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Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Signs your spouse is involved in an online affair: 1 of 21
You can hear the slow drawl of your husband typing into cyberspace from the computer room. There is a pause and then more typing. A slight shift in the chair and an occassional sigh from the hall but otherwise stillness through the house. It is late and you are in bed, curled under the covers, heart pounding as you wonder wh... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse How to prevent and deal with domestic violence: 8 of 22
According to recent studies, domestic violence can affect up to one in three women. It can also scar their children and affect the community as a whole if prevention and treatment are made a priority. Domestic violence is defined as using physical or mental force to control another person that is either a partner, relative, ... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Thoughts on what mealtime represents for families: 42 of 85
Finding the time to cook dinner is never an easy task, and finding the time to sit and eat it, enjoy the atmosphere, and catch up with your family on a daily basis may even seem impossible but it isn't and the theory of mealtime is worth buying into just as much as IRA's and stocks. It is an investment that pays itself back ... More..
Relationships & Family > Divorce Psychology After a divorce: Dating and your ex-spouse: 13 of 24
It is inevitable that some point after divorce, whether it be a year or years, you are going to want to move on and begin dating again. While you think you have covered every angle, including having a new, independent life, talking to your children, and getting your mother off of your back, it may come as a surprise that you... More..
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce After a divorce: Dealing with an angry child: 18 of 23
Short on words and experience, children are often not capable of understanding their own feelings or expressing them during and after divorce. My most memorable visits to my stepdaughter's counselor often began with me asking why, on why, does this child cry and say, "I don't know," every time I ask her a question? As a moth... More..
Relationships & Family > Coping with Divorce After a divorce: Moving on to a new life: 49 of 56
Once the paperwork has been finalized and the attorney meetings have ended after a divorce, you may find yourself surprisingly exhausted and bewildered. Amid the chaos of divorce and the emotional exhaustion that comes with it, our inner strengths and survival skills will pull us through but once that storm has passed, the a... More..
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce After a divorce: Dating and your children: 49 of 56
Even the most conscientious divorced parent may find themselves stumbling when it comes times to deal with entering into new relationships, or at least playing the field. Deciding what level of participation the child will have in this new endeavor, there are many things for the parent to consider before getting back on the ... More..
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality A guide to good sexual health: 7 of 8
One of the most sought after marriage counseling options is in reference to their sexual health. While most marriages thrive sexually, each phase of our life brings new challenges and obstacles for keeping the love alive in the bedroom. Children, stress, and scheduling can all become romantic blockades and even an open line ... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction Family counseling options: 17 of 18
At some point in life or another we all find ourselves seeking advice from outside sources and family counseling services are a viable option when more than one family member is involved or needed to reach a solution. Family crisis, financial stresses, and mental health issues that throw the family dynamics off balance and c... More..