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Matt Yglesias is wrong about the similarity between conservative and liberal patriotism as I think there is a very clear difference between the two.
I would classify the conservative view of patriotism as 'childlike' and liberal patriotism as 'adult' in that a traditional conservative's love of country matches the love a child feels for its parent and the liberal's love of country matches the love an adult feels for his or her parent. As a child, my parents existed as infallible beings and my love for them was unquestioning. Conservatives view love for country in the same way- the entire 'Love it or Leave it' serves as a testament to this world view.
For liberals however, love of country is complicated -just like the love I feel for my parent's is complicated. As I have gotten older, I see my parents as human and capable of making mistakes. Yet, it is their humanity which makes them all the more lovable (and sometimes maddening).


Sexual overperception bias
“I take other people's actions as a sign that they are attracted to me when they are not.”
How do I know if someone is attracted to me? This question has occupied the minds of many of us and has been the subject of several magazine articles. It can indeed be difficult to decode the interest of others behind subtle acts like a smile or a furtive glance. But as if that weren't hard enough, research points to a cognitive bias that can make it even more difficult: the sexual overperception bias. This bias corresponds to the tendency to overestimate a person's sexual interest in oneself . This seems to be mainly present in men, even in societies with high gender neutrality, where domestic tasks and wealth are only weakly (or not at all) correlated to gender. . However, this bias has only been demonstrated in studies of heterosexual populations whose biological sex was male, so it is not yet known whether it is also present in men of sexual and gender diversity.
Sexual overperception has been illustrated using a situation in Safeway stores . This supermarket chain had a policy in place requiring employees to serve customers with a smile, which led to complaints from some female employees. These women reported that several customers, mostly men, believed that the employees were sexually attracted to them, while they were in fact only respecting the new policy of serving with a smile. The policy even led to instances of harassment where customers went so far as to wait for the employee at the end of their shift . It seems likely that the clients’ misinterpretation of employee smiles as a sexual interest is a manifestation of the sexual overperception bias.
Studies identify several explanations for this bias, but the hypothesis most often presented concerns the evolution of the human species. According to this perspective, males would benefit from having multiple sexual partners on a regular basis, thus having the ability to rapidly inseminate multiple sexual partners, so that their genes will be more present in the population than those of other males. Thus, men pay more attention to signs that may indicate a chance to spread their genes in order to avoid missing an opportunity. By this logic, time wasted courting an uninterested woman is judged to be less detrimental than missing the chance to mate. Given the time and energy associated with pregnancy, however, women do not have the same advantage associated with the rapid multiplication of genes and therefore have no evolutionary interest in being more sensitive to potential sexual partners . This theory’s explanatory power is limited, however, as it looks at the experiences of men and women in a homogeneous way, and is heavily influenced by biological considerations. Indeed, the bias can present itself differently from one person to another and could also be influenced by cultural factors not yet explored.
Other social factors have also been proposed to explain the bias. Notably, studies have suggested that a strong adherence to typically masculine values such as aggression or the tendency to dominate may give more rise to this bias . In addition, it has been observed that men generally judged as more attractive seem to exhibit more sexual overperception than those judged to be less attractive. As attractive people often receive more sexual advances regardless of this bias, they might generally expect more and therefore sometimes mistakenly perceive greater sexual interest in others. The reverse applies to people who find themselves less attractive. Indeed, a person who has low self-esteem can doubt that others could find them attractive and therefore demonstrate less of this bias .
Sexual overperception can have serious interpersonal effects, including sexual harassment and even sexual assault . In some cases, when the woman refuses the advances, some men may wrongly interpret the refusal as a sign that the woman is interested but wants to be seduced, so the false perception of sexual interest can lead to disregard for the consent of the other. Some individuals may even go so far as to believe that a woman "deserves" to be assaulted because of this interpretation of false refusal . Obviously, refusal should always mean the end of the advances or sexual relations. Another potential consequence of this bias is that when a man is motivated to have sex, he may do favors that he would not normally do for the person who is the target of his interest. There may also be negative effects for men who may be manipulated due to this bias. Indeed, a man could be subject to manipulation on the part of the person arousing his interest who may take advantage of the error of perception to elicit favors .
Thoughts on how to act in light of this bias
Interpret the behavior of others by considering the context: a gesture may have different meanings in different contexts.
When contemplating having sex with someone, make sure you have the verbal consent of the other. Consent, to be valid, must be lucid, informed and free. A resource that better explains sexual consent can be found in the references.
How is this bias measured?
Sexual overperception bias can be measured by asking participants to rate someone’s level of sexual interest in themselves. A comparison is then made between this assessment and the level of actual sexual interest as reported by the other person . This measure is used to conclude the existence of the sexual overperception bias when the participant considers the sexual attraction of the other to be higher than it really is.
This bias is discussed in the scientific literature:
This bias has social or individual repercussions:
This bias is empirically demonstrated:
 Carmen Kohl & Julia Robertson (2014). The sexual overperception bias: an exploration of the relationship between mate value and perception of sexual interest. Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences, 8(1), 31-43.
 Mons Bendixen (2014). Evidence of systematic bias in sexual over- and underperception of naturally occuring events: a direct replication of Haselton (2003) in a more gender-equal culture. Evolutionary Psychology, 12(5), 1004-1021.
 Martie G. Haselton (2003). The sexual overperception bias: evidence of a systematic bias in men from a survey of naturally occuring events. Journal of Research in Personality, 37(1), 34-47.
 Antonia Abbey, Angela J. Jacques-Tiura & James M. LeBreton (2011). Risk factors for sexual aggression in young men: an expansion of the confluence model. Aggressive Behavior, 37(5), 450-464.
Éducaloi. 2013. Sexual consent. Last modified on january 26th, 2021. Online : https://educaloi.qc.ca/en/capsules/sexual-consent/
Interpersonal level, Need for self-esteem
Sexual underperception bias
Gabriel Piuze-Bourgeois is a Bachelor in psychology from the University of Sherbrooke and undergraduate student in sexology at the University of Quebec in Montreal.
Translated from French to English by S. D. Renaud.
How to cite this entry
Piuze-Bourgeois, G. (2021). Sexual overperception bias, trans. S. D. Renaud. In C. Gratton, E. Gagnon-St-Pierre, & E. Muszynski (Eds). Shortcuts: A handy guide to cognitive biases Vol. 4. Online: www.shortcogs.com


Question 2: Men and Abortion
As part of my Men on Abortion blog series I have conducted interviews to understand what some men have to say about abortion. This is the second question of many that will be answered.
If you were in a relationship in which your partner were in a crisis pregnancy and was considering having an abortion, what would you do?
“Hypothetically speaking, considering that the situation insinuates that it’s a pregnancy that neither my partner or I have planned for – crisis pregnancy, I would assume that my partner and I would both be unprepared to be parents. I would not be able to support her and the child financially, so ultimately adoption would be the first option on my mind. Although I know that she would be extremely stressed, I would tell her that I would be more than happy to join her in counselling, and speaking about other options she has, and urge her not to go through with the abortion.”
- Nikhil, 21
“I’d advise her strongly to choose life, and stick by her, and support her. She’d be carrying my child and I would recognize and understand that that is a huge amount of responsibility that I didn’t have before the pregnancy, and I would father the child – assuming she doesn’t choose to put the child up for adoption.”
- James, 20
“Definitely demonstrate care and love for my partner, and would let her know that I firmly believe that she should carry our child to term. I would encourage her to go on with her pregnancy and would assure her that I would do my absolute best to support her and my future child. It's important for me to let her know that, despite possibly not having the means to provide for her and our child, I have the will to do so, and am willing to sacrifice myself for my child. I would let her know that our child is not a burden. That even though it may not seem to be a convenient time to have a child, or the right time for us, I would do my best to be the, "right" father for our child.”
- Anonymous, 20


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Last weekend, our friends Dan & Megan took us out rock climbing.
I had only been once before, and was a little nervous but also excited to go try it out again.
Ev has been going with Dan on Tuesdays, so he went first to show me the ropes.
And man did he look good doing it ;);) (insert heart eyed emoji here.)
Next, it was my turn.
It was a little hard at first, but once I got the technique, I didn’t want to stop.
It really was a blast and somewhat addicting.
When we were finished, I felt so enpowered and energized!
Like I was on top of the world!
It also made me feel like I needed to start doing push ups again,
or maybe lift some weights, because my arms were feeling pretty weak!
After the climb, we hurried back to pick up the little ones from my parents house.
Have I mentioned how lucky I am to have such amazing parents?!
Really, I am so lucky.
And so are our little ones to have such awesome loving grandparents! (on both sides!)
Ev and I both lucked out in the family department.
We are both very close with our families and love them all so much.
All of their love and support is very much appreciated.
We feel so so blessed.
We also hope to carry this feeling of love and closeness we have felt growing up into our own little family life.
Because family is most important thing.


At its core, relationship development is based on the same principles no matter the relationship, whether the characters in question are sworn enemies, best friends, or lovers.
Relationship development is important, not just between your main character and those they love, but also those they hate. Make sure your antagonists (the ones that are people) have developed relationships with your main character as well. It will add dimension to both your conflict and your antagonist.
1. Develop your side characters
It’s hard to have really well developed relationships if the only character that is developed in your main character. While you might not put a lot of the development of your side characters in the book itself, you should know everything about them.
Without well-developed characters, it is hard to portray good relationships, and this is something to keep in mind particularly in the case of friends. Often the main characters and the love interest are fully developed, but the friend characters are used more for plot devices.
2. Start out slow
As much as you want your characters to fall in love, be friends, or loathe each other immediately, it’s just not realistic in most scenarios.
For an example I know everyone is probably familiar with, in Harry Potter, Draco and Harry didn’t immediately hate each other. Draco made overtures of friendship when they met, and then again later. Their antagonism built with every confrontation they had.
Take your characters’ personalities and the situation of where they meet into account when deciding how they will start off their relationship. It’s fine to have your characters “click” but make sure your readers can connect why your characters got along so well. For example, using Harry Potter again, Ron and Harry fall into a friendship, but it feels natural because of how they met and their respective situations.
3. Build their relationships consciously
Be mindful of the pacing of your relationship development, and make sure it feels natural. Some ways your characters can get closer (or further apart):
- Shared experiences
- Shared interests
- Time spent together
Each interaction should strengthen or weaken their relationship. No matter what device you use to build their relationship, make sure it is natural to your characters’ personalities. Someone who has issues with trust is not going to spill all of their secrets in a bonding moment unless significant trust has been built up.
Relationships should be multifaceted, so vary their interactions. For long-term relationships, romantic love should not be only based in attraction, but have a great deal of trust and communication built up as well.
4. Show the development
Highlight the development over the course of your story by showing characters getting closer. What form this takes really depends on your characters, but they could share secrets more easily or be more likely to show physical affection with hugs, or simply spend more time together. Each scene that they interact should show their progress.
However you choose to show it, it will be more prominent if there is a direct contrast between early in their relationship and after there has been significant development.
How do you develop your characters’ relationships? Share your tips below!


i love one direction enough to say that they should get some rest, take a break and sleep for as long as they need to come back and look healthy and happy again
I can’t wait until I’m 45 and singing Midnight Memories drunk at a karaoke bar by myself because I never learned to love anything more than I love one direction
at 11:11, at my birthday, when i see a shooting star, whenever i can make a wish, i wish for being lucky in love. and i always think that this wish doesn’t come true, when it actually does. “lucky in love” doesn’t mean that you get a boyfriend, that you find the person that you’re gonna marry one day. since i have been away from my friends and family for 3 months now, i notice that i am lucky in love because i have a loving family and loving friends who i love and who love me. it just takes some time to notice that.
This fucking cutie oh my god


O Holy Saint Monica,
the Lord taught you to persevere for the good of your family, and I ask you to hear my prayers. Help me to be a good parent to my children and wife to my husband. Help me to have patience with them and give me the strength to guide them to the right path. Help me to always forgive and be a model of goodness as you were.
Grant me your same enduring and unwavering faith and trust in the Lord. Intercede for me, dear St. Monica, that God may listen to the sorrows and favorably hear my plea for (mention intervention), and bless me with the grace to embrace His will in all things.


HIWJ – A mere 33 hours apart after 68 years spent together in marriage. Such romance still exists.
A love story from Minnesota. Corrine Louise Johnson and Robert Evan Johnson had been together for more than 68 years. On November 24, Corrine (87) died after suffering from congestive heart failure.
Her husband, Robert (88), followed her only one day after her death. Six months ago, the doctor diagnosed him with cancer. Ever since then, his health had been declining and was hospitalised immediately. Shortly after that, Corrine followed him in the hospital with the illness mentioned above.
When Corrine passed, the nurses pulled the curtain between them. Robert just stared at the curtain. Their son, Bruce, thought that he could stare at the curtain for weeks. Robert went downhill after that.
“Their marriage was beautiful. It was an honour to witness their love and be a part in it,” Bruce said.
Robert and Corrine married on October 20, 1951. They were only in their late teens. Not a year after tying the knot, they relocated to Norseland Eastview Farm where they raised some animals.
Corrine was a devoted Catholic where she taught Sunday School as well as worked at a creamery. Her husband? Well, he tended to the farm.
During their marriage, of course, there were some troubles. But, they always talked it out. Bruce said that they never went to bed with anger still looming over them.
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Sometimes, it’s hard to believe that such a beautiful love story still exists knowing the world we’re living in now is a hot mess. Love makes us do unexpected things. Not only that, fate, destiny also take some parts.
Not once during their marriage, either Corrine or Robert was unfaithful. The key would be communication. They fell in love with each other their whole lives.
Sometimes couples could fall out of love after a long time together. The hardest thing to maintain in marriage is how to stay in love. You’ll be with your partner until your dying day after all.


Also, While it looks like it in the films, exes ordinarily gained’t beg to obtain you back or Participate in into your fantasy about how your reconciliation will go.
Hey there, He himself could be confused or in denial at this stage considering that after you guys were together, you have been continuously fighting. Even so it is a superb indication that you just men is often close friends again because not less than its a stage forward as compared to not talking in the least.
I didn’t flip out but proceeded in my head to simply call her all sorts of dumb asses and more. I feel I wasted my time coming back to your feminine who doesn’t take pleasure in everything. I did The complete new apparel matter 7 working day no Make contact with and got rid of the tension started out hanging out then talked to her and weekly afterwards imagined I’d go back to becoming joyful…. Screw this I would like a true woman
Me and my ex who're seventeen and 19 respectively, broke up one particular thirty day period in the past. We were being with each other for two months. The reason for that breakup was which i got to recognize that he is cheating on me from his other girlfriend who had been with him since a 12 months. This was the 2nd time he had cheated on her. The moment my ex obtained to are aware that I have realized that he has been dishonest, he blocked my selection entirely and explained to Every person that he was just getting intimate.
But when she contacted me following no Get hold of it had been like she was diverse and was basically wanting to continue to keep the conversation likely and which was shocking so I’m with any luck , optimistic so I just preferred some information on exactly where to go from here need to I attempt to retain texting her or look forward to her to text me? Thank you a lot of!
I’m very confident that he gained’t acquire me back if I give him sn ultimatium. And believed he has become jealous and asked what I try to find, if I’m viewing another person and this kind of things I doubt that thats the way to do it.
Even When they are dating another person, you should not consider to prevent them as it’s probably just a rebound. (Study: How to get your ex back when he has moved on to a whole new girlfriend or get her back from her new boyfriend.)
Similarly, along exactly the same traces of good friends, when you and your ex share mutual buddies, in the event you experienced a shared social circle, and when you see that your ex is inquiring about you or speaking about you to those mutual friends, then that’s an excellent sign that, don't just are you on your ex’s thoughts, however , you’re on your ex’s head ample which they’re essentially bringing you up with pals and speaking about it.
You ought to apply no Speak to. Start off about to therapy or joins some type of anger management program. Then get back in contact along with her.
coffee.. but i approached him inside of a “heyy we never ever obtained to fulfill up” way. . very same point once again he agreed but was fifty/fifty and claimed he will validate l8r on that day. regretably..even now didnt head out. and afterwards just lately I discovered one of his possesions which have alot of meaning to him in my closet.
Wait around a pair times. Get back in contact and inform him that you didn’t suggest it so you broke up outside of anger. Be calm and in some cases if he attempts to struggle keep calm. Inform him you wish to get back alongside one another. If he refuses, begin NC and Keep to the five stage program.
If your ex is here trying to boost by themselves within the places that might have been responsible for the breakup, then it’s a superb sign that they wish to get back together.
seven. You stumble upon your ex in the future and he appears to know almost everything about your existence (following the breakup): What you’re undertaking, who you’re seeing and many others.
I 28m and her 22f had been seeing each other every single handful of months for two yrs. I couldn’t inform her how I felt, consider her out or Enable her in as I used to be Tremendous unwell but didn’t realise.


Well on the rebound the rubber stars are here and we lost faith in MR. Kharma because the fault was ours not theirs. We had a few times we lost trust and then folded for a few days but that voice of opinion and a voice of the future was the line of trust so Kharma tell me this are you still with us or not or are you such as the life of us we never left each other. She was going to be a nope girl Kharma and took your love and could have spread it around but I know that you left China in a mood the whole world could not understand, a mood of pure faith not just for yourself but for everyone.
PAY PER POUND is the way forward and I’m sure the Chinese that are with your instinct from and were from the word start were your true friends that you lost and will connect soon and the confinement here is that the girls that trusted you the most will turn up in a dream one night and tell you how much as a friend you mean to her and she will never forget how a friend can be such faith for her and her country.
I am here to love you and never let you leave Kharma because the Devine faith in your heart, mind and soul tells me how much you know the needs to be loved even by local instinct because the faith in your soul is so powerful that it stops them from making you the opposite of hat we knew and that is your faith healed so many people Khrama and the none interactive method you chose was to be human, yourself and never be at blame.
I am the female side of you Kharma the sexual difference between the dream when you was in harmony with the world’s people that come from us GOD. No matter what your not the person that controlled yourself you controlled faith and we controlled each other I am never going to forget you Kharma and the love in me will protect you nas you protect me if you will tell me one secret did she ever do anything to hurt you. You know who I mean Kharma but it’s ok your language outwits anyone that comes past you but never fall out of love with your past because we are our future.
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I want one of those marriages where they’ve been married 20 years but are still crazy in love and still cuddle on the couch and kiss a lot. I want those kind of marriages that make my kids nauseous because how in love their parents are.
"I think the scariest thing about falling in love is that there’s always an opportunity to fall out of it. There is no signed contract, no promises that can’t be broken, no guarantees that that person will stick around and that scares me to death. One day, they can just wake up and be over your little weird habits, and the way you say the letter “I.” They’ll realize you’re selfish, they’ll realize they deserve so much more. And that’s the scariest thought I’ve ever had."
this is so personal i’m going to be sick (via brennanat)


Is Phillip Lindsay married to his wife Morgan Stanton? The couple look adorable in their family pictures. Find out about her private life.
Phillip Lindsay, an extremely suspected American football runner, plays for the NFL’s Miami Dolphins. Originally from Denver, Lindsay has effectively made the NFL its usual notoriety while continuing to deliver amazing stats.
After being in a serious relationship for a long time, the soccer star suggested his girlfriend marry him. She said firmly “yes”. Lindsay announced his engagement in online media.
Let’s dive into the article to learn more about his personal life and dating.
Is Phillip Lindsay married to his wife or girlfriend Morgan Stanton?
Morgan Stanton is the future wife of soccer star Phillip Lindsay. In one of his Instagram posts, the footballer announced how soon he can call her his wife.
The duo have been in a relationship since their first year of college. You are definitely very supportive and loving to one another. Additionally, Phillip and Morgan are parents to an adorable son.
While they are not officially married yet, they are certainly engaged, as the couple announced their engagement via Instagram posts.
She only has 1007 followers on Instagram and her profile is private. Her biography, however, is; “University of Colorado, Ski Fans, Denver, Co.”
Phillip Lindsay explored relationship timeline
It’s a bit difficult to understand Phillip Lindsay’s relationship story. At the moment, his previous dating existence could not be retrieved as he was relatively private with his personal life.
It seems like he was only having a relationship with his longtime girlfriend, Morgan Stanton.
Who are Phillip Lindsay’s parents?
Not much is known about Phillip’s parents other than that his parents are actually very supportive. Before Lindsay got a house, he stayed with his people. He said he was very grateful to his parents, but it was time to move on.
Phillip’s father, Troy Lindsay, is a transport driver for the Regional Transportation District. He’s an exceptionally conservative man who had a reputation before people recognized him as the father of footballers.
A look at Phillip Lindsay’s family and ethnicity
Phillip Lindsay spent most of his childhood with his family in Denver, Colorado. He pointed out that discipline was a fundamental issue in his home.
It is also believed that Phillip belongs to a multiracial ethnic group and is an American citizen.


+++++++++++I'll ALWAYS remember You.
++++++++++Memories stay in my mind for ever.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++My darling you.
*Tsuki ga yureru kagami ni
Hoshi ga nagarekoboreta
I try to find you, in the fond of my mind.
'Don't worry, be happy'
I feel you in the essence of my pain,
and see you in the dead stars of my cries.
Thank you for the sky of joies that you gave me.


This file is part of a collection that (moreso than the rest of the site) are not meant to be detailed or accurate transcriptions of the original recordings. They're just some simple chord charts that I made for my own use, some of them my own arrangements.
"NEVER MY LOVE" by The Association www.theassociationwebsite.com From their 1967 album Insight Out Written by Richard P. Addrisi and Donald J. Addrisi Transcribed by T-rev www.t-rev.net C G/B Bb You ask me if there'll come a time F C When I grow tired of you Am C Fmaj7 C Never My Love Never my love You wonder if this heart of mine Will lose its desire for you Never my love Never my love E7 Am D What makes you think love will end? G C Fmaj7 F When you know that my whole life depends Em G On you Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba Never my love Never my love You say you fear I'll change my mind I won't require you Never my love Never my love How can you think love will end When I've asked you to spend your whole life With me? Never my love Never my love Transcribed 2021-03-19 by T-rev More tab available at www.t-rev.net x32010 C 320003 G x13331 Bb 133211 F x02210 Am 133110 Fmaj7 020100 E7 xx0232 D 022000 Em
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It's been a hard winter. Not only did we have to say goodbye to my grandmother a few months ago -- she had lived a long, happy life and passed away at age 98. We also just recently lost my mother-in-law. It's difficult to say goodbye, and hard to know what words to say to those who are still here, shouldering the pain of their loss.
What remains in the midst of this loss is love. Love that was expressed when we were with each of them, sharing moments together. For my mother-in-law, of whom our thoughts this week have been consumed, those moments grew to many especially during her last five years. We were lucky to be living near my in-laws, and were able to help when her dementia set in and grew over a five-year period. Each week included a number of visits with my in-laws, helping out, and also having them over for dinner. The timing of our move north about six months ago coincided with the necessity of moving her to a memory care facility where she received much-needed outstanding personal care during her last months, at a time when she could no longer do many daily personal tasks. Even with the closeness of the time spent together, and knowing her health was failing and she would soon go to a better place, it was still so hard when we reached that moment at the end.
The love for those we lost is not the only love we are reflecting on right now. Love is also there for and from those who remain here, going about each day. Love is there as we give our support to one another and receive support from friends. Friends dropped by with casseroles, called us to check in and see if we were okay, and sent cards. And here in our home, we express love throughout the day with caring words and kindness.
It seems important even here in this blog, to find a way to express the abundance of love and thankfulness. We are so grateful for the time we had with both of these special moms.


Addiction is a Brain Disease that Affects the Entire Family.
Our Family Program’s clinical philosophy is based on the understanding that addiction is a family disease. Not only is the suffering person hopeless, scared, and frustrated, but so are their friends, loved ones, and family members. Loving someone with a substance use disorder means late nights spent waiting for them to come home and toxic arguments that keep the family in turmoil. Friends and family are often met with hostility when recommending that their loved one seek help. Effective treatment can heal this divide and move your family toward a healthy path.
Origins Recovery Center’s Family Program is a multi-day immersion that delves into the disease of addiction and how it affects the whole family. During this four day experience, our licensed clinicians guide your family to identify the family dynamics that may be supporting your loved one’s addiction.
Your family is not alone on the path to recovery. Origins’ Family Program provides a foundation for lifelong support. Our Family Program is offered free of charge to all families of patients at Origins Recovery Center.
Our addiction professionals are firmly and uniquely committed to:
- Helping you to understand your loved one’s addiction
- Helping your entire family heal
Our Family Program provides:
- Therapeutic, family-oriented support in a confidential group setting
- Tools to regain a sense of a better life and heal
- Open discussions in a supportive, safe environment
- Healthy coping skills to deal with the challenges faced in recovery
- Guided communication between loved ones and family members
Why a Multi-Day Family Program?
The first step when dealing with a family member who is suffering is to find help and address the substance use disorder. Once the person enters treatment, family and friends may feel relief, believing that “the problem” is being solved. When relief hits, the question, “How did our family get to this place?” quickly disappears. At this point, a critical second intervention must occur: the one on the family system itself. Without including the entire family in the recovery process, your loved one’s opportunity for ongoing recovery diminishes significantly.
Family Involvement Is Welcome
Initial responses to family intervention usually vary. Some are surprised or shocked that they have been singled out as having a problem with drugs or alcohol. Others may be angry and resistant to new ideas. It is crucial that family members understand that their involvement is welcome, and that they deserve recovery as well. Conjoint sessions, education, and multi-family groups can foster a sense of empowerment and healthy communication.
Multi-day Family Programming
Participation in the intensive Origins Recovery Center’s Four-Day Family Program is critical to a loved one’s long-term recovery. The far-reaching ripple effects of your loved one’s addiction must be addressed by the entire family system. Origins’ Family Program is an integral component of restoring healthy methods of communication, levels of trust, elements of self-care, and degrees of intimacy for each individual within the family unit.
Progressive by Design
During our four-day program, insights gained from each previous day gradually build upon each other. Consecutive daily attendance in the Family Program equips each member with the tools and resources needed to identify the ways they have been affected by their loved one’s addiction.
Each session is facilitated by Origins’ family counselors who specialize in dealing with the complex issues of addiction. Proven interventions delivered in multi-family groups can result in an effective and highly engaging experience.
Developing a Plan Together
The comprehensive, four-day family experience is designed to assist our patients and their family members develop a continuing care plan that fits their unique family’s needs. This continuing care plan provides guided passage from the safety of inpatient treatment stay to successful, long-term recovery.
Some Frequently Asked Questions about our Multiday Family Program
What can I do to support my loved one?
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I am the kind of girl that you take home to meet your mom
and she loves me
when you are mean to me
and lose me,
she will ask why I’m not around
did she ever do that before?
I am the kind of girl that you give up the late night text messages
with your ex-girlfriend for
she makes you feel like shit anyways
and the reason why you stopped being on your phone
all the damn time
trying to flirt with someone you hardly even know
to fill a void
but if you don’t drop that for me
I won’t stay long
I’m not the kind of girl
who gets caught in a web
with someone who doesn’t look towards the future
I am the kind of girl who would rather be alone
than with someone who always puts me second (never again)
and I am not to be pushed to the side
I am not an option
I am all or nothing
does that intimidate you?
I am the kind of girl
that makes you wonder why you didn’t look more carefully at the sky
before you met me
you probably trust me
and think I could complete you
(maybe I will)
and the kind of girl who is terrified of you
because she doesn’t know how to let someone in
because I like your mom too and I don’t want
her to text me six months from now saying
it had been a pleasure to know me
and she wishes I was still around
I really hope your girlfriend realizes she’s dating a pathetic waste of a human being and finds someone infinitely better.
A lot of lesbians are turned off by the idea of their gf having sex with men. Why is that such a bad thing? Why is it so wrong to only like women who like other women? I think the anon who asked this should be honest with her gf and break up with her though if it’s that much of a turn off.
At first I wasn’t going to reply to comments like these but now that I’ve had a couple of beers the idea of repeatedly hitting my head against a brick wall seems more enjoyable so here we go.
I have a problem with lesbians who claim that they have a “preference” towards dating other lesbians over bisexuals. I understand having a preference, I personally have a preference for girls who are my height or taller than me. However, does this preference make me view my own voice, safety, and representation in my community as superior and of more importance than those I do not have a preference for? Nope. That’s why this anon (and unfortunately other like minded individuals) don’t have a “preference” they are biphobic and overall prejudicial assholes.
If you’re not comfortable dating bisexual people because you feel they will ultimately leave you for the opposite sex or (insert other stereotypical view of bisexuals) you don’t have a preference, you are biphobic, and have some huge insecurities that you should probably deal with before you enter a relationship.
If you’re a lesbian and do not feel comfortable dating a woman who is also attracted to individuals with dicks because you find it “icky” or “gross”, it must blow your mind when you find out your partner likes watermelon and you don’t. How do you even move forward from there? Is the relationship just doomed? And yes it is the same thing. Those individuals are judging someone based on something they cannot control.
Prejudice and phobia inside the queer community is something I will never understand and is absolutely infuriating.
^^^ This. This. This. ^^^
Stop kicking me out of my own damn community.
Not to mention Anon is fucking cissexist. Not all women have vaginas so you could meet a lesbian who has has sex with a woman with a penis.
Did you know that over %50 of fertilized eggs never actually manage to implant themselves into the uterine lining?
Most fertilized eggs flow out through your body’s natural cleaning process or your period.
If life begins at conception, that means people are murderers simply for having their period.


"It is not a thing, Eden, but a pattern of relationships, made visible in conversation. To live in Eden is to live in the midst of good relations, of just relations scrupulously attended to, imaginatively maintained through time. Altogether we call this beauty."
"We cannot save things. Things pass away. We can only attend to
relationships, to the relationships between things. It is here that we
see the most beautiful images we are capable of apprehending or
imagining – the relationship between a mother and a child, the racket
of sunlight on pooling water, a bird alighting on a limb."
"We need, each according to his or her gifts and by his or her own lights, to be the servants of beauty."


I love Thanksgiving. It's a time to reflect and celebrate all the blessings in our lives. This year I have so much to be truly thankful for...
I could not ask for a better partner to travel with on this journey of life. He supports me, challenges me, and loves me more fiercely then I could have ever imagined. It's cliche to say but Chris is my best friend. He understands me better then anyone (sometimes even better then I understand myself). I have watched him grow into an amazing father and role model for our girls.
Tomorrow we celebrate 8 years of marriage! I can't believe it has already been 8 years, but as they say " time flies when you're having fun!". Thank you for giving me the best gift of all Chris, your unconditional love. I LOVE YOU!


Selling Your House Before Divorce is Settled
Going through a divorce can be a sad experience especially when the couples have kids and have been together for years. For couples who are in this situation, they might be thinking of selling their houses before the divorce is settled.
However, several factors might make this process smooth or hamper its sales. Couples who intend to sell houses before a divorce is settled should take their time to avoid problems.
Here are the advantages and disadvantages of selling houses before a divorce is completed.
What to consider when preparing to sell a house before a divorce is settled
If you are considering selling your property before your divorce is completed, here are factors to consider:
You will need to identify if the home is owned by both of you. Joint houses are more difficult to sell than when they’re owned by both parties. When a couple owns a property, they both have to agree to sell the house before a deal can be struck.
Repairs and renovations
When you decide to sell a house before a divorce is settled, you might want to decide if you want it sold as-is or if you want to make renovations. These financial logistics can help you decide if it’s worth waiting for the divorce to be completed or not.
If you are tight on budget, you can contact iBuySTL St Louis Cash Home Buyers who are ready to buy your house in any state.
Does either of the spouses want the house kept?
Before thinking of selling the house, if either of you wants to keep the house, it might be difficult. Will you be ready to pay the remaining mortgage and other costs? Will the other spouse share the rent and mortgage? You will need to talk to your bank about these possibilities before you can sell the house.
If both of you agree to sell the house, what are your buying options? Who will look for a realtor or show the house? Would you prefer a realtor, estate agent, or Cash Home Buyer iBuySTL ?
Advantages of selling a house before divorce is completed
Here are some benefits of selling your property before separation is finished:
Better Tax Benefits
When you decide to sell your house before the divorce is final, some states will allow you to write off certain taxes. This is only possible when both of you film at the same time. However, when you sell the property after your divorce, the tax benefits slash by 50%.
Dividing assets is easy
When the house is sold before a divorce is final, couples can divide the proceeds easily, however, when you refuse to sell, both of you will have to negotiate for a better offer later.
Peace of mind
Homes varied several memories and emotions for the occupants. This is because you both will have to relish the time spent together on the same roof.
To avoid these emotional traumas, many couples prefer selling their homes before a divorce is completed. Deciding to sell your house may hasten the healing process for both of you.
Disadvantages of Selling Your House Before Divorce is settled
Here are some drawbacks of selling your house before a divorce is finalized:
Stress and anxiety
Divorce processes are stressful and can cause anxiety, that’s why many homeowners may prefer to hold off before selling their properties. People dread combining divorce processes and home sales, so they wait for everything to be settled.
Finding a new place to live amidst a divorce can be stressful. Couples might not want to pay for temporary accommodation before their divorce is settled. For those with children, selling their homes before divorce is settled is challenging.
Homes are huge assets for many people, therefore selling them before their divorce is completed isn’t easy for many. Couples who wish to sell their homes before or after a divorce should consider using iBuySTL for a quick sale.


Posted: 8:28 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, 2014
Hilary Duff has split from her husband of three years Mike Comrie.
Her rep confirmed to RumorFix Friday that “Hilary Duff and husband Mike Comrie have mutually decided to an amicable separation,” adding “they remain best friends and will continue to be in each other’s lives. They are dedicated to loving and parenting their amazing son, and ask for privacy at this time.”
The surprise announcement came on the heels of what looked to be a happy time for the couple. Hilary had posted photos to her Facebook of the couple spending New Year’s together and they even took their nearly two-year-old year old son Luca to his first trip Disneyland in late December. Sources close to the couple tell RumorFix the couple is still on very good terms and remain close friends even though their marriage is coming to an end.
The 26-year-old began dating Comrie since 2007. They became engaged in February 2010 and Duff married the former NHL star later that year in Santa Barbara, California.


07 Sep What Do Florida Courts Rely On For Making Child Custody Determinations in Divorce?
Please often ask what do the courts rely on for making child custody determinations. First, please understand that the words “child custody” have long been replaced by “timesharing”. This was done specifically to discourage the idea of exclusion and encourage co-parenting and inclusion when it comes to parents and their children.
A Judge is required to follow Florida Statute 61.13 (3) for establishing and modifying timesharing plans for Mothers and Fathers. The best interests of the child(ren) are the predominant consideration. The legal process can be difficult to navigate without a qualified and motivated lawyer.
The first and most important factor considered by the Court is:
“(a) The demonstrated capacity and disposition of each parent to facilitate and encourage a close and continuing parent-child relationship, to honor the time-sharing schedule, and to be reasonable when changes are required;”
Another factor most often relied upon by Judges is:
“(k) The demonstrated capacity and disposition of each parent to provide a consistent routine for the child, such as discipline, and daily schedules for homework, meals, and bedtime.”
And another factor that should be emphasized is:
“(l) The demonstrated capacity of each parent to communicate with and keep the other parent informed of issues and activities regarding the minor child, and the willingness of each parent to adopt a unified front on all major issues when dealing with the child.”
The above three factors are most important and are most often relied upon by the Judges. These factors emphasize consistency and stability for the child. The first and third factor cited here emphasize and reward the parent who makes the interests of the children a priority by including the other parent in decision making, and encouraging a strong relationship between the child and the other parent. It is important to understand that your decision to live apart from the other parent should not negatively impact the ability of the other parent to be involved with the child in all respects.
Attorney Bradley S. Sherman offers free initial consultations for those looking to hire an attorney to help them obtain a fair timesharing schedule.


A recent study shows that couples who choose to “merge” their Facebook accounts and use the same profile to try to show they love each other so much, actually do not trust each other. We are talking about profiles that are utilised by both people in the relationship and usually carry both names and the surname, such as “Mary & Joe Borg”. The study shows that most of the time one person in the relationship often forces his / her partner to utilise a combined profile.
Their excuse is to show that they really love each other, when in reality they have such a serious trust problemthat they don’t even allow their spouse or partner with a separate facebook account and have such systematic and controlling behavior that they need to see what messages their spouse or partner is receiving. The study says that most of the time such people often also check their partner’s mobile phone’s history, web browsing archive, messages and go through the saved photos continously.
The “merged” facebook profiles also create a problem for their friends, most of the time they start losing friends because their friends are not exactly sure who they are talking to when they message them in private and also know that whatever they say to one person, his / her partner is reading monitoring the conversation. Thus many of their friends choose not to speak to them anymore because they do not feel comfortable doing so.
Most will never admit they are using the same profile because they lack trust and instead opt to go for one of the standard excuses when confronted, such as it is more convenient to use one profile instead of two (really, is it?!), we have nothing to hide from each other (oh yeah?!) or the more arrogant reply that “what we do as a couple should be no one’s business” (no problem, but don’t expect people to message you when your spouse / partner is reading whatever we are saying)
The same study goes on to show that merging social media accounts indicates a loss of individuality and even tough a couple is married, living together or in a committed relationship it’s still two different people with two different lives. You don’t automatically become one person when you get married psychologists and relationship experts say, thus you still have to maintain some form of individuality otherwise you will start resenting the other person.
As technology continues to play a huge role in society, there are increased amounts of studies on the impact of social media on relationships.
There is a growing body of research on a concept called ‘Facebook jealousy.’ This means that essentially, the more time an individual is on social media, the more jealous their partner becomes if he/she is prone to jealousy, especially if they have an insecure relationship to begin with.
Partners can access jealousy-provoking information while looking at the other’s Facebook account, like seeing unknown friends, especially of the opposite sex. This creates a sense of heightened jealousy, which in turn leads to increased surveillance of a partner’s Facebook page, according to a study done by the Psychology Department of the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada.
The main study referenced in this article was carried out by a private research center of the Brigham-Young University.


Marriage is a beautiful union, Of a man and a woman, A promise to be lovers, And love each other forever. A promise to be a friend, Till your life ends, Marriage fills life with passion, With infinite compassion. Marriage turns me into we, It's the magic you see, It feels like a bliss, If you don't have conflicts. You quarrel and fight, And also smile with delight, In marriage, you are a traveller, For travel, you have a partner. A marriage needs lots of appreciation, Over the years with proper reciprocation, A mutual sense of values is must, Do remember to put in your trust. You have a companion for life, It's a husband or a wife, Marriage is a pack of surprise, If you manage well it's a paradise. Marriage feels as hell, If you don't adjust well, In marriage, if you cheat, It's a big defeat. It's a give and take, And the efforts both make, It's not a one way, It's a game both have to play. Over the years you fall in love, In due course, your love evolves, For others it's a mystery, If partners have good chemistry. To celebrate marriage you feast or fast This bond of love should forever last.
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McCall Film Society’s presents “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?”, Wednesday, December 10th, 7 pm at the Alpine Playhouse, In this madcap and lighthearted comedic romp set in Taiwan, introvert Weichung begins to question his marriage to Feng when she signals she’s ready to have another baby and an unexpected encounter with a friend from his past awakens long-dormant emotions. It all sets him off on a quest for true romance and desire. Maggie Lee of Variety calls the film, “Poignant and heartening. Playfully channeling Woody Allen, Jacques Tati and Jacques Demy” –
The Director/writer, Arvin Chen explains the story of “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? “originated with a personal anecdote from a gay friend of mine living in Taiwan. Though almost forty, he almost exclusively dates men in their twenties, so, partially joking, I asked him if he just really preferred younger men. He replied that he would actually love to find someone closer to his own age, but there were very few available – most of them have gone back into the closet, and were already married with families. “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?” focuses on an ordinary middle-class family where its members constantly deal with the dilemma of accepting the status quo or embracing new changes in their everyday life. Their expectations and hesitations are depicted with both dramatic conflict and a vivid sense of realism.


A Good Woman
I just got married to a man who lives and breathes motorcycles. He is a mechanic, racer, rider, and enthusiast. I have been told many times that when men get married they are ripped of their motorcycle excursions. I don't know how many women there are out there that actually enjoy going to the races and hanging out with the guys all day listening to their far fetched stories of that impossible triple-triple, but I am one of them! I am to my wits end on being the reason my man doesn't ride as much as he did in the past. I am all for going to the races, hanging out at the track, and sitting in a garage and drinking Busch Light beer as the guys wrench on their bikes all night. I love it. I wish that the wives out there would understand that their man is the happiest after riding with the guys. Let him be! You knew what you were getting into when you married him. Maybe you should give it a chance. You might actually enjoy yourself with the other wives at the track. Like I always say, there is no better family that the motocross family. So, please stop giving us women who do enjoy motorcycles and all that goes along with them a bad rap.
Francesville, INWould you like to go to counseling with my wife Heather because there is something strange with the both of you? In fact, since she rides with the guys, most of her friends think I actually torture her so I sort of know how you feel from the other side of the equation. In reality girls like you are a minority and very special to the lucky guys who have found you. Most of my married friends have proven that to me. My wife knew what she was getting into when we started dating since our first date was riding dirt bikes (I think, I know our first kiss was on one!) I have to say she makes me happy, yet for some reason she won't drink my PBR.


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I am not sure if Harris' order is significant. Anyway, this is the one he highlights first.
Dating tends to skip the friendship stage of a relationship
CS Lewis describes friendship as two people walking side by side towards a common goal. Harris suggests that dating, due to its focus on physical attraction, on the fact that you are now (in some sense) 'an item' or 'a couple', can so easily lead to superficiality and to a stifling of the growth of the friendship. There is not that freeing aspect of being able to be yourself and do things together because you enjoy them because you are focusing too much on looks, the 'feelings' you have for each other etc. (I Kissed Dating Goodbye, p38-39)


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So how do we rank our relationships?
Do we have unconditional love for our relationships with our spouse and kids or do we place that love in a hierarchy of how much we love them or the contingencies we place on that love. It's easy to think we give unconditional love to our spouse, children, or others in our lives....but look close and examine the reality. I think of the divorce rate in America and how it has risen over the last few decades. Obviously, there are plenty of valid reasons people get divorced, but I also think that many people don't want to put for the effort and invest in their relationships. They may find that they have conditions to their love or maybe their spouse has conditions to the relationship or love.
Of course, we desire healthy dual-involved relationships. Psychologist Robert Sternberg used the the term Consummate Love and Carl Rogers used the term, unconditional positive regard. Sternberg's term includes the combination of passion, intimacy, and commitment while Roger's emphasized that we love our clients or each other in spite of their actions and behaviors. We love the person regardless of his or her actions.
Now to the crux of my point. Do you love your spouse if they are successful and put lots of money in the bank? Or can you also give the same amount of love if they loose a job, go in debt, and can't provide for the family despite struggles and trying? Do you love your kids if they keep everything neat and clean, fuss and fight, or can you find that same love when chaos, disorder, and riots break out?
What about in terms of sickness and health?
Do you love your spouse through a week long flu? How about a 3 month recovery from an accident? What about a lifelong struggle with chronic and debilitating illness and injury? Do you love them and provide physically and give emtional support during the week? During the 3 months? 10 years? 25 years? Do you have to draw a line somewhere believing that you've put forth more effort than you bargained for?
Ten years ago, I purposely took out the wedding vows that said, "in sickness and health, for ricer and poorer...." etc. I didn't want to speak those downsides over our marriage because for me it was a given that we'd love each other regardless. Sick = love. Well = love. Rich = love. Poor = love. Anyway, whatever circumstance, I was committed to love. I didn't want to weigh that down with vows. Now you may think that's a bit eccentric but that's the way I looked at it and so far we've had our good times and bad. We've battled plenty of sickness and disability from both sides and we've had moments our bank account was plentiful and like most, we've had moments we were in the red or very close, pinching pennies and counting dollars.
It is so easy for families struggling with disabilities to give up. To just quit or walk away thinking that they are giving more than they are getting. It is so easy for someone to think they've had enough of their partner's PTSD, of their anger, of their issues. It is possible to feel overwhelmed with physical symptoms of mobility issues, of brain injuries, and even deformities. Do I love you only while you are able to love me as much back and I can see that daily? Do I love you regardless of your inability to do the dishes, take the trash out? Do I love you in spite of the fact that you haven't been able to work in years? Can you keep loving someone who has trouble communicating but can squeeze your hand occasionally?
Do we love our kids when they hug us and squeeze us and say, "I love you." Or can we also find the wherewithal to love them when they are defiant, scream that they hate us, and run slamming the door behind them. Do we love the spouse that seems to take and not give? Do we keep loving unconditionally when one needs constant supervision and care?
I'm not saying we don't have our moments where we want to scream and throw up the white flag.
Its quite human to feel frustrated and defeated. But can you forgive? Can you rise above these moments and continue to love unconditionally? Can you love those that persecute you? Can you love those that seem to hate you and not reciprocate positive emotion? Can you love your neighbor, your children, your spouse in spite of their actions and through their unattractive behaviors?
It is most assuredly not as easy as it seems and it takes grace, patience, and lots of love. I encourage you to keep loving. To strive to love unconditionally.


90% Success ~ My Ex Unblocked Me On Instagram ~ Always Unblocked. (Post On : 3 day 22 hours 41 minute ago). I don’t waste my time to go into social media or my cell to unblock anyone. My ex blocked me from everywhere she even blocked my friends from watching her instagram stories. However, her unblocking you can also be a bad thing, if you make rookie mistakes that turn her off and make her regret her decision.
Muting is a middle term. For whatever the reason there is nothing you can do about it. Ex girlfriend keeps blocking and unblocking me.
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She broke up with me btw! My ex unblocked me but hasn’t reached out. If you did something and you know you we. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world. My ex blocked me from everywhere she even blocked my friends from watching her instagram stories.
I initiated the break up with my ex of 5 months. Just focus on you and your own personal growth and good things will soon happen! He would mute you to compromise between deleting you from his list and keeping it polite. In my experience my girlfriend got so mad at me, because she don't really know how to do without me. So even if your ex blocked you because they are dating someone else, don’t sweat it. She’s in another relationship.” a2a:
If you have ever been blocked by an ex, i could give you a list of explanations. She’s blocked his number so he can’t call or text her, she’s unfriended him on social media), she might feel a. Just focus on you and your own personal growth and good things will soon happen! We didn’t really have bad blood when that happened but about a year later, i saw her profile pop up on my suggestions and that surprised me. My goal is for you to reach a state where you can say my ex blocked me on social media and i don’t care!
I’m an og (old gu. I exprience it too in my point of view he really loves you but he wanna do away your feelings. Ex girlfriend keeps blocking and unblocking me. My ex unblocked me on instagram my ex unblocked me but hasn’t reached out.
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We all strive for a loving, accepting and positive environment within our family unit and as a couple. Couples and families can develop rigid patterns of interaction based on powerful emotional experiences that hinder emotional engagement and trust. Certain methods of Marriage and Couples Counseling (Emotional-Focused Therapy) aims to enhance empathic capabilities of the couple or family members by exploring deep-seated habits and modifying emotional cues while other approaches (Communication Approach) focus on altering the overt and covert messages between the couple or family members that affect their body, mind and feelings in order to promote congruence and to validate each person’s self worth.
There are a myriad of “approaches” to address identifiable issues that could bring a family or couple to seek the assistance of Dr. John Dages. He welcomes the opportunity to help breach the emotional gaps within the relationship to assist in bringing a healthier approach within the family. Dr. Dages is located in Joplin, but he welcomes families and couples from Carthage, Neosho, Springfield Missouri as well as Pittsburg Kansas, Baxter Springs, Miami Oklahoma, Rogers and Eureka Springs and all in need in the Four-State Area.
As a rule of thumb, the number of sessions depends on the situation, but the average is 5 – 20 sessions. Couples or families usually meet at the same time with Dr. Dages. This has the advantage of highlighting differences between the way families or the couple perceive their relationships, as well as allowing insight into the interaction patterns which frequently mirror habitual interaction patterns at home.
Here is a brief guide that prospective couples therapy clients should ask a psychologist before beginning treatment – the questions can basically be utilized for both families and couples. The point is to be proactive in ensuring that the psychologist/counselor/
1. Can you describe your background and training in marital or couples therapy?
2. What is your attitude toward salvaging a troubled marriage versus helping couples break up?
3. What is your approach when one partner is seriously considering ending the marriage and the other wants to save it?
4. What percentage of your practice is marital/family therapy?
5. Of the couples you treat, what percentage would you say work out enough of their problems to stay married with a reasonable amount of satisfaction with the relationship. What percentage break up while they are seeing you; what percentage do not improve; what do you think makes the differences in these results.
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“He was on a quest to meet me, and he was like, ‘I think you’re beautiful and I really like you.’ And I was like, ‘Oh, my gosh, I like you so much.’”
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Any discussion of marriage is obviously bound by culture.
As she examines data from a small, cross-cultural study she conducted with a psychologist at the University of Delhi, Bonnie Kanner (Psychology) may be getting close to understanding some of the different meanings of marriage.
“We looked at college students expectations of marriage,” Kanner said. “The responses to our Likert scale survey, and students written responses to a half dozen questions, have helped us understand the complexity of the marriage relationship.”
Students in the United States responded that they strongly agreed that the individual person picks a spouse. It is a personal decision. Marriage, to them, will be the central relationship in their lives.
“The married couple makes the important decisions in their lives together—they decide where to live, whether to rent or buy, whether to have children and how many,” Kanner said.
When that marriage relationship falls apart, everything else within the nuclear family falls apart, she added.
In India, which is the worlds largest democracy and the second most populous nation on the planet, marriage is not the central relationship in peoples lives, she said.
Other relationships, such as those between mother and child, father and child, daughter-in-law and mother-in-law, and father and grandfather are much more important, Kanner said. The marriage relationship is required to keep the family going, to provide generational help and support.
Thus, picking a spouse is not a young Indian’s responsibility. It’s too important a decision to leave to the inexperienced.
“The care of older generations as well as the job of raising the younger generation rests upon the marriage arrangement,” she said. “Parents know what works best, even for their young adult children. Why leave such an important decision whom to marry to young people?”
Thus, in India, families are responsible for finding suitable marriage partners for their children. The idea of personal, individual choice in a marriage partner is a foreign concept.
The love marriage, in which young people select their own spouses out of love, does exist in contemporary India.
“But the meaning of love marriage is I love you and my parents approve of you,” Kanner said.
The idea of marrying someone selected by one’s parents is an equally foreign idea to U.S. college students. They reported that selecting a marriage partner was the single most important decision they expected to make in their lives. Love will be the centerpiece of what they say will be the most intimate relationship in their lives.
Not so in India. “One of my colleagues in India told me that husbands and wives do not necessarily believe that the most intimate relationship they’ll have is with their marriage partner,” Kanner said. “Women’s most intimate relationships often are among sisters, sisters-in-law, mothers, and female cousins.”
The woman told Kanner that what she expected from a husband was a familiar face on the other pillow, a good father, a good provider and a man good to his parents. That is enough, the woman told her.
“Divorce rates in India are lower than those in the United States because marriage is not the primary relationship,” Kanner said.
Her 2007-2008 mini-grant, Cultural Variations in College Students Understanding of the Nature and Purposes of Marriage, was to be used to present these study findings at an international conference.
Two independent study students have culled the data for research papers under Kanner’s supervision. She is now analyzing the entire data set to prepare a paper for presentation at such a conference.
The data set has raised another dimension on the independence-dependence scale for her.
“What about interdependence?” Kanner asked. “Indians have a completely different view of family relationships than we do. Their approach is worth serious thought—and more study.”
Written by Barbara Zang, Ph.D.
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With the long, holiday weekend in front of you…Step away from the todo lists this weekend! Let go of what didn’t get done earlier this week, and even shut down the technology for a bit. Let go of your schedule and routines and let go of the feeling of always needing to be doing.
For the rest of this weekend JUST BE! Be with your family! Be with your friends! Be with your kids! Be with your four legged friends! But just soak up uninterrupted time with your favorites and remind yourself of the people that truly make you rich!
Fill your heart up with all the feels and all the memories this weekend. Cultivate the relationships that mean something to you and that truly fire you up and create those experiences that build a rich life that you can’t buy or find anywhere else!


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In this commandment, God calls humans to put a fence around sex. What does it mean to put a fence around sex? It means to confine sexual expression to the committed relationship between a man and a woman (Leviticus 18). Two people of the same gender are forbidden to have a sexual relationship. Humans are forbidden to have sexual relations with animals. Sexual expression is not meant within the family, except the parents of course. Parents are not to have sex with their children. Children should not have sex with each other. Children who experience sexual activity will likely have problems with mistrusting others, low self-regard, and sexualized behavior (see Note 1).
The desire for sex is an expression of a person’s desire to connect with another person. It is a desire placed by God in people’s hearts. The sexual act is the ultimate fulfillment of that connection. Therefore, sex has a strong emotional significance.
Sex is not to be cheapened into something people do just to have pleasure. Two people may say they love each other, therefore they can have sex. However, without commitment, love is incomplete. Sex then becomes an act of two people using each other’s bodies for their own pleasure. People are not to be treated as objects for pleasure. The body is a valuable gift, created in the image of God. The proper recipient of that gift is someone who fully gives himself to another; body and soul.
Here are other reasons God limits sexual expression to the committed relationship between a man and a woman (see Note 2).
What is the goal of self-control? For those who are not called to be married at the present, holiness is the goal of self-control. Self-control should be practiced for the sake of dedicating the body to God (1 Corinthians 6:18-20). If the body is dedicated to God, it is not dedicated for the pleasure of others, only for service. That is the basis for abstinence from sex outside of marriage. Abstinence is an expression of dedication of the body to God.
I want to speak a little bit to the practice of dating. The sexual passion should not be awakened because it is very hard to contain. Sexual passion has an addictive nature. I urge you to exercise self-control when dating. I urge you not to awaken that sexual passion in persons of the opposite sex by the way you dress and/or by the way you conduct yourself.
For the man and the woman who are committed to each other in marriage, faithfulness is the goal self-control. The body of the man and the woman are still dedicated to God in service. However, dedication to God is expressed through the dedication of their bodies to each other (1 Corinthians 7:3-5).
Why is faithfulness important? Marriage is a picture of the relationship between God and Israel. God is pictured as the husband and Israel is pictured as a wife (Hosea 2:2). There is one God who does not tolerate any other gods beside him. There is one people God committed himself to.
Since we are to reflect how God is like, we must reflect his faithfulness to Israel. He is committed to Israel even when they were unfaithful to him (Hosea 2:14). His faithfulness is ultimately expressed in sending his son Jesus to die for their unfaithfulness. Jesus died so Israel could become right with the God who continues to be faithful to them.
Humans are to remain faithful to their spouses even when they are not loveable at the moment. Adultery can be likened to idolatry. A married person is called to give his devotion to one person alone just like he is called to give his devotion to God the creator and redeemer alone.
The bible did permit a man to have many wives. This practice does not reflect the faithfulness that God wants from Israel. A man could not have the union with his wife that God intends if he has other wives. His loyalty to any one of his wives will not be complete and he could not focus affection on any of them. It was allowed as a concession to common practice at that time and also to have a way to keep women cared for. There was no welfare system besides the family and a woman without a husband is vulnerable to poverty.
God permitted divorce because the people were stubborn (Matthew 19:1-12). In reality, God hates divorce and considers it unfaithfulness to him and also an unloving act (Malachi 2:16). Although divorce is permitted when there is a violation of the commitment between husband and wife through infidelity and desertion, reconciliation will always be the ideal outcome (see Note 3).
What should be done about abuse? Because we live in a world of people who do bad things to each other, relationships will always be in danger of breaking apart. When that danger arises, there must be willingness to change so that relationship could be preserved. If there is no willingness to change, then there is a violation of commitment and divorce may be considered. However, Jesus died not only to reconcile us to God but also to reconcile us to each other (Ephesians 2:11-22). One way God reconciles people to each other is by the example he set, “While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). In light of God’s movement towards reconciliation, we must seek reconciliation, and only go on separate ways as a last resort.
Adultery is like a fire that could destroy a person’s life (Proverbs 6:20-35). David is a man whom God chose to be king over Israel. One day he saw a woman, who is married, whom he lusted after. He took her for himself and had a child with her. David set her husband up to be killed in the battlefield so what he did could not be found out. Adultery led to murder. God was displeased with David and God took David’s son away (2 Samuel 11-12). Adultery does not just destroy the offender, but also those around him.
The faithfulness that God requires is not just an outward expression. Desiring after somebody besides your spouse is also a violation of the seventh commandment (Matthew 5:27-28). An example would be pornography. We should not let our desires control us. Instead, let us remember Jesus who sacrificed his body so we can have a secure future.


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How to Write Our Love Story for Wedding Website
Are you looking to add a personal touch to your wedding website? One way to do this is by writing your love story. Not only does it give your guests a glimpse into your relationship, but it can also be a fun and meaningful activity for you and your partner. In this article, we’ll provide a guide on how to write your love story for your wedding website.
Reflecting on Your Love Story
The first step in writing your love story is to reflect on your relationship. This involves taking a trip down memory lane and thinking about the moments that brought you and your partner together. Here are some tips to get you started:
Tip 1: Set aside time to reflect
Reflecting on your relationship takes time and effort. Set aside a few hours or even a whole day to focus on this activity. Find a quiet and comfortable space where you can think and write without distractions.
Tip 2: Ask each other questions
As a couple, ask each other questions that can spark memories and emotions. For example:
- What was your first impression of me?
- What was our first date like?
- What is your favorite memory of us?
- What challenges have we overcome together?
Tip 3: Identify key moments
Identify the key moments in your relationship that you want to highlight in your love story. This may include:
- The day you met
- Your first date
- Your first kiss
- The proposal
- Moving in together
- Overcoming challenges together
By reflecting on your relationship and identifying key moments, you’ll have a solid foundation for crafting your love story.
Choosing Your Writing Style
Once you’ve reflected on your love story, it’s time to choose a writing style that suits your personalities and relationship. Here are some different writing styles to consider:
Style 1: Narrative
A narrative style focuses on storytelling, using a chronological order to describe your relationship. It’s a great style for couples who want to take their guests on a journey, from the beginning of their relationship to the present day.
Example: “It all started on a sunny day in June. I was walking through the park, and I saw him sitting on a bench, reading a book. I couldn’t help but notice how handsome he was…”
Style 2: Interview
An interview style involves answering a series of questions about your relationship. It’s a great style for couples who want to provide a detailed account of their relationship without worrying about the flow or structure of the story.
Example: “What was your first date like?” “Our first date was at a sushi restaurant. We had a great time getting to know each other and trying new foods…”
Style 3: Poetic
A poetic style involves using lyrical language and metaphors to describe your relationship. It’s a great style for couples who want to add a romantic and whimsical touch to their love story.
Example: “Our love is like a wildflower, blooming in the spring. It’s delicate yet resilient, beautiful yet bold…”
Select the style that best suits your personalities and relationship. Don’t be afraid to mix and match elements from different styles to create a unique and personalized love story.
Crafting Your Love Story
Crafting your love story involves organizing your story, writing engaging and compelling prose, and including personal anecdotes and details. Here are some tips to get you started:
Tip 1: Organize your story
Organize your story in a way that makes sense to you. You can use a chronological order, or you can organize your story by themes, such as challenges, milestones, or shared interests.
Tip 2: Write engaging prose
Write in a way that captures the essence of your relationship. Use vivid language and sensory details to bring your story to life. Avoid cliches and generic statements, and instead focus on what makes your relationship unique and special.
Tip 3: Include personal anecdotes and details
Include personal anecdotes and details that showcase your personalities and relationship. This can be anything from a funny moment you shared to a meaningful gift you gave each other. These details will help your guests connect with your love story on a deeper level.
By following these tips, you’ll be able to craft a love story that is both engaging and authentic to your relationship.
Adding Multimedia to Your Story
Adding multimedia to your love story can enhance the overall experience for your guests. Here are some tips for incorporating photos and videos:
Incorporating Photos and Videos
Photos and videos are a great way to supplement your love story. You can include pictures of the two of you throughout your relationship, as well as videos of important moments, such as your proposal. When incorporating multimedia, keep the following tips in mind:
- Choose high-quality images and videos
- Select media that is relevant to the story you are telling
- Keep the number of images and videos reasonable, so it doesn’t overwhelm your guests
Tips for Choosing the Right Media
When selecting media, consider the following:
- What emotions do you want to evoke?
- What kind of story are you telling?
- What moments are most important to highlight?
Ensuring Your Multimedia Enhances Your Story
When adding multimedia to your love story, make sure it enhances the story you are telling. Don’t include media just for the sake of having it. Make sure it complements the text and adds to the overall experience for your guests.
Sharing Your Love Story
Once you’ve written your love story and added multimedia, it’s time to share it with the world! Here are some tips for sharing your love story:
Publishing Your Story on Your Wedding Website
Your wedding website is the perfect place to publish your love story. Make sure it’s easy to find and accessible to all your guests. You can also include a link to your love story in your wedding invitations to get your guests excited for your big day.
Sharing Your Story with Friends and Family
In addition to publishing your love story on your wedding website, you can also share it with your friends and family on social media. This is a great way to involve loved ones who may not be able to attend your wedding in person.
Making Revisions and Updates as Necessary
Your love story is a living document that can evolve over time. You may want to update it with new photos or details as your relationship grows. Don’t be afraid to make revisions and updates as necessary to keep your love story fresh and relevant.
In conclusion, writing your love story for your wedding website can be a fun and meaningful activity for you and your partner. By reflecting on your relationship, choosing the right writing style, incorporating multimedia, and sharing your story with others, you can create a compelling narrative that celebrates your love. At Wiki Put, we encourage you to take the time to write your love story and share it with others, as it can be a beautiful way to connect with loved ones and share your joy.


My kinder woman is the woman whom wishes to see the infinite smile on my face; not through spoiling me. But through reprimanding me against the negative acts that I engage in.
My kinder woman is a teacher, nurse, safety officer, social worker, pastor all wrapped in a box with a ribbon on; she’s just never a judge perhaps she’s a righteous advocate.
My kinder woman has unreserved faith in me; she knows eternal agape love. This woman aims at leading me to greener pastures. This phenomenon never give-up on me no matter how tempting my misconducts will lead her into throwing the towel, damn she holds on it.
My kinder woman foresee the the wrong things that am blinded against; my kinder woman will always have words of consolation and encouragement for my depressed soul. That’s the woman of my calibre. The woman who, despite all, monitor me into the positive direction of life. This woman will wish and hope for the best in my life, not because she wants a share of it; but because she wants me to live a better life. This is a woman who believes in investing in me and ensures I don’t place the investments at jeopardy. She believes she can and has to build the strongest pyramid out of me.
My kinder women always had and continue to have time for my stories; she is a true forgiver – she never hold grudges even though I piss her off the worst direction. This woman doesn’t owe me nothing; I owe her everything. My kinder woman feels like giving me life is not enough, hence she mentors me through it.
My kinder woman wants what’s best for me. She’s honest when it comes to what I should stop doing; although i might Take her for granted, but she never hesitate to be frank about the kinder people i should associate myself with.
My kinder woman sacrifice alot in her life to make me happy; in hard times she tries by all means to cover it up for my eyes and she will say: “…gotlo loka ngwanaka, Modimo ona le rena…”.
Mosadi mosadi; mosadi. She taught me that I can be what I am destined to be. Among other things, she taught me respect, discipline and choice making. She taught me to independency and to maintain focus.
Sade sang about my kinder woman in the heartbreaking track “Pearls”. Tupac titled my kinder woman a “dear mama”. My dear mama is well spoken off by Judith Sephuma when she artistically narrated “Mme mostwadi”. The woman who shed some tears and believe that Notorious B.I.G is still her little boy, is my kinder woman.
My kinder woman is a fighter; a fighter for the freedom in me; she is a human freedom fighter; she is your Lillian Ngoyi -Albertina Sisulu kinder woman. That’s my woman! This woman wants me out of apartheid lifestyle.
My kinder woman whooped the demon out of my bum; she understood that am old but found an alternative way of casting the devil out of me- my kinder woman spoke the thorny truth to my ears.
I never saw it coming; but I am what I am because of my kinder woman. I stand firm and influence some life decisions because my kinder woman played her role. She raised me high so i can stand the mountains; the true woman of virtue. My heart got no divided doubts for this woman!
My kinder woman is the woman whom was disliked by my ex friends; she made me realise that am nothing without the but everything without them. I was only young when I’d say she’s a pain in the but because I wanna please my ex friends. She fought the most challenging stage of my life which is future shaping to most of us; my kinder woman battled peer pressure.
Cutting it doesn’t mean am done talking about my kinder woman. I have whole lot more to say about my kinder woman.
I know the difference between a blue and white lie because she’d lie to me for the right reasons; God forgave my kinder woman for her white lies, but they sit well with me coz I felt better as a kid and it’s still all good.
I have much respect; love and all sorts of noble feelings for these kinder woman in the world. They’re just…..no words can express what I mean. They’re everything Heaven man!