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Dating Tips

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:02:29 +0000

Please give me some tips for dating.

Single and Alone

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:06:11 +0000

“What would happen if I had a stroke” is just one question a single person living alone would ask. It’s a lonely world out there if you don’t have a partner. Do you have a plan if you were to have a stroke, would some notice you weren’t at work?

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Single Friends After Marriage

Mon, 09 May 2011 08:09:50 +0000

How can I keep my single friends? I’ve been married for 7 years. Over those years, my single friends have either gotten married themselves or have drifted away. I have one special friend remaining in that category. We share a long history, and I don’t want to lose her, but she has recently become despondent. She said that it’s just too hard to be friends with me since I’m married. Why has this suddenly become a challenge too big to hurdle?

Unrealistic Demands

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 23:50:42 +0000

Whose life is it anyway? There’s so much to do, and everyone wants it done at the same time! Throw in a career, or two, and a child, or two, and things get pretty hectic. How can you properly communicate your needs?

Too Independent?

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 23:33:57 +0000

A unity candle is lit at some weddings as a visual reminder that that two people are now in making a life together. It is said “that two shall be come one”.

For some couples this co-mingling of lives seems to happen fairly easily. This is especially true for couples that come from very similar backgrounds. For other couples the need for individuality is strong. A desire not to “lose oneself” can become so strong that it causes issues in the relationship. How can you build a life toegether without leaving yourself in the dust?

Disrespect and Judgment

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 23:15:53 +0000

Judgment is defined in part as “the process of forming an opinion or evaluation by discerning and comparing”. What happens in a relationship when what we perceived to be the situation, isn’t really the situation? What if our judgement is incorrect? What happens when one partner jumps to conclusions and completely mis-reads the intent of his or her mate or the reality of the situation itself?

Lies, Lies and more Lies!

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 22:07:38 +0000

A little, white lie, a truth misrepresented — it doesn’t take much before you may hear your spouse say, “I’m not sure I can completely trust you.” A lack of trust is a very challenging atmosphere in any relationship. A pattern of lies undermines the whole communication process. How can you talk about anything important if you can’t quite believe what he or she says?

Habits that Irritate

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:55:16 +0000

At some point we probably thought they were cute, but over time habits can drive us to distraction. Some habits can be destructive, such as drugs, others are just there annoyingly in the background. Habits are part of who we are. Often we don’t even realize we are doing them. Whether we try to ignore them or not, habits can start to drive a wedge between partners.

Exploding Anger

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:40:20 +0000

In a moment of anger it all boils over. Words and feelings we don’t even want to admit we have just slip out. And once they’re out there, like toothpaste, they’re impossible to put back. Disagreements and stress are going to happen in any relationship. How you deal with them can make all the difference.

Beyond Beautiful

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:37:05 +0000

Amidst the hectic schedule of college life, Emma tries to persuade Charlie to go on a blind date with her new friend. As you watch the video, consider which of the two friends Emma would actually be pleased with, and why. What does this video have to say about our own words and actions? What does hypocrisy of what we say and what we do speak into our own identities?