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Five Common Complaints Husbands Have About Their Wives
Here are some common complaints from unhappy husbands, from their wives being too moody to not respecting their money.
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Is Dating Multiple People Cheating?
Is dating multiple people considered cheating if you're not committed to exclusivity?
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Relationships: Do you believe people really settle?
I've been going back and forth over the use of the word settle when it comes to relationships. Simply looking up the definition of settle you will see words like: resolve, sort out, clear up, worked it out, remedy, reconcile, as in "They settled...
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Authorpreneurs Part II: Is this the way to go if you offer coaching services?
Book Marketing Strategies for Coaches
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Women: Feminist VS Traditional Lifestyle Choices
Not long ago a female writer posted discussion topic in an online forum on what she termed “gender traitors”. Essentially her position is there are (women) who do not believe that women should have equal rights to men. These women are strong...
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Three primary reasons why people don’t get a second date
These days a lot of people have no problem getting a first date. In fact it is not uncommon to hear someone complain about not having many second dates. Oftentimes they themselves were not interested in having a second date and other times they are...
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Cheating: Exercise your right to be informed or simply move on?
Not long ago I found myself watching a daytime episode of the TV show “Cheaters”. For those of you who have never heard of the show and are unaware of what it is about: essentially it involves people who suspect their significant other or spouse...
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Are Men Really Afraid of Commitment?
There have been many articles and books written alluding to the belief that men are afraid of commitment. Very often when a man does not propose marriage to a long-time girlfriend he is labeled as being "afraid" to commit. This is also often stated...
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A Breakup Method
There are numerous magazine articles and books written on the topic of getting over breakups and heartaches. There are just as many resources containing information suggesting when a person should seriously consider ending a relationship. However...
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Black women: Is the church keeping you single?
A few years ago Deborrah Cooper wrote an article for her Surviving Dating website which was titled: The Black Church: How Black Churches Keep African American Women Single and Lonely. To no surprise this controversial article caught on like...
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Do you (really) believe you are responsible for your own happiness?
Whenever I’ve asked someone if they thought they were responsible for their own happiness the natural reflex response I usually get is, “yes”. However as I read articles, hubs, and blogs concerning relationships dealing with heartache,...
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Why do some men believe women are lucky to have them?
About a week ago I saw a posting from a young-lady stating the following. "My ex-boyfriend would make it seem as though he could get any girl he wanted. I always felt so (lucky) to have him. Not just him, I have had a history of boyfriends who...
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15 Questions Men Don't Want Women to Ask on a First Date!
Oftentimes I have read articles about women that state they have had more first dates than they can count. Very rarely do these women get asked out for a second date and almost never get asked out on a third date. Too often the problem is these...
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Is it possible to love again?
Soul mate Vs Sole mate Not long ago someone posed the question: Can you be happy with anyone other than your soul mate? There are over 7 Billion people on this planet. In all likelihood there is more than one person for everyone. While I do...
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Secret Lover’s Calendar: A Solution for the Romantically Challenged
One of the little truths that married couples and couples who live together seldom share with their single friends is; couples that live apart have more sex and romance than those who live together! When one person is a guest and the other is a...
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Affirmations for Living and Relationships
Life is a personal journey. When we change, our circumstances change. The only person you can control is yourself. People change when they want to change. You are responsible for your own happiness! Your life is the result of the choices...
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Unconditional Love: Is it a myth?
Everyone wants to be in a secure relationship at some point in his or her life. The kind of relationship where one emphatically feels at last their heart has found a home. This means a lot of things to different people. Home Robert Frost stated,...
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Authorpreneurs: Self-publishing With Pride!
There was a time where any writer who self-published a book was thought to do so only because he or she had written a book no publisher wanted to publish. The writer would turn to one of several “vanity” publishers and pay to have their book...
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Commitment Without Marriage: Is it possible?
When I looked up synonyms for commitment I found words such as (promise, pledge, loyalty, obligation, dedication, and assurance) but no mention of the word marriage. And yet many people consider couples that are together without marriage, to be in...
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Defining the terms “Real Man” and “Real Woman”
Somewhere in the mid 80s the terms “Real Man” and “Real Woman” began to surface in the media. It’ has been my observation that both of these terms tend to be used by women more so than men. The statement is also more often used by women...
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Is he "Passive Aggressive" or practicing "Anger Management"?
Upon graduating from high school a lot of young men are given a graduation card containing the poem “If” by Rudyard Kippling. I’m paraphrasing here but I wanted to point out the first sentence and the last. “If you can keep your head when...
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Sympathy Sex: Is There a Double Standard?
Sadness Leads To Passion Linda had been trying to reach Bob all weekend to no avail. Monday night he finally answered his phone sounding very despondent. Linda: I’ve been trying to reach you for a couple of days. What’s the matter? Bob: I...
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6 Common Mistakes Women Make With Online Dating...
Selecting Without Researching Everyday there are lots of new online dating websites popping up. One very common mistake people often make is assuming they are all about the same. Intellectually you know that can’t be true. Would anyone compare...
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The One: Separating Myth from Reality
Many of us believe there is only “one” special person out there that will “get us”. We’ll share the same sense of humor, enjoy doing the same things, have the same goals, and be sexually compatible. In fact many of us believe this person...
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Commitment: What Does it Really Mean?
Like a lot of things in life commitment means different things to different people. Some believe it means once you make a decision you stick with it (no matter what) you learn along the way. There are others who go to the other extreme by stating;...
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Jealousy: How to Defeat the Green - Eyed Monster
"O, beware, my lord, of jealousy! It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on". - William Shakespeare, "Othello" Jealousy is a sign of "insecurity" over something that is already "yours". It’s a fear of abandonment or...
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Serial Monogamist: Is This the New “Bad Guy”?
Nationally syndicated columnist Betsy Hart and author of the new book From the Hart responded to a comment she made regarding George Clooney the in an interview with The Christian Post. CP: In your book, you talk about George Clooney and why women...
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Why Did He Cheat With HER?!
Over the years I've come to realize questions that begin with the word "Why" are more often than not “rhetorical questions”. This is especially true when we ask “Why” someone has hurt us. It’s not as if we are actually looking to gain...
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DIVORCE: The Upside
I struggled with whether to write this hub or not. Without a doubt there will be some readers who will mistake what I am about to say as being a promotion to end marriages. I believe “life is a personal journey” and each us is entitled to create...
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Sex: Is bad sex a “legitimate reason” to end a relationship?
Recently I came across an article asking readers two questions regarding lack of sex or bad sex in connection with ending a relationship or marriage. Like most authors that write on this subject this one surmised that "bad sex" was not enough of a...
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Relationships: The Reason Why Men Don't Bend Over Backwards to Please Women...
Recently I stumbled onto an article titled "What men need to know about what women want." In the blog the female writer discusses the differences between articles featured in (women’s magazines) as opposed to those in (men’s magazines). She...
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Breakups: Getting Over "The Fade-away Breakup..."
Whenever there is a discussion regarding the methods of breakups utilized it is usually done so from the perspective of the person who was dumped. There is talk about the “wrong way” or "worse way” to end a relationship. Methods often...
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Love: How to Attract it Into Your life....
Yes, we can manifest love into our life. It requires action as much as it does Visualization, Affirmation, and a "Real Belief" in the outcome one wants. The mistake a lot of people make is they target a "specific person" instead of a "specific type"...
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Is It Possible To Love Someone Too Much?
There have been many books and articles written about people who love too much. The phenomenon of loving someone too much is usually applied towards women. One very notable book is “Women Who Love Too Much” by Robin Norwood. What is too much?...
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Acknowledging An Obligation To Be "Aware" Is Not "Blaming The Victim"!
The mindset of our nation these days is whenever something bad happens to us we look outward to place all the blame on the person that took advantage of us. If a neutral party even slightly suggests the victim may have unintentionally contributed to...
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Seasons Change: Growing Together or Growing Apart?
No truer words were ever spoken than the lyrics of the song "Everything Must Change" Written by, Benard Ighner. "Everything must change, Nothing stays the same Everyone will change, No one stays the same Cause that's the way of time, Nothing...
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Marriage: She Wants It, So What’s Wrong With Her Proposing?
It was December 1972 when Helen Reddy's "I Am Woman" hit #1 on the Billboard charts. "I am woman hear me roar, In numbers too big to ignore And I know too much to go back an' pretend 'Cause I've heard it all before And I've been down...
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Living Together: Will it Decrease Your Odds Of Getting Married?
For generations older women have posed the following question to young women with regard to getting a man to propose: “Why buy the cow when the milk is free?” Back in those days this reference was primarily designed to discourage women from...
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Couples Therapy: Why It Fails...
Just about everyone either knows of a couple or has personal experience with going to “couples therapy” sessions. It’s not unheard of for couples to proceed with divorce proceedings afterwards. There are a variety of reasons why “couples...
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Bullies: A Parent's Role
Times Have Changed…. The number one responsibility of any parent is to look out for their child’s welfare. One factor a parent has no control over is how his/her child’s peers accepts them socially. Many parents and adults in general are...
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5 Reasons Why Men Should Not Get Married
You Don’t Know Who You Are… It’s almost a cliché to hear someone say, “We got married too young.” The truth is marriage and monogamy requires maturity not only age wise but also in personal development. Ideally when you join your life...
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"You Can't Help Who You Fall In Love With..." Really?
I think it's a very romantic notion to believe we have no control over whom we fall in love with. However in reality we actually have to say YES an awful lot of times before we become “an item” with someone. Yes! Yes! Yes! First there is a...
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Cheating: Why Do We Ask Why?
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What Makes a Woman Good in Bed?
Recently, I was asked what makes a woman good in bed. Like most things in the area of attraction and pleasure, the answer will vary from man to man.
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Facebook: Is it Responsible For a Rise in Infidelity?
It appears we're currently living in a time where if something negative happens in our lives a third party is always to blame. If we're fat blame the low cost of "fast food". If you suffer from nicotine addiction, blame "the cigarette...
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News flash! We’re All Going To Die!
Several years ago I was watching an episode of “Six Feet Under” on HBO. In this particular episode there was a woman grieving over the loss of her mother. At one point she asked the funeral director the following question. “Why do we...
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Can You Tell Who Your Real Friends Are?
The following is a paraphrased version of something I once saw on a bulletin board. Once upon a time there was a little bird that lived in a forest. Fall was coming to an end and winter was on the horizon. The little bird had put off flying...
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Pheromones: Love Is In The Air… or Not?
It seems from the dawn of mankind both sexes have been trying to find a secret way of attracting the opposite sex. There are numerous books written for men to teach them “the art of picking up women” as well as books written for women...
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Do You Pee In The Shower? And Other Possible Hygiene Deal Breaker Questions...
Beauty Secrets We pretty much assume there are some “universal habits” such as washing hands after using the bathroom, brushing teeth at least twice a day, showering and putting on a fresh pair of underwear to start the day. In fact most...
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Sex And The Married Man…
Some of the reasons often sited for wives not wanting sex is because they are too tired and often do not feel sexy. I’ve seen other articles where some women were simply turned off by their husbands touching or grabbing them sexually throughout...
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There Is No “Neutral” In Relationships….
In the beginning there is an exchange of contact information that leads to additional conversations, which may lead to dating, love, and sex. During those first few encounters most people are on their “best behavior”. They strive to look...
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Put Some FUN Back Into Dating!
As I surf the web it seems like there are tons of articles and hubs being posted concerning dating. There are tips for women (How to know what he’s thinking, How to get a second date, 10 Signs He’s Into You, Why he didn’t call you for a second...
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The Real Reason Why Your Child May Hate Physical Ed. Class….
It’s been reported quite frequently the children of today are less active then previous generations. Some of the blame has been placed on technology. (ie computers, iPads, cell phones, texting, tweeting, video games, MySpace, FaceBook, or simply...
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The Six Main Recipe Ingredients For Relationship Happiness….
Like all recipes whether it is for a pound cake or lasagna there are basic ingredients. Many of us might elect to add our own twist making them more suitable to our palate. However there are some ingredients if removed simply don’t add up to the...
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Political Gridlock: It's The American Way!
Whenever elections come around it’s common for politicians to claim they’ll work towards creating a “Bipartisan “ atmosphere in order to get the country moving in the right direction. This is especially true during presidential elections....
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A Newly Single Woman asks: "How Do I Avoid Becoming A Booty Call?"
Amy got divorced a year ago and now she feels ready to date again. She had been married for eight years and prior to marriage she also dated her ex-husband for two years. Essentially Amy has only been with one man for over a decade.Now that Amy is...
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Living Together: Is it (The New Marriage)?
It seems like lately everything is "The New Something" 50 is the new 40, 40 is the new 30, and black is the new white! Ok maybe that's going too far. Nonetheless: Is Living Together (The New Marriage)? In 1960 only 460,000 couples identified...
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"YOU"
"YOU" You don't need to hear my voice at the beginning and at the end of your day, Whispering the words I love you Mrs. Darné, Or receive a card, a naughty voice mail, or poem to express my love for you in some creative way... You don't...
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A Woman Asks: "Is There Anything Wrong With Just Wanting To Get Laid?"
Actually I found this question to be kind of refreshing. Most of the blogs, hubs, and comments I read ignore the possibility that women are capable of separating sex from love. They all seem to imply if two consenting adults have sex and never...
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An Alternative For Women Who Fake Orgasms
Every man who cares about his lady wants to please her in bed. As much as women complain about men being inconsiderate this is the one area they know he cares about. I've read articles stating women fake it for "his ego" or to get it over with....
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Can Men Get Married Anytime They Choose?
There have been several comments posted by women in response to various relationship articles on various websites: “Men are dogs”, “Men are pigs”, “Men are inconsiderate”, “Men are unhelpful around the house”….etc Apparently one...
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No Talk, No Ring, Is it Cheating?
When a relationship is “undefined” and by that I mean there has been no discussion of exclusivity and one learns that the person they have been dating is also dating other people is this “cheating”? Todd and Amanda met online three months...
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The Ring: Is Its Value Tied To The Depth Of His Love?
After dating for over two years Paul proposed to Linda. Naturally she was overcome with joy and excitement. It was Paul’s second marriage and Linda’s first. The next couple of months they spent shopping for her ring. Eventually they selected...
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She asked: “Why Are There So Few Good Men?”
Every now and then I come across a television show in which a woman proclaims all of the “good men” are taken or all men are jerks! In truth there are probably just as many good men as there are good women. Timing is everything! A woman in...
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Why Do We Hate To See Cheaters Find Love?
When I was a child there were times when I'd complain to my mother about various slights or injustices that took place at school or on the playground. More often than not she would come back with the following matter of fact reply, “Life is not...
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Communication: Why Do We Hate Asking In Relationships?
It seems that whenever a couple is having problems the old cliché “Communication is the key” is bantered around as the solution. Commonsense also dictates that if you want something you should ask for it. John and Amy have been married for...
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The Cougar & The Sugar Daddy: Are Women More Offended By May/December Romance?
Do men really give a damn about a 40 or 50-year-old woman dating a 30-year-old man? I don't seem to recall too many men crying when Cher was dating Tom Cruise who is 16 years younger than she is or Rob Camilletti who was 18 years her junior. When a...
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Relationships: Do We Save Our Best For The Beginning?
It seems early on in life we're taught to behave differently with “new people, new things, and new opportunities” Clichés such as “Dress to impress”, “You Never Get A Second Chance To Make A First Impression”, and “Always Put Your...
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Should Paternity Tests Be Performed Automatcially?
Women have the right to choose. No man should be able to force a woman to have an abortion or to give birth to a child she does not want. Legally only the woman can decide if a man will become a father. Isn't it time there was a law to protect...
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Women Initiate Divorce 66% of The Time: Why Do They Want To Get Married?
Every month it seems articles are written for women giving them tips on how to get their men to commit, propose, or marry them. Suggestions range from cooking a particular meal, spoiling him to death, to breaking up with him so he'll miss her and...
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"A Secret Squirrel Account"- Would it upset you if your mate were hiding money?
Several months ago Nazita Aminour filed a lawsuit against Chase bank for revealing her secret $800k account to her husband. A representative from Chase Bank cold-called to provide advice for getting a higher return on the money. Nazita’s husband...
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"Make Up Sex": Is it A Myth or Reality?
There's a scene in the movie "Mr & Mrs Smith" where Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been beating up one another, actually trying to kill each other which ends with them having wild passionate sex. Most of us strive to avoid intense arguments or...
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You Won $50M In The Lotto! Would You End Your Relationship?
Every now and then lotto jackpot fever hits which leads people to speculate out loud about how they would change their life. It's not unusual to hear someone say they'd quit their job, buy a dream home, buy a dream car, travel to exotic...
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Trial Separations: Are They Too Risky?
A married couple was having a rough time and decided to separate. Actually the wife suggested her husband move out of the house during their "trial separation". The husband would come by on weekends to visit with the kids or to take them on...
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Are Men Intimidated By Successful Women?
A while back A&E had a television show called “Confessions of a Matchmaker”. The show centered on Patti Novak the matchmaker in this case providing dating advice to both men and women. ...
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Why did YOU cheat?
In view of the recent events concerning Tiger Wood’s “transgressions” I thought maybe it’s time we took a step back from playing the game of “Sinners & Saints” and recall a time in which maybe we did not live up to our own moral...
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You are content without sex: Would you rather your mate leave or cheat on you?
You have been in a long-term marriage or relationship and over the years your sex drive has dwindled. Maybe it never was all that high to begin with. Initially like most relationships yours began as a hot and passionate romance. You were making...
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"I Don't Need A Man!" What did she really mean?
Not long ago I was having breakfast in a restaurant. Three women were seated in the booth behind me. Apparently they were discussing another friend’s unstable dating relationship. This friend was not present. At one point one of the women...
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"It's Not You, It's Me..." Is Closure Really Important?
Recently I read a letter written to an advice column which detailed a relationship that ended after (3 years). The man in this relationship asked his now ex why she was dumping him and she told him. "It's not you, it's me". When he pressed her he...
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Is there such a thing as a 'greeting card test for relationships?
The holidays are here and that means eating lots of food, exchanging gifts, and purchasing greeting cards! When couples first begin dating or fall in love there appears to be a million great hallmark cards you could give your mate which honestly...
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For Men... "When A Woman Withholds Sex....."
When you're not getting what you want from someone it's easy to fall into the speculation trap of wondering "why?". After you have been rejected or put off sexually by your mate several times and (have asked her why without getting an open and...
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Sex: Do Men Really Expect it After A Date?
Expect? Probably Not. Hoping? Most definitely, if not that night then in the near future! One of the primary differences between men and women is how they approach dating. Generally speaking a man considers the possibility of having sex with...
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What If He's Cheating?
I see so many articles geared towards women concerning signs that indicate whether or not their man may be cheating. They tell you to look for changes in his behavior, his spending more time away from you, starting fights over the smallest of...
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Are you selfish for not wanting children?
We are raised in a society where we are expected to grow up, get an education, find a well paying job, get married and have children. But suppose you don’t have a need to create a miniature you or you lack the desire to nurture another being from...
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Is It Ok For A Woman To Hit A Man?
A very old television show features a husband and wife taking a stroll along the beach. Out of nowhere a beautiful young woman darts past them wearing a very skimpy bathing suit. The husband smiles and stares at her bottom as it disappears into...