Communication is key factor in any relationship. Understand the message and in turn make sure you’re sending a clear message yourself. I’m reminded of an argument with my spouse that should have gone in a totally different direction than it did all because he misunderstood my message. From that one misinterpretation, it skyrocketed into a…
Infidelity Question for the Week of 05/07/2012 “If my husband continues calling his [former] mistress, is it considered infidelity?” This question was asked by one of our visitors. The response, offered by an author who writes about relationships, follows. This is not necessarily the position taken by the owner(s) of this site. Answer: The simple…
We’ve agreed that for whatever reason, cheating is wrong on so many different levels. Yet cheaters cheat because they can, they want to, or because we may have driven them to that point with our own attitudes. Rest assured that the reasons that your mate cheats is not always your fault. So remember not to…
It is important through good and bad times in your relationship that you keep up a appearances. I’m not referring to the british comedy starring Patricia Rutledge as Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced “Bouquet”). Personally, I believe that through every trial and tribulation that we encounter, keeping up a healthy and fashionable appearance will provide a boost…
Wives you have competition… What one woman won’t do another woman will, and she will do so gladly. There is a sense of desperation behind a single woman chasing a married man, whether he has children with his spouse or not. So wives, it is best to research your “competitors” and see what they’re doing…
Putting an End to Emotional Blackmail Emotional blackmail is a prevalent problem in romantic relationships, but that does not make it acceptable. Emotional blackmail is actually a form of abuse. It is characterized by one individual controlling and exploiting another in order to get the outcome they want. Emotional blackmailers threaten their victim in numerous…
So you have determined that your wife wants to leave. Maybe she told you this yourself; maybe it’s just a suspicion. Perhaps you have been spying on her, reading her email when she’s out shopping or looking at her text messages when she’s in the shower [not cool]. You may be solely responsible for this…
The question on why and how men cheat has captivated women for years. Infidelity is one of the root causes of many failed marriages, and men seem to be more prone to committing infidelity than women. Cheating is a major problem affecting relationships today, is looked down on and considered morally wrong by the general…