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Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People How to get your lazy roommate off the couch: 1 of 20
Roommates are a tricky part of life. Most times they are friends who you agree to live with. Not knowing that they are lazy, messy, slobs before you agreed to share a space with them. Roommate's who seem to have their back sides glued to the couch may seem to suffer from some sort of problem, but the problem is that they are... More..
Relationships & Family > Talking with Teens & Children Tips for dealing with disrespectful teenagers: 1 of 18
To deal with a disrespectful teenager or pre-teen you must treat them with respect. Most teens are disrespectful out of spite towards their parents. They are also out to prove their worth in defiance. A few things you have to remember are, your child didn't start out this way, they do love you, and they just want your respec... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication How to rebuild a troubled relationship: 2 of 31
The way to rebuild a troubled relationship is to recognize why it was troubled in the first place. Most problems in a relationship stem from one or both partners trying to control the other, or one or both have low self esteem. Controlling or being controlled in a relationship doesn't have to involve abuse, or abusive tenden... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Best family vacations for teens: 2 of 28
While vacationing can be fun, it can be stressful when trying to decide what type of vacation will appeal to everyone in your family. If you have teenagers Disney World once again might not be an option. Why not try something new and exciting to get your teens involved with the family. I can't think of anything more exciting... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Why isn't marriage as easy as portrayed on television: 1 of 14
The main difference between real-life marriage and television versions is the in real-life we don't have scripts or people to write them! We live day by day with no idea how the next may go, or what to say to our spouse to get them to understand. We don't have a group of ten people sitting around coming up with how our life ... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Why do women have a difficult time being agressive in bed?: 1 of 12
One simple answer: Insecurity. Most women have trouble letting go of what every romance novels and movies they have seen, to actually be aggressive. Most women are insecure about the way they look, or just about the person who they are, thus they want the man to take them aggressively so that they know they are wanted. I spe... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Understanding the female mind: 2 of 15
"The female mind, a mysterious place . . . dark . . . secretive . . . full of strange ideas, and it doesn't seem to use logic in any classical sense." This is often the thought most men have when dealing with any woman. In reality, the female mind is no different, or any more any more illogical than the male mind. Sure, we h... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Communicating to establish relationship boundaries: 1 of 7
Boundaries are an important part of interpersonal relationships. We set boundaries in relationships to establish what behaviors we find acceptable and unacceptable in other people. Each relationship we encounter with family, lovers, and friends will have a different set of boundaries as far as what we are willing to accept o... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents Is it acceptable for a parent to vent to their kids about the other parent?: 11 of 75
A very big no-no in most parenting books is to complain to your children about your spouse. Children do not need to hear these things, whether both parents are still living under the same roof, or if they are living in separate homes. When it comes to parenting, criticizing the other parent to children should never be done. ... More..
Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People Why you can't change what you don't admit: 4 of 23
The act of change requires you to take personal responsibility for your life and choices. The fact is if you blame others for the way your life is going you will never change. Admit ion is not something that you need to have to result in change; but you need to understand that everything you feel, do, and think is a direct r... More..