Posts Tagged ‘Love’
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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Monday, March 28th, 2011
Everyone remembers the high of falling in love.
Your body is flooded with nature’s feel good chemicals. You want this blissful state to last forever.
Neuroscientists have found that after a period of 6 months to 2 years the brain stops producing these stimulating chemicals. Read more »
Tags: Behaviour, Love, Relationship
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Monday, February 21st, 2011
Bold, straight-shooting and crass.
Tracy McMillan, writer for the hit TV show Mad Men, posted an article on Huffington Post which is sure to get a reaction.
Check out, Why You’re Not Married, and see if you agree with her points.
Tags: Connection, Love, Relationship
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Monday, February 7th, 2011
Love is a decision and relationship is a choice.
This phrase struck me on a deeper level after reading a copy of a love letter sent to me by a colleague.
Take the time to read it. I guarantee you will look at your relationship in a different light. Read more »
Tags: Communication, Crisis, Love
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Monday, January 17th, 2011
Why is she not moved by your efforts?
You took out the garbage and put down your BlackBerry but what she really wanted was a hug…that would have made the difference.
Your emotional love language and the language of your partner may be as different as French and Mandarin. Read more »
Tags: Communication, Love, love language, Relationship
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Monday, November 22nd, 2010
Don’t keep your guard up in a relationship.
If you do, you’re guaranteed to keep the love out, too.
When it comes to love, things are not always what they seem.
Why is it that you block the love your partner is trying to give you? You say you want to feel close and be loved, but you behave in a way that guarantees you will not feel loved? Read more »
Tags: Imago, Love, Relationship
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Monday, October 18th, 2010
Sustained repair and recovery takes little steps
It does not come in titanic waves, it is the small steady current that determines where the stream flows.
A full relationship recovery is a quieter process. Relationships require a steady investment of time and emotional energy. Read more »
Tags: Counselling, Love, Relationship
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