The 10 Most Endearing Things You Can Say to Your Sweetheart
Communication is the most important thing in any relationship. Unfortunately, many times we are unable to put into words what we feel in our hearts. Here are ten things you can say to your sweetheart that will help you convey the depth of your love. Read More
After a few decades of doing the Valentine's thing, I have observed that men and women differ widely in their expectations of the day. Okay, so this isn't big news, but I find that what some otherwise levelheaded gentlemen think about 2/14 is at the very least an amusing insight into the male mind. Read More
It seems counterintuitive, but when you're mad at someone you care for, the best way to deal with your unhealed anger is to talk about it. All too often, we don't feel like speaking to the person who has irritated us, no matter who it is. But clamming up or inappropriately venting will only cause more ill feelings. Read More
Instead of making a resolution, which most of us aren't all that great at keeping, why not look for some areas in your life where you'd like to begin anew? Here are some tools to make starting over a little easier and your new year a little more emotionally fit. Read More
According to the courts, January is the month when most divorces are filed. It may be because the holidays are over or that people want a fresh start at the New Year. Read More
There is a psychological myth going around that you have to love yourself before someone else can love you. The real truth is that many people learn to love themselves by first being loved by another. Read More
We all think about (and sometimes do) New Years Resolutions. This year I suggest that you try something new, a New Years (Relationship) Evaluation. Take a look at your relationship and your life and ask yourself some deep questions. It will give you the clarity you need to get want out of the year ahead and some insights as to how to deal with and avoid the difficulties of the year past. Read More
The holidays are not about what you get or even what you do. They are about what you give. With that in mind, here some ways to make this special time a wonderful experience for all concerned. Read More
Long before it took a week's pay to fill your grocery cart or concert tickets sold for thousands, we found simple ways to have fun with the one we love. But when the days get shorter and the temperature drops, going for a hike or hanging out in the back yard is no longer practical. Read More
Most of us have things about ourselves we wish we could improve. Lasting change is difficult—many of our habits are deeply ingrained, and certain aspects of ourselves, such as core personality attributes, may be immutable. But many more things can be changed.
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