Flowers, candy, romance and red hearts are all that seem to flood the store windows leading up to Valentine’s Day. But what is the real story behind this auspicious day? Rather, who did it all begin with? Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is traditionally observed on February 14 each year and celebrated in many countries […]
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We’re all familiar, no doubt, with the character of Mr Darcy from Jane Austen’s classic ‘Pride and Prejudice’. Women the world over, for generations in fact, have swooned over this character in print and certainly the BBC miniseries from 1993 is still a particular favourite. A recent commentary by Jason Evert, who promotes the Catholic
Every time feminism becomes a battle ground between women who chose marriage and family and women who chose to put their careers first I wince as once again as feminism is lost in bickering and petty infighting about one’s life choices and aspirations. Feminism is not a validation of every single decision a woman makes
The feminine mistake: the criminalisation of masculinity To open the door or not to open the door – for a lot of men that really is the question. Personally I love it when men open the door for me and that’s not just because I have small children and I’m usually struggling to push an
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Love. As a concept it is much talked about, misunderstood and desired. We all want it, but at the same time, we don’t really seem to know what it is, and that’s partly to do with our sinful nature. Sin distorts of views on love. Whenever we presume to know better than God we are
In the wake of the release of the film ‘The ugly truth’ in a few years ago, starring Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler, I looked in to the different ways that men and women approach relationships. Men and women think and act differently. There is no denying it. Yet an ongoing problem in our society,
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As we all know, communication is fundamental in our relationships. Our childhood and upbringing has a lot to do with how we communicate. If we grew up in a family where discussion meant debate it is likely that you will talk very differently than if you grew up in a family where discussion meant sharing
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Genuine listening has become a rare gift—the gift of time. It helps build relationships, solve problems, ensure understanding and resolve conflicts. Yet, why is it we seem to devote less and less time to really listening to one another? If your goal is to fully understand and connect with the other person then listening effectively
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Isn’t it true that so many big arguments begin with small comments? Have you started a conversation on friendly terms, then wound up in some kind of dispute that you didn’t anticipate? Consider these helpful tips: 1) Is it a good time? Think about whom you are speaking to and whether it is a good
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Do you remember the first time you held hands? Or the first time He said “I love you”… It is possible to keep that romance alive each day with the love of your life! Here are some tips on how: Date night I have heard many couples say this, but it is easier said then
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