There are several specific signs that tells you that you are dealing with a good listener.I came to these conclusions by simply observing my best friend… Why is she my best friend? Precisely, because she knows how to listen. Whenever…
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Why is it so important to have an open dialog with your partner regarding sex? Why is sex such a forbidden thing to talk about? In the long run, will talking about sex help my relationship? Yes. Sex is not…
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Power, according to dictionary.com, is the ability to do or act, capability of doing or accomplishing something. You know, I have been reading your work on Helium lately, and I must say that I am quite impressed. You have been…
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There are many reasons why I think it is important that we have an open dialog about sex with your partner. A lot of times, I find that we do all have preferences for what we like and what we…
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Okay, picture this. My hubby and I were seated in a nice upscale restaurant that looked over the Hudson River in uptown New York. I had excused myself to go wash my hands in the restroom prior to our food…
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CLOSING IN ON THE EMPTY NEST SYNDROME What you are about to read is a progressive journey that defies time and place. It will tangle with your emotions like a sticky spider web that remains stuck on your fingers even…
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The first sign of a good listener is the eyes. Does the person maintain eye contact while you are talking? The facial expression is another clue. Does it show compassion, caring? Do the eyes flick to look at a clock…
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Relationships are built on a variety of components, including common beliefs and interests, communication, and physical attraction. These components must work in tandem in order for the relationship to grow and sustain itself over time. In other words, relationships can…
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Why do people lie? I guess that is an age-old question; like why is the sky blue?; why do we drive on a parkway and park in a driveway?, and why do birds suddenly appear every time you are near?…
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Opposites in communication! Men are from Mars, women are from Venus! Quite a head of steam has built up in recent years behind the notion that men and women are virtually different species who can barely co-exist. However, some would…
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In every relationship there is a very important task that must be taken into view. Yes, I am speaking of communication between two partners. Speaking words without thinking may have its down falls. Once you have spoken those hurtful words…
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Words are extremely powerful. Words properly spoken aloud, at one time carried the entire history of the human race in the form of lengthy saga’s, epics and sacred chants. Personally, I love the words one might use in poetry and…
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Words can uplift hearts, inspire loyalty, and change lives. They can bring life to things that are dead or they can mutilate hearts. Words also can assassinate a character, alienate a soul, and show cruelty as well as undue kindness….
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You cannot always recognize a good listener by talking to them. So often, as we listen to others, we are forming our next words in our mind, just waiting to pounce as soon as there is a pause. We’ve been…
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Men and women have very different styles of communication. For women, communication is often simply a process of socialization and enjoyment. For many men, however, communication must serve a very specific purpose. Also, women often wish to resolve an issue…
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Communication problems are at the zenith of the relationship problems pyramid. There is no neutral ground in the practise of communicating either. Disastrous communication refers to a breakdown in communication that erodes bonds or creates tension and hostile environments. Avoiding…
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I am a smoker that would love to quit. I simply started smoking to see what was so great about it. I couldn’t understand why such a filthy thing as smoking could be so incredibly popular. After that first cigarette,…
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Recognizing a good listener takes some time and patience. It is not easy to discover a good listener, in a world that would rather chew your ear. Good listeners, seem to have quiet, easy going natural traits that can be…
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Remember Lucy and Ricky, Ozzie and Harriett, and the Beaver’s parents? They all slept in single beds and the beds didn’t touch. At one time, the word sex was not spoken in public. The only time it might be seen…
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What is the meaning of life? or How to understanding the male mind?These questions have been around for an eternity and it is obvious that MAN does not have the answers to either. Maybe women do! We love them, we…
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I’ve spent the better part of my 40 plus years not feeling quite good enough. If only I could be-fill in the blank. As a result I’ve not been to one high school reunion or classmates wedding. In my minds…
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Thinking before I speak? Well its like parting the red sea, impossible… I tend to say it how I see it, this covers all aspects of my relationships whether they be working, family, romantic etc. If anyone questions what I…
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