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Friendship is a relationship of mutual affection between two or more people. It is an interpersonal bond which has elevates the stair of normal acquaintanceship. In this bond you will share the real emotions of affection, sympathy, honesty, altruism and compassion. The real spice that bond up ... Views: 1668
Can writing down your thoughts, feelings and experiences be a healing experience? Can it change your entire life for the better? More and more studies show it can.
Human beings have used the written word to explore their emotions for thousands of years, but only recently has research shown that ... Views: 1509
Imagine a busy street. Loads of cars, people... And suddenly a woman falls on the floor and sprawls. Will you help her? You would probably say 'yes' but according to research you wouldn't help. How so?
This phenomenon, called "The Bystander Effect", became an object of psychologists' interest ... Views: 1763
You love to tease her, you like to tickle her. You mischievously puzzle her when she asks you how much you adore her. You make her greedier when she simply craves for your love and affection. You love to treat her like a queen during those intimate moments. Well, we know why you have landed up ... Views: 1465
“How Daydreaming Success, Overcomes Impulsive Acts”
• 1. “Pop, what’s with this stuff on “immediate-gratification”, and impatience? Doesn’t every sane person want “it” now, not later?”
• 2. “You wanna fight or hear the latest neuroscience. Good. When you’re a little kid, you don’t analyze, ... Views: 1667
“How Daydreaming Success, Overcomes Impulsive Acts”
• 1. “Pop, what’s with this stuff on “immediate-gratification”, and impatience? Doesn’t every sane person want “it” now, not later?”
• 2. “You wanna fight or hear the latest neuroscience. Good. When you’re a little kid, you don’t analyze, ... Views: 37
Friendzone is a situation where one of the mates in a friendly relationship gets attracted romantically to the other, while the other doesn’t think in the same way. Thus it becomes a very platonic situation for both the partners.
To be rejected is heartening and nobody likes it but being ... Views: 1204
One of the good first date ideas is to make it fun and memorable while keeping it inexpensive. To leave a good impression in front of your date, you should be well prepared with dating ideas. This will also help you to make your first date a fun and enjoyable experience.
Once you have work ... Views: 2232
Have you ever wished that your relationship with your partner will be at a similar level of friendship like the one you have with your closest friend? That with him you would be able to talk about everything in the open, like really two soul-mates? Hellas, this is often not the case. And when ... Views: 1566
Introduction
There are those who, when confronted with a crisis situation or with a need to change something, get into a “helpless” state of mind. They feel they don’t have control over their lives, that they can’t make decisions and move forward. They might feel stuck in whichever situation ... Views: 1706
Many years ago I was crying on the shoulder of one of my dear, wise friends about... what else... a man I'd been dating who'd done me wrong. She let me go on for a while as I told her in graphic detail about this latest in his history of being a rat. And I reminded her of several instances in ... Views: 1794
Negative energy has a profound effect on adults, teens and children. People who carry around this adverse attitude can appear to be very powerful to those in their presence. Negative energy is expressed by put downs of you or your friends. These comments are stated either directly to you or ... Views: 2531
May 16, 2013
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How do you feel when you see or hear about the success of others? While it may depend on who it is, what they’ve accomplished, and how you’re feeling about your own life at the time – if you’re anything like me, you may have some ... Views: 2169
"To err is human; to forgive, divine."-Alexander Pope
This parable stars two children; however, if we adults examine our hearts closely I think we'll find bits of William and Hannah hiding somewhere deep inside them.
William and Hannah were next door neighbors which served them well, since ... Views: 1960
If you’re a single woman looking to find that special man in your life, you may want to consider moving to one of the cities listed below if you are having a hard time finding Mr. Right. Today’s women are extra busy going to school, working full-time, and trying to find the right balance of ... Views: 1424
When others are around you become angry with you whether that is through words or actions, know that the problem doesn’t lie with you but wholly with them. If you don’t take their behavior personally, understanding that it is their personal difficulty, and don’t get angry back at them, after ... Views: 1351
Now when we conjure up the word of anorexia, we have this image of a woman, sometimes men with an eating disorder. Where they obsessively refuse food in a bid to control their lives and bodies which leads to self-starvation; Emotional anorexia operates on the plane. It’s defined as the ... Views: 3182
Enduring problems with your relationship and want some instruction? Do you know why beaus shy away in relationships? Gather the secrets and techniques you will need to know for getting your guy to commit.
You can't literally "brainwash" a dude into making a commitment to you. Still it is ... Views: 1697
Social skills are an absolute must for survival in our world. If you do not have the ability to maintain a social conversation, then you will be left behind so many ways. You probably do not need me to tell how not having good conversation skills makes you feel bad and left out in social ... Views: 1937
Did you see that? You missed it, didn’t you? Right there, while you were complaining about how terrible your life is right now, it happened. Love showed up.
You don’t even believe me. Seriously, in that exact same moment you were droning on and on about what they did to you and how unfair it ... Views: 1735
Is there a correlation between having a partner and being happy? Some believe that the “trick” to being happy is to have a relationship, as if it will solve all problems: depression, sadness, low self-esteem and so on. Having a relationship – so they believe – will make them satisfied and ... Views: 1591
Through my many years of life, experience and learning I have found there are different types and levels of friendships and relationships. I want to discuss this in my article and see if anyone agrees.
I have been around for many years and have learnt so much about myself and life. I believe ... Views: 1711
Americans hear tragic stories every day involving guns! However, we must discuss community change if we are going to stop violent behavior! Government, police, schools and nonprofit groups work to reduce violence with educational programs on child abuse, bullying, drug abuse, domestic violence ... Views: 2123
Dear Friend,
… We are generally conditioned through our life experiences that we must deserve love, not only from others, but also from ourselves. This influence comes from our very early childhood. We can all remember the situations in our childhood, when we as little children were punished ... Views: 1710
When a loved one, friend, neighbor, or co-worker has a loss, most people feel compelled to say something. The question is “what?”
Having lost some very important people in my life as well as attempted to console friends and colleagues who have had to deal with death, here are my suggestions ... Views: 1656
Hi there everyone!!
Our events are always different (innovative and creative), but there’s one common element that is our winning formula.
Our community has cool people, and so our parties are full of cool people.
Why? What’s so special about the people we know?
These are three ... Views: 2169
Do you know that low self-esteem and lack of confidence can affect what you're capable of achieving? Here is a confession from an Italian lady.
"I grew up in an Italian family. Our meals were centered on bread and pasta. Even though people always kidded me and said I was born with a fork in ... Views: 1337
Scary Experiences & Pain Are Gone in 30-Seconds
• 1. “Gettoutahere!” you are Not a medical doctor, psychologist, or ophthalmologist, what the hell do you know about pain removal or trauma?” - he yelled at me.
• 2. “Right-on. I suggest you go to your physician, or get a referral to a ... Views: 1491
Being alone isn’t necessarily a weakness; it can be a sign of strength. A person who has learned to find and value himself or herself in solitude has also overcome many fears. They have understood that they do not need to rely on another person to be happy, even if they choose to share their ... Views: 1611
It is important to learn how to socialize with people in order to make friends. We all need each other and as such no single person can exist without having to rely on others. We are highly social beings and there is no way we can ignore this fact. In deed "No man is an island." This is a famous ... Views: 2440
It was autumn in Iowa, 1963. I was fourteen and about to begin eighth grade. My mother remarried--for the sixth time--and we moved from my hometown of Muscatine to a farm just outside the rural community of Atalissa. This was the nineteenth move for me since my dad died in 1953. I was four back ... Views: 1844
We were just kids back then--somebody's sons and daughters--searching for our place, our voice, our future, our identity during a time that would never come again.
It was a time of freedom, of few limitations, when belief in yourself—your talents and abilities—fueled your future, your ... Views: 1717
Your words determine the destiny of real friendship. If you are like most of us, you have probably lost your cool and said unkind words to your buddy. Did you notice her reaction? She was probably hurt or angered. Words are very powerful things.
They have the power to deeply hurt another ... Views: 1554
There have been several studies done on Friends with Benefits Relationships which involve surveys of thousands of college students. These are recent surveys (2007). Based on these studies only 10% of friends with benefits relationships turn into romantic relationships. Approximately 1/3 of those ... Views: 1283
Dear reader, I want you to ask yourself these questions: Does true friendship exist? If yes, do I cultivate and maintain it? When was the last time I made my friends happy? Don't tell me your answers, just keep them for yourself.
You'll agree with me that it's wonderful to have friends around ... Views: 1508
Friends are very important since we need to socialize with people other than family members. One thing you should understand is that you have no choice to select who to be your family member but you have the choice to decide who your friends are. There are some things that you cannot tell and ... Views: 1540
You ever have one of those songs that you just can’t get out of your head. These songs are so incredibly infectious that you find yourself singing the lyrics at the most inopportune time. I guess that is the power of good music, or good marketing. The one song that I like to avoid is “Love ... Views: 1644
Probably the most prevalent question I’m asked in my counseling practice is “Where is love?” Clients want to know why they can’t find a successful life partnership, why a friend or family member won’t respond as they would like, even why they don’t love themselves. In a perfect world, love ... Views: 1833
The social organization of our world is changing. People are getting married later in their lives. Unions between couples are not always in traditional marriages, but increasingly as cohabitation, with or without children. A significant amount of marriages dissolve and we are left wondering ... Views: 1962
Valentine's Day has been, gone and the shops are getting rid of all the hearts and special love offers. It is just one day for everyone in love to proclaim their love. To be fair this can and should be done every day of the year. Is it vital you get flowers, chocolates or anything else that says ... Views: 2085
A long time has passed since you have been trying to get closer to girls, but for unknown reasons even your best attempts have served no purpose. Well the problem might be in your approach – fix this and you get it right.
Kezia Noble, the world’s premier female dating expert is here to help ... Views: 1260
Valentine’s day can be a wonderful day for happy couples. But what about everyone else? We don’t mean to be a downer for those of you who are romance fans, but it can be one of the most depressing days of the year for a large percentage of the population that is single or unhappily involved. ... Views: 1367
When you go to a new city, you are eager to explore it, you are excited to settle down and make some new friends and at the same time, you are anxious to find some like minded people. For e.g. - if you love to bike and explore a new city, you would find it utterly boring to do so in a Hop On Hop ... Views: 2795
Before walking your truest path to inner peace and happiness you must first discover and be true to yourself. The efforts of seeking approval and connections with others through submission and imitation, though flattering, will neither connect you very deeply with them nor allow you to ... Views: 2166
With the constant worry about checking tasks off my very long to-do list, the holidays have become less than merry.
Once I slowed down, I realized that not every goal that I set to be accomplished between Thanksgiving and the end of the year actually needed to be.
Yes, a clean slate for ... Views: 4551
As I finish up my series on strengthening relationships, I have chosen friendships as my final focus.
While God and extended family clearly take precedence, I feel like friendships do not always get the proper attention that they deserve, since they fall a little further down on the list of ... Views: 1348
There are various ways on how to get my ex back. All you have to do is to have a clear mind so you will not be clouded with the effects of rage and other similar emotions. Aside from this, you should make it a point to put yourself first before your ex-lover. That way, you will not have any ... Views: 1151
At some point after a breakup, this line would most likely cross the mind of one of the wounded parties: “I want my ex back.” While there are some who would dismiss this thought after giving themselves some time for healing and closure, there are also some who persistently cling to the hope that ... Views: 1127