Everyone understands that the mobile phone is king when it comes to having your long distance romantic relationship work, but there are a number of smart ways to speak without calling. I'm not here to replace the phone, but more to give long distance relationship advice and add some fun methods to say "hi" or "I miss you". 1. Snail Mail- its so history that its legend. I adore getting hand written correspondence in the mail. They...more
Let's be honest, whenever somebody is approached by a sales person, they are immediately on the defensive. The pressure is right there from the get go. We've been conditioned to react this way because that is the way that sales people are portrayed. With this tension comes a lack of trust because we feel that we are about to be scammed. It's a never ending cycle that is hard to break. The truth is, there is only one way to break it. The sales...more
Like most children, ours enjoyed drawing and coloring. At three-and-a-half, our son created a masterpiece on a large portion of our living room wall. These were oil based crayons and only went completely away by painting over them. When my sweetheart and I discussed the problem with our artist son, he felt bad and did his best to help us spread a fresh coat of paint over the area.A week or so later, he did it a second time on the same wall. He was so sad and embarrassed he cried, shrugged his little shoulders, and said he wasn't sure why he had done it, but he would surely never repeat the petty crime. Hoping it would help motivate him to be true to his word, we explained if it happened again he would go to bed early and without supper. He loved both our evening family time and food. He solemnly promised to restrict his canvas.About a week later, I arrived home to find his biggest masterpiece ever on the same wall. It was the end of an especially trying day for me and I had been looking forward to the safe-haven of our home. I allowed this incident to become the focal point of my negative reactions to the day's harsh circumstances. In an angry and insulting voice, I...more
The intimacy of marriage is much more than physical. It includes revealing everything about ourselves to one another. Confiding our deepest beliefs, thoughts, and feelings-those we may never reveal to another person-things perhaps only God and we may know. Consequently, being true to each other is an absolute requirement. No matter...more
All healthy relationships are built on trust and respect. If there is a lack of mutual trust and respect the relationship will fail. Unfortunately too many people aren't real sure about what constitutes a healthy or unhealthy relationship, let alone an abusive one. It doesn't help any that the word abuse is often casually used in...more
Nobody prefers to be trapped in a romantic partnership with a domineering mate. I've written this quick and easy four step tips which may eventually help you get your long-distance relationship to work. So exactly how do you identify and change your controlling behaviors? The following are several steps to be less controlling: 1. Allow Your Dating partners be themselves- You are seeing them because you absolutely love who they really are not who you want them to become. This is a pretty big no brainer but it's a heck a lot difficult in practice. 2. Really know what he/she wants. When you and your partner are making decisions it is imperative that you know what they really want and so are compromising. If you picked your dinner date yesterday allow them to choose where you are heading tonight. 3. Give them certain Breathing space- You don't need to be in contact every hour of the day. When they want to hang out with close friends, let them, and never text them 20 times just because of the fact that they are out. Let them know you would like them to have a good time and enjoy themselves. 4. Know when you should back away- It is important that you really recognize...more
Good marketers know they need to stay fresh in people's minds to be ideally positioned for that sale, or to form a good business partnership with a new affiliate. People try a variety of ways to stay in people's thoughts, both...more
Engagement rings are no more the jewelry piece for women alone. Men have also started wearing the rings and tungsten engagement rings have become very popular choice among men. People prefer the tungsten rings due to the strength, durability and...more
Look - the quickest way to get your ex back is NOT sending roses or teddy bears or tickets for Superbowl. Rather the fastest way to win him or her back will need to come from what's 'inside' you.Stop asking and wondering how to get your...more
Your breakup may have happened recently and you may still be tormented emotionally or perhaps you are past that and you are trying to move on. Either ways you reading this tells me one thing you are here for advice on how to get your ex...more
The hardest time in a relationship is right after breaking up. A break up doesn't mean the relationship has to end but it does mean you need to figure out what caused the split. Before we go on whatever you were just thinking about...more
Long Distance Love has substantial differences when compared to a standard face-to-face romantic relationship and there are a few choices to consider likewise seeking some long distance relationship advice that will prevent a waste of...more