Vicky Neville was the happy owner of three bulldogs, but life slowly started taking a downward turn. First, it was losing her pups. Then it was going through a divorce. After that, the passing of her sister. Eventually Vicky was admitted to inpatient care for chronic depression, which (as sad as it may sound) serendipitously led to her finding her happy ending.
The Mr. Mo Project is a nonprofit that aims to keep senior dogs out of shelters by finding them forever homes. Founders Chris and Mariesa Hughes heard about Vicky and thought she'd be the perfect candidate. So they surprised her with Macy, a senior bulldog. According to the company, "Vicky and Macy connected instantly, and before Vicky knew it, her life began to change. She found herself living life again, laughing, gardening, and rediscovering the parts of her day that made her truly happy, all with her new companion by her side."
You know those times when life just sh*ts on you? Well, isn't it nice to see how bad times sometimes lead us to a happy place, in one way or another? Hopefully this video puts a smile on your faces:
I won't bore you with the story of how I became the epitome of a cat lady—a proud owner of not one, not two, but four felines. They are quirky, cuddly, and a lot to handle, from their constant need for attention to the awe-inspiring amount of hair they shed. So when my boyfriend and I decided to live together, let's just say he had a lot of adjusting to do in the form of these little (and one very big) fur balls.
Whether, like me, you find yourself living with a significant other who formerly went pet-free, or you're simply introducing your new guy to the most important animal in your family, there can be a lot of pressure for your man to love your fur baby.
"If the pet doesn't like him, it can become a showdown right out of the gate," explains Jane Greer, Ph.D., relationship expert and author of What About Me? How to Keep Selfishness From Ruining Your Relationship. "It's essential for your pet and your boyfriend to click in order for the relationship to stay harmonious. Without that click, it's going to be trouble."
Pet owners understand: Your cat, dog, or parakeet isn't just an animal. He or she is your "closest family member," says Greer. "You love and cherish him or her, and are with him or her all the time. They're a constant force of unconditional love." In a way, the relationship you have with your pet can be just as fulfilling as the one you have with the main man in your life. After all, your dog has likely never run in the opposite direction at the first sight of tears—instead, he climbed into your lap and gave you a sloppy, wet kiss when you needed it most.
"It's really important for your boyfriend to like your pet so the relationship will in no way threaten the bond with your pet, the love that you both share, and the sense of well-being and security that your pet provides you with," Greer says. Here's how to help your guy along, in three easy steps.
1. Accept that he's new to the whole pet thing. It might not be natural for him to pet your pooch, for example, the second he walks through the door while you'd drop everything to scratch that dog's ears. Be patient, Greer says, as he navigates getting used to your pet.
2. Plan activities to bond your boyfriend to your pet. "For example," says Greer, "if he's a dog person and you love cats, introduce him to your cat and set aside time for him to participate in the activities—e.g. playing with them, feeding, walking, etc." Soon, he'll learn to see just what you love in your furry friend.
3. Don't force his feelings. Maybe your man doesn't have to adore Mr. Socks as much as you do. "If he's not into having a pet at all, that can be a deal-breaker," Greer says. Otherwise, if you're willing, "you could make some allowances about what the pet is allowed to do in the house—e.g., sleeping on the bed—or you could tell him he doesn't have to walk, feed, or otherwise take care of the pet because you'll handle all of the responsibilities."


Effectiveness of Recombinant Human Growth Hormone (rhGH) in the Treatment of Patients with Cystic Fibrosis
Intermediate End Points and Health Outcomes in rhGH-Treated Patients With CF (2)
This slide summarizes the studies that met the inclusion criteria for the CER. These studies used regression analyses to test the linkages between intermediate and long-term health outcomes.
Thirty-four studies evaluated the relationship between intermediate outcomes and mortality. Sixteen studies evaluated the relationship between intermediate outcomes and HRQoL. Children, adolescents and adults were evaluated in the included studies.
Keywords: mortality | health related quality of life | HRQoL | QoL | quality of life | cystic fibrosis | CF | rhGH | recombinant human growth hormone | human growth hormone | HGH
- Phung OJ, Coleman CI, Baker EL, et al. Effectiveness of Recombinant Human Growth Hormone (rhGH) in the Treatment of Patients With Cystic Fibrosis. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 23 (Prepared by University of Connecticut-Hartford Hospital Evidence-based Practice Center under Contract No. 290-2007-10067-I). Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; October 2010. AHRQ Publication No. 11-EHC003-EF.
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There’s a difference between somebody who wants you and somebody who would do anything to keep you.
Never apologize for how you feel. No one can control how they feel. The sun doesn’t apologize for being the sun. The rain doesn’t say sorry for falling. Feelings just are.


I was recently listening to a country western song about how boys and girls deal with break ups differently and it got me thinking about the way girls handle hurt and upset.
Our children find different ways to cope with pain. A girls sensitivity to pain comes from within and unfortunately, she may hold on to it through adulthood.
When a girl intentionally hurts another girl, I am concerned for both children, as both are truly hurt. Bullying can make a girl feel like her life has come to an abrupt stop!
In my years working with children as both a counselor and a coach, I’ve seen the negative and everlasting effects that pain or hurt have on girls.
We need to empower our girls and give them the tools to deal with others and the internal mind chatter and build towards a more positive and powerful future.
I encourage you to share your hurts and disappointments with your daughter and let her know she’s not alone in her situation. Our daughters look up to us and seek our approval and guidance and what better way to help them thrive, then to employ a few simple techniques.
- Reaffirm your daughter’s sense of uniqueness.
- Share one of your personal disappointments and how you overcame it. By sharing and inviting her to share her disappointments, you’re both coming from a similar starting point and can move forward together.
- Read daily affirmations. There are many great affirmations in my book “Changing the Chatter: Help Your Daughter Look Beyond the Mirror for Self- Esteem”
- Help your daughter set goals: daily, weekly and long-term


Lasses and lads, today marks our twentieth anniversary.
Milk and I have been together faithfully enjoying our stay together as husband and wife. And a heaven sent better half she has proved to be. She has taken me through the highs and lows of life.
It was love at first sip and I’ve continued to cherish her love from the bottom of my tummy.
Sweet colostrums she was in my helpless times when I needed antibodies to fight off infections.
She made me shed tears just to have her attention from the comfort of a bosom.
A true friend she has been all this time.
Maziwa Mala she would be, for me to relish her love with Ugali.
When I needed tea, she was there, fresh, to prepare me a cuppa, or two.
To sooth me throat, vanilla yoghurt she turned to. Oh, with a doughnut I would savour the love.
Even in powder form she would be, for me to lick. How I took delight from the kiss!
At nights she was warm and fresh, she made me sleeps well and glowing without anxiety.
Milk, my adored one, I will always have affection for you for eons to come.


Relationships and Weight Loss
Can Losing Weight End a Relationship?
Weight loss may be good for your health, but it's not always good for a relationship. The act of losing weight is stressful. That stress can increase significantly if only one person in the relationship is trying to get in shape.
The person that isn't eating right or working out may feel insecure or threatened. They may like the relationship the way it is. They may feel that as you improve, you'll want to leave them behind. They might make critical comments, attempt to sabotage the weight loss with unhealthy meals, treats or lose interest in sex.
In a study carried out by North Carolina State University and the University of Texas at Austin, researchers found that when both partners were engaged with living healthier, they reported increases in physical and emotional intimacy.
The best way researchers found to make it work is to get your partner engaged. Don't nag them if they don't want to join you. As you improve, talk about how it makes you feel. Tell your partner why you're making the changes and what you hope it'll do to make your life better. Here are some tips on how to make it work.
Help your partner understand the hours you spend exercising. Explain that it's not time away from the family, it's about making you stronger and giving you the ability to engage more when you're around.
If working out keeps you away too much, choose activities you can do together. Take a walk, jog or bike ride with your partner once a week. Arrange to regularly meet at a gym for a workout. It's unlikely you'll do the same routine, but simply being at the same place, doing something healthy for yourself, will give you similar experiences you can share.
Follow your gut, not your partners. Too often, people in a relationship will stop to eat a snack, a meal or a dessert when their partner is hungry. Just because they're eating doesn't mean you have to. If you're not hungry, don't eat.
When you sit down for a meal, don't eat the same thing as your partner. That means you shouldn't automatically split shared dishes like appetizers, salads and desserts down the middle. Eat what's appropriate for your needs and metabolism.
Cook more meals for each other at home. Bring out the tablecloth, the nice silverware and the fine china. Sitting down for a meal slows things down. It takes longer to eat when you're not throwing back a burger, so you're likely to eat less. Cooking for yourself also allows you to make healthier choices than most packaged, delivery or take-out food.
Provide support for each other in tempting situations. If you're at a party and they're serving nothing but calorie-packed food, don't let the choices overwhelm you. Should you or your partner feel uncomfortable, thank the host and excuse yourself. If it's a pot luck, bring something you both know you can eat.
When you go to the movies, bring an extra bag, then order a smaller popcorn. Only pour the amount you should eat into the extra bag. Once it's empty, don't reach for more, you've already had your fill.
There are some situations where a partner will start gaining weight as you're losing it. That's often the sign they're rebelling against the changes you're making in your life. In many cases, they may not even realize they're doing it. It may not be a good time to bother them about their recent gains, but instead reassure them. If you feel the same way about them, let them know. If your feelings have changed, tell your partner what's going on. If the relationship is important, arrange to meet with a relationship counselor.
Ultimately getting in shape will help you live a longer and more productive life. If the relationship is a healthy one, you'll be able to work it out, while still continuing to workout.
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At first I was skeptical about ordering faux flowers, thinking that they might not look or feel real. But when we received the bouquet, we were really surprised how natural looking and soft they felt. My wife love the scent that I chose for her and she is happy that the flowers are everlasting. I will definitely buy from Craft Flower again!
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At Melody Living Colorado Springs, we wholeheartedly celebrate the beauty of senior dating, where relationships can thrive within our luxurious retirement community. Recent statistics show that an increasing number of seniors are embracing companionship in their later years.
AARP shared a survey that showed over 45% of adults aged 65 and above are single, which leads to a growing dating scene within the senior community. At Melody Living, we provide a welcoming environment for seniors seeking meaningful relationships.
Senior dating offers a range of benefits that contribute to holistic well-being beyond simply providing companionship. The freedom to engage in romantic relationships can lead to improved emotional health overall, reducing feelings of loneliness, and increasing life satisfaction. Sharing experiences with one another and creating a sense of connection can enhance social and emotional wellness, which fosters a positive outlook on life.
Within our vibrant community, the opportunities for forming meaningful connections are abundant. Residents at Melody Living Colorado Springs can take part in a variety of activities to connect with other residents, from group outings to creative classes. Our luxurious dining spaces provide the perfect setting for intimate dinners and heartfelt conversations, allowing relationships to blossom amidst a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Discover the joy of senior dating within a community that values emotional well-being, health awareness, and a Life in Harmony™. For more information about Melody Living Colorado Springs' independent senior living community or to schedule a tour, please visit our contact page or call us at 719.900.1540. Experience the enchantment of independent living at Melody Living – where romance and life harmoniously intertwine.


If You're Dating a Vampire, You're Doing It Wrong
What have we learned, children? That dating a vampire, even incredibly hot and wooby ones like Damon, is incredibly stupid and really just an indulgent fantasy. He's not even human--people look at him and think, oh, he looks human so he must retain some human elements. No, nothing! Barely even the shell of a human. He's an intelligent animal. That's why he's awesome. That's also why he's not date material.


Have you ever had a moment when someone has done something so precious for you and you just don’t know how to respond?
This happened to me yesterday. I was talking with a lady i don’t particularly know very well, she’s a pastor at a church I go to sometimes, but felt to confine in her To share with her my current struggles with anxiety and depression. But to particular share about my struggle with the medication I’m taking.
Anyway, so here is the bit that made me cry. She looked at me in my mess of emotions and struggle and said that she was going to walk with me, support me and take me to see the a doctor. And I cried.. I cried because it’s beautiful to feel worthy, precious and cared for. (I have a lot of great friends and family that care for me, thank goodness!) When she said it she expressed it as an act of unconditional love, she didn’t know me, she had no obligation, it didn’t benefit her in anyway.. I’m a fairly independent person, but she poured out unconditional love.
I found myself thinking of ways to repay her for being so generous and caring. I struggled with the simple fact that she was taking time out of her life to care for me. But then I began to remember a talk i heard on unconditional love.
What I remembered from this talk was that unconditional love was love with out a condition, we all know that. but the thing that struck a cord in my heart was this: When someone loves us unconditionally and we feel like we need to repay them, it means that we give our love out with conditions. We expect that the favour would be returned to us in equal level that we gave. We can tally up how many times we have given love, compared to how many times we have received from someone and hold back our conditional love because they haven’t given at the same level as us.
How often do we give out love and expect a return? how often are we disappointed by the lack of return? why do we tally up how much love we have given to a person?
I want to be a person who gives love to people in whatever way I can in my capacity without condition. To love fearlessly, intentionally and unconditionally. What a world we would have if people loved without condition. It doesn’t mean that people can drain us, run all over us and use us, but its knowing how to give and how to receive love.
Side note: I did say thank you to her 100 times when she took me today, and totally honour her for who she is.
Much Love (without condition),
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
-1 Corinthians 13:4-7New International Version (NIV)


Hey so, if you remember my blog What’s Love Got To Do With It, I mentioned about how we all crave the love of a partner at one point in our lives or another. But with today’s “online society” a lot of us are looking for love online as well! But what are the consequences of trying to find love with new age technology?
The amount of online dating websites popping up all over the internet, such as Match.com, Pof.com, Zoosk.com and increasing their variety and availability, sexuality specific sites such as the famous Grindr and Brenda. I have no problem with dating sites, I’ve tried/trying them, currently using Pof.com with mild success. But what are you really getting when you sign up to these sites.
Well documented in the film documentary CatFish, things may not always be what they seem about the people you talk to on these sites. Now whilst not everyone is lying about their personalities, looks or pictures, you have to have an air of caution when you’re using these sites! So far I haven’t had any bad experiences on any of these sites although I haven’t had any face to face dates yet either, mainly because I’m extremely cautious about meeting people online. My mum wrapped me up in bubble wrap as a child… very nearly literally if she could have. It’s a blessing and a curse as it restricted my social activity as a child so it made me slightly unsociable as a teenager.
I think it’s worth a try if you struggle with social situations and meeting people, it can get the awkward icebreakers out of the way before you meet the person face to face and make that first meet a little less awkward for both of you.
What do you do though if the person is nothing like their profile? (in terms of looks)
My personal advice would be to leave. Immediately. There’s a reason they lied to you and probably won’t stop them from lying to you multiple times in the future. You need to find the person who is at least honest with you about the important things. Name, age, looks, family e.t.c
People who say looks don’t matter
Whilst in real life situations looks may not matter so much, but with online dating there is an air of attraction needed, especially if people don’t fill in their profiles! So for someone who hasn’t bothered to fill in their profile needs to be put back in the pile and you need to go back in with your online fishing rod! and look for a better “fish”.


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Vendor Relationship Management
Enabling mutually beneficial relationships between buyers and sellers
VRM is a grass roots initiative which seeks to ‘Enable buyers and sellers to build mutually beneficial relationships by helping individuals to gather, store, share and use the information they need to go to market more efficiently and effectively’.
The goal of Project VRM is to improve the relationship between Demand and Supply by providing new and better ways for the former to relate to the latter. In a larger sense, VRM immodestly intends to improve markets and their mechanisms by equipping customers to be independent leaders -- not just captive followers in their relationships with vendors and other parties on the supply side of the marketplace.
Project VRM Activities include:
- Define and advocate a clear vision for a VRM-enabled world
- Ensure the development and publishing of open standards and specifications for VRM services
- Create a lightweight and effective organisational structure for the project
- Drive VRM usage
- Create and oversee a VRM compliance and benchmarking program
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My marital relationship was thrilled. Developing a productive marriage is just not always easy and simple to do. Featuring a healthy and joyful marriage is just one of the remarkable success stories associated with life.
How to Choose Find Love
Save your relationship if you possibly can. Although the romance ends, the feeling of love nevertheless continues. Many people go out searching for a romantic relationship free of idea what they really need or perhaps want within a companion.
In order to have enjoy first with out giving it, that you simply inclined to become disappointed. When you finally discover that like, you can be a number of to find your current one and true love. Simply just Date When you do find that you are prepared to get love and start dating, just date. You will find those around who believe love is advisable and really should be really simple. Every like desires a subject. You could encounter true love generally there.
Even though you’re body fat doesn’t mean that you can’t find love. You might find yourself in love sooner than you might imagine. Don’t do away with your goals because occur to be too stressful waiting for want to find you. In the method, you will without conscious thought bring in the love you would like through your new found self confidence. Note you don’t need to will need to along with love simply because you’ve split up with your old flame, but they have still crucial for you to forget the previous and go ahead. It’s also difficult to get love due to the errors and flaws we’ve got within our personalities.
If you think you don’t need to modify and still searching for really enjoy, think again. Possibly be you the best that you are able to be in addition to you’re going to be a little more than sufficient to tempt the love you’re looking. You are able to discover love in life.
There are a number of folks out there trying to find love on line. It truly is conceivable to find take pleasure in online and not only on have We spoken to varied men and women who’ve been able to find really enjoy online but I’ve succeeded in doing so my personal. When you are trying to find love on the internet, you will soon discover that virtually all of the critique labeled in opposition to finding really enjoy online is simply not too appropriate.
The Foolproof Find Love Strategy
Everyone can enhance the quantity of really enjoy in their lives, even in situation they don’t find a distinctive individual to get married to. What a excellent and wonderful approach to verify at enjoy. A lot of people are determined that looking for love is surely an enormous, serious business that ought to be approached earnestly. If you are confronted by finding new love, toy trucks discovered some fundamental truths that will enable you to make acceptable transition to new love.
Ok, I Think I Understand Find Love, Now Tell Me About Find Love!
To be able to fall in absolutely love, you have to believe that you require really like. More frequently than not knowing, when you’re desperately seeking love, you’ll be even more inclined as of yet any jerk that seems. Yes like can cut as the razor, nevertheless love requires you to select the brightbrides.org plunge. Letting go with the past In case you truly want tofind love once more after separation and divorce, the very first thing which you should do would be to give up the preceding romantic relationship.


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We meet regularly to discuss ways to enhance a couple’s special day and the services we provide. The Getting Married Here website will reduce the time couples spend trying to source the best quality wedding businesses in our area whilst still offering options and variety for their unique wedding day.
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The Contact Centre is the heart of customer engagements. Is this true for your business as well? Empowered and happy agents are key to deliver excellent customer service. Making it easy for the agent to interact with customers makes both happy. Today, we will talk about how modern cloud solutions can be leveraged to drive productivity and satisfaction to deliver an amazing customer experience and drive customer loyalty.


I walk because he couldn’t. I speak because his voice was taken. I will fight because he did. I walk for my Uncle. For a man who loved and cherished life, a man who put his family before anything, a man who I would give anything for my daughter and future husband to meet. Who without him I wouldn’t have them both in my life. I miss him more everyday. ❤Team Jim Forever ❤
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I walk because of my dad
Well said, Kelli <3
This is why we walk! Jim started was first diagnosed with PLS in 2009. The disease progressed to ALS, November 2014. He lost his battle 12/2/2017. We walk with the HOPE 4 a CURE of the horrible disease that robs those we love and know of life!
Couldn’t have said it better Kelli! 💙
Wore my Team Jim shirt today 💕


Aaaaaahhhhhhh love. Who doesn’t love love? The first week of the Omer starts us off with love because love comes first, always. Love wins in the end, always. The truth of existence is love. By building our love. our love of the sky, our love of our hands, our love of the glow in each others eyes, our love of the movements for liberation. (see my Instagram posts for more details on each of this first week of Luuuvvv and flower essences for each of the days @rebekaherevstudio)
4/11 - Day 1 Chesed she'beChesed Love within Love
Pure love. Love inside love inside love. Like the petals of a rose, going deeper and deeper.
4/12 - Day 2 Gevurah she'beChesed Strength within Love
The rose bud is also very strong, holding the actual strength of potential.
4/13 - Day 3 Tiferet she'beChesed Compassion within Love
The generosity of love. Love for those who have hurt us the most. Love for ourselves, the one it is often the most difficult to have compassion for.
4/14 - Day 4 Netzach she'beChesed Endurance within Love
When apathy hits, how do you endure? What lifts you up? Keeping the faith, persistence. The essence of wild roses lifts up your body and soul.
4/15 - Day 5 Hod she'beChesed Glory within Love
The glory of existence.
4/16 - Day 6 Yesod she'beChesed Connection within Love
Connection to the center of ourselves and therefore everything.
4/17 - Day 7 Malchut she'beChesed Majesty within Love
The royalty of love, the majesty is when we feel the fullness of there being enough. We are enough.


Looking for clever (funny) Best Man speech jokes?
Ugh. Best man speeches. They can suck the life out of a reception hall, bring tears of joy, or simply drive the crowd toward the open bar.
Don’t make the mistake I did of of not prepping a great speech. The crowd will appreciate your wit and brevity, and the ladies will certainly know who the ‘best’ man is! Below are some funny intros and jokes I collected on Reddit you can use when you give your best man speech at your next obligation.
They joke that a woman finds a man she loves for exactly who he is and then spends her life trying to change him. So let’s all raise our glasses and take a last look at the Groom. We’re gonna miss you, buddy!
Fornication… [silence]… cough… Forni-… cough… FOR-AN-OCCASION, such as this, I like to start with a joke.
It’s been said that the best man speech should only be as long as it takes for the groom to orgasm during sex. (Look at watch, scowl to yourself) So, have a great night everybody!
When it came time for the Best Man speech, he pulled a piece of paper out of his pocket and began reading about what a wonderful husband the Groom was going to be, how he was loyal, handsome, kind, how he was loved by everyone, etc… Then, the Best Man squinted at the paper, stumbled over the words, then turned to the Groom, handed him the paper and announced, “I can’t read your handwriting!”
The Groom and I have been friends for a long time, but he had some trouble finding a best man. He first asked his richest friend to be his best man, but he said no. Then he asked his funniest friend to be his best man, but he said no. He then asked his best-looking friend to be the best man but even he said no. Then he asked me and after turning him down the first three times I couldn’t refuse again.
At my twin brother’s wedding I opened with: “When I first met the Groom I didn’t really like him. He was always crowding my space and stealing my nutrients, but after we busted out of that uteran prison we were perpetual partners in crime…
When I was younger, my brother (the Groom) used to push me down the stairs, ridicule me in front of our family and friends, and beat me up on a daily basis. Finally, after 20 years, he finally realized who the best man is.


Everyone has something that they absolutely would not be able to put up with in a partner. It could be something small like not wanting to date someone shorter than you or it could be something big like your partner not wanting kids. Whatever your deal breakers are, it’s very important to think about them, even if you’re not in a relationship. Having a solid idea of what you don’t want in a partner can be really helpful when perusing the dating pool. It makes finding a decent guy a lot easier. Knowing what questions to ask on the first date to weed out the bad seeds can avoid a lot of heartbreak and wasted time. I will list some deal breakers of my own below but the point of this post is to get you thinking about your own deal breakers.
For my entire life I have been very vocal about the fact that I would never date someone who smokes. I don’t want it in my house, I don’t want it on my clothes, and I certainly don’t want to be kissing someone who smoked. It’s expensive, it’s smelly, and it’s not cute. Stop.
Not Liking/ Being Cruel to Animals
I love animals and I plan to adopt a dog as soon as my lifestyle supports that. It may be a few more years but it honestly hurts me to not have a pet around. I love them so much. I could never be with someone who didn’t want a pet or was cruel to animals.
I’ve definitely talked about this in other blog posts but I do not want kids. Whether you think that’s weird or not, you can’t argue that I should definitely be with someone who shares the same views on children. Something you see in movies all the time is people who break up after years of dating because one wants kids and the other doesn’t. It confuses me that this isn’t something they would talk about before then. This is definitely a conversation you should be having right away, especially if you are graduated university and in careers. My boyfriend and I talked about this very early on in our relationship. It naturally comes up in conversation.
Excessive Drinking/Going Out
I don’t really drink or go out often. This doesn’t mean I can’t be with someone who drinks. My partner doesn’t have to be sober but beyond having a few social drinks, I don’t tolerate large amount of alcohol consumption. I don’t see the need to be buying and drinking excessive amount of alcohol and going out and getting wasted on the weekend. It doesn’t appeal to me and neither does a partner who does that. I don’t want to have to worry about what my boyfriend is doing at the bar with his friends. This goes way past trusting your partner to make good decisions because when they drink that much, they can’t possibly be making good decisions. My partner and I hardly ever drink alcohol and I’m totally ok with that.
I’m clingy, I don’t want a long distance relationship. I can’t see that working for me and I won’t put myself through the pain of trying it just to have it fail.
I won’t date someone who has cheated in the past. If I wasn’t told about it until later on in the relationship that’s an even bigger red flag because they weren’t up front about it. In my experience, people don’t change all that much, no matter how much you may want them to. I wouldn’t want to put myself into a position where I could be cheated on. Life is too short for that.
Bad with Money
This one is a bit subjective because everyone has their own definition of what ‘bad with money’ means. In my mind, I don’t want to start dating someone who is in debt or can’t pay rent every month. That just spells trouble. Those people need to figure out their own lives before bringing another person into it.
I’ve realised over the years that I need someone who is on the same page as me, not 3 chapters back. It’s hard to connect and get along with someone when they are behind you in life. If you’re ready to settle down, buy a house, and have a kid (not talking about me, just generally), then how can you be with someone who can’t even keep a house plant alive and doesn’t know how to run the dishwasher? I know this sounds dramatic but you would be surprised by the kinds of guys you will meet.
These are some of my relationship deal-breakers. I’d love to know some of your in the comments!!


#22. The Funeral Mystery:
A girl, at the funeral of her mother, met a guy whom she did not know. The girl fell for the guy and wanted to contact him. She looks for him but couldn’t find him.
A few days later she kills her sister. Why did she do that?
Did you solve the riddle?!


Lydia Davis’s exceptionally readable new translation reawakens the story of Emma Bovary, a disillusioned and unhappily married woman who finds escape in adulterous relationships. Married to the oafish doctor Charles Bovary, whose naively optimistic intentions to make his beautiful wife happy only serve to annoy her, Emma labors under the constraints of nineteenth-century French bourgeois society. Flaubert’s is an unsparing study of a downward spiral driven by romantic obsession and the reckless pursuit of material and sexual gratification.
Years since reading Madame Bovary for the first time, I have had the story and its characters somewhere in the back of my mind; now, after having read this seamless translation, the novel’s effect is indelible. –Molly


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Were you raised in a two-parent household? If not, did you have a close relationship with both parents? If you don’t know who your father is, would you like to find out?
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How come whenever I try to distance myself from you, you always do things to pull me back? Why do you have that much effect on me?
Why can’t I fucking let you go completely?
Sometimes I fantasize that one day you will come up to me and kiss me with all your heart because you suddenly realize that you feel the same way I do.
And instead of taking a step back, I will kiss back with the same amount of emotions until such time we release each other and breath the same air.


“hey im emotionally unstable and not good at texting do u wanna date me”
"I knew the second I met you that there was something about you I needed. Turns out it wasn’t something about you at all. It was just you."
- Jamie McGuire (Beautiful Disaster)
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Dating and Marriage
Some group dating occurs in the late teen years, but dating in couples is almost strictly reserved for courtship. Common-law marriage is not uncommon and is widely accepted, except in the upper class.
Family and Children
The family is important in Peru. The father is the undisputed head of the family, while the mother spends most of her time directing and performing household duties. Families on average have three children.


What to do when your child has no friends?
While some kids are social butterflies, others find it hard to make even a single friend. It’s not their fault, it’s their own nature and you need to understand that. But learning what to do when your child has no friends can be very challenging. You don’t want to make your child feel bad or anything, but at the same time you want to let him know that you are here for him and he needs to stop worrying.
Teach him some social skills
One of the best things to do here is to teach your child as much as possible about social skills. The idea is to create all kinds of activities where your child needs to interact with others. The more he does that, the easier it will be for him to acquire the results he wants. From here to being more socially proficient and able to talk with others will be one single step. It’s important for you to be there for him, don’t let him feel alone, and instead invent all kinds of social situations.
Let your child know that friends change
Some kids don’t have friends because either their best friend left or they felt betrayed by a previous friend. So, what to do when your child has no friends and he dealt with these issues? The best thing you can do is to let your child know that friends change. It’s normal, it happens and it’s important to move on. It’s ok to miss friends, but there are always other people to hang out with, exchange ideas and talk with. Basically, you want to bring in the notion that friends can appear out of nowhere, as long as you give them an opportunity to do so.
Enroll your child in all kinds of social activities
This can be anywhere from school sports to after school programs and so on. It can also be a crafting club, anything that encourages your kid to meet with others and talk with them. This is one of the best ways to help him socialize naturally and with great success. It’s a simple trick, but one that can do wonders if you handle it properly.
Give him a break
You want to avoid pressuring your child to make friends. Even if he doesn’t have friends right now, that’s fine. Just let him be happy the way he is right now. You can still introduce him casually to other kids his age, but don’t bring in any kind of pressure. Just let things flow naturally.
These tips will offer you a good idea on what to do when your child has no friends. You need to be there for your child, the last thing that he needs is any kind of pressure. Let him know that you assist him, you love him and you want to be there for him no matter the situation. Challenges can arise all the time, but you need to offer him love, assistance and support. Avoid pressuring any child, just make him happy and it will be a great experience!


Whether a newlywed, an oldywed, or someone in between, every Mr. and Mrs. yearns to be reminded of his or her spouse's love on a regular basis. It is nourishment for the soul as essential as food and water for the body. No matter how busy one is or how disconnected one feels, making the time to remind each other of our love blesses both the giver and the receiver.
To that end, my husband and I have begun a new tradition we call the "Just Because I Love You Bag." It sprang from a serendipitous purchase I made the other day and that I put inside a small, heart-covered gift bag and presented to him after dinner that night.
"What's this?" he asked, with a goofy grin.
"Just a little something for you, because I love you, that's all."
He was like a kid at Christmas with his eyes all a-sparkle.
"Should I open it now, or wait?"
"Now would be good," I told him. I was just as excited as he was and didn't want to delay.
What I gave him shall remain a secret between the two of us, but it was something I knew would warm his heart and make him happy. It did, and he was.
It was so much fun, we decided to keep the idea going. The small, heart-covered gift bag is now in his possession, waiting to be filled with some token of his love for me at a time of his choosing. When and what will be a sweet surprise. Then, after he has reminded me of his love for me via the gift bag, the bag will be back in my possession, and I will fill it for him again, and so on, back and forth and back and forth, until death do us part.
Whether a newlywed, an oldywed, or someone in between, be intentional about reminding your spouse that you love him or her...just because.


31 Days to Live Like it's Your Last Day: Day 8
1. Have movie nights (I remember being curled up on the couch with my boys, some popcorn, and our dogs)
2. Have board game nights (I remember when we did this and we all had so much fun)
3. Read aloud a few books a month and in your best voices possible.
4. Don't forget to get on their level and really let them know how much you love them and your husband.
5. Have a play date with the rain. How much fun we had as children splashing around in the puddles and trying to catch the rain.
6. Make pancakes with the kids and let them flip them.
7. Hold my breath as long as I can with them since this is one of their favorite games I might as well join them!
8. Take a walk with the family.
9. Go see the fall colors
10. Show my kids that their father and I love each other by making us a priority and having a date night.
What did you add to your list?


It is our desire to share the gospel with every student who attends Elevate Camps. We believe that our creator God knows the best possible way for us to live and desires a personal relationship with us.
We value the importance of relationships and loving one another. We value the importance of adults investing in meaningful relationships with students. We believe that one of the best ways so show God’s love is through the local church. Elevate’s desire is to assist the local church through camp ministry. We believe that a week of camp is one of the most effective ways to build and develop long lasting relationships with students.
He came so that we might have life and live it more abundant. We choose to love life and enjoy how God has blessed us. Getting away and up into the mountains is one of the best ways to hear from God and enjoy his creation. We value worship around a campfire, and hanging out with friends at the lake. This is where meaningful conversation and contemplation can take place.


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California Center for Healing is the therapy practice of married psychologists Drs. Bill and Ginger Bercaw. We are a licensed marriage counseling team serving the Pasadena area. Our main line of practice is with sex therapy and sex addiction therapy. We created our own treatment model, Sexual Reintegration Therapy, in order to help heal the damage in a relationship due to sex addiction. Our sessions provide our clients with the tools they need to have a healthy relationship and sex life. We offer individual therapy sessions as well as couples and group therapy sessions. We are here to provide the support you want and need. Get in touch with us today to take the first step to a happy and healthy life.
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EXCERPT, THE BEAUTY OF CHAOS:
He leaned in and gave me a soft kiss and pulled me closer with my hands still in his. It wasn’t more than a soft kiss, held for a few moments. It was respectful. He wasn’t pressuring me for more. But it was wonderful.
I felt my heart swell, and that feeling bled into every part of me. When he stepped back his eyes darted between mine.
“If it wasn’t a date before, Juliet, would you like to go on a date with me? Right now?”
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This is for all of you who love someone who doesn’t love you back, yet with persistence you refuse to give up. I have so much respect for you, because nothing is harder than being rejected by the one you love the most.
I get like this:
But then I realize this will happen if I don’t STFU:
And then I’m like this:
And realize I need to be like this:
And the moral of the story is:


Seattle Family Support therapists believe you are best served in a team environment. What does that mean? The therapists in our practice each bring a unique toolbox of experience, knowledge, and skills. When we share our thinking with each other, we expand the possibilities for your care. As a team, we meet regularly to share perspectives and responsibility in meeting your needs.
*When seeking help for a teen, we strongly recommend that parents/guardians participate in counseling with us. Families have greater success when everyone is engaged in building self-understanding and relationship skills. In most cases, we recommend that parents/guardians and teens have different therapists who will collaborate between sessions.


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“Wouldn't it be powerful if you fell in love with yourself so deeply that you'd do just about anything if you knew that it would make you happy?
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Recently I was chatting with a young friend about planning her upcoming wedding. She looked at me with bright eyes and a big buoyant smile and said, "Do you have any marriage advice?"
After 27 years of marriage and our official wedding on the day after Hurricane Fran, I'm not sure I knew how to begin. I've made so many mistakes and I'm not Dr. Phil. Do I tell her that smashing plates is not a good way to solve an argument? Or do I tell her about how pouting and the silent treatment are more poison to yourself? Or better yet, do I tell her that the wedding and romantic dates aren't even close to the best parts of marriage?
In truth, I think most couples like us are doing the best we can. We all want to be the ones people look to and say, "They have it figured out." But for real, marriage is hard. We work at our marriage, but we don't always get it right. Here are three ideas I know for sure about marriage.
1. Fight Naked.
This is seriously the best marriage advice ever. I love writing this on every wedding card because it works. If you don't believe me, try it. There will be lots of fights in marriage -- big ones and little ones and everything in between. But it's hard to stay mad for long this way and that's the point.
2. Keep Faith Central.
When my to-be husband insisted we attend church regularly as a couple, I thought that was nice. After all, I had grown up in church, I liked church. But truly I was more of a "Cheester" or Christmas and Easter-style churchgoer. I had no idea it would be the thing that would be the glue to hold us together, the life-giving raft boat in devastating storms. Our faith became the one thing that always brought us back to each other. I can recall many Sundays when I wanted to burn all his clothes on the way to church and later holding hands all the way home. Through the years, the love of Christ is what has kept us in love.
3. Honor Sabbath.
We don't always get this right, but when we do keep the Sabbath, it makes all the difference. Usually, the worst moments in our marriage happen because we are tired, stressed, or haven't had a chance to truly connect. To combat this, we intentionally try to honor the Sabbath by making it a day for each other. When possible, we don't schedule anything but church. We cook up a giant brunch or go out for a special breakfast. We make the day about all things nurturing - fun foods, watching sports, hanging out together, and being intentional about connection and relaxation. It has been a life-giving practice that I wish I had honored sooner. What a gift to have a day resting well together.
What About You?
How are you honoring and nurturing the most important relationships in your life? Whether you are married, single, divorced or like my friend, about to be wedded, taking exceptional care of our relationships requires much of us. Mostly vast love and constant forgiveness.
If you had to sum up the Bible in two words, I think it would be these: love and forgive. These two powerful words are also the heart of all well-tended relationships - loving and forgiving, over and over again.


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Their straightforward and pure love will capture your heart!
“Perfect World” will be shown nationwide in 2018!!
The original manga created by Rie Aruga is currently running on KODANSHA’s “Kiss”. It depicts a pure love story conveying the theme of “falling in love with someone who is disabled”, which has touched people’s heart and received a lot of support.
This manga is popular not just in Japan but abroad as well. In France, it received the Best Girls’ Comic of 2016 award on the long-established manga magazine “Animeland” through both editorial staff selection and popular vote!
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The impact due to the diagnosis of cancer undoubtedly poses a challenge not only for the patients, but also for their environment. The most essential component of this environment is the partner relationship which is normally one of the most relevant issues for the patient. Some studies show that most patients refer to their partner when asked to designate the family member most significant for them (Estapé et al., 1995). On the other hand, according to Baider and Kaplan De-Nour (2000), it is now beyond doubt that the partner of the patient with cancer suffers at least the same level of psychological distress and adjustment problems when faced with the disease as the patient him/herself. As for the partner relationship, the diagnosis of cancer in one of the members can lead to separation.. Nevertheless, some more exhaustive studies clarify this shocking statement by explaining that cancer uncovers latent conflicts in disharmonic couples, while has a cushioning effect and even may strengthen the existing relationship in harmonic couples. Thus Van Wiel (1992) highlights that closely related couples who offer support and solidarity to each other share the load derived from the disease, while those patients who do not feel supported by their partner also have to cope with additional stress due to the lack of interest or the less than expected help from their partner.
Peteet and Greenberg (1995) described four types of partner relationships which have a specific risk of entering into crisis due to the demands of the disease.
- Immature relationships: The partners are not used to trusting each other, and do not feel committed. In these cases, cancer may lead to the separation of the relationship if relevant discrepancies between the partners are revealed.
- Hostile and dependant relationships: Highly conflictive relationships or relationships with distorted communication between partners. They will certainly require therapy when facing cancer in order to have a space where they can reach consensus, but they have a high probability of separation.
- Abusive relationships: Although uncommon, there are some cases of abusive relationships in oncology. Health care staff should be aware and perform regular follow-up of these couples.
- Emotionally distant couples: Despite living together, some couples have an emotionally distant relationship. Cancer may make them realise how distant they are and the lack of intimacy and involvement between them.
Nevertheless, we intuitively believe that the onset of cancer in one of the partners rarely results in divorce in our context, although this does not mean that the impact of cancer does not lead to readjustment in the closest relationships of the patient. Generally speaking, the most common problems in couples facing the challenge posed by cancer together are the following:
- ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION. These are the most common reactions in patients with cancer. The available studies generally show some grade of positive, although moderate, correlation between the anxiety and depression levels observed in patients and their partners (Baider and Kaplan De-Nour, 2000). This conclusion is quite generalised, although with some reservations with respect to the localisation of the tumor and also other characteristics of the patient such as gender. Given that the family is increasingly more involved in the psychological treatment of the patient, both the specific impact of cancer on each component of the patient’s environment and the relationships established as a result of the disease should be assessed. Thus, the partner of the patient may also receive therapy or be involved in the patient’s treatment as a supportive agent. Moorey and Greer (2002) highlight the potential and essential role of the partner as co-therapist. These authors suggest a structured therapy in which the patient’s partner is included in specific aspects.
- BARRIERS TO COMMUNICATION. The people we treat in oncology are immersed in a socio-cultural reality. Health- and disease-related attitudes are part of this reality. Cancer is a disease that unquestionably raises connotations of death, pain, and suffering even in the 21st century (Estapé, 2004). The stress present in the different phases of the disease progress is closely linked to a change experienced not only by the patient but also his/her partner. In many cases, the questions which come up in this situation result in fears which can hardly be spoken out loud. This leads to avoiding certain issues and to a decreased level of communication and trust even in harmonic couples. Both the patient and his/her partner may begin to suppose or “work out” feelings of the other, even to analyse gestures and attitudes. Patients with cancer become especially sensitive to the reactions of other people towards them; therefore they can be over-attentive to their partner and assume that certain comments and behaviour are related to them. In extreme cases, this may result in a feeling of extreme solitude for the patient and, of course, also for his/her partner (Estapé, 2002). Feelings should be expressed or even provoked, with the help of a professional if required, no matter how harmful they may seem.
- PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT. The influence of social support provided for the patient as preventive or reducing factor for psychological distress is one of the aspects whose study revealed the most consistent findings. The partner is obviously included in the social network of the patient (Parker, 2003). In Psycho-oncology, however, this aspect is known as “perceived social support” due to the often high discordance between the quantitative and the qualitative support, as well as between the support effectively provided to the patient and his/her satisfaction with it. A proportion of the patients, even in closely related couples, have been found to qualify the support they receive inadequate or insufficient. This finding should be studied in depth, as it should be necessary to analyse to which extent the satisfaction with the perceived support has also to do with other factors. For example, several studies have shown that those patients with higher levels of psychological distress give lower scores to the support provided by their partner (Baider and Kaplan De-Nour, 2000).
- SEXUAL PROBLEMS. It is difficult to consider the partner relationship separately from sexual functioning. However, reducing the sexual alteration of the patient with cancer to a supposed alteration of his/her relationship may result in bias. The impact of the diagnosis and the treatment on the life of the patient has to be taken into account. Some of the affected aspects can simply be psychosocial, but paying attention solely to these aspects would also result in reducing the problem, as increasingly more treatment-related physiological effects are being detected. Both the hormonal and non hormonal effects may directly or indirectly impair sexual life (e.g.: in the case of the prostatectomy which effectively prevents sexual performance, or mastectomy which, in itself, should not impair sexual functioning but does affect it due to its connotations). Sexual relations constitute a complex issue which has often deserved to be considered separately in literature. During the first year after diagnosis, complementary treatments are usually performed and both the patient and his/her partner accept the decreased frequency or even the complete lack of sexual relations, but once the treatment has been overcome and the cure appears to be tangible, sexual relations become a crucial aspect (Estapé, 2004). Certain emotional factors (anxiety, depression, self-esteem, etc.) and physical factors (related to the after-effects of cancer, the localisation of the tumor, etc.) also play a role in this aspect (Andersen and Golden-Kreutz, 2000). We can consider this as a typical problem of the survival phase, which is sometimes difficult to manage and remains taboo between the partners, and is left to one side (Alterowitz and Alterowitz, 2004). In many cases, the use of a therapeutic approach is required in order to restore communication and encourage the emotions of both partners to be expressed.
We have solely mentioned those problems which should be faced by the partners in their relationship, but there are many other aspects and challenges derived from cancer that they have to cope with together. In general, we refer to problems such as the employment situation of both partners (the patient may have difficulties in resuming work, while his/her partner may often need to be absent from work to provide specific care for the patient), difficulties related to their children (care-giving and information disclosure may be problematic in small children), social isolation (those couples with a social network may feel lonely and poorly understood by their friends) (Langeveld et al., 2003). Couples who haven’t had children before the disease face another increasingly more relevant aspect, as many treatments complicate or even prevent having children. The fact that maternity is currently being delayed by many women aggravates this problem which results in depression and decreased self-esteem (Schover, 2000). Some couples decide to adopt a child, but their medical history can be an obstacle in some cases. All this makes the patients’ adjustment difficult after cancer, as many of them comment that they “want to feel normal” but often do not succeed in achieving it.
Last but not least, we also have to mention those often young patients who overcome cancer without any partner. Their doubts about how to establish relations (whether or not to explain what happened, when to explain it, etc.) and their fear of beginning sexual life may prevent them from getting involved in social contacts (Hill and Stuber, 1998).
In conclusion, cancer is a disease that has an impact on the life of both the patient and his/her environment. We can not consider the significant others of the patient separately, as they are undoubtedly as, or more affected as the patient him/herself. One of the most affected persons is unquestionably the partner who is required to provide practical and emotional care for the patient, even if he/she is also having difficulties to cope with the situation. This issue needs to be further studied in order to improve the psychological care of the patient and his/her partner.


Destination honeymoons and weddings are becoming more and more popular these days. Are you wondering why so many couples are now choosing to have their weddings far away from home even though it often means that a few of their family members and friends are unable to attend? Most couples find that their loved ones are more than willing to reschedule their personal lives and make financial sacrifices to hit the road along with them, and there are many other benefits to taking the wedding to a more luxurious locale.
While it was once the norm for couples to tie the knot in a sophisticated church, many couples now prefer a more relaxed, casual wedding environment. They want to walk down the beach barefoot rather than wearing heels down the center aisle. Brides want to let their hair down and feel less pressure as they prepare to meet their spouse at the end of that aisle. Men want to party and have a good time without worrying about traditional rules.
Is there any better way to ensure that everyone has a great time than to have the wedding in a luxurious location? Many couples now want their bridal party and guests to have just as much fun as they’re going to have on their honeymoon, so they turn their wedding into a vacation for everyone able to make the trip.
Some couples may even find that more of their loved ones want to attend the wedding since there’s something in it for them. It transforms the wedding planning process from a chore to something that everyone looks forward to enjoying.
wedding ceremonies are losing their appeal to many couples. They don’t
want to go through a formal ceremony followed by a short reception and
then leave quickly for their honeymoon. Some couples want to make the
entire event a celebration, and taking it to a luxurious destination
allows them to feel like they’re on vacation before the ceremony even
occurs. Their honeymoon starts before they even say “I do” in a sense.
If you decide to have a destination wedding and you want your destination honeymoon in the same location or somewhere nearby, you don’t have to leave your loved ones to rush for the airport. You can enjoy your wedding day and then slip right into your honeymoon without taking time out for travel. This can make a difference in how much energy you have when you get to your wedding, so you spend more time enjoying your spouse and less time trying to catch up on sleep.
A destination wedding may also allow you to spend more time with your friends and family members, since they’re in your honeymoon hot spot as well. Of course, you can still reserve lots of time to slip away with your spouse and enjoy the romance that every proper honeymoon should contain. You just get to enjoy those moments on your own terms while knowing that your loved ones are enjoying the adventure just as much as you.


Couple counseling is a type of therapy that helps couples improve their relationships and communicate more effectively. It can be a helpful resource for couples who are struggling with conflicts, communication issues, or other challenges in their relationship.
During couple counseling, a couple meets with a trained therapist or counselor to talk about their concerns and issues. The therapist will listen to both partners and help them understand each other's perspectives and needs. The therapist may also teach the couple new communication skills and techniques to resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationship.
Couple counseling can be done in a variety of ways, including one-on-one sessions, group therapy, and online or phone counseling. It can be short-term, focusing on a specific issue or problem, or it can be longer-term, addressing deeper-seated relationship issues.
Couple counseling is a safe and confidential space where couples can openly discuss their feelings and work through their problems with the support of a trained professional. It can help couples better understand each other and their relationship, and find healthy ways to strengthen their bond and improve their communication.


While no prevention is 100% effective, educating yourself about rape and sexual assault is paramount to reducing your risk of becoming a victim or victimizing someone.
Teen dating violence is a serious issue in Utah. Many of our teens are experiencing abuse and violence in their dating relationship. At the Rape Recovery Center, we recognize the difficulties that arise when addressing the sensitive subject matter of rape, sexual violence and sexual harassment.The average age that a girl experiences her first rape is 14.4 years old. Among female rape victims, 1 in 3 will be raped and 90% experienced their first sexual assault before their 18th birthday. Teens who have been raped are more likely to tell a peer (71%) than a parent (12%).
The Rape Recovery Center offers several educational modules for the junior high, high school levels and community groups.
Junior High – “Boundaries, Limits & Communication” – a fun and innovative session that will get students talking about what is appropriate and inappropriate in a relationship with another person, how to validate, understand and express feelings in a healthy way.
High School – “Sexual Violence Primary Prevention, Men becoming allies with women to end sexual violence” – Our new Sexual Violence Primary Prevention Program is a two session presentation aimed at preventing dating violence among youth by reducing sexist attitudes and improving conflict resolution skills. The program is based on an extensive review of research in dating violence (primary prevention). A primary goal of the program is to develop non-violent conflict-resolution skills (via cognitive-behavioral techniques) to address real-life problematic dating situations.
Community Groups – “Rape 101, Myths & Stereotypes” – Rape 101 is a general overview of current prevalence rates, type of assault and “at risk” population. It is an interactive discussion that raises questions about general beliefs and how they contribute to sexual violence.
The Rape Recovery Center is committed to finding ways to reduce the risk of sexual violence. Clear and correct information about enforcing personal boundaries and symptoms of unsafe relationships will help to reduce the risk of assault and help students know where to seek assistance and support if sexual violence has already occurred.
We are excited about the opportunity to work with youth in the community. We can also tailor a presentation to meet the needs of your individual group or topic.
If you would like to schedule a presentation, please contact Stephany Murguia, our Outreach and Access Coordinator, at 467-7282, ext 222.


In her novel of 1876, Daniel Deronda, George Eliot offers a characteristically arch aside on men and women’s respective attitudes to other people’s partners:
“In general, one may be sure that whenever a marriage of any mark takes place, male acquaintances are likely to pity the bride, female acquaintances the bridegroom: each, it is thought, might have done better; and especially where the bride is charming, young gentlemen on the scene are apt to conclude that she can have no real attachment to a fellow so uninteresting to themselves as the husband, but married him on other grounds. Who under such circumstances pities the husband? Even his female friends are apt to think his position retributive: he should have chosen some one else”.
Heterosexual men pity the woman in a couple, feeling she has compromised and could have done better. Women think of the man in the same way, but with the difference that they take a certain satisfaction in the fact that he is at least being punished for his poor judgement, by getting stuck with a woman so tragically unlike themselves. If Eliot’s bon mot still raises a smile of recognition, it may because it continues to have something to tell us about our sexual constitution.
The first point to emphasise is that in both instances it is the status of the man that is in question. From the point of view of psychoanalysis we might say that Eliot is interested in the two possible relationships to the symbolic father: the phallic ideal that in patriarchal culture tends to be the basis of order, meaning and desire. For the men Eliot describes, the problem of their own inadequacy in being left out of the relationship and the clear inadequacy of the man in the couple, are covered over by speculation about the ‘other grounds’ – money, emotional blackmail, the woman’s own insecurities – that account for her having gotten together him. It is as if the male onlooker says “I may not have turned out to be the phallic ideal that would satisfy this woman’s desire, and this guy certainly isn’t… but somewhere he exists.” The woman’s reaction is significantly different. In her reading, the man in the couple is the closest thing out there to the phallic ideal, but even he is humiliated.
The difference between the male and female reaction to other people’s partners is that the male one anxiously works to preserve the symbolic efficacy of ultimate paternal authority, whereas the female one accepts its existence, but takes it to be ridiculous in some way. As desire functions under patriarchy, the question of where we situate ourselves in relation to phallic authority remains at the centre of both male and female desire. But whereas to be masculine is to make excuses for the mysterious absence of this organising authority, to be feminine is to recognise that, however real its effects, patriarchy is as contingent as a bumbling husband who has failed to realise what he wants.


You must’ve had encounters with people who are swift communicators and just know how to leave a long-lasting impression on every person that they come across. Such people are pros at building a good rapport with everyone. Rapport means building harmonious and amicable relationships with people. It is a spark and indulgence that two people feel while communicating with each other and sharing interests. Several factors go behind building a good rapport that embraces the point of view of both parties, being open-minded, and communicating with confidence.
Rapport promotes the nurturing of interpersonal skills, emotional intellect, and goodwill that returns the favour for years to come. Building rapport is not an easy task for some people, hence these tips will be the dealbreaker in your process of building good rapport and leave people in awe of your conversation skills.
Lay A Common Ground
The best relationships harbour when people meet others with the same interest as them. For instance, if you find that some person loves reading books as much as you, you are more likely to indulge in a conversation with them and crack some witty bookworm jokes, than others. Since people have the tendency to enjoy talking about themselves, finding a common ground builds great rapport.
First Impression Is The Last
A sparkling personality is what people notice first when they meet others. Hence, your clothes, hairstyle, walk, and aura should all reflect the power that you carry and entice people to communicate with you. Hence, dress according to the occasion. If you are giving an interview, wearing formal clothes, or attending a meet and greet should be done in a business casual outfit. In the same way, going in front of sports enthusiasts with some knowledge of sports would make a good impression.
To communicate with intellectuals, you need to listen closely and be welcoming of their beliefs, values, and culture. If you have an opposing view, present it amicably, without offending anyone. You also need to factor in that not everyone will agree with you, but you cannot be affected by little irregularities in thinking.
Empathy makes people feel connected and communicate more with you. Hence, whenever someone is talking about hardships, you should look at the world from their perspective, and try to understand how they feel. It will further give the person more confidence to continue talking with you, and nurture relationships over time.
Take Interest In Their Life
Conversations can arise from a plethora of topics. Hence, you should take some initiative and ask people about their hobbies, their best life moments, what are their dreams, etc.
Don’t get too personal and keep the conversation light and amusing.
Hence, your rapport will be built solid and you will be admired by everyone you meet. Following these tips will further help sustain these relationships and meet great people as you meet forward in life.


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For the first time in my life, I am (finally!) in a healthy, stress-free, and loving relationship. My partner and I both show up for each other and are thriving. There’s no drama, we give each other space when needed, and spend quality time together. I have never been happier. With spring just around the corner (ahem, hello spring fever!), I wanted to share 5 tips for cultivating a blissful relationship with your partner.
- Be authentic. Stating the obvious, but oftentimes in the early stages of a relationship, one partner might try to impress the other and not remain true to oneself. This might show up by overlooking significant differences in core values or it could manifest itself in more superficial ways such as feeling the need to be someone you are not. Instead, just be yourself. If your partner or potential partner just isn’t that into you, then it’s time to re-evaluate the relationship. Being able to let your hair down (pardon the expression), relax, and just be yourself with your partner removes invisible stress and will make you much happier.
- Show up for your partner. This one is huge and requires figuring out how that looks for each of you. You might want to read Chapman’s “The Five Love Languages” to get a better handle on what you need in your relationship and from your partner or take the couples love languages profile quiz. Sometimes it just takes something small to let your partner know he or she is appreciated. My partner recently reminded me how much the brief notes of encouragement I wrote before his job interview meant to him. Similarly, his being there for me at the beginning of our relationship before we even met in person to give moral support the day my mom had major surgery for a life-threatening disease (the dreaded ‘c’ word) is something I will never forget or take for granted. I still remember standing outside the hospital being comforted by his soothing voice.
- Embrace work/life balance. Keep work-related stress at work instead of bringing it home to your partner. Agree though that on a particularly rough day, you might need some time to vent. If so, try to limit the time and then move on by spending quality time focused on each other. Share your hopes & dreams, smile at one another and erase negative vibes by tuning into more positive thoughts.
- Clear your mind/body/spirit. Get rid of any ‘junk’ or baggage. That may include explaining to your partner why you do certain things (think ‘explain your quirkiness’) and identifying certain triggers. This requires a certain level of trust and may feel like you are giving away the password to your psyche, but once you are able to have this conversation, it releases a heavy burden–trust me. When your spirit is lighter and your mind is clear, your physical health will improve. There’s been an increase in scholarly research about the mind/body wellness connection. Ways you can work on clearing out your mind/body/spirit include the usual suspects (e.g., yoga, reiki, journaling, gratitude lists, aromatherapy, massage, infrared sauna, as well as any activities where you experience ‘flow.’)
- Balance home life. If you have children, you know how much energy is needed just to keep up with their calendars. You don’t need to hear it from me that it’s good practice (for your mental health!) to avoid overscheduling your children. As your children grow older and are responsible for their own calendars, be sure to instill in them the importance of having time to just ‘chill’ and veg out.I’ve had to set boundaries with my younger son by saying no when asked to drive him places or being asked to drop everything at a moment’s notice. Letting your children know that the time you have carved out for being with your partner is sacred will stick with them as they age and I’m pretty sure their future partners will love you for this life lesson. More importantly, your partner will appreciate it if you show how much you value your time together if you make couples time a priority.
These are just a few tips to help you cultivate a healthy, drama and stress-free relationship with your life partner. I’m sure you will come up with a few tips and tricks of your own (of course, as I wrap up this post, more tips come to mind–being a good listener, not being stingy with forgiveness, and as Whitney Houston once sang, “Learning to love yourself / It is the greatest love of all.”
As a final side note, for help in the self-love department, check out Dr. Solomon’s Loving Bravely.
“It was only a sunny smile, and little it cost in the giving, but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth living.”
– F. Scott Fitzgerald


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A friend is someone to trust, to share good times, support us through bad times, and be there when we are lonely sad or scared. Mainly friends are just fun to be with.
This is the story about Skye meeting a friend for the very first surprising time…
Written by Hilary Bailey
Illustrated by Lois Humphrey
Signed by the Author


After seeing Her the other day I realized that it felt a lot like Lost in Translation and dealt with the same themes: isolation, loneliness, and finding solace in someone (or something) else.
Yep. Thought the same things.
aaaand Spike Jonze and sofia Coppola were married at one point…
^ its basically movies about each other LOL


The Best Dating Apps
Whether in the market for a new relationship or looking to find love, dating apps can be a great way to explore your options. Knowing which is right for you can take much work with so many available. Below are five of the best dating apps:
Bumble is a popular dating app. It has a simple premise: connect with people in your area looking for dates. You can swipe left or right on profiles to indicate your interest, and if you match someone, you can start chatting. Bumble is known for being a female-friendly dating app, as it was designed to address some of the issues women face when using other dating apps.
If you're looking for a serious relationship, Hinge is the dating app for you. It's designed to help you find lasting connections with people who are truly compatible with you, and it's one of the most popular dating apps out there. Hinge is different from other dating apps in a few key ways:
- It focuses on quality over quantity by only showing you a limited number of daily matches.
- It uses your Facebook friends and interests to connect you with like-minded people.
- It allows you to start a conversation with someone before you even match with them, so you can get to know them better before deciding whether or not you want to take things further.
OkCupid is a great way to encounter new people, and you can set up dates through the app. OkCupid has a lot of features, including:
- A detailed profile system that allows you to learn more about potential matches
- A matching algorithm that takes into account your interests and preferences
- The ability to message other users directly
- A wide range of search options to find potential matches
4. The League
The League is a dating app that requires users to apply before joining. The app also has a strict code of conduct, and users must respect each other. The League is only available in select cities, so if you're not in one of those cities, you'll have to wait until they expand. While The League may not be the best dating app for everyone, it's certainly worth a try if you're looking for something more serious than a hookup.
Raya is an exclusive dating app for professionals and celebrities. The app was launched in 2015 and has since gained much popularity among users. Raya is a members-only app that requires users to apply with their Facebook or LinkedIn profile. Once approved, members can access the app and browse through the profiles of other users. Raya also has a feature that allows users to connect with other members who have similar interests.
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This morning, instead of doing my morning cleanup routine, I hopped into my mommy's bed. For the next hour, she told me stories about my dad and about her favorite dogs at the park. I learned that my mom first noticed my dad when he helped her best friend move furniture into a new apartment and fell in love with him because she saw how kindhearted and compassionate he was. I also learned that my mom loves dogs, but only from afar. Her favorite dog is a prejudiced, little pomeranian named Baby, who refuses the advances of another dog, Bobo, because she only likes dogs of her own kind. Mommy also believes that Baby may be lesbian because she won't mate with any boys, even those in her own breed.
And to tie the two subjects together, we decided that my dad is very much like a dog because he is very loyal and loving but sometimes a little clueless and maybe a little prejudiced.
There is really nowhere else I would rather be than in my mommy's bed, with unwashed faces, snuggling and telling stories till noon.


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Jennifer Aniston Has Found Her Prince
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Jennifer Aniston has finally found her prince, and it wasn't easy. After several failed, and very public, relationships, her boyfriend Justin Theroux, whom she had dated for 15 months prior, asked her to marry him earlier this month. And she accepted. Now clearly John Mayer, Vince Vaughn and the other men she was involved with were anything but frogs; however, they were not the right guys for her, or the answer to her finding happiness. They were, though, testimony to her willingness to break out of her comfort zone and explore different types of men. She didn't allow herself to fall into the habit of typecasting a boyfriend, repeating the same negative patterns and thinking there was only one kind of guy for her.
I recently talked to one of my patients about the ending of her long-term relationship. She was in that difficult place that follows the aftermath of a break-up. She did, however, do something that she never would have done before. She was willing to take the chance of going on a blind date. Much to her surprise it went well, especially because she told me he was so different from the kind of guy she would usually consider dating. She is now in a new, exciting relationship. This reminds me of Jennifer, who remained open, rather than closing off her options, by dating various kinds of men as she searched for her dream guy.
Throughout her dating, though, she held onto her vision of what she was looking for and seeking in a partner. To put it another way, she had a clear image of her prince. In 2011, she told People, "I'm really picky. When I feel it, I feel it." She knew he was wandering around out there somewhere, and she wasn't willing to settle. Ironically enough, she connected with him on the set of "Wanderlust," a movie they were filming together. Her instincts were right on target. Because she never gave up, even when confronted with the intense betrayal and heartache she suffered along the way, she was finally able to find the soul mate she was seeking.
Jennifer is a great role model for any woman who has experienced betrayal. Despite the hardships she's endured in her various relationships, she was able to learn and grow from them. She persevered and remained optimistic in the face of the heartbreak and the disappointment she sustained. She rose above public judgments thrown her way, and instead stayed true to herself, trusting her own judgment. Because she had the courage of her convictions and gave herself the room to explore, she was ultimately able to heal from her pain and find her true love.
May they live happily ever after.


I don’t feel like sharing or opening up. I do this reluctantly, yet willingly; struggling these days to be vulnerable yet knowing it’s good for me.
Last night I told the Viking I love him for the first time in my life in person. We’ve known each other for almost two years, are no longer together technically, but he’s the only person I’ve been sleeping with that entire time. Which isn’t to say I haven’t kissed other people or triangularly in numbers proportionately increased the level of intimacy with a steadily increasing number of men since jp & I broke up in march almost 6 months ago. We have been sleeping together off and on three or maybe four times since then.
Essentially I told a man I love him, one who essentially told me all that men value me for is fucking. I’m of no worth to men if it isn’t for sex. He doesn’t believe I can have actual male friends who want anything more from me other than a vessel to put it in. He turns me into a commodity or a possession and I told him I love him for the first time ever. Holy shit.
Almost like he enjoys making me insecure and anxious. I just want to be trusted & comfortable.