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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On the first day of spring this year, hubby and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary. And boy did we celebrate in style, he was exhausted after working a hectic week and I was laid low with a throat infection. We had homemade pumpkin soup for dinner as it was one, a Friday and
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The Phantom of the Opera is one of those beautifully atmospheric novels, and musicals, that enthrals audiences all over the world. I confess to loving it myself – I’ve read the book more times than I can count and watched the musical, the Emmy Rossum and Gerard Butler version, several times. Recently I stumbled
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The Four Temperaments: Sanguine You tend to be someone who is lively, sociable and carefree. You tend to make friends easily and view life with optimism. You have a creative and imaginative side. You are usually flexible but also flighty. Choleric You are definitely extroverted! You may often be excitable, impulsive and at times restless.
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One of the things that my husband and I have been very firm on since we married was this; not disparaging our spouse to anyone else. That means that at my husband’s workplace he doesn’t join in and complain about his wife when other colleagues are sharing, and sympathising, over the actions of their
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I’m something of a voracious reader – no secret there I guess – but once in a while I read something that really makes me stop and think. Most recently that was an article about the number one thing all men need. And no, it’s not what you’re thinking. Yes men are more non-verbal creatures
I have six awesome little kiddies, all under the age of six. A five-year-old boy with mild autism or what I like to call ‘superpowers’, a delightful four-year-old daughter, a very energetic three-year-old boy, mischievous nearly two-year-old twin boys and a precious 6-month old girl. People often ask me, ‘how do you do it?’,
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