For years I had a poster in my office with the picture of a tired, sleepy Orangutan.  The poster said, “I know you understand what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you heard…
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Meeting new people can be a terrifying experience – even confident individuals sometimes fall prey to the dry mouth and sweaty palms that precede parties and other social events! The good news is that by following these tips and getting…
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We have all been there. We are having a discussion with our spouse only to suddenly become aware that they completely missed the point that we were trying to get across. So what are some ways that we can communicate…
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For those who are shy, meeting new people is a daunting and scary prospect.  However, by following a few simple guidelines, shy people can turn this into a positive, exciting experience and widen their social circle painlessly. The first thing…
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Would you engage in a conversation about love, life and loss with a complete stranger?After all, your mother once told you never to speak with strangers. I never did heed my mother’s advice. My curious nature,always led me to speak…
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We Americans are so afraid of death we are reluctant to use the real words. Hardly anyone dies anymore. They “pass over,” “cross over,” “kick the bucket,” and “buy the farm.”   Just yesterday I heard a new one. “She got…
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It’s something that can start as an innocuous little white lie to avoid hurting someone’s feelings, or to avoid embarrassment; but can end, as something that takes over your life. Lying, that little thing that everyone does to hide, twist…
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No one is perfect!  In fact, perfection really doesn’t exist, except in the mind.  We live in a constantly changing world, a dynamic existence that demands change.  It’s called adaption, and so far the human animal has succeeded quite well. …
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The importance of communication is often taken for taken for granted. After all in the modern age technology has connected the world like never before. However, despite all this technology to enhance communication effective communication is still difficult to achieve….
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It is severely off-putting and annoying when anyone moves so close to you when they are talking, whether that person is a friend or otherwise, that you can feel and smell their breath on your face. It is also very…
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In this century texting  is becoming a phenomenon meaning it’s the new best thing when it comes to communication. The thing about it is even though it’s a great form of communication it is ruining that of which shows more expression. …
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Because we care is the reason that relationships are sometimes difficult. When we know that the relationship is precious we often postpone dealing with a conversation that may have the risk of going “wrong” A misunderstanding that sometimes takes on…
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A man that is truly interested in a woman sends signals that can only be interpreted by his prey. Some gestures are subtle, while others are blatantly bold. I worked in the same plant with a man for 7 months…
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There are times in relationships when you need to be on your game communicating. Communication is the most important thing that you can do in your relationship, and without communication there is really nothing you can do about saving your…
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What is Verbal Abuse Verbal Abuse is a form of violence that involves the use of words rather than blows and punches. These words are used to harass, hurt, and control, another person by inflicting physiological violence on them. This…
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Women, the great unknown mystery of the universe. Understanding women: go boldly, where no man has gone before. Women really aren’t all that complex or difficult. Men need to understand that women have hormones coursing through their bodies that pretty…
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To the generation of the 70’s and beyond, chivalry has died. I could almost say is started dying toward the beginnings of the 60’s. Chivalry is beyond just the opening of a door for a female but correct and courteous…
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Have the days of talking for hours dwindled down to a quick “hello” in the morning and “goodnight” in the evening? After living together for a number of years, it gets difficult at times to communicate. It isn’t necessarily because…
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I recently attended the wake of a friend’s father, and was struck by the turnout of hundreds of friends and family members who were affected by this humble and beautiful person. Tony worked for the department of sanitation, but had…
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Why do women cry? Simply put, they cry as a way of expressing their emotions. The act of crying is completely tied to a person’s emotional state. Just as men slam doors to express anger or frustration, women tend to…
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Everyone has expectations. It does not matter if they are women or men. There are differences between the sexes that no one can explain. It can be very difficult in a relationship between a man and a women because the…
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