When in the heat of the battle, always remember: a warm hug cools a slow burn. It may be better to temporarily put aside feelings of anger during misunderstandings and express your love in a silent, close embrace. Clearly affectionate communication is beneficial, but what happens when the expressed affection is not an authentic representation of your partner's feelings? “I Need a Hug!” It is at times like these, when tempers are flaring, words can not only fan the flames, … [Read more...]
Relationships, ‘Well. . . What Did You Expect?’
December 20, 2012 by
Well . . . What Did You Expect? We get pretty much what we expect to get in our relationship. What we expect to get is what we focus on. If it turns out good, we should not be disappointed. If it turns out bad, we should not be disappointed. We got what we expected. What else did we expect to get? Perhaps we should learn to be in a relationship with no expectations. In a spirit of unity, only and always work together, all the time, to create the best relationship we … [Read more...]
CelebrateLove.com ~ On Being Spontaneous!
December 12, 2012 by
On Being Spontaneous! Never valued certainty so much that you don't allow yourself to be open and available for the adventure that spontaneity provides! Never underestimate the value of spontaneity in a relationship. Too often relationships lose their excitement because the partners fall into a routine that becomes boring as time goes by. Regimented routines are okay for the short term but become boring after awhile. If you spend to much of your time planning the details of your … [Read more...]
De-Stress… Don’t Think!
December 8, 2012 by
De-Stress… Don’t Think! How long has it been since you put on a good pair of headphones, dialed up some smooth jazz(any music without words will do) and just listened to the music? Or is music something that just plays in the background? You know it's there because every once in a while your thoughts get tired and they stop working just long enough for you to notice the music - that doesn't last long either - then it's back to doing the laundry, taking the car to get gas, or as … [Read more...]
Is Monogamy Real or Just an Ideal?
November 30, 2012 by
“… the day my husband told me about his affairs has become very important for us, in many ways more important than our wedding anniversary. While it was a day that turned my world upside down, it's one that we still celebrate today, after all these years. It's not the day itself we're celebrating; rather, it was the honesty that began that day. It resulted in our making a commitment to be honest about all important issues affecting our relationship. When I think how far we've come, I know … [Read more...]
Relationships – Change is Good, CelebrateLove.com
November 14, 2012 by
"To achieve the kind of relationship you would like and have never had before, you must become someone you have never been before!" – Larry James In other words, YOU can change because you choose to change. Your partner will only change when they choose to change. So many men and women do their best to try to change their partner. That does not and cannot work! People only change because they want to change. Changing how you feel about your relationship and your partner … [Read more...]
CelebrateLove.com – Spread Love Like Butter…
October 13, 2012 by
All there is, is relationships. Building a successful relationship is a never ending process. Work most on the first reality of your relationship - you. Your own personal growth contributes to the deepening and strengthening of the relationship you have with another. Spread love all over you! Love yourself first. The second reality is your love partner. The relationship they have with themselves is only and always their responsibility. The third reality of a successful relationship is the … [Read more...]
RELATIONSHIPS, Together You Can! ~ CelebrateLove.com
September 19, 2012 by
Together You Can! A relationship with someone else can never be a singular effort. It takes two. Of course you know that. If you are in a relationship, how many times have you fell like you were the only one doing anything to make the relationship work? A lopsided relationship can be a tremendous drain on both partners. You probably also know that one cannot do the work of two. You've already gone through the dating process where you did everything as close to "right" as possible to … [Read more...]
WOMEN, Dating on a Budget ( not for Singles Only), Larry James
August 18, 2012 by
In summer, the world is a college student’s proverbial oyster. You can go anywhere, see anything, and meet anyone. It probably helps that summer is oyster season, too. BBQ’ed oysters, YUMMM. Food cravings aside, we created a guide summer romances, along with some interesting stats on meeting that special someone who will make your heart flutter. Keep these tips in mind to keep a new romance afloat, or it may fizzle (unless that’s what you were going for – which is OK, too). Good luck in … [Read more...]
Brighten the Corner Where You Are!, Larry James
August 12, 2012 by
Have you ever just been doing what you were doing and a thought from the past popped into your mind? It suddenly interrupted whatever you were doing and you silently wondered where that thought came from and why? DIVINE INSPIRATION When I was a little boy, my mom and dad were ministers of a church in a little town high on a hill in Owingsville, Kentucky. My mother wasn't the best piano player but she was the only one the church had. It was an old fashioned church and during the … [Read more...]
‘Relationships are a Full-time job, don’t apply if not ready’
August 4, 2012 by
To have a really terrific relationship you don't have to do everything right. Human nature pretty much says that you won't always get it right. However, you DO have to stay focused on doing whatever it takes, all of the time. Do what your conscience tells you is right. Shower each other with Love. If that sounds like a full-time job... it is! While I realize that this is an awesome "take responsibility for your relationship" assignment, if you really love each other this mission is … [Read more...]
