Would You Rather Have Boring Predictability or Exciting Uncertainty?
Making the Most of the HolidaysClay was determined to enjoy the holidays despite the fact that he couldn't travel to be with his mother and sister. He made sure that Linda and the baby wanted for...
View ArticleTen Relationship Mistakes Couples Should Avoid- Mistake One
Mistake Number One - Setting TrapsThe Bait Is SetDamien bought his wife a beautiful scarf for their fifth wedding anniversary. He imagined her wearing it and looking gorgeous in those earth tones that...
View ArticleTen Mistakes Couples Should Avoid- Mistake Two
Mistake Number Two - Expecting Your Partner To Be A Mind ReaderThe first mistake couples should avoid is to avoid setting traps for one another. Asking for what you want, clearing up misconceptions and...
View ArticleTen Mistakes Couples Should Avoid - Number Three
Mistake Number 3 -Thinking and Feeling For Your PartnerConnie Imagines The WorstThe pregnancy test proved positive. Connie's heart sank. How could she tell Mario? He would just flip out. He didn't want...
View ArticleTen Mistakes For Couples to Avoid - Mistake 4
Mistake Number 4 - Treat Each Other With ContemptRupert drove Estelle to her brother's party in a foul mood. She could hardly bear to be near him, and kept making snide comments about his driving." You...
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Mistake Number 5- Preventing Your Partner From GrowingTaking A Step Towards a DreamSela was so excited. Her youngest son had just started school. Now she could go to art college and study photography....
View ArticleTen Mistakes Couples Should Avoid - Mistake 6
Mistake number 6- Play The MartyrThe Enjoyment Gets SpoiledThe new apartment looked great. Claudia and Warren had worked hard to get it just the way they liked. Warren's dream of owning his place had...
View ArticleTen Mistakes Couples Should Avoid -Mistake Number Seven
Mistake Number Seven - Hearing What You Expect - Not What Is SaidKodi put his legs up and switched on the television. Checking out of his life by jumping into a hilarious reality show was just what the...
View ArticleTen Mistakes Couples Should Avoid- Number Eight
Mistake Number Eight - Character AssassinationJarred is a slobPicking up the dirty clothes on the bedroom floor Noel was getting to be more than a drag for Noel. She resentedpicking up after Jarred. He...
View ArticleTen Mistakes Couples Should Avoid - Mistake Nine
Mistake Nine - Dropping The Hot Potato In Your Partner's LapWho Should Prepare for the Parents Visit?Eddie's parents were arriving in three days. He was looking forward to it and imagined showing them...
View ArticleTen Mistakes Couples Should Avoid - Number Ten
Mistake Number Ten - Demanding PerfectionDuane Found The Perfect WomanAdele was gorgeous, smart, popular and a lot of fun to be with. Duane felt like luckiest man alive when Adele agreed to move in...
View ArticleHow Well Do You Know Your Partner?
Should Gary Give in to Eleanor?Gary was worried. If he went with his own feelings and delayed the marriage plans he might make Eleanor feel unwanted. She may drift away. If he agreed to her wish to...
View ArticleDo You Feel Invisible When Your Partner is Busy?
Does Tom really want Roxy or is he being polite?Watching Tom rapt in conversation with their guests made Roxy feel left out and unimportant. Almost as if he heard her wish, Tom asked her for her...
View ArticleDo You Turn Your Happiness into Guilt To Make Your Partner Feel Good?
Why does Dan knock Kate down every time she builds herself up?Dan took one look at Kate’s face, heard the spring in her step and began complaining about her being away and leaving him to take care of...
View ArticleWhy do you keep the good stuff to yourself and only share the bad moods!
A comforting wife made Noam glad he was marriedNoam’s cell phone vibrated as he woke up next to his wife in the vacation hotel room. The text message told him that his best friend had been fatally...
View ArticleHow Can My Partner Love Me If He's Mad At Me?
Paige's insecurity reached fever pitch when Travis was preoccupiedPaige's husband Travis worried about the end of the year approaching with no improvement in his insurance sales figures. He earned his...
View ArticleDoes Your Need For Pay Back Stop You From Understanding Your Partner?
What did Phil do to be scolded by Emily?Phil was taken aback when his wife accused him of leaving her out. She had called him at work and told him it was fine if he had a drink with the boys before...
View ArticleHealthy relationships involve sharing sadness for deep intimacy.
Ever had that cold scary feeling inside when your partner doesn't get how much you long to feel close?Does it make you angry and defensive?All that does is push you further apart.One way of connecting...
View ArticleRelationship Problems Are Made Worse By Insincere Apologies
Are you familiar with that empty feeling when your partner apologies to you but it doesn’t feel right?Do you get annoyed when your anger and hurt is silenced by your partner’s quick and profuse...
View ArticleIntimacy Reduces Stress
Research indicates that if you have a healthy intimate relationship, you are less likely to suffer from stress.The protective factors in healthy intimate relationships are huge.Security with your...
View ArticleAre your relationships doomed because you can't find the right partner?
How could Neville’s fiance drop him after everything he had done?Just as the wedding plans were being finalized Neville’s fiance broke off the relationship- for the third time! He couldn’t believe...
View ArticleStop Competing with Your Partner and Begin Taking Care of Each Other
Anger was Terrance's only weapon against a perceived attackTerrence felt his head throb with anger. His jaw tightened and he ground his teeth to try and control his fury. He wanted to tear up the list...
View ArticleTHREE WAYS TO TELL IF YOU AND YOUR PARTNER ARE PEOPLE OR OBJECTS TO ONE ANOTHER
DO YOU AND YOUR PARTNER TREAT EACH OTHER LIKE OBJECTS OR PEOPLE?Do you often feel treated like a ‘thing’ instead of a person?Paying lip serviceIf :Your partner asks you how you are, but pays lip...
View ArticleKeeping Your Feelings Secret is the Best Way Of Ending a Relationship
Josh kept his feelings secret most of the time. He pretended to be okay with things when he wasn’t. When his anger and frustration reached the point of no return he demanded that his partner listen and...
View ArticleAre you attacked in your relationship for trying to help?
An Unselfish Partner Makes Justine Hate HerselfPerry was a good man. He was unselfish and always willing to help ease the burdens on Justine who was very grateful. She knew she was lucky to have him...
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