New relationships are always exciting. They are full of new possibilities, they aren't the old relationships, and they are full of untapped potential. All relationship starts aren't smooth. So when do you decide to throw in the towel? I currently have a friend who is starting to date, and I find myself giving her the same advice that she was giving me when I was dating, and I began to think, when do you throw in the towel on someone new? I think you need to be very objective when you start in … [Read more...]
How to get past a bad relationship
September 27, 2008 By 3 Comments
Relationships as you know are hard work, and typically most of us spend a great deal of our time and energy invested in a relationship. This makes it difficult when a relationship breaks apart. Whether this breaks apart due circumstances or even personal conflicts. Bad relationships are even more difficult when they break apart because all of that time and energy is spent there. Often growing past a relationship means taking an inventory of what brough you into this relationship, and what … [Read more...]
How to avoid Marrying a Jerk by John Van Epp
April 30, 2007 By Leave a Comment
This is definitely one of the best books that I have read on dating the right person, and eliminating the wrong ones. Epp gives practical advice, don't get too heavily involved too soon, look at their relationship with their family, wait for patterns to emerge, and know what their values, norms, and standards; are just a few of the ideas from this book. While the title may suggest that sometimes we all make mistakes, this book is a much more serious look on how we behave in relationships, and … [Read more...]
Great Expectations
October 13, 2005 By Leave a Comment
This is a great article that I read at Pyschology Today. Great Expectations Summary: Has the quest to find the perfect soul mate done more harm than good? Psychologists provide insight into how the never-ending search for ideal love can keep you from enjoying a marriage or a healthy relationship that you already have. http://cms.psychologytoday.com/articles/pto-3300.html Click here Stephanie … [Read more...]
What is a healthy Relationship
October 3, 2005 By Leave a Comment
Countless times individuals want to hold on to a love that is not healthy because many years have been invested. They say things like “we’ve been together for all these years, why leave.” Sometimes people stay in a bad relationship because it looks good to the outside world or because they are unsure what life would be like without their mate. However, deep inside their hearts they long to experience a truly fulfilling love. I held on to an unhealthy relationship for 7 years before I … [Read more...]