Mr. Right-Now
I decided some weeks ago to stop burdening my friends and loved ones with my feelings about my semi-recent break up. They have been extremely supportive and understanding of my emotional rollercoaster; so, to spare them from having to hear any more of my whining, I resolved to get my advice from anonymous sources. One day while browsing the net I noticed an article with the headline “Guy's Guide to Getting Over It” and, though I am not a guy, I decided to read the article.
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40 Things Every Woman Must Know About Men, Love, Sex and Relationships
Most women learn about men, love, sex and relationships the hard way. They walk down the highly traveled, worn out path of emotional scars, broken hearts, abuse, confusion, anger and sleepless nights. When it comes to learning the hard way, you can get to know a great deal about men, love, sex and relationships, but most women who have traveled that path will tell you
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To Love is to Trust
Scottish author and poet George MacDonald was quoted as saying: “To be trusted is a greater compliment than to be loved.” No doubt it is flattering to be told that you have gained someone’s trust, that someone has confidence in your ability to make them feel comfortable and, if given the opportunity, that you could safely retain their innermost secrets.
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How to Say "I Love You" Without Saying I Love You
Sometimes words just do not cut it. After all, once we grow accustomed to certain expressions they can sometimes lose their significance. Every now and then we need to do more than just say the words “I Love You”; we need to learn how to say it without saying it. Here are some insightful ways to remind your loved one that you care, without saying so directly.
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F for Fear, F for Forever
I sit here looking at the ring on my finger. It speaks to me. A sort of calm passes, as it assures me of the security it will bring in my life. The diamond - a symbol of purity and permanence, a pledge of love and happiness that each will bring and want to bring forth in the years to come; brilliantly fills my eyes with its glorious fire and promises to keep burning throughout my life and relationship. Hmph! Quite a picture, don't you think?
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A Special Love Story
Her family had come to America from Sweden. She had a typical Scandinavian look... Long blond hair; blue eyes; long slender legs; soft, blemish-free skin. She was gorgeous - she was beautiful. In fact, a professional international photographer in her hometown thought she was so pretty that he used a photograph of her to advertise his business.
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The Five Love Languages
People are not simple, so it should come as no surprise that romantic relationships are even less so. Have you ever wondered, for instance, why you just cannot seem to impress upon your partner? That more often than not you would prefer some quality time alone with him than a night out on the town? Or why he or she does not seem to understand that sometimes you need to hear that they love you just one more time?
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Constructive Criticism, Now There's a Thought!
We find it quite easy to be critical, and sometimes even easier to offer our criticism although unsolicited. Criticism is necessary to learn and grow in our relationships and primarily as individuals. Unfortunately, many of us don't realize there is a way to criticize without having it sabotage our relationships. Constructive criticism is an approach neglected by many of us, even more so with our most intimate of relations, causing a dramatic shift in the atmosphere and tone to what could have been a simple conversation.
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Love is Like a Box of Chocolates?
They say that a person's favorite kind of chocolate may determine a particular personality type. New Zealand psychotherapist Murray Langham, author of Chocolate Therapy: Dare to Discover Your Inner Self , notes that much can be revealed about people's personalities depending on the type, shape and filling of their favorite chocolates, as well as the ways in which they dispose of the wrapping.