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Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) Can second marriages work?: 1 of 87
Success or failure of a second marriage is no different from the first or seventh and is determined by level of commitment and ability to deal with difficulties. Relationships thrive from effort instead of luck or mated souls. The secrets necessary to making a marriage work aren't locked in a vault; the skills required have b... More..
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles 10 things men wish women knew: 1 of 26
Men aren't as complicated as most women think. While each man is an individual, he must deal with stereotypes and myths. To address some of the more common causes of frustration between men and women; women pay attention. Men aren't Martians, but might as well be when it comes to voicing opinions and thoughts about relationsh... More..
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles 10 things women wish men knew: 2 of 36
Since women don't come with a user's manual, relationships of any sort between the sexes can be fraught with frustration. Women are complex; we think, feel, function and act differently from men in varying degrees. Finding consensus of ten things women wish men knew would be difficult because of our diverse backgrounds and ex... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Should gays and lesbians be allowed civil unions but not marriage?: 2 of 36
Confusion about the issue of right to marriage for homosexuals arises from the duality of marriage as both a business arrangement and a sacred bond. Marriage has been used as a means to politically join and strengthen larger family units, as the accepted social structure for having children and far more recently as the outwar... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Why falling in love can be intimidating: 1 of 18
Part of the initial heart-pounding feeling isn't love or even lust, it could be defined as closer to fear. This is not the kind that makes you run screaming to bury your face in a pillow with the comforter pulled up, but the dread of possibilities that might happen. Instead of convincing ourselves of the good that can come f... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Tips for dealing with grief and loss: 2 of 23
Grieving comes naturally to most people. Any loss or change can result in emotional upheaval and a wish for everything to remain the same. While the process is similar for every person, each individual's experience feels unique. Hearing unproductive advice to 'move on' or 'get over it' only makes a grieving person feel more v... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Intimacy How to please your woman: 2 of 20
Type this question into a search engine and click on the comments on any men's website and you'll probably find suggestions and techniques for sensual gratification. While there is an appropriate place for this type of advice, women are emotionally complex and pleasure is rooted in these emotional connections. Be kind ... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Intimacy How to keep your sexlife exciting after marriage: 2 of 19
Foreplay: Seduction starts before entering the bedroomThe definition of foreplay tends to be gender biased. Women focus on emotional desire and the relationship. Men prefer facts and techniques he can use for their mutual pleasure. Advice regarding foreplay often deals with the action and technique immediately leading up to s... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills The art of communication: Basic principles of effective communication: 5 of 30
People converse for practical reasons; to share information, as entertainment with humor and insight, and for verbal release of emotions. Communication is best between two people; adding more participants requires additional effort to make sure everyone is involved. Whether this is the all-important job interview, a crucial r... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy Should you act on what your psychic told you?: 6 of 34
A psychic can direct and guide you to a new lifestyle by opening your mind to new options. A common argument to disregard the guidance of a psychic is that "I'm a logical person, I don't want to make decisions based on hocus pocus." Whether you consult a psychic for entertainment or for serious guidance, the psychic re... More..