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- Social Media: Can Social Media Stop Someone From Realising When A Friendship Is Over? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was asked why they use social media, they may say that it’s because it allows them to stay in touch with their friends. It could be said that this is not much of a surprise, and this is because this is how social media is often portrayed. One of these sites has even promoted ...
Views: 1374 - Dear Dr. Romance: Why do I always find cowards? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I like your article "Stupid Cupid" and find that all your down-to-earth questions should be applicable in a daily life of a relationship. I will forward it to my friends. I'm writing you about a guy that I met at my dance class. I ...
Views: 1367(2 votes) - Relationships: Why Do Some People Always Shame Others When They Open Up? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn order for someone to experience intimacy, it will be important for them to open up to others. However, this is not to say that they should simply open up to anyone, and this is because doing so would lead to problems. When one opens up to another they are putting themselves in a ...
Views: 1328 - On Social Media and Friendships: Are You Considering F.O.? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2016 from Best CatcherWeeks ago, I had lunch with one of my best friends at McDonald’s. We talked about many things to catch up since we were both busy with work. We talked about our other friends. How are they? What are they up to? Do we still communicate with them? Sadly, the answer relies on social media. We are ...
Views: 1176 - Relationships: What Can Happen When Someone Is No Longer Willing To Put Up With Other People's Projections? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough some people have the tendency to take responsibility for what takes place within them, there are others who don’t. Due to this, it can be normal for someone to believe that what is taking place externally has nothing to do with what is going on internally. It is then going to be ...
Views: 1457 - Relationships: Are Friends The People That We Have In Our Life Who Try To Fix Us? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile one can have people in their life who are there to support them, they can also spend time with people who try to fix them. As a result of this, it could be said that one will feel good in their presence or they will end up feeling bad. Another way of looking at it would be to say ...
Views: 1239 - How to Get Out of Friend Zone - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2016 from Best CatcherRemember the movie He’s Just Not That Into You? And how many of the characters there are in the “friend zone’’? Almost half of them, right? Safe to say it’s epidemic. By the time the movie was released the term friend zone is not popular yet. Friendzone was born from the social media. It is used ...
Views: 1390 - Remember Famous Examples Of Friends In Indian Tradition On This Friendship Day - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2016 from Anamika DaniFriends forever are hard to find these days. People have almost forgotten the true meaning of friendship and friendship day. With new cultural and behavioral revolution people just make friends to pass time and catch up after a hectic friend. However, if we look at our Indian historical friends ...
Views: 3376 - Do You Truly Practice the Meaning of Friendship? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2016 from Mitra ShahidiDo you truly practice the meaning of friendship? What is a friendship? The philosopher Aristotle said, “In poverty and other misfortunes of life, true friends are a sure refuge. They keep the young out of mischief; they comfort and aid the old in their weakness, and they incite those in the ...
Views: 1235 - Do You Truly Practice the Meaning of Friendship? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2016 from Mitra ShahidiDo you truly practice the meaning of friendship? What is a friendship? The philosopher Aristotle said, “In poverty and other misfortunes of life, true friends are a sure refuge. They keep the young out of mischief; they comfort and aid the old in their weakness, and they incite those in the ...
Views: 1003 - Relationships: Are Friends The People That We Have In Our Life Who Only Accept Us When We Do What They Want? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about what their friends are like, they could start to think about how they accept them for who they are. It is then not going to be necessary for them to play a role, and it could be said that this is how it should be. The alternative would be for one to be in a ...
Views: 1302 - The 51% Rule — Boundaries are Your Friend - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2016 from Chandra LynnHave you ever felt like you are doing more to help your partner then they are to help themselves? Sometimes it just seems easier to take control and get things done on your own than ask your partner to do their part. And they may be completely happy with having you take care of business. But ...
Views: 5998(1 vote) - Recognizing & Attracting Positive Friends - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2016 from Julie DohertyFriendships have an enormous affect on your health and level of success. The people whom you spend your most time, energy and focus on will have a strong influence on not only how you see yourself and also how you see the world. They also influence your self-esteem, attitudes and what level of ...
Views: 1579 - Relationships: Is It A Form Of Indirect Revenge When Someone Always Criticises Others? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to think about what their friends are like, they may start to think about how supportive they are. These are then going to be the kind of people who are life-affirming, and it could then be said that that they have the right people in their life. Two Experiences On one ...
Views: 1208 - Relationships: Are Friends The People That We Have In Our Life Who Undermine Us? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile one can share their life with people who support them, they can also be in a different position. As a result of this, the people they are closest to could be the ones who hold them back. The Ideal When one has people around them are able to support them, their life is going to be ...
Views: 1251 - Relationships: Are Friends The People That We Get in Touch With When We Want Something? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to get in touch with someone they know it could be because they need something. However, it doesn’t mean that this will always be the case, as there could be times when they don’t need anything. Curious During these moments, one may want to find out about what they have been ...
Views: 1212 - Importance of Friendship in Our Life & Ideas about Best Friend Gifts - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2016 from Anamika DaniNo one person can live in isolation. We all need others to survive, to thrive and to have a happy living. It is this co-existence with our fellow beings that leads to relationships. Sometimes happy, sometimes not. But it is those happy relations that we share with other humans that are called ...
Views: 2012(1 vote) - They've Gone! - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2016 from Ruth Bleakley-Thiessen“I'm just surprised by what's happening inside me now that the kids have left home.” My girlfriend nodded as she listened with compassion. I went on to tell her how I had assumed I would be glad to have my new-found freedom. It's what I had been waiting for, after all. I thought I ...
Views: 1042 - Boundaries: How Can People React When Someone Starts To Say 'No'? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile it is relatively easy to say ‘yes’, the same can’t be said when it comes to saying ‘no’. In fact, there are going to be plenty of people who are unable to say ‘no’, and it could then be said that it doesn’t mean much when they say ‘yes’. What this emphasises is how important it is for ...
Views: 1525(2 votes) - Relationships: Do Some People Only Know Who They Are When They Are Rescuing Others? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one generally ignores their own needs and focuses on other people’s needs, they can be described as someone who rescues others. As a result of this, it is going to be normal for them to neglect their own life. Out of Balance It could be said that while it is good thing that one ...
Views: 1226 - How To Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back Using Facebook - What To Post On Facebook To Get Your Ex Back - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2016 from Michael UadialeYou’ve suffered through the break up and now you’re trying to put your heart back together. It’s hard, isn’t it? Emotions are fluid and constantly changing as you try to absorb that you and your boyfriend aren’t together anymore. The situation takes on an even more sombre tone if you haven’t ...
Views: 3987 - Why Comparison May Be Destroying Us - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2016 from Homaira KabirDespite the freedom that’s come with claiming our rightful place in society, we women have become enslaved by a different form of captivity. We’ve become slaves of our own minds. And here’s the reason why. As we fought for all the roles that men had harbored, we got used to comparing ...
Views: 1937 - Why Comparison May Be Destroying Us - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2016 from Homaira KabirDespite the freedom that’s come with claiming our rightful place in society, we women have become enslaved by a different form of captivity. We’ve become slaves of our own minds. And here’s the reason why. As we fought for all the roles that men had harbored, we got used to comparing ...
Views: 1741 - Letting Go of Shame and Self Criticism - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2016 from Homaira KabirI was much older when I first recognized the voice of the inner critic. I’d known it for so long that I believed it to be my own. My later studies in psychology and working with wonderful women made me realize that we all carried this voice in our heads. Denying it or challenging it was often ...
Views: 1327 - Relationships: Do People Rescue Others In Order To Help Them? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile some people are there for others from time to time, there are others who are practically always there for them. When one can relate to the former, they are going to have moments when they are able to take care of their own needs. However, when one can relate to the latter, they are not ...
Views: 1361 - Social Media: Do We Put In Less Effort When We Are Friends With Someone On Social Media? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone uses social media, they can stay up to date with the people they know. This can relate to the people they have known for quite some time and the ones they have only known for a short while. Along with this, there can also be a difference is how well one knows them, as there is ...
Views: 1211 - The Art of Friendship in Marriage - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2016 from Linda and Charlie BloomThere is an African saying goes like this: A friend is someone who knows your song and sings it to you when you have forgotten it. Those who love you are not fooled by mistakes you have made or dark images you hold about yourself. They remember your beauty when you feel ugly; your wholeness ...
Views: 1287 - Relationships: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Expect Too Much From Others? - by Submitted on May 21, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to go shopping and they were to speak to someone who works in a store, it is highly unlikely that they will expect them to treat them like a close friend would. In fact, they might not know what to expect from them. This is something that can all depend on how they are treated by ...
Views: 1224 - Dear Dr. Romance: I have been feeling lonely since high school - by Submitted on May 18, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am 23 years old. I have been feeling lonely since high school and recently, its been getting worse. I feel like I can't have really close relationships with women and yet that is what I crave most right now. I recently cut off a friendship of 5 years because my ...
Views: 1190 - Dear Dr. Romance: I have been feeling lonely since high school - by Submitted on May 18, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am 23 years old. I have been feeling lonely since high school and recently, its been getting worse. I feel like I can't have really close relationships with women and yet that is what I crave most right now. I recently cut off a friendship of 5 years because my ...
Views: 1087 - The Voluptuousness Of Living - by Submitted on May 11, 2016 from Frosty Wooldridge“Everything is downhill from here, ‘cept what’s up…it’s all in your attitude.” Katie Lee, 95, Jerome, Arizona, singer, environmental activist. Long ago, before modern communications, before electric lights, before mobility—people wrote letters—shaping eachsentence with care, lamplight over ...
Views: 960(1 vote) - Betrayal: How It Feels & What To Do About It - by Submitted on May 11, 2016 from Frosty WooldridgeThroughout my life, I have considered every human being on an even keel with me. I treat each person I meet with dignity and respect; and I expect them to return the same. I’m the guy who walks into the gym with a smile on my face and a greeting, “Top of the morning ma’am.” I open doors for ...
Views: 1076(1 vote) - Losing Your Friends: Vacancies of the Heart - by Submitted on May 11, 2016 from Frosty WooldridgeAlong life’s highway, you will befriend countless people from school, work, sports and church. Each person offers you different degrees of friendship. Some casual, some close and a few become best friends. Gym-rat friends encourage you. Work friends give you fits, starts and frustrations. ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - Be a Rainbow Blessing - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2016 from Eleyne-Mari Austen SharpCan you imagine if the world was completely void of color? A world where you never saw a garden filled with flowers of every hue, where you never read an adventure from a colorfully illustrated children’s book? What if you had never been introduced to color television and had to settle for ...
Views: 1235 - Dr. Romance on: The Power of Politeness - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2016 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Politeness and sensitivity are not held in high esteem in the media these days. The nastiest politicians get the most air time. Many media spokespeople, stars and commentators, “gangsta” rappers, nasty radio talk show stars and “edgy” comedians; as well as personalities ...
Views: 1680(1 vote) - Relationships: Is Empathy An Important Part Of Experiencing Intimacy? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperOn one hand, one can have relationships with others that are deep, and on the other hand, they can have ones that are shallow. When it comes to the later, this could relate to the people they see at work or on the odd occasion, for instance. And when it comes to the former, it could relate ...
Views: 1595 - How To Comfort Sad People - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2016 from Nelu MbinguIt could have been your friend, your sister or your child. But somehow, over the course of your life, you have probably had someone come to you for comfort and consolation. They could have chosen you to allay their worries and sorrows after a long sad day. If we are all being honest, I'm sure we ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - Relationships: Is Someone Only Friends With You Because They Are Attracted To You? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperOn one hand, there is where one will meet someone who they will become friends with, and on the other hand, there is reason why they will become friends with them. And when it comes to where they can meet someone, this is not going to be limited to one place. There will be the more ...
Views: 1444 - Relationships: Why Do Some People's Relationships Come To An End When They Start To Work On Themselves? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperOn one hand, one’s life can be an expression of their true-self, and on the other hand, it can be an expression of their false-self. When it is an expression of the former, they are going to spend time with people who know they are. As a result of this, it will be possible for them to ...
Views: 1919 - Relationships: Why Do Friendships Come To An End? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about a close friend, it could be someone they have known for a number of months or it may be a number of years. Yet regardless of how long they have known each other for, they will have a strong connection. And through having this bond, their life is going to be a lot ...
Views: 1534 - Michael Mantell's One Thought That Blocks Your Authenticity - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Michael Mantell“Dr. Mantell, it seems that ‘being authentic’ is the hottest topic in self-improvement. Is that true?” If 119,000,000 hits on Google means something is hot, then yes, authenticity - in our age of inauthenticity - is hot. Just what does being authentic mean? Where does this originate? ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - Relationships: Why Do Some People Find That Other People Are Never There When They Need Them? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one needed something, they may find that there is someone who they can call on to be there for them. In fact, there could be a number of people who would be only too happy to support them. And the reason they have this outlook is going to be because these people have been there for them ...
Views: 1574 - Relationships: Is Being Responsive Important? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one wanted to form new relationships with others, they could pay attention to their appearance and then look into what they can do to improve it. Along with this, one could also look into what else they could do to improve themselves. And once they have done this, they could end up ...
Views: 1531 - Social Media: Can Someone Use Social Media To Stay Up To Date With Their Friends? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one wanted to find out about what their friends have been doing, there is a strong chance that they will use social media. The primary reason for this is that it is likely to be the easiest option. And when one goes online, they might only need to scroll down their news feed to get an ...
Views: 1476 - Relationships: Can Being Emotionally Disconnected Stop Someone From Having The Need To Experience Intimacy? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who experience deeper connections with others, there are others who don’t. This means that the interactions that they do have with others will generally be surface level. One way of looking at this would be to say that they will be on the side of a swimming pool; ...
Views: 1688 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Always Attract People Who Are Self-Centered? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough relationships are based on give and take, it doesn’t mean that this is something always takes place. Instead, one can be in a position where the majority of their relationships are out of balance. As a result of this, one can find that they give far more than they receive, and this ...
Views: 1630 - What Not To Expect From Friends - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2016 from Nelu MbinguMany of us are lucky enough to have had a couple of people come into our lives and bless us with the love of a friend. Some of them were fleeting friends, they left just as quickly as they came. Some of them were part of our lives for years. But the art of maintaining and nurturing a friendship ...
Views: 1186(1 vote) - Highlights of the Year of Goat and Aspirations for the Year of the Monkey - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Thabet Sava HassanAs the Year of the Goat came to an end along with the arrival of the Year of the Monkey, I sat down to contemplate about the highlights of the passing year and my hopes and aspirations for the new one. One of the highlights of the year of the goat was my discovery of the mesmerizing beauty of ...
Views: 1354 - Relationships: Do People Who Rescue Others Experience Inner Conflict? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone can have moments where they take care of their own needs and the needs of others, they can also experience life differently. What this means, is that they can be in a position where they only focus on their own needs or on other people’s needs. Balance Life is about give and ...
Views: 1448 - Self-Esteem - Releasing Negative Beliefs With EFT - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2016 from Suzanne ZachariaSomeone with low self-esteem can be limited by beliefs that they do not even know are in their way. These beliefs may have been your "normal" for so many years, that they seem to be the absolute truth. However, there is no absolute truth. There is your truth, my truth, his truth, her truth; ...
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