Asses the extent to which some sociologists claim husbands and wives now have equal relationships - page 5
Keywords: Equality Egalitarian Sexism Sexes Male Female Husband Wife
By roshooo on 10/06/2010
Level: A Level (Year 12) / AS LevelPage Number: 5 of 5 pages: 1 2 3 4 5
have. Many people argue that it is unfair to say that domestic violence shows inequality towards women because, obviously, abuse towards men is also common however as Kathryn Coleman et al (2007) found, women are much more likely to experience all kinds of abuse such as sexual abuse, physical abuse and partner abuse. Mirrless-Black found that nearly 1 in 4 women have been abused by their partner at some stage in their life in 1 in 8 repeatedly so. Dobash and Dobash (1979) see marriage as a way to legitimise violence between partners and claim that domestic violence stems from men feeling their authority has been challenged by their wives and feel the need to reinstate their masculinity by forcing their authority on their wives in the form of violence.
It is blatant that there is no clear cut answer as to whether husbands and wives now have a relationship based on equality however it impossible to deny that strides have been made in attempting to create a more egalitarian relationship between the sexes. Sociologists such as Young, Willmott, Gershuny and Sullivan have outlined the positive factors with heterosexual marriages however the overriding evidence suggests that inequality has been sustained and there is still a long way to go before sociologists can verify that equality exists indefinitely.


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give me fucked up dangerously codependent winchesters with zero self esteem, sacrificing anything and everything for each other, willing to die for the other’s love and approval or give me death
I love those nights when
you’re too tired to put clothes
on before sleeping
feeling like someone’s losing interest in you
knowing someone’s lost interest in you
knowing someone’s never had interest in you
dean condemns sam for choosing ruby over him and holds it over him for years after seemingly forgiving sam through sam’s sacrifice:
- “dean is so right he couldn’t be more right if he were a ninety degree angle”
sam internalizes feelings of inadequacy when dean chooses an angel and a vampire over him and only verbalizes the true extent of his emotions on the brink of death
- “god sam’s so selfish look at him trying to keep dean from having friends”
literally what the fuck is wrong with you people
Imagine your favorite character barging into your room this moment, grabbing your hand, and taking you with them into their world
Lets be honest though most of us would be dead within a week
I feel like Doctor Who is a boyfriend and they got a new stepdad or something but the stepdad is a douchebag and it slowly started to affect my boyfriend and now my boyfriend is just a raging asshole and I don’t know how to break up with him so I just spend all my time angry with the stepdad for ruining my relationship.
It has never been like that, ever.
How many people
can say that their love stopped the
whole world from ending? (x)
when you keep drawing the same wrong line over and over and you get so frustrated you just draw one angry stroke and it’s pretty much perfect and you just
that photo is fucking terrifyingThat photo was on my cereal this morning?
They can keep me alive
‘Til I tear the walls
‘Til I slave your hearts
And they take your souls
And what have we done?
Can it be undone?
In the evil’s heart
In the evil’s soul
Over the phone you
said, “I’m proud of you Sammy”
I could hear your tears


As hopefully more ceasefire and peace talks happen shortly in the situation in the Ukraine the former heavyweight champion has spoken below.
Directly to his Russian army counterparts – here is what Mayor of Kyiv Vitali Klitschko said:
Said in a respectful manner of course.
Surely both the Ukrainian and Russian army don’t want this tragedy — what is happening at the moment.
No one does.
Respectful dialogue hopefully will continue between the two groups of men at the table between both countries.
Surely the Russian and Ukrainian army can see one another as brothers, members of the same humanity on this one planet like the rest of us, neighbors who share so much in common and can grow from this and prosper with peace together after all is done — and not adversaries — as there are no victors in war, ultimately.
The enemy of war is war itself.


I remember it like it was yesterday. The phone call that changed my life forever. My mother’s voice shaking as she told me the news that my father had passed away. I was in shock. I couldn’t believe it. The grief was overwhelming.
My father was always a hard-working man. He worked overseas for most of my life to support our family. I knew he was always doing his best for us, but it also meant that he wasn’t around for a lot of important moments in my life. He wasn’t there for my high school graduation, or my 2 college graduations (both Nursing and Mass Communications). But I understood why. He was sacrificing so much for us.
The hardest part of my grief was not being able to tell my father the biggest secret I had been carrying for years. I was gay. And I had finally found a partner who accepted me for who I am. I wanted to share that with my father, but now I’ll never have the chance.
The “what could’ve been” and “what ifs” haunt me daily. What if I had told my father what I was when I had the chance? What if I had called him more often? What if I had been able to say goodbye before he passed away? The regrets and missed opportunities weigh heavily on my heart. But I try to find solace in the memories I have with my father and the love he always showed me. I know he would want me to keep moving forward and make the most of my life, even without him by my side.
I miss my father every day. The grief never really goes away, it just becomes a part of who you are. But I find comfort in knowing that he was a good man who loved his family and did everything he could to provide for us.
I hope that wherever he is, he knows how much I love him and how proud I am of him. And even though he wasn’t physically present for all of my significant milestones, I know he was always with me in spirit, cheering me on. I miss you, Dad.


How Important is the Bond Between Educator and Child in an Early Childhood Setting?
Early Childhood Development Theorist Lev Vygotsky believes “……children learn with the guidance and assistance of those in their environment.”
Educators use children’s interests and incorporate their own teachings to plan engaging play-based learning environments for the children. While these encourage child development, it is the relationship with their Educators that measures the success of these curriculums.
Forming positive relationships with their Educators based on trust, kindness, understanding and acceptance will:
- build a child’s self-esteem
- help them to create their own identity
- enhance their confidence.
- Support children to regulate their emotions
- Help to connect and build relationships in life
- Build resilience
- Give them a sense of security, well-being and belonging
Once a child feels safe and secure in these strong relationships, then they will have the confidence to explore the world around them because they know that their Educators are there to support, encourage and share new experiences with them.
Educators use lots of different ways to build their relationships between themselves and the children in the care. These include but are not limited to having a positive attitude, showing compassion, acknowledging children’s emotions, providing a safe and fun learning environment and celebrating milestones and achievements with children.
How Can Parents Help Their Child Form These Positive Relationships with Their Educators?
Families play a vital role in assisting and encouraging the bond between child and Educator. Through open communication and positive interactions with their child’s Educator, the child will see that the parent/guardian is building a positive and trusting relationship with the Educators. Children will form stronger bonds with Educators that their parents are confident and comfortable with.
Having discussions when your child is collected about their day, hanging up their piece of artwork that they made with their Educator on the fridge or even having a photo of your child with their Educator up in the house will see that Educator become ‘a member of the family’, someone who they can also rely on for security and love.


My one and only sister is in South Korea right now and for the first time yesterday, we texted. We've talked on the phone and over Skype; we've emailed...but something about getting texts from her was really exciting. Naturally, speaking with her is always the best, but getting these little texts just felt so instantaneous and personal. It was great.
With so many various ways of communicating nowadays, certain modes of communication are considered more acceptable for certain situations than they used to be. How many people out there have now been invited to a wedding via email? Email?! I think this has become okay because email is the crown jewel of electronic communication. If someone really cares, they'll send an email. If someone sends a text or a FB message...not so much.
Here's is how I rank electronic communication, by importance:
4. Facebook/MySpace message
Am I forgetting something?
Now, of course there are exceptions. Text and email are easily blurred, depending on who you are talking to and how much you have to say. For instance, my mother doesn't text and I obviously don't feel like she cares less because she emails me instead. (Actually, she always calls; she's the best.)
So, to bring this post full circle, getting these texts from my sister, who is oh-so far away, felt surprisingly personal. Although she and I call and email, it's hard to catch each other because of the time difference, schedules and cost. But with texting, it can be a spur-of-the-moment, sweet message. Just a quick little hello, from across the ocean, no matter what's going on. All our disconnects disappear and it's straight from her to me.
I love you, M.


This late, much-needed Friendsgiving weekend has been filled with love, laughter, joy and above all humility. I’m forever learning that family doesn’t have to be formed by blood but by those you invite to be your chosen family by nurturing relationships that lead to amazing experiences and memories to reflect on. I wouldn’t want this gathering to have happened any other way. I’m blessed this Season to have amazing friends who I consider family; something I’ve been fighting to have for so long and to realize that at 20 years old, is truly over due and an understatement.
For current and former foster youth alumni, know that you will have people who will enter your life who will exceed your expectations, who will love you more than those who’ve unappreciated your presence and worth, those who will invite you to spend the holidays with you not because they feel sorry for you but because they want to see you and all the amazing things you bring to theirs and your life in return; you will have people who will check in with you randomly to check up with you because they’ve made you a priority in their busy adult lives, and so many other extraordinary things will happen when you let those you trust, love and guard over because everybody deserves somebody and in further a family you never had but will; when you open your scarred heart to experience real, authentic and genuine love into your life.


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In which Clark is utterly unimpressed by Brett’s wardrobe choice and Ming-Na completely understands.
Hi anon! Firstly, I just want to apologize for the delay. I had exams and took time of from blooginf for that reason.
Okay, to your questions. I should probably mention that I’m not really a shipper. It’s not something I focus on when watching a show. I’ll try and answer as best as I can though.
If I had to pick between skyward and mayward, I would choose skyward simply because they both have feelings for each other. Mayward seemed to be about the sex, which is fine, and can build into more, but Ward really didn’t seem into May. May showed signs of jealousy but Ward? I didn’t get any signs of feelings from his end. Furthermore, I feel like he slept with her simply to neutralize a threat.
Ward does seem to have feelings for Skye and she feels the same way about him. Which is a start. However, I think before they can be a couple, he needs to redeem himself. Whether this is possible or not is not something I’m going to go into now. But Skye is an inherently good, loving person who would do anything for her family. If he wants a shot with her, he has to earn it. He has to be good enough for her. She should not choose to be with him otherwise.
As for Fitzsimmons, I still see them as siblings, simply because that’s how they portrayed in the beginning. If they hadn’t known each other for years it would be easier for me to buy. But the fact that they’ve known each other for so long makes me feel like the relationship is cemented, you know? Right now, it’s almost like he has fallen for her, but she still sees him as a brother. I think it’s just a personal thing, I find it hard to switch from sibling mode to relationship mode on any show. I understand, though, that feelings can change. It’s just a matter of the writers convincing me and I’m sure that they can. Especially once Simmons grows to love Fitz in a romantic way as well which I’m presuming is inevitable at this point.
I look forward to seeing how the writers and actors handle all these ships next season. I’m sure it’ll be awesome.
I watched it on here.
Hope that helps :)
Brett Dalton and Ming-Na Wen flirting with each other + Clark Gregg interfering


I’m not talking about grinning at someone when they walk into your establishment and then putting on a serious expression to ask them ‘Can I help you’? If you just grin, believe me, your customers can see you are not genuinely smiling, and you will lose them fast!
What I’m talking about is:
- Welcoming a customer with a warm smile, and a friendly greeting when they come into your company, or when they call you, or communicating with you electronically;
- I’m talking about creating a feeling of ‘I want to serve you’ and ‘I want to give you the best that I can, right now, right here’;
- I’m alluding to making a customer feel that they are the most important person in your life at that time, in that moment;
- I’m referring to providing customer delight – giving that smile, which will persuade your customers to buy, even when they walked into your company/shop to ‘just browse’;
- I’m talking about the feeling of excitement, of joy, and of laughter whenever you are dealing with customers; and finally
- I am talking about creating excellent customer service, thereby, increasing your sales, revenues and profits.
Benefits of providing service with a smile
Smiling, and laughter, can be a profitable business tool. Steve Martin, co-author of the New York Times best seller ‘Yes! 50 Secrets from the Science of Persuasion’, in his article, ‘Doing business with a smile’, quotes Victor Borge, affectionately known as the Clown Prince of Denmark, the Danish-American humourist, entertainer and pianist as saying, ‘Laughter is the shortest distance between two people’. He goes on to say, ‘Laughter connects people and builds relationships’.
Smiling breeds trust between you and your customer. When you welcome a customer with a smile, they become relaxed, they warm up to you, and they will trust you with any advise you give them, even if the advise is not relevant to what they had come for.
Smiling, and laughter, reduce stress. When you smile, your brain keeps track of your smile and knows how often you’ve smiled and which overall emotional state you were in when you smiled. In that way, you have less stress because your brain has saved happy emotions of your previous smiles.
Smiling creates more positive emotions about yourself. When you smile, you feel good and that helps you to become happier, thereby sending the same positive vibes to the person/customer you are dealing with.
Tips for the small business owner
As an entrepreneur, you are unavoidably dealing with a lot of challenges, possibly on a daily basis. These could include having to meet with potential investors to convince them to invest in your product/service, to meet a potentially difficult customer to negotiate a deal, and maybe, having to deal with an irate customer who was unhappy with your service or product. How then do you incorporate smiling so that you can achieve your profitability objectives?
Past happy memories
Recall a ‘make you feel good’ event that happened to you in the past. It could be when you proposed to your sweetheart, the birth of your child, when you passed matric, when you met a long lost friend – anything that evoked feelings of happiness and brought a smile and laughter to you. Remember how you felt, how happy you were.
As you remember those good times, imagine yourself convincing your investors to come onboard, and what a happy feeling you will have. I promise you, when you go into that meeting, you will have positive feelings, and you might just clinch the deal. And if you don’t clinch it, don’t frown – smile at how positive you were, how you looked forward to meeting those people, and you will feel good about having attended the meeting and the lessons learnt of how you can impress your investors in the future.
Stand in front of the mirror and look at yourself smiling. Smiling is not only about showing your teeth. It’s about smiling from the bottom of your belly, and getting your entire face to smile. It’s about your lips widening positively, and your eyes widening together with your lips
Become comfortable with smiling
Imagine yourself smiling at your client, and see the feeling of happiness when your customer smiles back at you. Often times, people just smile for the sake of smiling, and they are not smiling for real. Learn the art of smiling. Believe me, it takes effort and time.
A genuine smile is far more beneficial
When you smile, make it a genuine smile. I’m not talking about grinning. I’m talking about real smiling, which tries to connect you with your customer, your potential investor. A customer can read if your smile is a fake, and they can read if your smile is genuine. So, when you do smile, smile for real. Your irate customer might just turn out to become your happy, favourate customer. And they will tell other people, and soon, you will experience a lot more customers coming your way, because your customer told them of how welcome you made them feel.
Practice what you preach
Train your employees to treat your customers in a manner that you want them to be treated. Show them the importance of smiling, but most importantly, lead by example. Smile at your employees. It won’t take anything from you.
My challenge to you? It doesn’t really take a lot. All you need is just smile. After all, it’s the difference between you making your profits, and you making a loss.
‘Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes, your smile can be the source of your joy’. Thich Nhat Hanh


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The endings of relationships can be difficult. Christine’s mediation process prioritizes your autonomy, as she guides you and your ex-partner through decision-making over parenting and your child’s best interest. Together you will also negotiate asset divisions, and your long-term financial well-being.
Pre-Marital & Co-Habitation Planning
Pre-marriage mediation can help couples to communicate, discuss past issues, and be informed about the business of marriage. Learn to communicate, and actively listen so when disagreement arises you are equipped to successfully navigate it together.
Mediation can provide a safe environment to negotiate the complex layers of families culture, roles and expectations. Christine helps families improve communication of everyone’s needs and a framework for shared problem-solving.
Family Business/ Partnerships Mediation
Working with family can include conflict because of the personal relationships you share, and the history of role and expectations that are brought into the workplace. Transparency, expectations management and boundaries are discussed in mediation, a safe environment to facilitate mutually beneficial conversations.
In one-to one conflict coaching sessions, Christine helps clients identify patterns of behaviour, how it matters, and opportunity for change. Through insight discovery, clients build better thinking, and better decision making, resulting in the ultimate change of better actions.


Why We Do It
- As many as 1 in 4 women experience physical or sexual violence during pregnancy.
- Almost 50% of Indian girls are married by the age of 18. 43% of under-age married women said they had been subject to marital violence.
- 50% of Indian women believe wife beating to be justified in certain circumstances.


Hey, guys! I was so excited about Sajra’s Birthday Photoshoot. Sajra just kills me, look at her.Oh, my!From shimmering gold to gold bows, this 2-year-old is just shining like a star. Today we celebrate my daughter turning 2 years old. Being a mom to This Beautiful girl is a dream come true. She is a such a blessing, I thank God daily for bringing her to me. She changed so much this year. She is no longer a baby, She is a big toddler. She has a mind of her own and definitely, know what she likes and what she doesn’t. Her dad and I say She has a lot of sass. Daddy seems to think she gets it from me. Even though I can’t disagree, I know he’s right. She takes after her momma. I want her to know that her momma will always be her best friend. I hope that one day when she is old enough, she will consider me as her best friend all on her own, just as I consider her grandmother mine. I hope she knows she can come to me with anything and I will be there for her. To support her, to encourage her, to give her honest advice to help educate her and to just listen. I will be here for anything and everything she needs.She is and will always be my best girl. Happy second birthday my little love. I love you to the moon and back!


It is a truth universally acknowledged, that Elizabeth Bennet is one of the most inspiring heroines in literaturWell, I think she is.
Although she does conform to society in the end and marry a wealthy man, just as she ought to, she does not go about it in the traditional way. First published in 1813, Pride & Prejudice shows young girls that they can have a choice in who they marry and they are allowed to seek true love. Even though today it seems like common sense, it wasn’t back then.
I believe in love, and just like Lizzy, I believe in the combination of love and marriage. Not just marriage. Lizzy is told by all those around her that she will be happy when she is married. The first offer she gets is Mr. Collins, everybody knows, including Mr. Collins himself that she will not be happy married to him. Why? Because there is no love.
And when Lizzy finally marries Darcy, we know it is not based on the feeling of love. She doesn’t rely on only her feelings, feelings are not constant, they are ever-changing. It is choice of love that matters, the choice to respect each other, and the choice to love each other every day.
Lizzy can teach us some lessons – marriage is about love, and love is a choice.


The most important thing about Kathleen’s approach to counselling is relationship. You are a person, not just a problem. Kathleen works to get to know you, not just your issues, because you are a unique individual with your own story. This perspective helps Kathleen to understand your particular strengths, your beliefs, your struggles and conflicts and helps her to encourage you as you work collaboratively to discover solutions, fresh perspectives and more joy in living.
Her particular therapeutic approaches include:
Emotionally Focused Therapy: This approach with couples has been proven by research to be the most effective in helping couples develop closeness and lessen conflict. For individuals, this therapy can help with self-awareness and self-acceptance
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Our thought patterns influence our behaviors and mood, but are not always something that we notice. This approach is helpful with issues of depression, anxiety and relationship with self
Transformational Systemic Therapy: This approach allows clients to understand and know themselves better, and to live in the present with much more self-awareness. Clients can find release from pain and hurt and develop courage to be their true selves
Reality Therapy: A practical, people-centered approach to understanding and meeting our basic needs in life, leading to greater life satisfaction


My main research interests:Human interactions almost always are emotional. Be it only a welcoming smile or the shared anger or upset when a friend or co-worker shares their upset. My research focuses on the social and context factors that influence emotion communication, such as gender, age, or intergroup relations.
Two lines of investigation are at the core of this research. First, I am studying the influence of context and emotion expression on person perception. Specifically, the emotional reactions of others are interpreted by others as indicative of the expressers characters, beliefs and values. This process, the reverse engineering of emotions, plays an important role in first impressions. Thus, a person who behaves in non-expected or non-normative ways, for example someone who smiles at a funeral, is perceived more negatively and observes feel most distant to them.
Second, people not only observe others and draw conclusions about them, but they also react to the expressions they observe. One such reaction is emotional mimicry, the imitation of the emotional expression of others. Emotional mimicry plays an important role in fostering smooth and pleasant interactions, but it also depends on an initial positive affiliative attitude. Together these two processes explain whether and how well we interact with the people we encounter. This research has important implications for, amongst others, intergroup relations and cross-cultural communication.
More recently my research focusses on the interaction of these two processes, that is, on the top-down influence of person perception processes on emotional mimicry. We further strive to explicitly address the role or situational and social context information on this interaction. Related research focuses on the role of emotion regulation to conform to social norms at the workplace (i.e. service with a smile) and in social interactions in general.
Department of Psychology
Humboldt University of Berlin
Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin
Ursula.Hess at hu-berlin.de


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Love has many definitions according to different traditions, languages and cultures. Agape is the unconditional love of God Almighty, the creator of everything seen and unseen, the beginning and the end.
Love, according to the Cambridge English dictionary is the feeling of liking another adult very much and being romantically and sexually attracted to them, or strong feelings of liking a friend or person in your family. This is just one of the many worldy definitions of love. Have you ever asked yourself the kinds / types of love?
There are four major kinds of love i.e. Storge, Eros, Agape and Philio. These kinds of love all talk about this feeling / tradition from different aspects of life. Storge is the love for family and is sometimes called the familiar love. Its in the line of an empathy bond between family members. Eros is the romantic love between two people. This is the kind most portrayed in the media and the one most people think about when the word love is mentioned to them. Philia is the kind of love between friends but the bond is as strong as that of brothers or sisters. This one is the "best-friend" kind of love.
Agape, the Unconditional Love
Agape is the unconditional selfless love of God, Almighty. This kind of love is not a feeling, yes you read that right and no its not a typo. Agape, is the revelation of God. Agape is the person of God. The Bible says in 1 John 4: 8 (AMP)
'The one who does not love has not become acquainted with God [does not and never did know Him], for God is love. [He is the originator of love, and it is an enduring attribute of His nature.] '
Here, the Bible is talking about Agape love and thus it says He that Agapeth not knoweth not Agape, for God is Agape.
It's interesting to note that all the other kinds of love are conditional. For Storge, this kind of love does not apply if you are not family. For Eros, well, its obvious since the condition is you have to be in a romantic relationship. For Philio, one has to be your friend for this kind of love to apply.
God does not need us to love him first, instead he first loved us and we ought to simply respond to this love. The Bible says 'In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation [that is, the atoning sacrifice, and the satisfying offering] for our sins [fulfilling God’s requirement for justice against sin and placating His wrath]. ' 1 John 4:10
Resting in God's love
We have all been judged by the world due to different things about us. It could be that you are an alcoholic, maybe you are drug addict, or maybe people around you think you are failure that never amounts to much, or you are poor, sickly and any other "labels" you might have been given.
You need to understand that once you learn how to respond to God's love, this Agape kind of love, you will begin to experience his amazing saving grace and he shall change you, clean you up and present you to himself. This is because nothing is impossible with God.
God loves you so much, infact he sent his only son Jesus Christ to die for your sins. Simply put, he dealt with the original sin of Adam and thus releasing you from the bondage of sin and its effects.
Knowing that he loves you unconditionally means you need to stop judging yourself and constantly remember that he loves you. Getting this in your heart shall reveal God to you in a personal way and you shall begin to grow in response to his Agape.
Here is a video which I think sums up Agape in a short and precise way, enjoy.
Hope you learnt something new, incase of any inquires or feedback, reach out to me on Twitter.


And, my observations and experience tell me that rules without relationship create more problems than they solve. In the context of this blog, I am not addressing the rules, regulations, and laws of our larger society. I’m pointing towards closer personal and professional relationships. I’m thinking in terms of families, business, churches, and civic organizations. I’m talking about situations where you know, live, and work closely with the other person.
For example, in my role as a parent, I have certain rules and expectations of my two daughters. I expect them to follow those rules for the good of the family. And, if I lean only on the rules and ignore building a relationship with them, I will get rebellion rather than willing compliance.
By that I mean that you need both rules and relationship to make it work. Rules set the context and the expectations of behavior. Relationship paves the way for communication about those expectations. You can and should set and enforce rules. And, you should develop a relationship before you attempt to enforce them.


Friday, May 1, 2009
Happy 30th Birthday, Sweetheart!
I think Curtis's composure is amazing, even when Robyn is screaming!
Today you turn 30, but you will always look 16 to me. You have been the best part of my life and to be apart of this family means more to me then anything. I am so happy that Robyn has your sense of humor. It seems like I lost mine, sorry! You both make me laugh everyday. I just hope with all my heart that Sydney also gets it. You fill our lives with animation and laughs. You are definitely the cornerstone of this family. Thank you for your love, wisdom and BEEPS:) I love you!


Couples ask if I require pre-marital counseling sessions. I donít.
I believe the quality of your life together is in direct proportion to the quality of your communication.
Pre-marital counseling is about a couple standing back and taking a look at how they communicate with each other. How well do you let your partner know what you want and need?
How well do you express your feelings? What kind of games do you play with each other? Pre-marital counseling is really pre-marital communication coaching.
Planning for a wedding puts incredible strains on your relationship. How you manage those strains is only as good as your communication skills.
Good communication skills are the foundation of your life together.
Good communication skills help you deal with the weird, unfair demands of family and friends. They help you establish boundaries so as to create the wedding you want.
Interested in learning more? CLICK HERE You do not need to be one of my couples to arrange pre-marital counseling sessions. CLICK HERE for your free copy of my book EVER THINE, EVER MINE, EVER OURS: Choosing The Right Words For Your Vows.


Don’t tell me that i’m being childish, you broke up with me over the god damn phone. You have already put me through more than enough and made my life hell. Don’t favorite my stuff, i’m bigger than you so don’t try and bring me down for the millionth time.
Well I though you would have the decency to do it in person if it ever happened again but apparently you’re too god damn heartless and mean. You are not a good person, I love and miss you now but i don’t even know. Life is a long time and i was ready and you were before but I guess YOUR FEELINGS CHANGED. Hmm familiar? fuck.
Everytime I see you my heart drops and I fall in love again. Everytime. I don’t know that you’re the one i’m going to marry but i do know that i absolutely love you and i don’t need to think about that right now. As long as I am in love with you then that’s all that should matter. You say you’re in love with me but apparently that’s not all that matters to you. Think of it this way, if you love me more than anything in the world then why are you worrying about this now? You say you have a feeling that i’m not “the one” but what if I am. What if we are meant to have this happen to us so you can realize that you and I are the most awkward,cute,weird,loving,perfect couple ever.
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Happy International Women’s Day to my inspiring sober sisters! Continue reading Happy International Women’s Day – thankful for my sober sisters
the girl who you see out partying and having fun, being the life and soul of the party isn’t always what she appears to be. Often that girl is running from her feelings, from her past and from her fears and if you see her out, just keep a special eye on her as she might not be okay. Continue reading Party girl? – The dangers of alcohol and socialising
Men need to start saying this isn’t right, men need to be pulling other men up on their behaviours, men need to whistle-blow in the workplace when women are too scared to. Women need to support other women, none of this competitive crap. Let’s look out for each other. Continue reading Enough is enough.


What Real Marriage has going for it, in the end, is the only thing it doesn’t share with scores of other marriage books: Mark Driscoll. Driscoll has preached the book’s content, he tells us, in “England, Ireland, Scotland, South Africa, Australia, India, and Turkey” and has talked personally to “hundreds of thousands of couples.” The author’s bio reminds us that he is “one of the world’s most downloaded and quoted pastors.” He pastors the “2nd most-innovative church in America.” The hype in the press release isn’t, ultimately, about Real Marriage; it’s about Mark Driscoll. […]
If you buy Real Marriage, you can get it signed at one of the stops on the ten-city publicity tour. Or you can join a small group using the Real Marriage video curriculum; or invest in the Real Marriage Study Kit or the Real Marriage Participants Guide.
Or you could just ask for counsel from a couple of ordinary folks who have managed to stay married. They’ll probably suggest that you talk to each other about your emotions, do nice things for each other, cultivate friendship, plan date nights. They’ll likely tell you that sex within marriage is a good thing. They’ll recommend forgiveness, kindness, patience. They’ll give you pretty decent advice.


Anniversary day, March 27
March 27, 2011
When my father died in 1982, Bruce Graham wrote a eulogy for him. My father and Bruce had worked together for over twenty years. I believe they both felt that their collaboration and respect for each other inspired their creativity over the years. It was Bruce Graham’s enthusiasm for rational structures, my father once said, that strengthened his motivation to search for structural solutions worthy of expression.
I was reminded of the importance of this personal connection between engineer and architect last October when I attended a memorial service for Bruce Graham. Printed on the program for the service was not a eulogy for Bruce but rather the eulogy Bruce wrote for my father. His words eloquently conveyed the heartfelt respect he felt for my father, as an engineer and as a person, and it was deeply moving for me to read them once again. I also greatly appreciated Bruce’s family, together with his former partners at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, choosing to feature his words about my father at a memorial service dedicated to Bruce.
And that was not all. With the help of SOM, Bruce Graham’s family obtained the plot next to that of my parents at Graceland Cemetery and placed a memorial stone for him there. As part of this work, the planting border around my parents’ stone was adjusted so that the two sites – Bruce’s and my parents’ – relate to each other. I am very happy about this new arrangement; and it means a lot to me to know that, 29 years after my father’s passing, his memory endures in this way. Still today, many people express to me their love and admiration for him – and I am sincerely grateful for this.
It is a gift my father left me.


What is the purpose of couples therapy?
The purpose of couples therapy is to improve the quality of the relationship between two people by helping the couple learn how to identify and resolve conflicts in a productive manner.
Couples counseling addresses issues such as communication, honesty, shared responsibilities, commitment, and mutual support.
Many types of relationships benefit from couples counseling including married couples, couples preparing for marriage, couples who are living together, dating couples, separated couples, and couples preparing for a divorce. Both same and opposite sex couples benefit from couples counseling.
The best outcome is when couples learn effective communication and problem-solving skills so they can resolve issues on their own in the future, rather than going into counseling expecting the therapist is going to fix the relationship for them.
What are some reasons people go for couples therapy?
Couples often decide to start couples therapy when the relationship suffers from communication problems, sexual difficulties, conflicts about child rearing, problems with blended families, financial problems (excessive spending or inadequate resources), substance abuse, infidelity and divorce issues. In some cases, the relationship is generally working well, but the couple would like to regain the intimacy that was present earlier in the relationship.
What if my partner refuses to go to therapy with me?
If your partner refuses to join you, you can start individual therapy on your own to see what can be done to improve the relationship. Your partner may be willing to try individual therapy first as well, and then the two of you could then work together as a couple in therapy. In this case, different therapists are considered best to avoid any perception of a conflict of interest or favoritism on the part of the current therapist.
Typically, one person in a relationship is more motivated to get help than the other person is. As long as the more reluctant person is willing to make a sincere effort in counseling, progress can be made. If someone attends couples counseling just because their partner
made them go and does not fully participate, not much is likely to change.
How long does couples therapy last?
Couples therapy is often short term, depending on the issues involved. If the relationship has greatly deteriorated, a longer course of treatment may be needed.
In some cases, couples counseling does not result in a continued relationship. This may happen when couples discover that irreconcilable differences are present and that it is best to end the relationship.


somedays I hate you with all I have. somedays I just want you here with me. most of the time I’m wanting you back. you’re always on my mind no matter what. either I’m thinking about how much I hate you or I’m thinking about how much I miss you and want you back.
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Here are a few of my favorites--isn't autumn the perfect time for family pictures?
Melissa and her sister. Aren't they pretty?
Brothers... sisters... cousins... friends.
There's something about Hayes... you can just tell he's a sweetheart of a guy.
And she's a beauty!
P, as her parents call her. I call her Q. And T.
Seriously, Melissa, it was an honor. I love your family--all three generations!


Legal issues relating to this area are wide and ever changing. You may be entering into a new relationship and want to record property rights pertaining to a specific asset or liability thus protecting it from your significant other. Or you may be in the process of separating and ending your relationship. Either way Moore Law is here to assist you with your relationship property advice.
When a relationship ends the nature of negotiating settlement can be a difficult one. Moore Law can help you to obtain the best property settlement suitable for your situation. Practical up to date advice and certainty will be provided by our legal team.
When a relationship commences some clients have decided to protect assets from either party. This is known as entering into a “contracting out agreement’, contracting out of the equal sharing provisions contained in the Property (Relationships) Act 1976. In other jurisdictions this agreement is known as a Pre-nuptial agreement or a Pre-nup. Moore Law can assist you to negotiate the terms and ultimately help protect your assets from your new partner.
Contact Rob should you require legal advice on New Zealand law relating to relationship property.


#Photos – Foota Hype & Ishawna Talk Their Engagement, Upcoming Wedding, Relationship & Son
Over the weekend, dancehall celebrity couple, Foota Hype and Ishawna, took a trip to CVM’s OnStage for an interview with Winford Williams, to discuss their recent engagement, relationship, son and their upcoming wedding.
They may have been in a relationship for eight years, but singer Ishawna says she was completely blown away when her boyfriend Foota Hype proposed to her at an event he was hosting recently.
Having celebrated eight years together just over two week ago, Ishawna said marriage was something she always had in mind.
While a date has not yet been set for the wedding, she says she is already planning for the big day.
Oh, now we know that the couple also has a son. There seems to be a good connection between the two Jamaican entertainers.
Congrats to Foota Hype and Ishawna! See some exclusive photos of the couple in the gallery below.


i can't stop thinking about you. .
i regret it everyday. .
i pray. .
i can't stand a day without you. .
i try to hold back my tears but the raindrops into my eyes. .
take da place of my tears. .
the view of your back leaving me alone in rainy day
and when yougone i can't hold back my tears anymore. .
im sorry cause i love you. .
and i can't stop loving you. .


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Candi Freed knew something had to give. She had an epiphany and nothing has been the same since that time. Candy is here today to talk about her change. She wasn’t happy and her life wasn’t fulfilling, and she actually did something about it.
In this episode Candi also discusses:
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I've been playing marriage counselor to my friend again. Ahhhhh!! She's been seeing a real counselor off an on....and she tells me what he advises her and it's exactly what I have told her! Hmmm...maybe I'm in the wrong profession. NO! I would go insane listening to people's problems all day, especially when you don't see them making any progress.
Friend did, a few days ago (at counselor's advice), take her cheating husband off her facebook. Like her counselor told her, why should he be allowed to have any insight into her life anymore? She still needs to file the divorce papers she filled out 2 months ago. The counselor and I both said, maybe actually having to sign them will be the wake up call he needs. But, she's still worried he will actually sign them. She doesn't talk to him very often anymore. Last time was 2 weeks ago (he was late paying her some of their bills) and when he does he is mean and rude to her.
I finally told her today, I'm sorry, but if this was me I would SO be over letting him treat me like this (it's been since mid summer). And just because she loves him still, doesn't mean he gets to treat her like this! She's sad, she's lonely, she's heartbroken. Of course she is, but at some point enough is enough. I told her it may not seem like it right now, but she can find happiness in her life again and she needs to. One baby step at a time. One step or decision leads to the next step towards happiness. Just hoping and wishing he changes back in the the husband she used to have isn't going to work. And most likely is not going to happen.
Thank God before all this happened she had gone back to school and got her 2 year degree and a full time administrative job, so at least she is able to support herself (though she may end up having to sell the house if they divorce).


So my morning starts off with ,"you won't believe who died." One of my patients, a young 58 year old that was just in for an appointment on the 13th. He was such a pleasant person even though he had been through a really rough time. His wife commited suicide a year and a half ago. Of course he was having trouble dealing with it. Who wouldn't?? He loved her! When he was in we talked about the holidays which I assumed were hard for him. He told me his family had gotten together for the first time in a long while and that he really enjoyed himself. He said " We celebrated the real reason for Christmas, no gifts, just spending quality time with family." I have felt sad all day and on my drive home I thought about him and the last time I saw him. I'm really glad he and his family had that one really nice last Christmas together. Now maybe he can be with his wife and she can explain why she did what she did. I hope he rests in peace.
I did have a positive thing happen prior to work. A positive OPK! I'm trying to relax and not think about it too much. Maybe this will be our cycle. It's only been six months now. I NEVER thought it would have taken this long. Of course what does my husband do? Works a double yesterday, out with friends tonight celebrating a birthday and has plans with another friend tomorrow. Ugh! Hopefully we will be blessed with a baby soon.


Catfish is back on our tv screens again and boy am I glad, I love this programme. A Catfish for those who doesn’t know, is a person who creates a fake profile, on social media by using someone else’s pictures and false information to be someone other than themselves. Usually a catfish tricks someone into falling in love with them. Nev and Max help people who are emotionally connected with someone who they’ve never met in their whole life. In each episode there is an investigation as to whether the other person in the relationship is legitimate or is in fact a catfish. Sometimes the person could be legitimate sometimes they aren’t, but it gets really interesting like a woman could think she’s having a relationship with a guy and it turns out to be another woman. I must admit as the episodes go on the more complicated and interesting they get and each series keeps getting better. The only problem I have with this season is Max isn’t in it that much and although they have celebrities helping instead, I still miss Max. Apart from this, I’m really loving Catfish.
Who else misses Max?


At the beginning of 2017 in January, I fell in love with a boy. He had black hair, long fingers, and he liked playing the piano. He’s also pretty good at playing it too. I did a lot of thing’s to catch his attention. He started to notice me, he even talked to me too. I told him I liked him and we continued to talk as if we were in love. As time passed he got bored of me and wasn’t too sure if he wanted to commit to a relationship. So it ended like the passing seasons. The person I loved went to the piano every morning at school. So I made sure to go at lunch time where no one played the piano. It always brought me joy when I needed it most. What I didn’t notice is that I fell in love with the sound of the piano, not the person. Whenever I play the piano or listen to the sound of it. I always say ” I found it, I found my own freedom”. This is my first time blogging so some of my words are pretty bad. hahaha. Thank you for reading my first post. It means a lot to me.


Do you want to send nice New Year 2021 greetings, Quotes, Image Wishes, Messages? The New Year brings with it many plans and hopes. We always want prosperity, health and love but when we have love the rest is easier to achieve.
Therefore, in this new year if you are fortunate to meet as a couple and be happy with it, dedicate one of these phrases of love for the New Year that will surely reach your heart.
Greet her / him by message with one of these phrases of love and wish her a nice new year , reaffirm your love and your love in this year that is about to begin.
✽When I see the joy that surrounds this New Year's Eve party, I try to recognize the people at my side, the expression of this happiness.
✽Smiles, a gesture of affection, words that are spoken all year long, seem to transform with the magic of this day, and love becomes more present than ever.
✽I'm completely in love, and you're responsible for this beautiful party. I know that some things are still new, for us, with each passing day, we discover a new way.
✽Let us make new ideals and do it together, this complicity have done very well to my heart.
✽I want the joy of this beginning of the year to be ever present in our lives, and for this celebration to represent for us the confirmation of everything we feel and desire.I love you and happy New Year!


She is not “my girl.”
She belongs to herself. And I am blessed, for with all her freedom, she still comes back to me, moment-to-moment, day-by-day, and night-by-night.
How much more blessed can I be?
I love it when people are affectionate with me. I like when they always invite me places, or text me, or call me. I would rather have that person than someone who makes me text them first all the time and replies back like 10 hours later.


I feel like everyone is just getting sick of me. I really hope you don’t get sick of me too..
me: do ur homework
Me on my wedding day: you still like me right
On a scale of cuddles to rough sex i need everything on the fucking scale.
If you were to press your heart close up against somebody else’s heart eventually your hearts will start beating at the same time. And two little babies in an incubator, their hearts will beat at the same time. Love that. So if you have somebody in your life that is prone to anxiety, like myself, and if you happen to be a calm person, you could come up and hug me heart to heart and my heart hopefully would slow to yours. And I just love that idea. Or maybe yours would speed up to mine. But either way, we’ll be there together.


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We treat our members as a part of our extended family. The core principle of The Matrimonial Pundits is to assist clients in every way possible and introduce them to 'The One'. We have succeeded in our endeavour multiple times and this is what our happy clients say:
We spent three years, searching for someone who will adjust to our lifestyle and social circle, be the perfect partner for our son and understand our family ethics. Seven months back, we hired The Matrimonial Pundits and today I am busy preparing for my son's wedding
The instant I met Shikha, I knew we were going to be together for life. Our families are very happy and so are we.
The service that I received from you is commendable. Not many companies have the dedication and commitment that you have shown. I met my fiancee three months back and will recommend you anytime.
My family was very anxious to find the right person for me. I want to thank The Matrimonial Pundits for introducing me to Varun, we are extremely happy now.
We should have come to you earlier instead of depending on relatives and other search forums. Found the perfect boy for our beloved daughter, Thank You!
I am ecstatic to have found Dheeraj. We stay in different parts of the world and would never have met if it wasn't for our matchmaker. Thanks a ton!
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Recently, we had a matter where our client’s husband was claiming that as a black couple married before 1988, their marriage was automatically out of Community of Property as their marriage fell within the realm of the Black Administration Act 38 of 1927. Below we explore the differences between Black Marriages and Customary Unions:
1. Before 1988, civil marriages by black persons were governed by Section 22(6) of the Black Administration Act 38 of 1927. In terms of the Act, black marriages that took place before 1988 were automatically out of Community of Property (i.e. with the exclusion of profit and loss). If a couple wished to be married in Community of Property, they were required to declare this, jointly, before a magistrate, Bantu affairs commissioner or marriage officer. Such declaration had to be made at least one month prior to the marriage ceremony. This was, however, only possible where a husband was not already a party to a customary union with another woman. Section 22(6) was repealed in 1988 by the amendment of the Act, bringing black marriages in line with civil marriages recognised under the Marriages Act of 1961; i.e. black marriages are now automatically in Community of Property.
2. Customary marriages on the other hand were referred to as “customary unions” and were not recognised as legal/valid marriages. Therefore, there were no legal implications when a male partner concluded a civil marriage whilst they were part of a customary union. This subsequent marriage resulted in the customary union being dissolved. Customary unions were also regulated by Section 22 of the Black Administration Act.
These unions were not recognised as legal marriages because they were potentially polygamous and were not solemnised by authorised marriage officers as was required by the Marriage Act 25 of 1961. They were seen as a contract between two family groups rather than two individuals, involving payment of a “bride-price” known as ilobolo.
In 1988, section 22 was amended by the Marriage and Matrimonial Property Law Amendment Act. This Act prohibited a husband of a customary union from contracting a civil marriage with another woman whilst the customary union still existed. Currently however, customary marriages are regulated by the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1988 and are recognised as valid marriages if the requirements in Section 3 of the Act have been complied with.
Author: Phindile Mdluli (Candidate Attorney) (TMJ PMB Office)
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Monday, March 28, 2011
PICTURE OF THE WEEK
This weekend my wife and I took our daughter to a family dance party. My daughter is a dancer at heart. She embodies the love and joy that my wife and I have and I wanted to share my favorite photo from the weekend with you.


As the end of the year approaches, we at Metro Property Services, want to express our gratitude and sincerest appreciation to all of our customers.
We send our best wishes those property managers, building owners, and maintenance engineers we have worked with over the last 12 months. We appreciate your business, value your partnership and look forward to more of the same for 2020!
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!
We aspire to continue building long-term customer relationship with you and your staff in the upcoming years.


“Your love is better than wine.”
Now, think about the love of Christ in the wine bottle where his precious love is stored up for you.
The love of his promises given to you.
The love of his providence that rules for you.
The love of his intercession where he pleads for you.
The love of his representation for he stands at the right hand of the Father as Representative of his people.
The love of his union with his people for you are one with him as members of his body.
The love of all that he is and all that he was and all that he shall ever be!
For in every way and in all circumstances he loves you and his love will never end.


What we’re looking for in a potential partner changes according to our life situation and those with desirable traits really do have a stronger bargaining hand, according to one of the biggest studies on the mating game in which 28,000 heterosexual people in the US between the ages of 18 and 75 chimed in.
“We looked at the extent to which attractiveness and resources are “desirable” versus “essential” to men and women when they are looking for a long-term partner,” says co-author David Frederick, PhD, assistant professor of psychology at Chapman University.
What you find desirable in someone depends first and foremost on your gender, according to the study, more so than your age, income, education or self-confidence.
While men have stronger preferences for slender, good-looking women overall, wealthier men and highly confident people prioritized looks more than women and older men. Men and women put equal emphasis on how “specifically attractive their partner is to them,” (40 and 42 percent, respectively).
In the mating game, there are traits people consider essential and traits they would like to find in a partner, but could live without – a sort of luxury trait.
As for looks, 92 percent of men said it’s essential for them to find a good looking woman, while only 84 percent of women reported good looks being essential in a potential suitor.
Being with a woman with a slender frame was essential to 80 percent of men, yet only 58 percent of women said the same for their male potentials.
A steady income was an important partner trait for 74 percent of men and 97 percent of women, according to the study, and partner earnings potential was essential to 47 percent of men and 69 percent of women.
Only 24 percent of men said it was “a must” that their partner earned as much as they do, yet 46 percent of women said the same for their potential suitors.
Regardless of gender, those most satisfied with their own physical appearance did not express stronger desires for a partner who is physically attractive to them, yet they reported stronger preferences for a partner who is good looking and slender.
Regardless of gender, those with higher incomes were partial to having good-looking mates, and high-earning men expressed strong desires for women with slender bodies.
Wealthier women were partial to men who steadily earned their keep, or made lots of money.
Highly educated men preferred good-looking, slender women, yet the level of education was not related to partiality for making money.
The study was published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences.


Building and maintaining friendships requires a whole host of extra responsibilities and consistent connections. Relationships simply bring too many things to do and to consider, adding to stress and feelings of being overwhelmed. Women (with ADD) feel, at some level, that developing more relationships or even a few relationships to a deeper point will put them over the top. When this happens, they often begin to avoid others, withdraw and then feel lonely and isolated.
In addition to beginning and maintaining relationships, many women have let established relationships slip away. Small occasions and important events with other people are missed: there are an increasing number of missed thank-you notes, missed birthdays, or invitations that are not reciprocated. The connections just aren’t kept up, and eventually they’re gone. They then anticipate scolding, rejection, or negative reactions when they think about trying to reconnect or rectify a situation, so they tend to avoid them altogether. While this may be true for everyone to some extent, women with AD/HD with particular histories or wounds are especially sensitive to and avoidant of this kind of potentially critical feedback further increasing the negative cycle.
This is because being good at relationships goes to the core of their identity as women. Men are more often easily forgiven for these relational lapses since it’s not so much a part of out culturally established gender role expectations. Because they don’t expect it of themselves, they don’t attach shame, guilt, and feelings of failure to it when they let relationships lapse. The challenge and the goal is to find a way to stay connected without being overwhelmed.
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Jessie & Michael were married in the beautiful Catholic Church, Our Lady of Good Counsel, in the upper east side. It was a lot of fun and a change of pace to have two friars (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal aka CFR’s) in the wedding party. It was a gorgeous day to be in Manhattan, to witness a couple so aware of their love for each other. Michael even serenaded his bride during the evening as you’ll see in the last shot. Enjoy!


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Ministry of Justice: Same-Sex Couples and the Law
Response from Bill Edginton, Community Worker for GalaXies Inc. (Gay and Lesbian Christian Community of Wellington).
QUESTION 1 - What are your views about same-sex couples being able to marry?
Same-sex partners should, in principle, be able to "marry" in the sense that they can enter into a committed, mutual relationship with each other and have that recognised. Unfortunately, the term "marriage" carries patriarchal baggage, which is seen as an impediment to its extended use for same-sex relationships. The word itself is derived from the Latin word for husband, reflecting the superior role of the husband in heterosexual marriage. Notwithstanding this, the Matrimonial Property Act 1976 is based on the principle that marriage is an equal partnership. The law applying to the heterosexual model of marriage has thus become appropriate for same sex couples, where equality is a critical concern.
Following the decriminalisation of same-sex relationships, it has been possible for those in such relationships to live openly and to claim the various forms of support and privileges provided by society for those in heterosexual relationships. It is thus a logical step to extend the legal apparatus for such support and privileges to same-sex relationships. However, the institution of marriage in our society is a covenant between two people. Same-sex relationships, while commonly also being between two people, may be formed on different models. There is a contemporary discourse amongst lesbian and gay theologians and ethicists on the concept of "friendship", and concepts of "family" which may involve more than two people. One such model might be two lesbian women, their child and the gay father (through artificial insemination) of their child.
Those in same-sex relationships have the same need for social support as heterosexual partners. They have the same needs with regard to children (the right to be legal parents, to adopt children and to have court ordered access to children, parental leave, income support, tax credits for family assistance). Someone who has been in a same-sex relationship, and is caring for children born into that relationship, should be entitled to the DPB should he or she lose the support of her or his partner(s) or be inadequately maintained by them.
Same-sex partners have the same emotional relationships in terms of love, concern, and grief as opposite-sex partners. As with opposite-sex partners, same-sex partners have a shared history of intimate emotional relationship which entitles them to the privileges accorded to a remaining partner when the other partner dies. "Faithfulness is tied to remembrance, a recollection of a history of relationship demonstrated through concrete experiences" (Kowalewski/Say, Lesbian & Gay Community in Spirituality and Community, ed. Clark & Stemmeler, Monument Press, 1994). They should therefore be accorded the same rights as opposite-sex partners when one of them dies.
QUESTION 2 - If same-sex couples can't marry, what do you think about same-sex couples being able to formalise their relationship in some other way (eg registration)?
I would wish to avoid any suggestion of a "second class" of relationship. It is important for the dignity of same-sex partners that their relationships should not be viewed in any way as inferior to those of opposite-sex couples. How would "registered" status be described? One couldn't say I'm "registered" in the way one can say "I'm married". In 1896 in Plessy vs. Ferguson, the U.S. Supreme Court found "separate but equal" to be constitutional in educating black and white children. But in 1954 the court ruled that "separate" inevitably meant unequal. Would not the same inequality prove true were marriage reserved for straight couples only while gay and lesbian unions were designated otherwise?
QUESTION 3 - How do you think registration should work?
I am opposed to a "second class" of state-recognised relationships.
QUESTION 4 - What are your views about opposite-sex de facto couples being able to formalise their relationships in some other way (eg registration)?
I am opposed to a "second class" of state-recognised relationships.
QUESTION 5 - Do you think same-sex couples should have the same rights as opposite-sex couples to jointly adopt children?
Yes, very definitely. There is no reason why same-sex parents cannot provide all the nurturing which children need. Moreover, the research shows that children parented by same-sex partners exhibit no difference in their maturation from children parented by opposite-sex partners.
"There is no evidence to suggest that lesbians and gay men are unfit to be parents or that psychosocial development among children of gay men or lesbians is compromised in any respect relative to that among offspring of heterosexual parents. Not a single study has found children of gay or lesbian parents to be disadvantaged in any significant respect relative to children of heterosexual parents. Indeed, the evidence to date suggests that home environments provided by gay and lesbian parents are as likely as those provided by heterosexual parents to support and enable children's psychosocial growth."
(American Psychological Association, 1995: Lesbian and Gay Parenting – a Resource for Psychologists.)
"The atmosphere of a gay family may be as nurturing as a family in which the parents are differently gendered, perhaps more so." (Kowalewski / Say, p 208, Lesbian & Gay Community in Spirituality and Community, ed. Clark & Stemmeler, Monument Press, 1994.)
QUESTION 6 - In what circumstances do you think a same-sex couple ought to be able to have joint legal parent status?
Same-sex partners should have the same opportunities as opposite-sex partners. Many same-sex couples have children from an earlier marriage. It would of course be necessary for all parties (including the other biological parent) to agree and for the non-biological parent to accept the obligations of joint legal parent status.
QUESTION 7 - What are your views about same-sex couples being able to be joint parents of a child born from an assisted human reproductive procedure that they both agree to?
I consider that this option should also be available to same-sex partners.
QUESTION 8 - What is your opinion of a same-sex couple both having the right to parental leave if one of them gives birth or adopts a child?
There would be no logical reason for same-sex partners not to have this right, given that there is a mutual responsibility to parent the child
QUESTION 9 - What are your views about same-sex and opposite-sex couples being assessed in the same way for income support purposes?
Were same-sex partners to become eligible for the forms of support available to opposite-sex partners, they should be subject to the same income tests.
QUESTION 10 - What are your views about same-sex and opposite-sex couples being assessed in the same way for tax credit entitlement?
They should be assessed in the same way.
QUESTION 11 - What are your views about same-sex couples being assessed in the same way as opposite-sex couples when it comes to deciding whether people are eligible for legal aid?
In general I consider that those in all kinds of relationships should be subject to the same conditions. However, I question whether the total income of partners in a relationship should be taken into account for purposes of legal aid. Assistance for this purpose is different from assistance for the care of children where the partners have accepted joint responsibility. The purpose for which legal aid is sought might be unrelated to the partnership. My reservation would apply to both same-sex and heterosexual relationships.
QUESTION 12 - What do you think about there being a law on dividing property when same-sex relationships break down?
The De Facto Relationships (Property) Bill, if passed, will provide for the family home and chattels to be shared but allow other property to be shared according to how each partner contributed to it. I consider this would be appropriate for same-sex relationships.
QUESTION 13 - What are your views on the law on custody and access being changed to take account of same-sex relationships?
Those in same-sex relationships have the same need for social support as heterosexual partners. They have the same needs with regard to children, including eligibility for custody and court ordered access to children.
QUESTION 14 - What is your opinion of the law being changed to recognise same-sex couples when a partner dies without a valid will?
It is very important that the law should be changed for this purpose. Lesbian and gay people have suffered particularly from the lack of such recognition in the face of claims from biological kin. The provisions of the De Facto Relationships (Property) Bill, were it to include same-sex relationships, would meet this need.
QUESTION 15 - What are your views about same-sex partners being able to make claims against the estate of a dead partner who hasn’t properly provided for them?
The provisions of the De Facto Relationships (Property) Bill, were it to include same-sex relationships, would meet this situation.
QUESTION 16 - In your opinion, what areas of the law need to be changed so that same-sex relationships are recognised in the way opposite-sex relationships are when a partner dies?
Those areas of the law which give recognition to covenanted relationships; those which define next of kin; those which concern the home and chattels of those in a relationship; those which concern the parenting and nurturing of children; and those which concern income support and tax credits.
9 March, 2000.


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Here are 16 scary statistics of online dating to put the world of online dating into perspective when it comes to the reality of the person behind that profile.1. About one-third of online daters do not upload a profile picture to their online dating profile.Sorry, but we don’t judge our potential mates on personality alone.2.
They go on to say “Most of these are lies their dates can spot in the first few seconds of seeing them.
On dating sites, at least 10% of new accounts are from scammers, says Marketdata Enterprise, Inc. Let me repeat that: of rapists used online dating sites to find their victims.7.
Dinner for Six, a matchmaking service in Denver, Colorado says that 51% percent of online dating singles are already in a relationship, yet are putting themselves out there as being single.8.
Anything more, I recommend posting it on your social media sites such as Instagram and Facebook.
By posting a handful of photos, it's enough to pique his or her curiosity, while leaving them wanting to see more of you.


Online dating is more popular than ever, as more and more people realize that the Internet is an awesome place to find that special someone. But it can also be overwhelming: the sheer amount of options out there is enough to leave anyone with a case of the dating jitters. That’s where I come in. I’m here to help you separate the wheat from the chaff and find the best dating websites to suit your needs.
Choosing the Best Dating Website
While it may seem like online dating is the best way to meet that special someone, it can be confusing and difficult to navigate. This is why we have done the research for you to find what we believe are the top 5 online dating websites.
The chances of meeting someone you like at a bar or a party are slim to none, which is why online dating has increased in popularity so much over the last few years. (There are a few reasons for this- “Millennials are less motivated by sex and more by emotion than previous generations,” according to The Atlantic, for example.) But there are so many different sites to choose from — how do you know which one to go with? OurTime.com, a dating site for people over 50, has been called one of the best sites for singles age 50 and over thanks to its easy-to-use interface, large member base, and helpful features like Live Chat.
Match has been around for about a decade and is the self-proclaimed “best dating site on Earth.” It’s been around so long because it works. In a world filled with so many sketchy dating sites, Match follows a proven formula that works: “dating intelligence” and an emphasis on well-researched matching algorithms and compatibility factors.
There are plenty of dating sites that offer the same basic features as Match, but not many have the same level of functionality, features, and size of the user base. Match believes in helping all singles find their true love, even if they have dated the wrong person before.
Bumble is unique in the online dating world. Women are in charge, and men have a limit on how long they can send a message before the connection disappears. The purpose of this restriction is to prevent guys from getting in touch with multiple women at the same time. To prevent women from feeling harassed by the never-ending messages they receive. It’s an app that really challenges and changes the status quo of the online dating world.
With a plethora of dating websites and mobile apps available, how can you be sure which one is the best? When it comes to online dating, it’s important to consider which features will help you meet the type of people you’re looking for.
A great place to start is Hinge. Hinge is a dating app that matches users through their friends and connections on Facebook. The Hinge allows users to meet others in their social circle, so you’re more likely to meet someone you’re actually interested in. Not only does Hinge use your social media network to connect you with potential dates. Its algorithm also uses your Facebook likes to help find people you’ll get along with.
Have you been looking for The Best Online Dating Websites? Well, you’ve just found one of them. OkCupid is an online dating site that uses a special algorithm to match people with each other. OkCupid’s matching uses a system called “OkCupid database” that is based on a 9-point rating system. This system rates you on several traits and then uses that to calculate the percentage of people you are compatible with that have also rated you highly. If you are looking for a serious relationship or for a casual relationship, it is the right place for you. It is easy to use and offers great features. You can meet many new people, without any payment.
Well, this was our list of some of the best dating sites. In case, you are looking for some other features that you think are missing in these, maybe you can check this thoughtcatalog.com article or the likes, which tends to have a comprehensive list of the ten best dating sites on the internet.
As a single person in today’s fast-paced society, you’re probably looking for the easiest way to meet a potential date. Some people prefer to join a club or take a class, while others enjoy joining social groups or volunteer organizations. But if you’re like most single people, you’re probably looking for a quick way to find someone who shares your interests. Luckily, these online dating sites here are a great way to meet people who have similar interests and beliefs.


During the month of February, we continue to teach your child strategies to help them make and keep friends. We are encouraging the students to show cooperative, caring and considerate behaviours and to understand that honesty, trust and loyalty are important in developing positive relationships with new people. In reality children learn these behaviours from birth and you play a very important role in the social development of your children. I encourage you to talk about making and keeping friends with your child and to always model the behaviours that you expect them to show. We say that Fabulous Friendships Begin in February.


Family Run Businesses
Many businesses are family run businesses. Usually, but not always, a parent starts a business. As the children grow up, the parent start grooming the children to take over the business. Eventually the family run business is passed down from one generation to another.
There are valuable benefits for families starting or running a business in the sense that there is a greater trust between family members. Family members in family run businesses usually have the same customs and beliefs which make communication between members in the business more relaxed.
A natural pecking order exists between family members which assist with managing each member’s roll in the business. Loyalty to the family provides pride and purpose to the family as a whole, which can make the family run business success a priority for all. Family members also tend to stick together and pull together, especially during hard times and this fact gives the family run business a competitive edge.
In times of hardships, family run businesses survive because they are willing to make sacrifices. They will work for less money or defer receiving payment until the business has survived the crises.
But problems also arise in family run businesses and these problems should be dealt with quickly and effectively if the family run business is to survive. It can happen that a family member does not participate in the management or running of the family business. This person (say the wife with a small baby) might not understand that the business can be emotionally draining and stressful to her husband due to the fact that she does not spend time working in the business.
If the husband also has to deal with an unsporting wife who becomes resentful towards the business it can complicate relationships, cause divorce or hate between members in the family-run business.
For the sake of harmony it is important to include a family constitution with policies that guide the family’s relationship within the business. The family constitution should include rules on how to deal with family conflict and other issues that may arise. It is wise to have mechanisms in place where family members can contribute their views without being ostracized.


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After meeting Jin-hyeok once while having drinks, Ga-young visits him under the pretense of doing data research for her scenario. While asking him perfunctory questions, she discovers that he has a girlfriend, but Ga-young pays no mind. She asks him a series of hardcore questions about masturbation, and his first sexual encounter, and throws out a question showing her true feelings: “It would be impossible to sleep with you, right?” Jin-hyeok does not answer, and Ga-young continues where they left off. Will she succeed in winning him over?


I met one of the most caring and wealthy souls on the planet via social media a couple of weeks ago and tonight I met her in person. Sarah Thompson hosted a Kindness Campaign Freezer Meal party for a family in her neighborhood whose three year-old daughter passed away last week.
I was drawn to Sarah the moment I read about her on her website and Facebook page and sent her a message sharing how impressed I was. Her reply was so prompt and so heartfelt and I knew straight away she was a kindred spirit and we would be fast friends. Tonight when I met her in person, I was even more impressed, not just with Sarah but with her family and the kind and generous women she surrounds herself with.
Tonight’s Kindness Campaign blew me away. Over a dozen women and some families showed up to make meals for this family who has suffered such loss. When we walked in, we were met with pans and pans filled with pre-prepped ingredients to make freezers full of meals! As Sarah was sharing with us the process of the party, she mentioned she had spent over 30 hours of donated time in preparing the food for this family. My heart burst with love for her and of angels she is doing every single day.
Sarah shared her love for this family and how the meals we were donating funds for and assembling would fill their hearts with love and healing in the coming months. I don’t even know them, but the meal I made for them somehow created a bond of compassion and I felt love grow in my heart as I carefully filled the pan of food and wrote a note of healing on the lid.
After assembling the donated meal, I was going to go home and spend time with my family. Then, I remembered they would be watching a show together and I wouldn’t likely be missed if I stayed a little longer. I was drawn in by the magic in the kitchen and the fellowship of all the women who were somehow becoming my friends in such a short time. I made a few meals and am looking forward to seeing what my family thinks of my “gourmet cooking” thanks to Sarah!


Dr Andrew Trites
Heart rate as a monitor for metabolic rate in captive juvenile Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus)
The potential use of heart rate to monitor energy expenditure in free-ranging Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) was investigated by establishing whether a relationship exists between heart rate (fH) and oxygen consumption in captive sea lions while swimming and resting.
Four trained Steller sea lions (2 males and 2 females; mass 87.4 -194.4 kg; ages 16 months–3 years) were equipped with a datalogger and two dorsal electrodes to record ECG (from which fH was calculated). Four styles of electrodes were developed and tested before selecting a final subcutaneous design. (measured with open-circuit respirometry) was simultaneously recorded while the previously-fasted animal was at rest within an enclosed dry metabolic chamber or while it swam in an enclosed swim mill against water currents of various speeds (0-1.5 m.s-1). The mean regression equation describing the relationship between fH (beats.min-1) and (ml.min-1.kg-0.73) for all four animals was = (0.68fH ± 0.07 s.e.) – (15.07 ± 6.20) (r2=0.72, p<0.01).
The possibility that the fH/ relationship could be affected by digestion was investigated by feeding one of the male Steller sea lions either 6 or 12 kg of herring prior to entering the swim mill. increased over time after ingestion, while heart rate usually remained stable or decreased. The resulting relationship, = (0.24fH ± 0.03) – (18.49 ± 02.68) (r2=0.19, p<0.01), differed significantly from the relationship derived while the animal was fasted, indicating that digestion may alter the relationship between fH and . Fasting and feeding intervals must therefore be taken into account when considering the use of fH/ relationships to estimate energy expenditure from heart rate of free-ranging sea lions.
The relationship demonstrated between fH and while fasting suggests that heart rate can potentially be used to monitor energy consumption in free-ranging Steller sea lions. However, additional research should be conducted to further elucidate how the relationship is affected by such factors as digestion, sex, stress, and development.
Heart rate as a monitor for metabolic rate in captive juvenile Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus). McPhee, C.P. 2001. Masters thesis, University of British Columbia, Vancouver BC. 86 pages (PDF)
Predicting metabolic rate from heart rate for juvenile Steller sea lions Eumetopias jubatus.
McPhee, J.M., D.A.S. Rosen, R.D. Andrews and A.W. Trites. 2003.
Journal of Experimental Biology 206:1941-1951.


The Contextual View
One way of defining interpersonal communication is to compare it to other forms of communication. In so doing, we would examine how many people are involved, how physically close they are to one another, how many sensory channels are used, and the feedback provided. Interpersonal communication differs from other forms of communication in that there are few participants involved, the interactants are in close physical proximity to each other, there are many sensory channels used, and feedback is immediate13. An important point to note about the contextual definition is that it does not take into account the relationship between the interactants.
The Developmental View
We have many different relationships with people. Some researchers say that our definition of interpersonal communication must account for these differences. These researchers say that interacting with a sales clerk in a store is different than the relationship we have with our friends and family members. Thus, some researchers have proposed an alternative way of defining interpersonal communication. This is called the developmental view. From this view, interpersonal communication is defined as communication that occurs between people who have known each other for some time. Importantly, these people view each other as unique individuals, not as people who are simply acting out social situations
Functions of Interpersonal Communication
Interpersonal communication is important because of the functions its achieves. Whenever we engage in communication with another person, we seek to gain information about them. We also give off information through a wide variety of verbal and nonverbal cues. Read more about the various functions of interpersonal communication and then complete the interactive activity and the quiz at the end of this unit
One reason we engage in interpersonal communication is so that we can gain knowledge about another individual. Social Penetration Theory says that we attempt to gain information about others so that we can interact with them more effectively. We can better predict how they will think, feel, and act if we know who they are. We gain this information passively, by observing them; actively, by having others engage them; or interactively, by engaging them ourselves. Self-disclosure is often used to get information from another person.
Building a Context of Understanding
We also engage in interpersonal communication to help us better understand what someone says in a given context. The words we say can mean very different things depending on how they are said or in what context. Content Messages refer to the surface level meaning of a message. Relationship Messages refer to how a message is said. The two are sent simultaneously, but each affects the meaning assigned to the communication. Interpersonal communication helps us understand each other better.
Another reason we engage in interpersonal communication is to establish an identity. The roles we play in our relationships help us establish identity. So too does the face, the public self-image we present to others. Both roles and face are constructed based on how we interact with others.
Finally, we engage in interpersonal communication because we need to express and receive interpersonal needs. William Schutz2 has identified three such needs: inclusion, control, and affection.
-Inclusion is the need to establish identity with others.
-Control is the need to exercise leadership and prove one’s abilities. Groups provide outlets for this need. Some individuals do not want to be a leader. For them, groups provide the necessary control over aspects of their lives.
-Affection is the need to develop relationships with people. Groups are an excellent way to make friends and establish relationships.


∟ “Do you hear that, love? They’re playing our song. Do you think we’re ready?
Cause lovers dance when they’re feeling in love…”
When I first saw you, I saw love. And the first time you touched me, I felt love. And after all this time, you’re still the one I love.
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Tragic loss of a valued Project Manager: Pierre Besse
Pierre... a symbol of a solid rock.
A family man, respectful and trustworthy.
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We are grateful that we got to know you.
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We wish his wife, son and close family a lot of strength and love, to deal with this loss.


“A good wife is good, but the best wife is not so good as no wife at all.” That statement, from Pennyways in Thomas Hardy’s Far from the Madding Crowd (pg. 321 in my Penguin Classics edition), is really the perfect quote for the cynic of all things matrimonial. It is one quote that works better out of context, when one doesn’t take into account the extreme bitterness and animus Pennyways has for the real subject (i.e., Bathsheba).
Prior to that, Hardy paints a perfect picture of a marriage dissolving (Chapter XL – Suspicion: Fanny is sent for). Granted, if your husband pines over a lock of a former lover’s hair, you can bet the honeymoon is over – and one could argue the marriage between Troy and Bathsheba was ill-conceived and doomed to fail from the outset – but a strength of this chapter, beyond its context within the overall plot, is his ability to capture that point in a marriage where the euphoric blinders have fallen and spouses realize they must find a way, if possible, to deal with this person for the rest of their lives.