Is This Love Real?

Monday, June 27th, 2011

How in the world do you answer this question?

Do you hold your breath and hope for the best or is there a way to determine if you are in a relationship that has substance, the kind of love that you can build a stable future on.

I have broken this down into 4 statements  to consider. If you can honestly say that you believe these statements then your relationship is likely to thrive. Take the test… Read more »

Tags: Love, Relationship Patterns, Respect
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Emotional Affairs

Monday, June 20th, 2011

How do you know when you have crossed the line?

How do you know you have broken the bond of trust with your partner?

An emotional affair can be as devastating to a relationship as a sexual affair. Secrecy and deception are the deal breakers.

Emotional affairs are easy to deny, you can rationalize that there is no sex involved and keep yourself guilt free.

Check out this article on Oprah’s website, Emotional Affairs 101, for some concrete signs that you are having an emotional affair.

Tags: Behaviour, Crisis, Relationship Patterns
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Why Am I Alone?

Monday, June 13th, 2011

Do not ask yourself that question.

If you do, you are headed down a path of failure and misery.

The answer propels you on a fault-finding mission, sets you up for agony and self-doubt. The result is diminished self-esteem and confidence.

The answer…you change the question. Read more »

Tags: Acceptance, Let It Be, Relationship
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Hold My Hand

Monday, June 6th, 2011

What happens when your husband holds your hand?

He is actually doing more than just expressing affection, he is altering your brain chemistry and lowering your stress level.

Here is the catch, you need to be happily married for this to happen! Read more »

Tags: Behaviour, Connection, Support
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