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Making and Keeping Agreements and Commitments
Making and keeping agreements and commitments is a fundamental ingredient of any relationship. It is one of the cornerstones of a committed love relationship. It is vital that partners know in the... I...
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Understanding and Resolving Conflict
Conflict is inevitable and a normal part of life. Healthy conflict can lead to positive changes in personal relationships. Negative conflict can be very destructive and can sap energy from everyone......
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Gratitude Is Deliberate and Intentional
There is no limit to what you don’t have, and if that is where you put your focus, then your life will inevitably be filled with endless dissatisfaction. Most people focus so heavily on the... I hope...
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Love Relationships: 5 Easy Steps to Forever
What do you mean when you refer to a “relationship”? Do you know the differences between a dating relationship, a pre-committed relationship and a committed relationship? The difference has to do... I...
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Family Gift Giving for the Holidays
The holidays can be a stressful time of year for many people. Often you are juggling shopping, traveling, visiting and entertaining. For many of you, the most stressful part of the holidays is...
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The Joys and Dreads of Giving and Receiving Gifts
What do you think about giving and receiving gifts? Are you an enthusiastic, appreciative receiver or does getting a gift make you feel uncomfortable? Are you a spirited gift giver picking up small......
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Holiday Do’s and Don’ts
The holidays can be a confusing time for those who are in a pre-committed relationship. There are so many considerations and questions that arise. I believe that some issues in our lives come up...
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Stress is Just a Fact of Life—How to Live Life With It
Stress is not pressure from the outside: Challenges at work or at home, money problems… Those are the stressors. Your response to those situations, those stressors, is what we call stress. This... I...
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Danny & Annie—May They Stir Your Heart
A colleague of mine sent this heartwarming video to me some time ago. It is fitting that, at the end of the year, we take stock of who we have been and how we have attended to the people and events......
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This Chapter is Coming to An End
It is the beginning of 2018 and it is the end of my blog—SPOTLIGHT ON DARING COUPLES. The blog is being retired and my weekly Facebook Live Chats are being born. In 2004, the role of blogs became... I...
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