Is our world struggling to identify Gender Roles? A gender role is a set of social and behavioral norms that are generally considered appropriate for either a man or a woman in a social or interpersonal relationship. Gender roles vary widely between cultures and even in the same cultural tradition have differed over time and context. There are differences of opinion as to which observed differences in behavior and personality between genders are entirely due to innate personality of … [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...]
Divorce with Dignity – WOMEN in RECOVERY
July 22, 2012 by
Ending a relationship with dignity? Nothing odd about it at all, it's just a classic case of biting off more than you chew with panache. It's so damn hard ending it with your head held high, when all you want to do is bury it under a pillow and lie there for an eternity. To keep an indefatigable quota of good words and wishes for your ex every time you speak of him when all you want to do is lash out and be human. To keep … [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...]
The Four Agreements ~ Miguel Ruiz
July 16, 2012 by
THE FOUR AGREEMENTS 1. Be Impeccable With Your Word Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love. 2. Don't Take Anything Personally Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless … [Read more...]
A Brand New Day ~ BE True to YOU!
July 16, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women "Love does not consist in gazing at each other ..... but in looking together in the same direction." Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900 - 1944) A Celebration of Women shares this woman's story. Upon an awakening, she realized that Taking Action truly meant putting herself first; and in saying that, we mean putting her Spiritual Life first. To achieve one's own Inner Peace, following the Life Path that is designed specifically for your own growth can … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – The 12 Core Dynamics
July 16, 2012 by
Restore me to balance in body, mind, and spirit. Remove everything from my consciousness and body that is not in perfect alignment with your loving plan for me. Here is a Summary of the Dynamics: 1) Resisting feeling things fully This dynamic is based on experiences of having been overwhelmed by intense feelings when we were very young. To avoid the experience of overwhelm, we make the inner decision to resist feeling things fully. This dynamic is based on the illusion that if you … [Read more...]
10 Signs His Parents Hate You ~ Mary Edwards
July 10, 2012 by
10 Signs His Parents Hate You Are you anxious about getting on your boyfriend’s parents’ good side, but feel like it might not be going as well as you’d hoped? Not sure how that’s working out, and nervous that they secretly hate you? There are some definite signs to look for to figure out if he’s parents fondness of you is feigned or not, and we’re here to share some of them with you. Take a look at these 10 signs his parents hate you: 1] They invite you over for dinner. That’s great! … [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...]
The Power Of Love – Simple Ways To Live A Better Life, CelebrateLove.com
July 1, 2012 by
“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” ~ Buddha Know yourself, accept yourself, appreciate and love yourself for there is no greater gift you can give to yourself than the gift of love, the gift of self love. It may not be always easy but it’s worth your time, it’s worth your energy and it’s definitely worth your effort for that is how you’ll discover how to be happy, that is how you’ll discover what real happiness is all about and that … [Read more...]
Co-dependency & B.P.D., A.J. Mahari – WOMEN in RECOVERY
June 28, 2012 by
Co-dependence & BPD Codependence is defined in many ways. It is also very misunderstood by a great many people. There are many traps involved in being enmeshed in codependent relational patterns. In this article I outline 5 of the most common thought traps of those exhibiting codependent issues in relationships. I have learned these 5 main traps, not only from my own past life experience, but also over the last 9 years of life coaching with people who are wanting to change the ways … [Read more...]
