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Keys to Better Relationships
Introduction
Would you like to enhance the quality of your life and increase your personal happiness? If you answered
"yes," the information in this article could change your life!
Isn't it easy to get stuck in the everydayness of life? We can get so busy making a living and getting ahead
financially that the really important things fall through the cracks!
That can happen to all of us. However, when people come to the end of their lives, they don't wish they had
spent more time making money. When all is said and done, we want our family and friends to be with us
then!
So let's try to focus on developing better relationships instead of acquiring more things. Think of your circle
of family and friends as a lovely garden to water and cultivate. The book of Proverbs teaches this crucial
truth: "A man that has friends must show himself friendly" (Proverbs 18:24).
Table Of Contents
7 Keys to Better Relationships
7 Power Skills that Build Strong Relationships
Create the Relationships You've Always Wanted
Keeping Sexual Relationships Healthy And Safe
Business Partners & Marital Partners, Will the Marriage Survive? Part 1
Business Partners & Marital Partners, Will the Marriage Survive? Part 2
6 Common Marriage Mistakes
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7 Keys to Better Relationships
Would you like to enhance the quality of your life and increase your personal happiness? If you answered
"yes," the information in this article could change your life!
Isn't it easy to get stuck in the everydayness of life? We can get so busy making a living and getting ahead
financially that the really important things fall through the cracks!
That can happen to all of us. However, when people come to the end of their lives, they don't wish they had
spent more time making money. When all is said and done, we want our family and friends to be with us
then!
So let's try to focus on developing better relationships instead of acquiring more things. Think of your circle
of family and friends as a lovely garden to water and cultivate. The book of Proverbs teaches this crucial
truth: "A man that has friends must show himself friendly" (Proverbs 18:24).
Here are 7 keys that will help your relationships to bloom:
1. Spend time with your friends and loved ones.
Although this is obvious, we need to intentionally set aside time in our schedules for them no matter how
busy we think we are. Put appointments with friends and family into your daytimer or palm pilot. If you
don't do this, you may forget and months and even years can go by without seeing these special people. The
sad fact is that those relationships can dry up and wither away from neglect.
Many marriages fail for just this reason. People are often too busy to spend enough time with each other and
one or both of the partners can't take the neglect. If you want your relationships to bloom, you have to water
them with quality time. How long would a rose garden be lush and beautiful if no one watered it for days
without end?
2. Genuinely appreciate the special people in your life.
Tell them how much they mean to you. Mention their good qualities and how special they are. For example,
if you need to correct your children's behavior, be sure to spend twice as much time appreciating their
positive qualities than reprimanding their negative ones.
3. Learn to say, "I was wrong. Please forgive me."
This will do wonders for your relationships. Humility is a beautiful quality in any person. Someone who
thinks he or she is always right can be impossible to live with. If your habitual attitude is "I'm ALWAYS
right," that's a poisonous plant that will spread and ruin your entire garden. Apologizing and asking for
forgiveness when we've done something wrong does not degrade us. Instead it shows that we are growing
up.
4. Be quick to forgive and don't hold grudges.
Bury the past. Bitterness never helped anyone. It only hurts the bitter person. Don't let the aggressive weeds
of unforgiveness spoil your garden. Try not to crush tender relationship plants by being harsh and
unforgiving.
5. Learn to say "thank you" a lot.
Everyone loves to be appreciated for what he or she has done instead of being taken for granted. You may
be thrilled by the vibrant blossoms of encouragement that will result from taking time to say "thank you."
6. Listen more than you talk.
In a game of tennis it would be very strange for one of the players to bounce the ball up and down on his or
her side instead of hitting the ball back to the other player. The same could be said for the game of ping
pong. These games teach a powerful lesson. If you are always talking and other people don't have a chance
to get a word in edgewise, you won't be very popular for long.
7. Go out of your way to help others in practical ways.
If a friend is in the hospital, go visit him. If a neighbor is going through a difficult financial time, bring
groceries over to help tide him or her through the crisis.
If you follow these simple but powerful suggestions for nurturing your relationships, you yourself will also
reap benefits in the form of increased happiness, pep and vitality. That's because our relationships are far
more important to our well being than how much money we make or how well we're climbing the corporate
ladder.
Why not take a personal inventory of your life today? Put these suggestions into practice and become more
effective in cultivating your special relationships.
Happy gardening!
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7 Power Skills that Build Strong Relationships
A strong, healthy relationship is one in which the partners show respect and kindness toward each other. The
relationship forms a rewarding and enduring bond of trust and support. Here are seven power skills that will
help you form stronger alliances and bring more closeness, authenticity and trust to your relationships.
1. Relax Optimistically
If you are comfortable around others, they will feel comfortable around you. If you appear nervous, others
will sense it and withdraw. If you are meeting someone for the first time, brighten up as if you've
rediscovered a long-lost friend. A smile will always be the most powerful builder of rapport. Communicating
with relaxed optimism, energy and enthusiasm will provide a strong foundation for lasting relationships.
2. Listen Deeply
Powerful listening goes beyond hearing words and messages; it connects us emotionally with our
communication partner. Listen to what the person is not saying as well as to what he or she is saying. Focus
intently and listen to the messages conveyed behind and between words.
Listen also with your eyes and heart. Notice facial expressions and body postures, but see beneath the
surface of visible behaviors. Feel the range of emotions conveyed by tone of voice and rhythm of speech.
Discern what the person wants you to hear and also what they want you to feel.
3. Feel Empathetically
Empathy is the foundation of good two-way communication. Being empathetic is seeing from another
person's perspective regardless of your opinion or belief. Treat their mistakes as you would want them to
treat your mistakes. Let the individual know that you are concerned with the mistake, and that you still
respect them as a person. Share their excitement in times of victory, and offer encouragement in times of
difficulty. Genuine feelings of empathy will strengthen the bond of trust.
4. Respond Carefully
Choose emotions and words wisely. Measure your emotions according to the person's moods and needs.
Words can build or destroy trust. They differ in shades of meaning, intensity, and impact. What did you learn
when listening deeply to the other individual? Reflect your interpretation of the person's message back to
them. Validate your understanding of their message.
Compliment the person for the wisdom and insights they've shared with you. This shows appreciation and
encourages further dialogs with the individual. A response can be encouraging or discouraging. If you
consider in advance the impact of your emotions and words, you will create a positive impact on your
relationships.
5. Synchronize Cooperatively
When people synchronize their watches, they ensure that their individual actions will occur on time to
produce an intended outcome. Relationships require ongoing cooperative action to survive and thrive.
As relationships mature, the needs and values of the individuals and relationships will change. Career
relationships will require the flexibility to meet changing schedules and new project goals. Cooperative
actions provide synchrony and build trusting alliances. They are part of the give and take that empowers
strong, enduring relationships.
6. Act Authentically
Acting authentically means acting with integrity. It means living in harmony with your values. Be yourself
when you are with someone else. Drop acts that create false appearances and false security.
When you act authentically, you are honest with yourself and others. You say what you will do, and do what
you say. Ask for what you want in all areas of your relationships. Be clear about what you will tolerate. Find
out what your relationship partners want also. Being authentic creates mutual trust and respect.
7. Acknowledge Generously
Look for and accentuate the positive qualities in others. Humbly acknowledge the difference that people
make to your life. Validate them by expressing your appreciation for their life and their contributions. If you
let someone know that they are valuable and special, they will not forget you. Showing gratitude and
encouragement by words and actions will strengthen the bonds of any relationship.
Don't forget to acknowledge your most important relationship: the relationship with yourself. Acknowledge
your own qualities, and put those qualities into action. You cannot form a stronger relationship with others
than you have with yourself. You will attract the qualities in others that are already within you.
Ask yourself: What thoughts and behaviors will attract the kind of relationships I desire? What is one action
I could take today that would empower my current relationships?
Write down all the qualities or behaviors that you desire for your relationships. Select the power skills that
will attract those qualities. Keep a journal of the actions you take and the progress you make. By turning
these skills into lifelong habits, you will build relationships that are healthy, strong and mutually rewarding.
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Create the Relationships You've Always Wanted
Is your spouse, your teenager or your boss pushing your buttons? It doesn't have to be that way. You can
become the master of your love relationships, work relationships and family relationships. You can bring out
the best in others as well as in yourself, and enjoy healthy relationships. All you have to do is to get to know
your archetypes and understand theirs.
Did you know that how you think, feel and relate to others is programmed by patterns you automatically
picked up as a baby? These patterns consciously, subconsciously and unconsciously either bless or block
every area of life.
The best way to understand why you do what you do in relationships, and why other people do what they do
is to get to know your automatic coping patterns. These patterns are best described through four archetypes
that play out in loving and unloving ways.
The first archetype to consider is the Loving Father. This is the energy that seals us with protection,
direction, and self-discipline. The second archetype is the Loved Boychild. It represents our courageous and
heroic side, as well as our "can-do" spirit. The third archetype is the Loving Mother. That energy provides us
with inner nurturing, guidance and unconditional love. The fourth archetype is the Loved Girlchild. She is
where we expand our caring, intuitive, mystical, and most artistic nature.
All of the problems in our lives originate from an imbalance, a clogging, or a distortion of these archetypes
and their corresponding energies. Our Loving Father energy is often usurped by the Unloving Father, our
inner tyrant, critic and controller. When Loving Mother isn't strong, we fall back on Unloving Mother and
abandon or spoil ourselves and others. The energy of the Loved Boychild can be overrun by Unloved
Boychild, which manifests as anger, rebellion and being over-controlling. The Loved Girlchild's energy can
be overcome by Unloved Girlchild, our inner victim-martyr complex.
In 1990, psychologist Caroline Hanstke and Brian Emmanuel Grey discovered that we filter life through
these four universal energies. Once you can "read" these archetypes, you can change your circumstances and
enjoy healthy relationships. It's like pressing the "reveal codes" on an old IBM computer. You tune into the
underlying energy as to why people think, feel or behave the way they do. Then you learn to speak the same
energetic language, so that your relationship problems can fade away.
Whether you are looking for marriage counseling or relationship counseling, dating advice, customer
relationship management, parenting tips, anger management or spiritual healing, understanding and working
with your archetypes is the first step to wholeness.
Your archetypes consciously, subconsciously and unconsciously either bless or block every area of life.
Once you understand your pattern, you can unlock your hidden potential to be your best self. You can break
free from self-sabotaging habits you may not even be aware of. You can "rewrite" your life script and truly
make the most of what the universe has given you.
How do you respond to life? At your best, are you constructive, outgoing and motivated? Are you reserved,
intuitive and caring? Do you mother everyone? When things don't go your way, do you get angry or
depressed? Do you get anxious in groups for no apparent reason? Is it hard for you to fit in?
Recognizing your archetypes helps you to understand how you and others process and share the experience
of life. Then, you can work to transcend your limitations by striving to access and emphasize loving energies
in any given situation. Doing so will make you more competent. The emphasis of loving energies fosters the
emotional intelligence you need to be steadfast, kind, and authentic. It will bring out the best in yourself and
in others so you can enjoy healthy relationships.
Our archetypes are like a toolbox. We can draw upon the best archetype for every situation and person we
come in contact with. This dramatically transforms how we come across to others and also influences how
they relate back to us.
Generally, people who function from a strong Father archetype pursue the law. They tend to have strong
boundaries and seek to download a blueprint for every situation. When their Father's energy goes out of
balance and becomes unloving, they can become harsh and critical toward themselves and others.
People who express a strong Mother archetype live to nurture life. They love to guide and teach others, and
provide stability in any given situation. When they are threatened, they respond by either going aloof or by
smothering those around them with a spoiling mechanism. Either way, they avoid further giving of
themselves.
People who have a strong Boychild archetype are go-getters in life. They are highly competitive and do
whatever it takes to reach their goal. When their archetype goes negative, they become overly competitive,
aggressive, and tend to run over others.
People who have a strong Girlchild archetype go with the flow. They experience life through serendipity.
They are highly creative, caring and intuitive. When their sensitivity is trampled, however, the unloving side
of Girlchild takes over. They become victim-martyrs and experience a lot of anxiety.
Everyone uses their four inner family archetypes in different conscious, subconscious, superconscious or
unconscious combinations. These combinations reveal a lot about our personality. Find out more about how
you can improve your life, your relationships and your spiritual connection
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Keeping Sexual Relationships Healthy And Safe
Many young people are not comfortable talking to their parents about having sexual relationships. It is
important that you have a trusted adult or health care provider to discuss all your concerns and worries.
Times like these can be very confusing to most young people. That is why it is always good to have someone
to talk to in order to arrive at a good decision.
Getting involved in relationships with the opposite sex is part of growing up. Teenage girls and boys tend to
think about what it means to be involved in a sexual relationship.
There are many things to be taken into consideration before one should decide to have sex. There is the
issue of morality which can make one feel guilty about premarital sex. Such guilt can play a major role in
affecting one's emotional and psychological well-being, which usually leads to anxiety and depression.
Health concerns are also on top of the agenda whenever a person decides to engage in a serious, intimate
relationship.
Sexual health is an important matter to think about since it is no longer safe to engage in unprotected sex.
One must be aware that sexual relationships can expose people to the risk of getting sexually transmitted
diseases (STD). No one can tell if a person is infected with STD.
Even healthy-looking people can have the disease without them knowing it. Be sure that you and your
partner are protected before engaging in any sexual activity. Unwanted pregnancy is also another
consequence of sexual relationships which young people should think about.
Many young people's futures have been ruined by getting pregnant even when they are not yet emotionally
and psychologically ready for the responsibility that teenage pregnancy entails. Even if you don't get
pregnant or infected by STD, consider how you will feel if the relationship breaks up.
Many young people are not comfortable talking to their parents about this situation. It is important that you
have a trusted adult or health care provider with whom you can discuss all your concerns and worries.
Times like these can be very confusing for most young people and having someone to talk to would do
wonders to gain more clarity and objective advice about sexuality.
Young people who make the decision to engage in any sexual activity should learn how to protect
themselves against STD and prevent unwanted pregnancy. For contraception, there are various products out
in the market that are effective in preventing pregnancy. Costs, methods of use, and level of protection
against STD vary depending on the contraceptive.
There are two popular types of contraception, namely: the use of birth control pills and the condom. Both
contraceptives can protect against pregnancy and STD. Males use some types of contraception that are
usually different from what females normally use.
It is good to know all about the different types of female and male contraceptives if you are into a sexual
relationship. Together, the involved partners should figure out the best choice for the two of them.
The type of contraception can have an effect on the health of both people in the relationship. Only females
can get pregnant, but both males and females can get STD. Sexual intercourse always increase the risk for
unwanted pregnancy and STD. Practicing safe sex with only one partner who is uninfected and has no other
sexual partners can greatly lower such risk.
Birth control pills are small contraceptive tablets that usually contain two types of synthetic female
hormones, the progestin and estrogen. This is called the "combination oral contraceptive". Estrogen and
progesterone are produced by the ovaries.
These hormones prevent pregnancy by suppressing the pituitary gland, which stops the development and the
release of the egg in the ovary, called ovulation. The progestin hormone also helps to prevent the sperm
from reaching the egg and changes the lining of the uterus. Birth control pills contain only one hormone
called progestin and considered to be the "mini-Pill." This type of contraceptive works by suppressing
ovulation and helping to prevent the male's sperm from reaching the egg.
The combination pill is slightly more effective than the progestin-only pill. But there are some people whose
bodies don't react well to the estrogen in the combined pill. It is better that they take the progestin-only pill
to avoid any complications from side effects. The birth control pill is highly effective if you take the pill
exactly as directed by your healthcare provider.
The pill is to be taken once a day, at the same time everyday. Be sure to have back-up contraception such as
condoms during the remainder of the pill cycle when diarrhea or vomiting occur, or when you are taking
some other medication that could change the effectiveness of the birth control pills.
Aside from preventing unwanted pregnancy, birth control pills have other medical benefits, such as easing
menstrual cramps, regulating the menstrual cycle, reducing the amount and length of menstrual bleeding.
Having a sexual relationship entails great responsibility, not only to yourself, but to your partner as well.
Always remember to engage in safe sex.
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Business Partners & Marital Partners, Will the
Marriage Survive? Part 1
With today's economy, and the layoffs occurring as a result of these economic conditions, more and more
people are opting to start their own business. Due to the low start up costs, the prevalence of home-based
businesses is on the rise, many of these started by husband and wife teams.
With the move from the corporate world to the home-based, couples are finding that a new set of problems
are occurring. In the corporate arena, two major areas of importance are profits and communication with
employees. This is done through evaluations, reviews, meetings, or a company newsletter outlining company
policies and news.
All administrators realize that a happy and informed employee is more efficient and productive; in effect,
increasing their profits.
Research on marital separation and divorce indicates two of the main causes of separation and divorce are
communication and money, very much like corporate concerns. In the past, spouses worked in their
respective jobs, and came home to discuss what was going on in the workplace. In effect, they were
sounding boards for one another. With the move to the home front, especially with starting up businesses
together, the sounding boards are gone.
In effect, placing couples in a start-up business can cause a myriad of problems, previously seen only in the
corporate world, in addition to the normal stumbling blocks of starting up a business. Too many couples
working together are not practicing good communication skills. Lack of communication can cause one
spouse to feel that he or she is carrying all the business and monetary responsibility.
Keep Your Marriage Solid
If you and your spouse have decided to run a business together, be sure to discuss and outline the following:
Delineate responsibility. Decide who is going to handle what business matters. In addition, be sure you both
know how to accomplish these functions. Unfortunately, illness occurs - you need to be able to back up each
other in all aspects of the business.
For example, if one of you does all the bank statements, be sure your spouse understands how this is
accomplished, so if necessary, they can also handle this responsibility. If you have a set procedure you
follow and a way you want it done, make up an outline, so it is accomplished in the manner you want.
Marketing, return calls, daily correspondence, invoicing, weekly and/or monthly expenses, supplies,
calendaring, appointments, deposits, bank statements, implementation of the business plan, attendance at
meetings (e.g. Chamber mixers, National groups, User groups, etc.) all need to be taken care of. You will
have to split these responsibilities between you. Again, be sure you know how each is implemented, so in an
emergency, you can back each other up.
Delineate responsibilities according to likes and dislikes and who will do the best job. We all have our little
niches, and if it is something we like and do well, we can accomplish it better and more efficiently. Once the
responsibilities have been delineated, make up a schedule for each item you both need to deal with. Again,
you must be able to act as each other's back up.
Marketing is a major obstacle. Most individuals do not like to use cold calling as a medium to promote their
business. Be sure both of you are involved. Do not let one person handle this. In addition, develop a
marketing strategy. Will you market daily, weekly, monthly? What kind of marketing will you do-
advertising, cold calls, direct mail, etc. Again, be sure you both are involved. This is important because
money and marketing are tied together.
The more you market, the more aware the marketplace will be of the services you offer. If only one
individual is marketing and monies are fluctuating, there is more tension between the partners to make the
business successful. No one individual should have to carry this on their shoulders, or perceive that they do.
In addition, with both spouses' marketing, one person cannot blame the other for the success or failure of the
business.
The Most Important Tool
Remember, the most important tool you both have is communication. Don't expect your spouse to read your
mind. Keep the marriage and business separate. It's difficult, especially if you are home-based, but it can be
done. If you have a problem with the way your spouse is accomplishing a task in the business environment,
discuss it immediately.
Do not wait. Do not let this build into anger that is transferred to your personal relationship. Remember that
keeping your business and personal relationships separate is very important to the survival of both your
business and your marriage.
In Part II of this article we will discuss how to implement this strategy.
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Business Partners & Marital Partners, Will the
Marriage Survive? Part 2
In the last article, we concluded by saying that keeping your business and personal relationships separate is
very important to the survival of both your business and your marriage. In this article we will talk about how
to achieve this goal.
One of the most important ways to accomplish this is to set up distinct business hours, and when they are
over, don't discuss business, concentrate on your relationship. It is difficult, but make a concentrated effort at
it. Confine your business discussions to business hours or set aside a specific time to discuss the business.
For example, take the last half hour of the day, and discuss the business day; any suggestions you have, what
was accomplished, what needs to be done tomorrow, during the week, how are the monthly goals you set at
the beginning of the month progressing. Remember to couch any criticisms or suggestions in a positive vein.
Think of how you felt in the work situation and how supervisors dealt with you when making suggestions.
Negatives only cause resentment. They do in the corporate arena, and even more so, when dealing with a
spouse you must live 24 hours a day. Be sure to set aside time for each other-go for walks, out to dinner, or
just for a drive with your spouse. Do not discuss business.
You should have outside activities that are not business related. If not, join a group that interests you. It will
allow you to meet with others who are not connected to your business. Running a home-based business can
be very lonely; getting away from the home, and having outside interests is imperative.
In addition to the problems inherent to couples running a business, starting a home-based business presents
its own set of problems and questions. Before you start be sure to ask yourself the following:
Are you self-motivated? Organized? Able to prioritize your work? You will no longer have a supervisor or a
boss to tell you what to do. You will be the decision maker. You will have to motivate yourself. One way to
accomplish this is to use a To Do List and stick to it. In addition, set definitive business hours, and stick to
them.
Will you be able to deal with the isolation? You will no longer meet people in the halls, congregate around
the coffee pot, or take a break to talk with your co-workers. To combat loneliness and isolation be sure to
join groups that meet outside the home, or schedule luncheons with friends and associates.
Write up a business plan. Be sure the business is something that interests you. You might want to start on a
part-time basis, and grow from there. Research the business carefully, make sure there is a market, and the
competition is not overwhelming.
Be sure you have at least six months living expenses set aside. This will give you the time to work through
the marketing strategy outlined in your business plan, and avoid bad marketing practices. In addition, if
changes need to be made, you can do so, without monetary concerns becoming an issue.
Be sure your office space is located in a separate room or area of your home that offers the least distractions.
A separate office is best, especially if you are meeting with clients. Remember to always present a
professional appearance.
When will you do your regular household chores? Make up a schedule of when you will deal with them.
Some individuals find getting chores done before the start of the work day is best. At the end of the day,
close your office door and then deal with the remaining household items that need to be handled. Time
management will be a very important factor in running a home-based business.
For husband and wife teams, it becomes imperative to have some form of disability insurance for each other.
Remember, even though your partner may be your husband or wife, he or she is still your business partner.
An accident or illness to one of you can severely impact the operation of the business.
A business is only as good as you and your partner make it. It takes a lot of dedication, time and energy to
run a business, whether it is home-based or not. It can be a very rewarding experience. Think carefully, and
ask yourself a lot of self-searching questions before you begin.
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6 Common Marriage Mistake
Every marriage starts with a lot of hope and dreams about lifelong association filled with love and
togetherness. But very few marriages fulfill the hopes of the participants in totality.
There are various reasons for this but here we single out 6 of those. Every young person who is planning
marriage should be aware of these most common pitfalls.
1. Marrying for the sake of love without first checking the depth of love.
No denying that all relationships start with a sense of love and mutual liking. Committing to a long term
relationship like marriage solely on the basis of that feeling of love is a mistake. Because most of the time
this kind of feeling is superficial and can not pass the test of time. Romantic feeling dies as time passes and
far more important issues like 'family background', 'values', 'religious faith', 'financial stability' raise their
head, and these issues are of real importance which almost every body with feelings of mutual love ignore.
2. Marrying someone who does not share an interest or hobby.
While marriage with a person who does not share an interest or hobby does not itself make the marriage
unstable, presence of such an interest or hobby can make life more enjoyable for both the partners. And this
can make a real difference so while selecting a life partner this aspect must be taken into account.
But for some reason or other this aspect is often overlooked before marriage. And efforts start after marriage
to adapt the partner to one's own interest or develop a new common interest. While that is not an impossible
task, the process of adapting may become un- palatable and may lead to unstable marriage.
3. Not knowing what questions to ask for checking compatibility.
As discussed earlier, marriage decisions based on an initial sense of love may be counter-productive. To
make a marriage successful one should do some simple homework. Knowledge of a future partner's
background and certain other things can play a crucial role here. But many young persons either do not try to
know all these important facts or do not know what are important aspects s/he must know to make their
marriage successful.
4. Thinking of proper and careful quarries may offend her/him.
One may think that too much investigation about a future partner's background may not be a good idea. As
the other partner may find it distasteful. This kind of thought process keeps many young men and women
from asking the right questions before marriage.
5. Depending too much on a friend or relatives recommendation.
A sizable number of young men and women often get married on the recommendation of relatives or friends.
While generally relatives and friends are regarded as well wishers, marrying on their recommendation is not
a good idea. As their knowledge of a person can never equal the knowledge the person has about herself or
himself. So the person to be married is in a much better position to select compatible life partners. Best way
out is acting on their recommendation only after successful completion of compatibility check.
6. Getting married to make somebody else happy.
Sometimes people get married to make someone else happy. It may be parents or it may be relatives. There
is no problem in making someone happy if that does not jeopardize one's own marriage. But most of the time
in such cases marriages occur without exercising enough caution. As a result one may end up marrying
someone not compatible.
If you are really serious about making your marriage an exciting, loving and enriching experience you need
to be careful about the above things before your marriage.
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Conclusion
Hello my friends this is Rynell E Brooks I grew up in S.E. Washington, DC in the 60's 70's and 80's. As a
young man I was always inspired by great people doing great things. So my life mission in was not only
break the poverty-stricken lifestyle in my family "but" also help others do the same. I was fortunate to have
various businesses opportunities. that did good. When I learned about The Internet Marketing and Sale
Business it became my passion in life and that's when everything just exploded for me. I went from just
being good to great.. So I know there is bigger and better opportunities out there for you. The journey of a
thousands miles begins with a single step. So always live your dreams. Thank You!
Best regards,
Rynell Brooks
Affiliate Marketer | Business Opportunities | Presz Marketplace
www.preszmarketplace.com
rynell@preszmarketplace.net
602-845-9396
610 E Bell RD #A2-295 Phoenix, AZ 85022
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  • 2. Keys to Better Relationships Introduction Would you like to enhance the quality of your life and increase your personal happiness? If you answered "yes," the information in this article could change your life! Isn't it easy to get stuck in the everydayness of life? We can get so busy making a living and getting ahead financially that the really important things fall through the cracks! That can happen to all of us. However, when people come to the end of their lives, they don't wish they had spent more time making money. When all is said and done, we want our family and friends to be with us then! So let's try to focus on developing better relationships instead of acquiring more things. Think of your circle of family and friends as a lovely garden to water and cultivate. The book of Proverbs teaches this crucial truth: "A man that has friends must show himself friendly" (Proverbs 18:24). Table Of Contents 7 Keys to Better Relationships 7 Power Skills that Build Strong Relationships Create the Relationships You've Always Wanted Keeping Sexual Relationships Healthy And Safe Business Partners & Marital Partners, Will the Marriage Survive? Part 1 Business Partners & Marital Partners, Will the Marriage Survive? Part 2 6 Common Marriage Mistakes These tips work great, but to discover my favorite tips on marriage & relationships "click here"
  • 3. 7 Keys to Better Relationships Would you like to enhance the quality of your life and increase your personal happiness? If you answered "yes," the information in this article could change your life! Isn't it easy to get stuck in the everydayness of life? We can get so busy making a living and getting ahead financially that the really important things fall through the cracks! That can happen to all of us. However, when people come to the end of their lives, they don't wish they had spent more time making money. When all is said and done, we want our family and friends to be with us then! So let's try to focus on developing better relationships instead of acquiring more things. Think of your circle of family and friends as a lovely garden to water and cultivate. The book of Proverbs teaches this crucial truth: "A man that has friends must show himself friendly" (Proverbs 18:24). Here are 7 keys that will help your relationships to bloom: 1. Spend time with your friends and loved ones.
  • 4. Although this is obvious, we need to intentionally set aside time in our schedules for them no matter how busy we think we are. Put appointments with friends and family into your daytimer or palm pilot. If you don't do this, you may forget and months and even years can go by without seeing these special people. The sad fact is that those relationships can dry up and wither away from neglect. Many marriages fail for just this reason. People are often too busy to spend enough time with each other and one or both of the partners can't take the neglect. If you want your relationships to bloom, you have to water them with quality time. How long would a rose garden be lush and beautiful if no one watered it for days without end? 2. Genuinely appreciate the special people in your life. Tell them how much they mean to you. Mention their good qualities and how special they are. For example, if you need to correct your children's behavior, be sure to spend twice as much time appreciating their positive qualities than reprimanding their negative ones. 3. Learn to say, "I was wrong. Please forgive me." This will do wonders for your relationships. Humility is a beautiful quality in any person. Someone who thinks he or she is always right can be impossible to live with. If your habitual attitude is "I'm ALWAYS right," that's a poisonous plant that will spread and ruin your entire garden. Apologizing and asking for forgiveness when we've done something wrong does not degrade us. Instead it shows that we are growing up. 4. Be quick to forgive and don't hold grudges. Bury the past. Bitterness never helped anyone. It only hurts the bitter person. Don't let the aggressive weeds of unforgiveness spoil your garden. Try not to crush tender relationship plants by being harsh and unforgiving. 5. Learn to say "thank you" a lot. Everyone loves to be appreciated for what he or she has done instead of being taken for granted. You may be thrilled by the vibrant blossoms of encouragement that will result from taking time to say "thank you." 6. Listen more than you talk.
  • 5. In a game of tennis it would be very strange for one of the players to bounce the ball up and down on his or her side instead of hitting the ball back to the other player. The same could be said for the game of ping pong. These games teach a powerful lesson. If you are always talking and other people don't have a chance to get a word in edgewise, you won't be very popular for long. 7. Go out of your way to help others in practical ways. If a friend is in the hospital, go visit him. If a neighbor is going through a difficult financial time, bring groceries over to help tide him or her through the crisis. If you follow these simple but powerful suggestions for nurturing your relationships, you yourself will also reap benefits in the form of increased happiness, pep and vitality. That's because our relationships are far more important to our well being than how much money we make or how well we're climbing the corporate ladder. Why not take a personal inventory of your life today? Put these suggestions into practice and become more effective in cultivating your special relationships. Happy gardening! These tips work great, but to discover my favorite tips on marriage & relationships "click here"
  • 6. 7 Power Skills that Build Strong Relationships A strong, healthy relationship is one in which the partners show respect and kindness toward each other. The relationship forms a rewarding and enduring bond of trust and support. Here are seven power skills that will help you form stronger alliances and bring more closeness, authenticity and trust to your relationships. 1. Relax Optimistically If you are comfortable around others, they will feel comfortable around you. If you appear nervous, others will sense it and withdraw. If you are meeting someone for the first time, brighten up as if you've rediscovered a long-lost friend. A smile will always be the most powerful builder of rapport. Communicating with relaxed optimism, energy and enthusiasm will provide a strong foundation for lasting relationships. 2. Listen Deeply Powerful listening goes beyond hearing words and messages; it connects us emotionally with our communication partner. Listen to what the person is not saying as well as to what he or she is saying. Focus intently and listen to the messages conveyed behind and between words. Listen also with your eyes and heart. Notice facial expressions and body postures, but see beneath the surface of visible behaviors. Feel the range of emotions conveyed by tone of voice and rhythm of speech. Discern what the person wants you to hear and also what they want you to feel.
  • 7. 3. Feel Empathetically Empathy is the foundation of good two-way communication. Being empathetic is seeing from another person's perspective regardless of your opinion or belief. Treat their mistakes as you would want them to treat your mistakes. Let the individual know that you are concerned with the mistake, and that you still respect them as a person. Share their excitement in times of victory, and offer encouragement in times of difficulty. Genuine feelings of empathy will strengthen the bond of trust. 4. Respond Carefully Choose emotions and words wisely. Measure your emotions according to the person's moods and needs. Words can build or destroy trust. They differ in shades of meaning, intensity, and impact. What did you learn when listening deeply to the other individual? Reflect your interpretation of the person's message back to them. Validate your understanding of their message. Compliment the person for the wisdom and insights they've shared with you. This shows appreciation and encourages further dialogs with the individual. A response can be encouraging or discouraging. If you consider in advance the impact of your emotions and words, you will create a positive impact on your relationships. 5. Synchronize Cooperatively When people synchronize their watches, they ensure that their individual actions will occur on time to produce an intended outcome. Relationships require ongoing cooperative action to survive and thrive. As relationships mature, the needs and values of the individuals and relationships will change. Career relationships will require the flexibility to meet changing schedules and new project goals. Cooperative actions provide synchrony and build trusting alliances. They are part of the give and take that empowers strong, enduring relationships. 6. Act Authentically Acting authentically means acting with integrity. It means living in harmony with your values. Be yourself when you are with someone else. Drop acts that create false appearances and false security.
  • 8. When you act authentically, you are honest with yourself and others. You say what you will do, and do what you say. Ask for what you want in all areas of your relationships. Be clear about what you will tolerate. Find out what your relationship partners want also. Being authentic creates mutual trust and respect. 7. Acknowledge Generously Look for and accentuate the positive qualities in others. Humbly acknowledge the difference that people make to your life. Validate them by expressing your appreciation for their life and their contributions. If you let someone know that they are valuable and special, they will not forget you. Showing gratitude and encouragement by words and actions will strengthen the bonds of any relationship. Don't forget to acknowledge your most important relationship: the relationship with yourself. Acknowledge your own qualities, and put those qualities into action. You cannot form a stronger relationship with others than you have with yourself. You will attract the qualities in others that are already within you. Ask yourself: What thoughts and behaviors will attract the kind of relationships I desire? What is one action I could take today that would empower my current relationships? Write down all the qualities or behaviors that you desire for your relationships. Select the power skills that will attract those qualities. Keep a journal of the actions you take and the progress you make. By turning these skills into lifelong habits, you will build relationships that are healthy, strong and mutually rewarding. These tips work great, but to discover my favorite tips on marriage & relationships "click here"
  • 9. Create the Relationships You've Always Wanted Is your spouse, your teenager or your boss pushing your buttons? It doesn't have to be that way. You can become the master of your love relationships, work relationships and family relationships. You can bring out the best in others as well as in yourself, and enjoy healthy relationships. All you have to do is to get to know your archetypes and understand theirs. Did you know that how you think, feel and relate to others is programmed by patterns you automatically picked up as a baby? These patterns consciously, subconsciously and unconsciously either bless or block every area of life. The best way to understand why you do what you do in relationships, and why other people do what they do is to get to know your automatic coping patterns. These patterns are best described through four archetypes that play out in loving and unloving ways. The first archetype to consider is the Loving Father. This is the energy that seals us with protection, direction, and self-discipline. The second archetype is the Loved Boychild. It represents our courageous and heroic side, as well as our "can-do" spirit. The third archetype is the Loving Mother. That energy provides us with inner nurturing, guidance and unconditional love. The fourth archetype is the Loved Girlchild. She is where we expand our caring, intuitive, mystical, and most artistic nature. All of the problems in our lives originate from an imbalance, a clogging, or a distortion of these archetypes and their corresponding energies. Our Loving Father energy is often usurped by the Unloving Father, our inner tyrant, critic and controller. When Loving Mother isn't strong, we fall back on Unloving Mother and abandon or spoil ourselves and others. The energy of the Loved Boychild can be overrun by Unloved Boychild, which manifests as anger, rebellion and being over-controlling. The Loved Girlchild's energy can
  • 10. be overcome by Unloved Girlchild, our inner victim-martyr complex. In 1990, psychologist Caroline Hanstke and Brian Emmanuel Grey discovered that we filter life through these four universal energies. Once you can "read" these archetypes, you can change your circumstances and enjoy healthy relationships. It's like pressing the "reveal codes" on an old IBM computer. You tune into the underlying energy as to why people think, feel or behave the way they do. Then you learn to speak the same energetic language, so that your relationship problems can fade away. Whether you are looking for marriage counseling or relationship counseling, dating advice, customer relationship management, parenting tips, anger management or spiritual healing, understanding and working with your archetypes is the first step to wholeness. Your archetypes consciously, subconsciously and unconsciously either bless or block every area of life. Once you understand your pattern, you can unlock your hidden potential to be your best self. You can break free from self-sabotaging habits you may not even be aware of. You can "rewrite" your life script and truly make the most of what the universe has given you. How do you respond to life? At your best, are you constructive, outgoing and motivated? Are you reserved, intuitive and caring? Do you mother everyone? When things don't go your way, do you get angry or depressed? Do you get anxious in groups for no apparent reason? Is it hard for you to fit in? Recognizing your archetypes helps you to understand how you and others process and share the experience of life. Then, you can work to transcend your limitations by striving to access and emphasize loving energies in any given situation. Doing so will make you more competent. The emphasis of loving energies fosters the emotional intelligence you need to be steadfast, kind, and authentic. It will bring out the best in yourself and in others so you can enjoy healthy relationships. Our archetypes are like a toolbox. We can draw upon the best archetype for every situation and person we come in contact with. This dramatically transforms how we come across to others and also influences how they relate back to us. Generally, people who function from a strong Father archetype pursue the law. They tend to have strong boundaries and seek to download a blueprint for every situation. When their Father's energy goes out of balance and becomes unloving, they can become harsh and critical toward themselves and others. People who express a strong Mother archetype live to nurture life. They love to guide and teach others, and provide stability in any given situation. When they are threatened, they respond by either going aloof or by smothering those around them with a spoiling mechanism. Either way, they avoid further giving of themselves.
  • 11. People who have a strong Boychild archetype are go-getters in life. They are highly competitive and do whatever it takes to reach their goal. When their archetype goes negative, they become overly competitive, aggressive, and tend to run over others. People who have a strong Girlchild archetype go with the flow. They experience life through serendipity. They are highly creative, caring and intuitive. When their sensitivity is trampled, however, the unloving side of Girlchild takes over. They become victim-martyrs and experience a lot of anxiety. Everyone uses their four inner family archetypes in different conscious, subconscious, superconscious or unconscious combinations. These combinations reveal a lot about our personality. Find out more about how you can improve your life, your relationships and your spiritual connection These tips work great, but to discover my favorite tips on marriage & relationships "click here"
  • 12. Keeping Sexual Relationships Healthy And Safe Many young people are not comfortable talking to their parents about having sexual relationships. It is important that you have a trusted adult or health care provider to discuss all your concerns and worries. Times like these can be very confusing to most young people. That is why it is always good to have someone to talk to in order to arrive at a good decision. Getting involved in relationships with the opposite sex is part of growing up. Teenage girls and boys tend to think about what it means to be involved in a sexual relationship. There are many things to be taken into consideration before one should decide to have sex. There is the issue of morality which can make one feel guilty about premarital sex. Such guilt can play a major role in affecting one's emotional and psychological well-being, which usually leads to anxiety and depression. Health concerns are also on top of the agenda whenever a person decides to engage in a serious, intimate relationship. Sexual health is an important matter to think about since it is no longer safe to engage in unprotected sex. One must be aware that sexual relationships can expose people to the risk of getting sexually transmitted diseases (STD). No one can tell if a person is infected with STD. Even healthy-looking people can have the disease without them knowing it. Be sure that you and your partner are protected before engaging in any sexual activity. Unwanted pregnancy is also another consequence of sexual relationships which young people should think about.
  • 13. Many young people's futures have been ruined by getting pregnant even when they are not yet emotionally and psychologically ready for the responsibility that teenage pregnancy entails. Even if you don't get pregnant or infected by STD, consider how you will feel if the relationship breaks up. Many young people are not comfortable talking to their parents about this situation. It is important that you have a trusted adult or health care provider with whom you can discuss all your concerns and worries. Times like these can be very confusing for most young people and having someone to talk to would do wonders to gain more clarity and objective advice about sexuality. Young people who make the decision to engage in any sexual activity should learn how to protect themselves against STD and prevent unwanted pregnancy. For contraception, there are various products out in the market that are effective in preventing pregnancy. Costs, methods of use, and level of protection against STD vary depending on the contraceptive. There are two popular types of contraception, namely: the use of birth control pills and the condom. Both contraceptives can protect against pregnancy and STD. Males use some types of contraception that are usually different from what females normally use. It is good to know all about the different types of female and male contraceptives if you are into a sexual relationship. Together, the involved partners should figure out the best choice for the two of them. The type of contraception can have an effect on the health of both people in the relationship. Only females can get pregnant, but both males and females can get STD. Sexual intercourse always increase the risk for unwanted pregnancy and STD. Practicing safe sex with only one partner who is uninfected and has no other sexual partners can greatly lower such risk. Birth control pills are small contraceptive tablets that usually contain two types of synthetic female hormones, the progestin and estrogen. This is called the "combination oral contraceptive". Estrogen and progesterone are produced by the ovaries. These hormones prevent pregnancy by suppressing the pituitary gland, which stops the development and the release of the egg in the ovary, called ovulation. The progestin hormone also helps to prevent the sperm from reaching the egg and changes the lining of the uterus. Birth control pills contain only one hormone called progestin and considered to be the "mini-Pill." This type of contraceptive works by suppressing ovulation and helping to prevent the male's sperm from reaching the egg. The combination pill is slightly more effective than the progestin-only pill. But there are some people whose bodies don't react well to the estrogen in the combined pill. It is better that they take the progestin-only pill
  • 14. to avoid any complications from side effects. The birth control pill is highly effective if you take the pill exactly as directed by your healthcare provider. The pill is to be taken once a day, at the same time everyday. Be sure to have back-up contraception such as condoms during the remainder of the pill cycle when diarrhea or vomiting occur, or when you are taking some other medication that could change the effectiveness of the birth control pills. Aside from preventing unwanted pregnancy, birth control pills have other medical benefits, such as easing menstrual cramps, regulating the menstrual cycle, reducing the amount and length of menstrual bleeding. Having a sexual relationship entails great responsibility, not only to yourself, but to your partner as well. Always remember to engage in safe sex. These tips work great, but to discover my favorite tips on marriage & relationships "click here"
  • 15. Business Partners & Marital Partners, Will the Marriage Survive? Part 1 With today's economy, and the layoffs occurring as a result of these economic conditions, more and more people are opting to start their own business. Due to the low start up costs, the prevalence of home-based businesses is on the rise, many of these started by husband and wife teams. With the move from the corporate world to the home-based, couples are finding that a new set of problems are occurring. In the corporate arena, two major areas of importance are profits and communication with employees. This is done through evaluations, reviews, meetings, or a company newsletter outlining company policies and news. All administrators realize that a happy and informed employee is more efficient and productive; in effect, increasing their profits. Research on marital separation and divorce indicates two of the main causes of separation and divorce are communication and money, very much like corporate concerns. In the past, spouses worked in their respective jobs, and came home to discuss what was going on in the workplace. In effect, they were sounding boards for one another. With the move to the home front, especially with starting up businesses together, the sounding boards are gone. In effect, placing couples in a start-up business can cause a myriad of problems, previously seen only in the corporate world, in addition to the normal stumbling blocks of starting up a business. Too many couples
  • 16. working together are not practicing good communication skills. Lack of communication can cause one spouse to feel that he or she is carrying all the business and monetary responsibility. Keep Your Marriage Solid If you and your spouse have decided to run a business together, be sure to discuss and outline the following: Delineate responsibility. Decide who is going to handle what business matters. In addition, be sure you both know how to accomplish these functions. Unfortunately, illness occurs - you need to be able to back up each other in all aspects of the business. For example, if one of you does all the bank statements, be sure your spouse understands how this is accomplished, so if necessary, they can also handle this responsibility. If you have a set procedure you follow and a way you want it done, make up an outline, so it is accomplished in the manner you want. Marketing, return calls, daily correspondence, invoicing, weekly and/or monthly expenses, supplies, calendaring, appointments, deposits, bank statements, implementation of the business plan, attendance at meetings (e.g. Chamber mixers, National groups, User groups, etc.) all need to be taken care of. You will have to split these responsibilities between you. Again, be sure you know how each is implemented, so in an emergency, you can back each other up. Delineate responsibilities according to likes and dislikes and who will do the best job. We all have our little niches, and if it is something we like and do well, we can accomplish it better and more efficiently. Once the responsibilities have been delineated, make up a schedule for each item you both need to deal with. Again, you must be able to act as each other's back up. Marketing is a major obstacle. Most individuals do not like to use cold calling as a medium to promote their business. Be sure both of you are involved. Do not let one person handle this. In addition, develop a marketing strategy. Will you market daily, weekly, monthly? What kind of marketing will you do- advertising, cold calls, direct mail, etc. Again, be sure you both are involved. This is important because money and marketing are tied together. The more you market, the more aware the marketplace will be of the services you offer. If only one individual is marketing and monies are fluctuating, there is more tension between the partners to make the business successful. No one individual should have to carry this on their shoulders, or perceive that they do. In addition, with both spouses' marketing, one person cannot blame the other for the success or failure of the business.
  • 17. The Most Important Tool Remember, the most important tool you both have is communication. Don't expect your spouse to read your mind. Keep the marriage and business separate. It's difficult, especially if you are home-based, but it can be done. If you have a problem with the way your spouse is accomplishing a task in the business environment, discuss it immediately. Do not wait. Do not let this build into anger that is transferred to your personal relationship. Remember that keeping your business and personal relationships separate is very important to the survival of both your business and your marriage. In Part II of this article we will discuss how to implement this strategy. These tips work great, but to discover my favorite tips on marriage & relationships "click here"
  • 18. Business Partners & Marital Partners, Will the Marriage Survive? Part 2 In the last article, we concluded by saying that keeping your business and personal relationships separate is very important to the survival of both your business and your marriage. In this article we will talk about how to achieve this goal. One of the most important ways to accomplish this is to set up distinct business hours, and when they are over, don't discuss business, concentrate on your relationship. It is difficult, but make a concentrated effort at it. Confine your business discussions to business hours or set aside a specific time to discuss the business. For example, take the last half hour of the day, and discuss the business day; any suggestions you have, what was accomplished, what needs to be done tomorrow, during the week, how are the monthly goals you set at the beginning of the month progressing. Remember to couch any criticisms or suggestions in a positive vein. Think of how you felt in the work situation and how supervisors dealt with you when making suggestions. Negatives only cause resentment. They do in the corporate arena, and even more so, when dealing with a spouse you must live 24 hours a day. Be sure to set aside time for each other-go for walks, out to dinner, or just for a drive with your spouse. Do not discuss business. You should have outside activities that are not business related. If not, join a group that interests you. It will allow you to meet with others who are not connected to your business. Running a home-based business can be very lonely; getting away from the home, and having outside interests is imperative.
  • 19. In addition to the problems inherent to couples running a business, starting a home-based business presents its own set of problems and questions. Before you start be sure to ask yourself the following: Are you self-motivated? Organized? Able to prioritize your work? You will no longer have a supervisor or a boss to tell you what to do. You will be the decision maker. You will have to motivate yourself. One way to accomplish this is to use a To Do List and stick to it. In addition, set definitive business hours, and stick to them. Will you be able to deal with the isolation? You will no longer meet people in the halls, congregate around the coffee pot, or take a break to talk with your co-workers. To combat loneliness and isolation be sure to join groups that meet outside the home, or schedule luncheons with friends and associates. Write up a business plan. Be sure the business is something that interests you. You might want to start on a part-time basis, and grow from there. Research the business carefully, make sure there is a market, and the competition is not overwhelming. Be sure you have at least six months living expenses set aside. This will give you the time to work through the marketing strategy outlined in your business plan, and avoid bad marketing practices. In addition, if changes need to be made, you can do so, without monetary concerns becoming an issue. Be sure your office space is located in a separate room or area of your home that offers the least distractions. A separate office is best, especially if you are meeting with clients. Remember to always present a professional appearance. When will you do your regular household chores? Make up a schedule of when you will deal with them. Some individuals find getting chores done before the start of the work day is best. At the end of the day, close your office door and then deal with the remaining household items that need to be handled. Time management will be a very important factor in running a home-based business. For husband and wife teams, it becomes imperative to have some form of disability insurance for each other. Remember, even though your partner may be your husband or wife, he or she is still your business partner. An accident or illness to one of you can severely impact the operation of the business. A business is only as good as you and your partner make it. It takes a lot of dedication, time and energy to run a business, whether it is home-based or not. It can be a very rewarding experience. Think carefully, and ask yourself a lot of self-searching questions before you begin. These tips work great, but to discover my favorite tips on marriage & relationships "click here"
  • 20. 6 Common Marriage Mistake Every marriage starts with a lot of hope and dreams about lifelong association filled with love and togetherness. But very few marriages fulfill the hopes of the participants in totality. There are various reasons for this but here we single out 6 of those. Every young person who is planning marriage should be aware of these most common pitfalls. 1. Marrying for the sake of love without first checking the depth of love. No denying that all relationships start with a sense of love and mutual liking. Committing to a long term relationship like marriage solely on the basis of that feeling of love is a mistake. Because most of the time this kind of feeling is superficial and can not pass the test of time. Romantic feeling dies as time passes and far more important issues like 'family background', 'values', 'religious faith', 'financial stability' raise their head, and these issues are of real importance which almost every body with feelings of mutual love ignore. 2. Marrying someone who does not share an interest or hobby. While marriage with a person who does not share an interest or hobby does not itself make the marriage unstable, presence of such an interest or hobby can make life more enjoyable for both the partners. And this can make a real difference so while selecting a life partner this aspect must be taken into account.
  • 21. But for some reason or other this aspect is often overlooked before marriage. And efforts start after marriage to adapt the partner to one's own interest or develop a new common interest. While that is not an impossible task, the process of adapting may become un- palatable and may lead to unstable marriage. 3. Not knowing what questions to ask for checking compatibility. As discussed earlier, marriage decisions based on an initial sense of love may be counter-productive. To make a marriage successful one should do some simple homework. Knowledge of a future partner's background and certain other things can play a crucial role here. But many young persons either do not try to know all these important facts or do not know what are important aspects s/he must know to make their marriage successful. 4. Thinking of proper and careful quarries may offend her/him. One may think that too much investigation about a future partner's background may not be a good idea. As the other partner may find it distasteful. This kind of thought process keeps many young men and women from asking the right questions before marriage. 5. Depending too much on a friend or relatives recommendation. A sizable number of young men and women often get married on the recommendation of relatives or friends. While generally relatives and friends are regarded as well wishers, marrying on their recommendation is not a good idea. As their knowledge of a person can never equal the knowledge the person has about herself or himself. So the person to be married is in a much better position to select compatible life partners. Best way out is acting on their recommendation only after successful completion of compatibility check. 6. Getting married to make somebody else happy. Sometimes people get married to make someone else happy. It may be parents or it may be relatives. There is no problem in making someone happy if that does not jeopardize one's own marriage. But most of the time in such cases marriages occur without exercising enough caution. As a result one may end up marrying someone not compatible. If you are really serious about making your marriage an exciting, loving and enriching experience you need to be careful about the above things before your marriage. These tips work great, but to discover my favorite tips on marriage & relationships "click here"
  • 22. Conclusion Hello my friends this is Rynell E Brooks I grew up in S.E. Washington, DC in the 60's 70's and 80's. As a young man I was always inspired by great people doing great things. So my life mission in was not only break the poverty-stricken lifestyle in my family "but" also help others do the same. I was fortunate to have various businesses opportunities. that did good. When I learned about The Internet Marketing and Sale Business it became my passion in life and that's when everything just exploded for me. I went from just being good to great.. So I know there is bigger and better opportunities out there for you. The journey of a thousands miles begins with a single step. So always live your dreams. Thank You! Best regards, Rynell Brooks Affiliate Marketer | Business Opportunities | Presz Marketplace www.preszmarketplace.com rynell@preszmarketplace.net 602-845-9396 610 E Bell RD #A2-295 Phoenix, AZ 85022 These tips work great, but to discover my favorite tips on marriage & relationships "click here"
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