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ARTArticleHOW TO KEEP YOURSELF OUT OF A VIOLENT RELATIONSHIPIt’s not always easy to tell which strangers are dangerous, and which are not. Here are some guidelines for protecting yourself and telling the difference. 1. Don’t be alone with a new person too quickly, and don’t go to the other person’s home, or allow him or her in yours, especially if you have children. Get to know someone first away from your home. Rather, meet for coffee or lunch in a public place, or in a group.ARTArticleHow To Make An Ex Boyfriend or Ex Girlfriend Desire And Fall In Love With You – Tips To Get Me My Ex BackAnyone can get his or her ex boyfriend or ex girlfriend back into their life again. What matters is your willingness to make the best out your relationship if given a second chance. Yes you surely can get reconciled to your ex boyfriend or ex girlfriend that you love no-matter the condition that led to the breakup. What caused the breakup? Did you cheat? Did your ex boyfriend or ex girlfriend fall out love and feelings for you? Did your ex boyfriend or ex girlfriend find a new lover?ARTArticleHow to Survive the Days Ahead: Living Joyfully Through Challenging TimesFailure. Stress. Chaos. Confusion. Doubt. These are words that describe life for most of us today. The changes that lie ahead for all of us demand tremendous courage. We are amidst a struggle that never seems to end. Chaos has become a regular part of our existence. We want to know how it will all end. We want to run away to a desert island, away from it all. We want to hear the waves lap upon the shore, feel the breeze on our skin, and spend a few days or weeks with nothing to do or nothing to think about. We simply want it all to go away.ARTArticleHow Well Do You Know The Man or Woman You Love and Make Love To?Have you ever felt like if people were to take the time and effort just get to know you a little bit more, they would love you? I have. Ego trip? Perhaps. What exactly does "to know me is to love me" mean? Some have interpreted it to mea "if people were to just get to know me a little bit ...ARTArticleHumor & HopeShe was an Italian immigrant in New Jersey, a hard-working, frugal, Catholic single mother who lost her husband in WWII. She spent most days of her life as a “spooler” in a thread factory, retiring just before her job was automated. Her English was good, but she didn’t always catch the finer points. She sang Italian opera arias just for pleasure.ARTArticleIntimacy Enhancer or Mood Dampener?: The Potentials and Pitfalls of Back RubsAh, the back rub. In your love relationship, a back rub can be a welcome tension reliever at the end of a long stressful day. It can also be a prelude to lovemaking or other intimate connecting. But, unfortunately, a back rub can also backfire and end up causing pain, discomfort or even ...ARTArticleIntimacy Tips for Moms and DadsIf you have kids at home, it's highly likely that you and your mate have to schedule in and make plans for special time for you two to be alone. This may vary depending on your lifestyle and the ages of your kids. It's quite possible that at a certain point in your lives, you and your partner ...ARTArticleIntuition or Inner KnowingWhen I met Richard, my husband, October 10, 1981, he was sitting outside, and the sun was glinting off his red hair, and my whole body and soul said {wow!” Twenty-three years later, we’re still happy. It turned out to be a lasting love at first sight. How did I know?ARTArticleIs Sex Necessary for Spiritual Expression?No controversy in religious annals is more laden with raw emotion than the argument as to whether sexual activity is, or is not, a necessary ingredient to spiritual expression. Down through the ages, as this sometimes-bitter dispute has raged some of the most ruthless crimes (remember the ...ARTArticleLife LessonsIn this month of giving thanks, I am grateful for the lessons of my life. Perhaps the most important lesso I’ve learned is that a meaningful life is about growing your soul, and it happens slowly, in the process of engaging life.ARTArticleLiving Single - Are You Alone In A Cool Way Or Hot Way?"I don't know why I am doing this. I've never done this until now", he muttered. "That's okay", I said. "That's why I am here. How can I be of help?" "No body calls me." "I am listening", I said. "I feel like no body really cares about me." "Are you talking about the opposite sex, ...ARTArticleLove is an Inside JobDo you remember Tina Turner’s 80‘s hit ‘What’s love got to do with it? I’m sure it’s what people think when they hear me say that these times call for us to to exist and operate from the heart, the place of love. So what does love have to do with the whole scheme of things? Most people think that love is something that only exists between them and others; friends, family or significant other.ARTArticleLoving Someone Who Has A Superiority ComplexHave you noticed how men and women blessed with "good looks" think that the only reason anyone could ever - ever love them or hate them is because of their good looks? If you say or do anything they don't like -- even something unrelated to their looks - it's because you're jealous; envious and ...ARTArticleMake Your Family Stronger with These 5 New Year's ResolutionsMany of us make New Year’s resolutions every year. We set goals for exercising, loosing weight, staying organized. But how many of us take the time to size up our family? Are you conscious of how your time is spent together? How many meals are you eating together as a family? How much time do you spend alone with your spouse? Do your children’s activities flood your calendar? In just a minute, I’m going to give you suggestions for five basic building blocks that help strengthen families, but first I’d like to suggest that you do a simple exercise.ARTArticleMaking Peace With The In-LawsIf your partner is having in-law problems, it is up to you as the son or daughter of the intrusive or disrespectful in-laws to set the boundaries to protect your partner. If your partner feels disrespected or mistreated by your family, it is best to deal with it as soon as possible.ARTArticleMaking Your Relationship Work in an Ailing Economy)Let’s face it, monetary matters play an influential role in our romantic relationships, whether you find yourself married or in another serious relationship. While love is priceless, the role finances play in our relationships is a fundamental of our cultural-specific and universal beliefs ...ARTArticleMarriage Beliefs That Can Potentially Make or Break Your RelationshipDid you know that the beliefs you hold about marriage can significantly impact the relationship you have with your spouse? You may chock up your beliefs to merely 'thoughts,' but they actually can mean the difference between you having the relationship you want and feeling dissatisfied or ...ARTArticleMarried Couple Shares Secrets of Journey from Misery to BlissHow we ended up with black belts in the "Marital Arts": A few years ago, Sonja and Stephen Francis found themselves sitting in a puddle of blueberry milkshake, sobbing their hearts out. Sonja had just dumped the milkshake over Stephen's head, right after he had punched a hole in the closet ...ARTArticleMeditation and Your Spiritual AwakeningMeditation was once visualized as an Eastern tradition where the person sits in a circle surrounded by candles and saying mantras or humming. Currently, meditation and its benefits are recognized and are far from what we had in mind before. Aside from the calming effect that it could bring, meditation is often said to be a path to awaken the spirit and start the journey towards spiritual awakening.ARTArticleMen Like Women Who Like Themselves: Building Self-Esteem, One Sentence at a TimeMEN LIKE WOMEN WHO LIKE THEMSELVES. It sounds so simple. Like two plus two equals four. Simple. Yet most women know from their own personal experience that the 'mathematics' of love and relationships are rarely this simple. Indeed, they know that love and relationships can be painfully ...ARTArticleMichael Jackson: The Tragic Consequences of Child AbuseMillions of people enjoyed Michael Jackson’s genius as a showman, however, his legacy is even greater if we learn from his life story. During a TV interview, “Living with Michael Jackson,” Michael stated he was beaten by his father. He was so terrified he became physically ill when he saw him. When asked about his mother, he said he could hear her screaming, “Stop you’re going to kill him.” Physical, mental and sexual child abuse is a family secret that must be exposed. All forms of abuse leave life long scars on victims.ARTArticleNeighbors Can Be MentorsThe Internet discussion reminded me, neighbors must be involved. The blog centered around a seven-year-old boy who broke into four homes, trashed houses and abused neighbor’s pets. The question was, “What should neighbors do?” I read 27 responses without one suggestion about helping this ...ARTArticleNo Worries Mate - Everything Is Gonna Be AlrightOne thing that life has taught me is that, if there is anything a man or woman, young or old must learn about life, it is learning how to stay calm, cool and collected in situations fraught with uncertainty and unpredictability. Let me rephrase it this way: if there is anything one must ...ARTArticleOMG! You're So Cool!There are fluent speakers and there are great writers, and then there are great communicators. But you already know that. There are people who use all the right words, in all the right order and with all the right passion, but for all their precision, passion and good intent, can not create that ...ARTArticleParenting Solutions to Time-outs & Rules for Your Child or TeenagerIf you have done any parenting style or parenting solution research at all, you will have found Supe anny Jo Frost all over the internet, including YouTube. When I was raising my children Supe anny Jo Frost was my hero and still is today! What if her child rearing philosophy could be enhanced with new, state of the art, positive parenting solutions that would bring even better results with your child or teenager?ARTArticleRaising a Child With a Positive Body ImageMany of us hate our bodies. We shun swim suits. We are quick to find fault. Some of us are even self-loathing. The question is do you want your child to grow up with these insecurities, too? If not, what can we do as parents to help our child grow up feeling good about his/her body? And what can we do to try and prevent our child from developing an eating disorder? This month, I interviewed Becky Henry, a life coach, CPCC, who specializes in working with families fighting eating disorders to give us some guidance.ARTArticleReasons NOT to Over Schedule Your Child this Summer(Take the “Is Your Child Overscheduled?” quiz here: http://www.familiesfirstcoaching.com/pdf/IsYourChildOverscheduledAssessment.pdf Are you busy scheduling summer camps and activities for your child? There are a plethora of great options to choose from. A word of caution, however.ARTArticleReclaim Your Couple Time!If you’re like most parents you devote yourself to your children, work long hours, take care of all of life’s demands and let your relationship with your loved one drop to the bottom of the heap. You may believe that since your loved one isn’t demanding your attention like the children do that s/he doesn’t really need your time and attention. Or you may feel guilty leaving your child(ren).ARTArticleRelationship Advice: “Should I Take My Partner Back After Infidelity?”When you find out your partner had an affair, it can seem as if the world stopped and you are frozen in the feelings of pain and hurt in the aftermath of betrayal. As the reality settles in, you might be confused and conflicted about whether or not to take back your mate. You might be ...ARTArticleRelationship Advice: Are you in a “Fixer-Upper” Kind of Relationship?Do you tend to see your partner as a “fixer-upper” kind of man or woman? Sure, you love him or her-- but there are certain aspects about your mate that, to you, need fixing or improving. Perhaps you spend your time either subtly (or more overtly) working to help your partner become more ...

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