for You, Your Family and Your B...
Whether it is a natural disaster like hurricane Katrina or an unnatural catastrophe like an upwin. . .
Cedar Chest/Hope Chest/Chest of Dreams
I'd like to see hope chests become popular again, not in the marriage/dowry connection necessaril. . .
Ch-Ch-Chain of Hearts: Cranking Up Compassion
Can you hear your compassion? It's time to crank it up. One of the most difficult challenges we f. . .
Choosing The Right Gift
Although there are many variables to choosing the right gift for the woman in your life some rule. . .
Codependent Relationships: Takers and Caretakers
Takers and caretakers - they often seem to find each other! As a counselor who has worked with re. . .
Commonsense Approach to Domestic Violence
Domestic violence the catch phrase for the past ten years. People use the words as if they repres. . .
Compatibility
Harsh words, hurting comments, tears and flying household objects - for sure, no one ever wanted . . .
Confessions of a Retread Wife
My name is Barbara and I am a proud Marine Corps wife. I am the granddaughter of a Korean War Ve. . .
Coping with Your Abuser
How to cope with your abuser?Sometimes it looks hopeless. Abusers are ruthless, immoral, sadistic. . .
Couple Relationship
Statistics about divorce rates in the United States vary widely from one third up to fifty percen. . .
Couple's Comfort Book Forward
A New Foreword - Ten Years LaterI have been married now for 14 years. We have a daughter. She wil. . .
Creating Intimate Connections: Genuine Listening Makes Al...
How many times have you been talking away, wrapped up in a conversation, sharing something import. . .
Cultivating Spiritual Intimacy
When two people - destined for each other, come together, there is often an incredible amount of . . .
Dealing With Noisy Neighbors the Pacifist Way
Joe Landlord just received a phone call about a busted water pipe in apartment 3c, an overflowing. . .
Decency
All of nature has rules. Although unwritten and unspoken, in a primitive and savage way, right an. . .
Defending Your Relationship
A power of attorney is a legal document that allows you to dictate who you would like to make dec. . .
Defusing Family Anger: 3 Keys to Reducing Conflict
Esther, 55, and Jim, 71 are successful professionals who married five years ago. Unfortunately, c. . .
Developing Community Activities
The basic goal to promoting and maintaining a healthy, safe community is co-operation. People tha. . .
Difference
Article based on a friend's experienceI just wanted to share an experience I just had with my dau. . .
Dinnertime Chatter
One of the themes I see on the various internet boards I belong to is that children eat and run. . . .
Divorced Parent: Do You Alienate Your Child from the Othe...
I have seen some divorce parents consciously distance their children from the other parent? Such . . .
Do You Know What To Do If Someone You Loved One Is In the...
If someone you know and love is in the hospital there are a few things you need to know especiall. . .
Do You Make These 3 Common Mistakes In Your Marriage?
Although we may have the best intentions in building a strong relationship with our spouse, it's . . .
Do You Mistake Dad for A Wallet?
Dads have to work harder than ever to provide for their families, and may be too tired to give as. . .
Does 50-50 Chore-Splitting an Equal Marriage Make?
Not long ago, I was doing the dishes and railing at my husband. I was holding forth on how import. . .
Does Proximity to Family Help Us Stay Happy?
(ARA) - Grandpa and Grandma may not live down the block anymore; but according to recent survey f. . .
Everything I Know About Relationship Success I Learned At...
It happened again! I was enjoying an evening with my little 2-yr. old son at the playground when,. . .
Family Law
A frustrating lack of permanence plagues modern relationships. Approximately one of every two mar. . .
Family Matters
Since the escalation of international terrorist activity a few years ago, many of us have had an . . .
Family Meetings 101
Family meetings provide opportunities for feelings to be aired and validated. They also allow you. . .
Family Mental Illness -- Coping
Experience and Coping Strategies of Living with Mental Illness"The mental illness of a family mem. . .
Family Ties - When to Let Go
Ruth consulted with me because she was confused about what to do regarding her mother, her brothe. . .
Family Time
When you pick up any magazine, it's easy to find an abundance of articles to help you organize yo. . .
Five Christmas Survival Tips For The Divorced & Single Pa...
For the over 50% of marriages that end in divorce, Christmas can be a hugely trying time. Since t. . .
Food is Our Oldest Conversation:
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Forgetting to Remember
Many of us can look back on out formative years with great fondness. We were surrounded by peopl. . .
Funeral Planning Checklist
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Gathering with Extended Family for the Holidays Doesn't H...
(ARA) - Aunt Edna is upset because Cousin Billy is bringing his new girlfriend, and she doesn't t. . .
Give-And-Take: Recipe for Success in Marriage?
A woman once visited a counselor to ask a question about her marriage. I have a funny feeling tha. . .
Got To, Get To - Change The Way Your Family Thinks
I recently heard a story that has literally changed the way that I, and my family, think about li. . .
Grandparents Play an Important Role in a Child's Life
(ARA) - Whether they see them every day or just once or twice a year, grandparents enrich their g. . .
Grandparents! Help Your Grandkids Do Math!
This may come as a surprise.But despite all the advances in education, many kids still struggle i. . .
Growing and Connecting with Your Spouse
Do you remember when there were no children in your life? Hanging out with your spouse was your . . .
Growing Pains
Growing up is never easy. Just ask Little Lady, almost three-and-a-half, how hard it is. She'll. . .
Helping a Friend Through a Miscarriage
When you have a friend that has had a miscarriage there is a lot you can do to help her. Many tim. . .
Home for the Holidays
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Home For The Holidays: Ask Yourself Some Questions
Annie easily slipped into becoming the sole caregiver of her parents. What started out as monthly. . .
Home For The Holidays: Avoid Aging Parents Becoming A Bu...
By not planning for the future we guarantee that we will leave our children with a tremendous bur. . .
Home For The Holidays: Happy Times, Right
This time of the year is supposed to be happy. A time when family is warm and welcoming. A time . . .
Home For The Holidays: Heirloom Stories Are A Perfect Gift
Selecting the right gift for a special someone is sometimes joyous, sometimes a chore. Give a gif. . .
Home For The Holidays: Is it Time for That Talk?
Just a couple of years ago Annie helped her parents get the washer & dryer moved from the basemen. . .
Home For The Holidays: Start That Conversation
Annie waited too long to have that talk with her parents. It was too late to have it now as they . . .
Home For The Holidays: Visiting Aging Parents
Joanne returned home after not seeing her parents for about 6 months. She found her dad is not do. . .
How A New Discovery Can Make A Luke-Warm Marriage HOT
Creating passion that is not luke-warm but HOT requires more than whispering sweet nothings into . . .
How I Improved My Marriage Ten-Fold In One Evening
It seems unlikely that anyone could improve his or her marriage in one evening. Well read on! An. . .
How Not to Compromise With Your Partner
Do you ever disagree with your spouse? Or your boyfriend or girlfriend? Of course not - she/he/. . .
How NOT to fix Your Wife (Girlfriend or Date)!
Men are dense... in relationships. Men, I know this isn't going to be a popular statement, but yo. . .
How Optimism can Help - or Hurt - Your Marriage
Beth and Tom were happily married for over 25 years - no small feat in today's world. At first, t. . .
How To Fight Cultural Differences In Marriage And Stay Ha...
When people plan to marry, they expect to find in their partner not only a lover but a friend als. . .
How to Grieve a Tragedy
Bad things happen to good people. Have you lost your job or are facing bankruptcy? Has a cherishe. . .
How To Keep Love Alive In Your Marriage
In the beginning of a relationship, love seems to have a life of its own. Without much effort, y. . .
How to Tell Your Partner You Love Them
Remember the words from an old song... "Be sure it's true when you say I love you, it's a sin to . . .
How To Win Back The Heart Of Your Husband In 3 Easy Steps
"When we were dating and newly married, I KNEW that I had 100% of my husbands heart and thoughts.. . .
If You Love Me...
If you love me, you will keep my commandments.In the love games we play, and in all aspects of hu. . .
Imagine the Perfect Marriage...
Imagine the perfect marriage...then imagine it's yours!"Give and it will be given to you."Give wh. . .
Information/Human Age: Bringing Family and Friends Closer...
Have you ever felt like the distances from your loved ones and cherished connections are just too. . .
Instant Stress-Relief for Your Home
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Keep Seniors Independent and Involved -Practical Acts of ...
Sometimes elderly people can be fierce about maintaining their independence - some would say down. . .
Keeping A Marriage Romantic
My belief is that most relationship problems should be given less attention ... how much do you w. . .
Knowledge To Bring With You For The Nursing Home Admission
Nursing Homes require a lot of information. For many individuals entering a nursing home this ma. . .
Living in LOVE : Remembering why you married
The kids are yelling, the dog is barking, and you just found out that your spouse forgot to do th. . .
Long Distance Caregiving for a Loved One is Particularly ...
Use this article freely in print or electronic media, but please use author's byline and let me k. . .
Love's Most Overlooked Expression
I'll be the first to admit how totally clueless about women's needs, love and relationships most . . .
Loving Your Spouse When Your Spouse is Not Loving You
Marlo and Jack have been married for twelve years and have two young children. Marlo and Jack eac. . .
Lying: Yes or No?
What about little white lies? What about when your partner asks you if this dress makes her look. . .
Make Every Day A Mother's Day!
The word mother and mothers day are simple, yet powerful little words that you hear all the time . . .
Make every day a mother's day!
The word mother and mothers day are simple, yet powerful little words that you hear all the time . . .
Marriage - Miscommunication... Root Cause of Problems?
People of two opposing ideas can stir up arguments and fights. It's that situation when one think. . .
Marriage, Children and Divorce: When "Le Music" Stops
It can happen in many ways. Sometimes, suddenly, out of the blue, with no warning whatsoever. O. . .
Marriage: What Happened to the Fairy Tale?
"Presently, 40% of all first marriages in this country end in divorce. 60% of all second marriag. . .
More than Mom and Dad
Love, love, love. It makes the world go round. It makes a family. So why does it seem the moment . . .
Mother
is most fascinating word on the earth. It is the most known and spoken word. Researcher's have t. . .
Mothers - The True Unsung Heroes In Our Lives
Quote of The Day: "Be grateful to all of your teachers and anyone who took interest in you, parti. . .
Never Forget to Say Thank You
As children we were taught it was a common courtesy to send thank you letters. Remember the chore. . .
Nothing Beats Family.
I stepped into my hotel room to a pleasant surprise. Lots of room surrounded an inviting king-si. . .
Rediscovering Love and Intimacy
Wendy started counseling with me because Terence, her husband of 14 years, had just expressed to . . .
Relationship Deal-breakers
In the 37 years that I have been counseling couples, I have discovered that there are only a few . . .
Relationships: Taking Care of Yourself in the Moment
Maria consulted with me because she was frustrated about the distance she felt in her relationshi. . .
Safe Relationship Spaces
I have been counseling individuals, couples, families and business partners for the past 35 years. . .
Seeing A Marriage Counselor is Not Admitting Defeat...It'...
Many people seem to think that marriage counseling is a last resort when your marriage is cripple. . .
Seven Steps To Building A Resilient Relationship
We live in an age when divorce rates have never been higher. Currently in the U.S., one in every . . .
Should You Forgive Infidelity?
If you're asking yourself that question, then somewhere within you there must be a desire to forg. . .
Speak to Me of Love
Dovid Grossman, a coach and father of nine, recently told me that his father and he had fought co. . .
Spend More Time With Your Family This Holiday Season: Hos...
Too often we forgo entertaining because of the mere thought of all of the preparation that is inv. . .
Spice Up That Lifeless Marriage!
Can you remember the dates you had with your spouse? Let's go back in time.As the dating itself . . .
Spouse Improvement: Influence Your Partner to Change in j...
Everyone has something they'd like to change in their partner. Here is a 7-step process to create. . .
Straight-forward Advice on Marriage that WORKS!
Let's face it; if you're looking for advice on marriage, you could spend DAYS researching on the . . .
Supporting The Service Member & Their Family
Across the United States anyone can find millions upon millions of US Flags and yellow ribbons. I. . .
Sustaining Romance After Becoming Parents
IMPORTANT - Publication and Reprint TermsThe following article is offered for free use in your ez. . .
Sweeten Someone's Childhood
We live in times when the innocence of childhood is being lost earlier than ever before. What ca. . .
Taking the Love Quiz
Q. Is there anything real behind a love quiz?A. Good question. The answer is "maybe, maybe not". . . .
The 5 Secrets of "Keeping" Your Husband In Love With You
In medival times the 'keep' was the central tower that formed the heart of the castle. It was th. . .
The ABC's of Marriage
A- Abandon selfishness B- Believe in each otherC- Call to check inD- Dream togetherE- Enjoy each . . .
The Angry and Sometimes Grumpy Children of the 1950's
A bunch of us in our late 40's and early 50's got together the other night, and after the evening. . .
The Art of Asking
One of the most potent saving tools you possess as a consumer is the ability to ask. This ability. . .
The Art of Gift Giving
(ARA) - Fall is a time of year when people do a lot of entertaining, and if you're invited to a g. . .
The Battle Of The Sexes Is On This Father's Day
(NC)-It seems once again men and women have a difference of opinion. This time the Mars vs.Venus . . .
The Challenge of Families
Angie grew up in a family where she was the caretaker. The oldest of four, Angie was the only mem. . .
The Crimes We Commit Against Our Marriages
Are you guilty of one or more of these "crimes" in your marriage? The crime of indifference, par. . .
The Economics of True Love
In the real world, can there be romance without finance? A common saying: No romance, without fin. . .
The Family Cycle (I) - Euphoric and Dysphoric Cycles in M...
Despite all the fashionable theories of marriage, the narratives and the feminists, the reasons t. . .
The Fundamentals of a Great Marriage
There are two types of marriages. A marriage in which a couple is married and cares about each ot. . .
The Hidden Elements of Child Sexual Abuse
While most people understand that acts such as kissing, fondling, rape and sodomy are all include. . .
The Many Ways to Show You Care
Full of love but not of cash this holiday? Looking for inexpensive ways to show your loved ones y. . .
The Marriage Test
Love should not blind a couple to the realities of their legal status of husband and wife, for th. . .
The Meanings Behind the Colors of Roses
Roses are a sign of love and friendship and by giving someone a rose you are telling them how tru. . .
The Narcissist and His Family
We are all members of a few families in our lifetime: the one that we are born to and the one(s) . . .
The Power of Love
There is no doubt in my mind that the quality of love is the #1 quality that God would like to ge. . .
The Power of One: You Can Make a Difference
(ARA) - In this age of metal detectors, locker searches and zero tolerance policies, senior citiz. . .
The Privilege of Resolving Relationship Conflict
In a phone session I had with Shelly and Stan, a couple who have been together for six years, the. . .
The Red Balloon of Happiness
Just when you think you know it all, some 17-month old child comes along and teaches you another . . .
The Spirit of Father's Day
Some time ago I received a gift from both of my children. It was spontaneous and had nothing to d. . .
The Ultimate Aphrodisiac: Emotional Intimacy!
Sex... There, I've said it... There are two major hot buttons for couples that come to see me: se. . .
There are Stories to be Told: Start a Family Tradition
One of the most rewarding ways to use your outdoor living space is to gather your family members . . .
To Know You Is To Love You
How do you show someone you love them? Do you buy them expensive gifts? Spend quality time toge. . .
To Love Forever
Some time ago we were leading a college seminar for sexually sophisticated, exuberant and articul. . .
To Love Or To Be In Love
What is the basic difference between loving someone and being in love with the person? Before we . . .
True Love - Part 1
True Love! We all dream of being in love with that significant other, at some point in our lives.. . .
True Romance for Couples with Kids: 10 Inexpensive Ideas
Anyone can splurge on a formal dinner or a pricey bottle of perfume, but it takes creativity and. . .
Trust Starts with You
"I have a hard time trusting people.""I never feel like I can trust my husband (or wife)."It is v. . .
Turn Dinner Time into Quality Time with Your Family
(ARA) - Between work, school and various extra-curricular activities, today's families may not sp. . .
Ways to Say I Love You in Another Language
Have you been looking for romantic and provocative ways to say "I Love You" to your special partn. . .
We All Need A Father Figure To Lean On
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "Life which is soon past, only what's done with love will last.' When I think o. . .
What Are You Doing In Front Of Your Children?
Copyright © Jan Tincher - All Rights reservedhttp://www.tameyourbrain.comWhat are you doing in fr. . .
What Divorce Parenting Practices is Best Appropriate for ...
Is there such thing as divorce parenting practices that is best appropriate for an infant? I tell. . .
What Divorce Parenting Practices is Best Appropriate for ...
How do you spare your preschoolers for the negative effects of divorce? How do you promote your p. . .
What Divorce Parenting Practices is Best Appropriate for ...
It is being said that how bad or how well children go through the divorce depends on how the situ. . .
What Divorce Parenting Practices is Best Appropriate for ...
Toddlers, toddlers, toddlers! Very young, seems don't understand what is happening yet their deve. . .
What Do You Truly Value Most?
Believe it or not, values are in the core of all of us. These underrated rankings tell more about. . .
What Gals Really Want For Christmas!
Okay, guys: listen up! I am here to tell you what women want for Christmas. You probably already . . .
What is Abuse?
Violence in the family often follows other forms of more subtle and long-term abuse: verbal, emot. . .
What Parents Should Do For Children To Do Their Best Afte...
Why do some children still do best after divorce and separation? Is there divorce parenting appro. . .
What to Do When Your Spouse or Your Friends are Negative?
This year (2004), I've completed over 64 seminars. And one of the most common questions asked is,. . .
When Mother Comes to Visit
My mom came to visit us for a few days. I know what you're thinking. I know it's happened to yo. . .
Where To Make Friends?
Where To Make FriendsPart OneBy George RuskyMaking friends today is getting more difficult than e. . .
Who Says Life Doesn'T Repeat Itself?
(NC)-There is a growing awareness that children who witness family violence experience severe emo. . .
Why Aren't YOU Using This Marriage Saving Tip?
Do you find that things would just be so much easier if your spouse would do things your way? Mos. . .
Why Christian and Atheistic Libertarians Get Along
I'm the most religious guy in the Libertarian Party. At least that's what my friend, Charlie, dec. . .
Why Some Marriages Explode And Fall Into Ashes
Just like a fire with smoldering embers can flare up when they are stirred or fanned, emotions ca. . .
Write An Apology To Your Spouse: How to Apologize In a Wa...
Being apologetic doesn't come easily for me. Unfortunately, being inconsiderate and self-centered. . .
You Are The Problem!
You have a choice right now. It's about your perspective and your sense of empowerment.You can pe. . .
You Are What You Think
One of the first things you will find that God will start to do with you if you have decided to e. . .
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