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...]
I HATE You, Daddy!!!, Larry James
September 11, 2012 by
I HATE You, Daddy!!! When my daughter was about 10 years old she went berserk. Well, maybe not berserk, but it sure felt like it to me. She moved into a total stage of rebellion. It was so bad that I heard the words, "I hate you" more than I care to recall. When asked to do something she didn't want to do, she would have this sudden burst of anger. It was like a knife going into my heart. When this began to happen, my initial (angry) response was, "Don't talk to me … [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...]
The Myth of Divorce: ReDating is a Better Option
August 14, 2012 by
People who divorce often think they’ll be happier. Statistics say otherwise. A 2002 study by the Institute for American Values showed that 66% of unhappily married adults who didn’t divorce were happily married five years later even when the marriage had serious problems. Only 20% had divorced and happily remarried in the same time period. You’re more likely to end up happily married to the spouse you have than if you trade your spouse for a newer model. Why? Here’s why: Divorce … [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...]
How To Keep Your Love Alive
July 25, 2012 by
How To Keep Your Love Alive If someone asks you how your relationship is, do you say you think it’s pretty good? That nothing is wrong, but maybe it’s just a little bit boring or stagnant from time to time? Good, healthy relationships go through times of adjustment, some boredom and even a little bit of negativity from time to time. As human beings we tend to stick to our routines, but sometimes that routine really feels like a rut. The morning and nighttime routines seem to be the … [Read more...]
10 Simple Gifts Women Can Love, CelebrateLove.com
July 21, 2012 by
Sparkling advice from Marilyn Monroe aside, there are things that some women treasure far more than costly jewels. In many cases, the things she’d love to receive the most from her significant other are simple, thoughtful gifts that show how much you care. 10 Simple Gifts Women Can Love More than Diamonds These ten unpretentious gifts often sweep women off their feet in a way that diamonds simply can’t compete with: 1. A Love Letter – In today’s electronic age, the handwritten … [Read more...]
Count Your Change, Larry James
July 9, 2012 by
Relationships never move in straight lines. They wander. And create opportunities you'd never expect. Evaluate your progress. Embrace change. Do not resist it. The secret to embracing change is focusing on what you CAN do. The word can’t does not exist in change. ChANge! The smallest pebble in your shoe will irritate you until you do something about it. Be excited about the changes that occur in your relationship. Learn from them. If you think you do not have a choice in managing change, … [Read more...]
Get Out of Your Own Way!
July 5, 2012 by
If you are one who can't seem to settle down with "the one," then you might consider doing some soul-searching. If success seems to evade you regardless of what you do, then it's time to have a talk with yourself. You can blame it on the way you and the rest of us were taught to think. But blame will not reverse the effect unless you make a conscious decision to live your life in a way that supports you in what you are really up to. It's important to remember that wrong decisions don’t make … [Read more...]
