Gevian Dargan, former assistant-editor at Milestone Comics, joins Wes for “It’s Complicated”, discuss about hot-button issues many people shy away from today. Today Gevian and Wes discuss the how marriage and fatherhood have impacted their lives. Many Gen X kids grew up in broken homes after divorce became commonplace in Western culture. Resulting in a generation of adults weary of becoming parents even if they were willing to get married. Raising kids involves a lot of patience and compromise but in the end the benefits outweigh the drawbacks of marriage and parenthood. Gevian and Wes talk about how fatherhood and marriage improved their lives and made them better people in the long-run. And share a few stories about the fun they’ve had along the way.
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Do you find it difficult to create time for togetherness? The pressures and stresses on busy working couples and parents raising a family today, can create loss of togetherness, love and intimacy. When couples first meet, they share time to create connection, sharing their feelings, hopes and dreams. The reasons for sharing a life together gets lost within the stresses of parenting children, time consuming jobs and the general day to day pressures of life. Couples rarely get alone time and they can come to a place where they no longer feel their partner is on the same page. They lose touch with the essence of their love and the opportunity for deep heartfelt intimacy seems to have disappeared. It is often difficult to know how to rekindle their past closeness. Argentine Tango, gives couples the opportunity to connect once again. What better way to spend time together, than through learning a new physical language which, in its very nature is the Dance of Connection. Because of its improvised form, Argentine tango is an intimate communication. Within this experience, each person embarks on learning a technique of silent listening and communication. It is a dance for the Now moment. At every moment, each person gives complete attention to each other, creating in the space between them, their connection. Firstly a man invites his partner into the embrace where a connection is made through both listening and responding to the music. The man then senses his partner’s readiness to dance. For each step he initiates, he listens for and senses his partner has completed her step before he progresses to the next movement, step and direction. She waits and listens to sense the direction and timing of each step and by maintaining a strong bond, they appear to step together in unison. Both parties experience what is known as whole brain activity. Both leader and follower rapidly switch between their right brains sensing and receiving, to their left brains intellect and action of each movement. Each can feel their thoughts translated into action in their partners body. Thoughts and actions mingle together in a sensual embrace that creates a warm togetherness. Putting aside time in a busy life to learn Argentine Tango has many added health benefits. Core strength is built, through a refined walk and the holding of the upper body. The required holding and tortion movement creates an improved mind body awareness and coordination. An improved walk and bearing adds confidence to an individual’s musculature and overall appearance.


Folks will get with almost anybody to get a nut. That includes their own family.That just goes to show the low levels of sexual discipline within our community. It's to the point family will betray each other for sexual access. So many men and women amongst us have the sexual control of rabbits. But, you've also got to be careful about being naive about those around you and your significant other.


Teenaged girls are married off to young men who are much older than them. A large number of girls experience eve-teasing, molestation and sexual and domestic violence. IHMP provides group and individual counseling to boys and young men. The project aims to bring about a positive attitudinal change in boys and young men and a measurable reduction in the prevalence of sexual and domestic violence and gender inequitable behaviour.
What does IHMP do:
- Young married couples are enrolled immediately after their marriage and ‘gender sensitization’ workshops are organized for them.
- Monthly group counseling of unmarried boys and married young men is organized at the village level. These group meetings are conducted through a social norms approach.
- During group meetings, the boys and young men are invited for individual counseling. Counseling services are provided with a special focus on youth with poor self-esteem and self-efficacy.
- Couples are interviewed separately as soon as there is reported occurrence of domestic violence. Counseling is offered to young married men and their parents where necessary.
The expected Impact:
- Reduction in the proportion of young men getting married to girls less than 18 years.
- Measurable change in the attitude and behaviour of young men towards women.
- Reduction in gender inequitable and risky sexual behaviour.
- Reduction in the proportion of young men involved in perpetrating sexual and domestic violence.


Love is one of the most delicious and loving relationship in the world. Love is the relation in which two people care other more than themselves. Love is the most precious and valuable concept in the world. By love wars can be stopped, relationships can be strengthen. Some expert says people start loving each other in less then seven seconds, we called it love at first sight.
Finding true and honest lover in these days is very difficult task because everyone today make relationships with purpose. If there is no purpose for relation and without any intention two people start caring each other, they start loving each other and enjoying the best and precious relationship in the whole world.
Love is not only restricted to couples, love can be occur between mother and son, two brothers etc. So we need to convert all our relationships into love relationships. For strengthening love relationship people need to frequently share love quotes. Love quotes are very handy tool for lovers to express their love feelings.Given below are some of the most beautiful love quotes.


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Key Person policy
The Key person must help ensure that every child's learning & care is tailored to meet their individual needs. The key person must seek to engage & support parents and/or carers in guiding their child's development at home.' (EYFS 2015)
At Blundeston Preschool we fully embrace the idea that a key person for each child helps that child to feel safe, secure & valued. At the start of your child's journey into preschool she/he will be assigned a key person. This key person can be changed if your child naturally gravitates towards another adult.
The key person will;
- Actively build positive relationships with clear lines of communication between the children & their family.
- Observe & plan for children's likes, interests & individual needs.
- The key person will meet the needs of each child and respond sensitively to their feelings, behaviour & ideas.
- Ensure that children's physical needs are met - Develop a secure & trusting relationship by learning key words in a child's first language or acknowledge their sounds & gestures.
- Keep update & share the child's progress folder with parents. Actively seek & value their written or verbal contribution.
- Support a child through transition periods when moving onto school.
- Develop trust to enable children's independence.
- Be a point of contact for the family if they have any concerns or complaints.
- A parent has the right to change their keyworker if they feel this would benefit the child’s development
The key person will spend time with your child each week to come up with next steps in their development & feed these into weekly planning. They will collate these & other focus observations into their learning journal, which can be viewed at any time.
The preschool provides many of occasions each year for you to speak both formally & informally to your child’s key person a formal parent consultation day in the spring, autumn and summer terms. You can view your child’s learning journal at any time with a signing in and out process. You can also make an appointment at any time to discuss any aspect of preschool life. Just speak to the manager and they will put something in the diary.
Siblings will always, where possible, be given the same key person as they get to know the family so well. The key person is based with your child but also with other members of staffs who also get to know your child well, so that staff holidays & staff sickness doesn’t distress your child, all staff will be a part of your child’s time throughout sessions at the preschool.
The key person is simply there to ensure your child is well cared for in a safe environment & is reaching their potential through observations & assessment.
Key person boards are in the preschool entrance for you to view.
This policy was reviewed January 2017
Signed on behalf of the preschool, Jennifer Clark, Chairperson of the committee
This policy is to be reviewed annually


ROAM-SP will provide resources for coaching, mentorship, peer exchange and support, skills development, and knowledge sharing among rural obstetric providers to increase community-based confidence in providing local intrapartum services. Depending on locally-assessed coaching and support needs, rural communities may identify and develop a number of multi-directional and interdisciplinary coaching relationships and/or structures between family physicians, midwives, obstetricians, and nurses. As such, coaching relationships may be:
- Provider-to-provider, within team
- Team-based, within-community and out-of-community
Participation is voluntary – mentees/coaches identify their own needs and goals, and individuals select and/or agree to form a relationship with their mentor/coach.
We have partnered with UBC Rural CPD CAMP (Coaching and Mentoring Program) to enable communities participating in ROAM-SP to use CAMP’s learning resources to meet the needs of their maternity team. You may find more information on the activities proposed by UBC Rural CPD CAMP within our partnership here.


Champdogs Information Exchange
Lost to IMHA today, only eight and a half, she was my dream whippet, beautiful in the extreme and loved by everyone who met her and deserving of that love, why do we love them so much that it hurts so badly when they go, bless you sweet girl, see you again one day
28.06.16 18:47 GMT
So very sorry, words are inadequate. Thinking of you.
28.06.16 19:42 GMT
This is the time you have to love them enough to let them go. Your girl knew your love, she will have felt it. I know you will carry her memory in your heart. And I am sure that she will wait for you at the bridge. Run free precious girl. xx
Very sad news. So sorry for your loss x
28.06.16 20:56 GMT
So sorry for your loss
28.06.16 22:08 GMT
Very sorry to hear this.
I am really sad to hear that. Sending kind thoughts. Jane
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This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme this year has been about relationships and so I wanted to share my thoughts on the place of empathy especially in partnerships:
Relationships can be tough, and I mean that about all types of relationship; our parents, our children, our co-workers and so frequently our romantic relationships, whatever you wish to call them; spouse, partner, lover, soul-mate.
It is often said that when we start one of these new romantic partnerships we are just that; romantic. It is often cited as “the first stage” during which we are blind to each others flaws and we try to pretend that we are just what the other person wants; “of course! I *love* football!”, “shopping for clothes? my perfect afternoon!”.
You can read more about the five stages here, but in this article I’m interested in what happens when cracks begin to appear. In case you don’t know what I mean, and you are one of the lucky few to have always had a rock solid relationship, I mean when we feel misunderstood or struggle to understand the other; “I thought it was obvious I just needed a hug!”, “I find it weird that you still talk to your old boyfriend”, “How can you tolerate all this mess?”.
Far from being the old Mars/Venus argument of the 90’s, our differences in relationships can be a huge part in what can drive us apart. They can lead us down the path of what John Gottman, the man who can predict the outcome of 91% of relationships, calls the ‘four horsemen of the apocalypse‘; criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling. We don’t want that, well not if we want to stay together at least.
So how can we look at our differences in a way that helps our relationship?
Empathy can be a great leveller, a voice of reason and a healer.
o you remember when you were a child and you first touched something too hot and how shocked you were? Probably not that actual experience, but you know it must have happened because you somehow learned what it feels like. It’s likely
that your partner had a similar experience when they were young. Today, as adults in a relationship, you both know not to touch something scalding hot with your bare hand. Neither of you think that this is a strange way to behave. All good.
Now imagine that your partner had managed to miss out on this childhood experience, had never burned themselves and maybe today they pick up a hot pan from the stove with their bare hand. Without understanding the context from which this experience is missing, this might just seem like very odd behaviour.
Okay, so that is a crude analogy, but it helps to illustrate what might be going on in a relationship. Imagine after a time in a relationship your partner suddenly becomes afraid that you might leave them, that in fact, you don’t love him any more. This is clear to him because, as he sees it, you are always angry with him and nothing he does pleases you. This may come as a complete surprise to you, you may think “I don’t feel angry with him at all! Do I really have to say thank you over and over for every little thing and always say how wonderful it is? Now I *am* beginning to feel angry”. Potentially we are on the verge of a difficult discussion, an argument,hang on, rewind a minute, where might this be coming from?
When you were young perhaps you were gently praised for the things you did, no matter what it was. Perhaps you received love and hugs and smiles just for being you.
Well, what was his childhood actually like? He may say he was happy and fed and clothed, just like you, and that he had a perfectly normal life. And in that normal childhood perhaps when he presented his achievements to his parents there was always praise but with a twist; “That’s great that you got six A stars but what do you think happened with the B?”, or “That’s a lovely card, but you know the ‘three’ is the wrong way round don’t you?”. Or maybe even “What is your mother teaching you? You are 6 years old and you can’t even tie your shoe laces! Right, we are going to do it right now until you have learned it.”. This child could well grow up feeling not good enough.
Suddenly, by understanding the context from which someone’s fears come from, the picture changes. Now his fear makes sense and instead of the ensuing argument, perhaps you feel compassion. In reality, neither your nor his experience is ‘normal’ because ‘normal’ doesn’t exist.
It may sound like a cliché but perhaps communication is the answer, finding out how to step into their world and understand the whole person, their experiences, their context. You are both beautifully unique, both right and both worthy of love.


Death of friendship is more painful than death of friend
Explanation of the Quote on Friendship:
When Friendship dies it hurts more than a death of friend. Relationship between two friends are called the best relationship ever in the world. Your best friend is a only person who understands you. Your friends might be hurting you a lot, but its just because they loves you.
When a Friend dies, you can bear with it. But when a Friendship dies, A relationship ends you can’t bear with that. You can not handle that situation. You will be totally broken from the deep of your heart. It will hurt you a lot more than the death of a friend.
That’s why we say Friendship is the great blessings of god.


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Recently, I love to be alone as I found that I cannot find a true friend who really satisfy myself to be considered as my best friend. I just want to be fair to my self as I want the best for my self. Sometimes, I assume that person as my best friend but my expectation is totally wrong. That person just expect me as a little kid as that person can use me at any time. There are many types of people that I found in my life. Bossy, diva, boastful, selfish, hypocrite, "budget", and many more. Same goes to all of you. I just want to share a story where I just wanted to help a person in case that person need to go somewhere. An incident was happened when I felt so sad. That person really surprised me by giving something in very rude way and does not even glance at me. Imagine when a person wants to give you something by throwing?For example, your friend wants to give you his or her watch. Suddenly that person throw it to you just like that. How do you feel?The person who asks you for help do not even say thanks. What kind of people you are?Maybe that person is very lucky to possess anything that he or she wants but one day you will find that what you give will be returned back to you.


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So we present our "Pleasure & Pain" Series! Shop around, but before you check out, don't forget to love yourself! 🤪💯😎 #truth


"I was travelling in 2006 with a friend of mine, we happened to venture into Laos, and as I was walking past Joma bakery I noticed a beautiful girl sat there with her friend eating some of your cakes.
I shyly asked if she would like to come for a drink with me and she luckily accepted.
We carried on dating and eventually got married in 2010 we now have a gorgeous 4 year old daughter,
We returned to Laos again this year so we could visit the bakery wherewe first met all those years ago.
The food in there was just delicious as my wife remembered and the staff were so friendly and helpful.
We will always remember the place where we met so thank you."
Thank you Mr Goodwin for your wonderful love story!
If you want to share your story with us, don't hesitate to inbox our fanpage. You will be feature on our social media and website.


I believe that marriage is between one man and one woman. I also believe that gays and lesbians should have the same rights as heterosexuals. You might wonder then, how can these two statements be reconciled?
First, you can't change the definition of marriage any more than you can change the definition of other family relationships. For example, if I have a new nephew, can I refuse to be called his uncle and demand that society identify me as his aunt instead? Some may refute this by saying that there are no rights associated with being an uncle as there are with being a husband or wife.
My answer: my point exactly.
Why shouldn't other relationships have the same rights? If marriage is just a relationship of love and is about receiving benefits, why can't a father and
daughter get married? Can two first cousins get married so they can visit each other in the hospital or receive other benefits as a husband and wife do? What about two siblings?
Or can three women get married to each other?
marriage is legalized, then polygamy must be legalized; incest must be
legalized. If marriage is a relationship of love - and I can love whomever
I want - why can't I marry my sister or brother or marry more than one person?
Do I have the power to re-define "uncle"? No. And if I disagree with that definition, perhaps I should take up my cause with the dictionary, not the government.
The federal government should not be defining marriage one way or the other. It has no right to determine what the dictionary says. I am 100% supportive of guaranteeing gays and lesbians full rights and benefits enjoyed by heterosexuals under the law. But, whatever relationship two individuals of the same sex make with each other - whatever it may be - it should not be called marriage! We need to get government out of marriage in order to protect and preserve it.
Government should instead institute a program in which any two citizens can designate each other as their beneficiary. Such a designation would have no sexual connotations whatsoever - thus avoiding the issue of incest. Any TWO people would be able to designate each other (regardless of gender,
sexual orientation, or age) as the recipient of their benefits - thus avoiding the issue of legalizing
polygamy. It would purely be about who gets what benefits. Under this system, a traditionally married couple would still enjoy their benefits and the sanctity of their religious marriage. A same-sex couple would enjoy all the rights and benefits they demand that are currently enjoyed by married couples.
We do need to preserve marriage. Countless studies have been done in recent years that support the idea
of traditional marriage as a societal good - economically,
psychologically, and socially. We as a society are attempting an
experiment with same-sex marriage and like any experiment, the results
may not be what we expect; there will be disastrous consequences for a failed experiment such as this.
Right at the core of it all, the issue is not about same-sex marriage.
Society has already re-defined marriage for us. We're just waiting for
our government to catch up with "modern" society. Same-sex marriage is
only the logical conclusion of society's view of marriage as a mere
contract for adults and is a result of the overall decline and
transformation of marriage over the past 50 years.
Parenthood - built on the foundation of traditional marriage - is the ultimate role of selflessness. Those "who have a value
system that causes them to subordinate their own needs to those of
others, especially to the welfare of children" should support
traditional marriage...."We need politicians, policy makers, and officials to increase their attention to what is best for children in contrast to the selfish interests of voters and vocal advocates of adult interests" - Dallin H Oaks.


OK, this is a really short post…
Let say, we were best friends. Really close and we cared about each other, and we wanted to be with each other. At that time we defined ‘best friends’ as bla bla and bla, a definition that showed how close we were, and of course it was different with the definition for ‘lovers’. Was it really different or we chose to arrange the words so it sounded different?
And one day I told you that I would get married with a lady.
And then you pulled yourself back, too far.
Now think, were we best friends?
Or were we lovers that didn’t admit that we were lovers?
Or we were best friends and silent-lovers at the same time, but we chose not to bring it to the next level?
And now, think again.
Look around you, look at every friend that you have.
Are you friends?
You will find that there are many people who love you exist around you.
You only have to open your eyes, and feel the beauty.
Love is everywhere… spread love.


Â Dating at Forty â€“ a Proof of Failure. â€ This is the first time we have asked this question. Bovendien heeft zij een internet-nieuwssite: www. Organized outings are much less common, as just 4% of online daters have attended a group outing or other physical event organized by an online dating site. General public attitudes towards online dating have become much more positive in recent years, and social networking sites are now playing a prominent role when it comes to navigating and documenting romantic relationships. And the best part of it all is that once you post your profile, you can go about your day; when you come home, you may have numerous messages from people who stumbled across your profile and liked what you had to say. Telephone interviews were conducted in English and Spanish by landline (1,125) and cell phone (1,127, including 571 without a landline phone). That is statistically similar to the 17% of online daters who said that this had happened to them when we first asked this question in 2005. In general, online daters themselves give the experience high marks. At the same time, the proportion of Americans who say that they met their current partner online has doubled in the last eight years. In addition, people who have used online dating are significantly more likely to say that their relationship began online than are those who have never used online dating. Over 40s men and women also tend to be easier to get along with as they know what they want and you know what you want. Well, you only respond to messages from people if you want to. On an â€œall-adultsâ€ basis, that means that 5% of all committed relationships in America today began online. 40% of online daters have used dating sites designed for people with shared interests or backgrounds, and one in three have paid to use a dating site or app dating sites for 40 and over.
Additionally, 32% of internet users agree with the statement that â€œ online dating keeps people from settling down because they always have options for people to date. An Unique Experience for 40 Plus Dating If you talk to people who arenâ€™t familiar with online dating, they may try to dissuade you from joining a dating site for singles over 40. Singles over 60 is a dedicated senior dating site for single men and women over 60 to find activity partners, travel companions or your dream lover. And because we encourage that there are no personal details, like your phone number, address, or place of employment be posted on your profile, the chances of you being in danger is very slim dating sites for 40 and over. Negative experiences on online dating sites are relatively common Even as online daters have largely positive opinions of the process, many have had negative experiences using online dating. 24% of internet users have flirted with someone online, up from 15% in 2005. â€ In terms of demographics, online dating is most common among Americans in their mid-20â€™s through mid-40â€™s. Taken together, 11% of all American adults have done one or both of these activities and are classified as â€œonline daters. The Truth About Dating over 40 The truth is dating begins at forty. Beyond using these sites as a tool for researching potential partners, some 15% of SNS users with recent dating experience have asked someone out on a date using a social networking site. And while younger adults are also more likely than their elders to look up past flames online, this behavior is still relatively common among older cohorts. Online dating is also relatively popular among the college-educated, as well as among urban and suburban residents. Sure enough they may not have done it for a while, but without teenage acne and insecurity, itâ€™s likely to be better once they get into it. And women are more likely than men to have blocked or unfriended someone who was flirting in a way that made them uncomfortable. One in ten Americans have used an online dating site or mobile dating app themselves, and many people now know someone else who uses online dating or who has found a spouse or long-term partner via online dating.
Itâ€™s a great way to start mingling â€“ the experience of meeting a lot of new people can be challenging, but also very, very rewarding. Looking only at those committed relationships that started within the last ten years, 11% say that their spouse or partner is someone they met online. Among those who have been together for ten years or less, 11% met online... Some 22% of 25-34 year olds and 17% of 35-44 year olds are online daters. Letâ€™s not forget to mention that it takes time to get ready to go out and you will have to spend money while you are out too. Nearly one third (30%) of SNS users with recent dating experience 1 have used a social networking site to get more information about someone they were interested in dating. Young adults are especially likely to flirt onlineâ€”47% of internet users ages 18-24 have done this before, as have 40% of those ages 25-34. If you love mingling, you will love online dating. About this survey This report is based on the findings of a survey on Americansâ€™ use of the Internet. Find that special one, start dating over 60. If you are not interested in the person or you feel unsafe, you can ignore them and even block the person. De KVOK is uitgeefster van de tijdschrift Het ORGEL, NotaBene en de ZomerAgenda. ... .


In the intriguing world of zodiac compatibility, the connection between two individuals of the same sign can be a fascinating study.
When it comes to Cancer and Cancer compatibility, the bond is particularly unique and profound.
As two members of the same zodiac sign, they share a deep emotional core and a sensitivity that is both their strength and their challenge.
Zodiac compatibility is a captivating field that explores the potential for love and understanding between different sun signs.
It delves into the strengths, weaknesses, and dynamics that can shape relationships, offering insights that can be both enlightening and surprising.
When two Cancers come together, compatibility is explored not just through shared traits, but also through shared experiences and emotional languages.
A relationship between two cancer patients can be deeply emotional and intensely personal.
They understand each other's moods, needs, and insecurities like no other sign can.
This shared understanding can create a bond that is deeply empathetic and intuitively supportive.
What is the Cancer Zodiac Sign?
To fully appreciate the dynamics of a Cancer-Cancer relationship, it's essential to understand the key traits of the Cancer zodiac sign.
The Key Traits of a Cancer Individual
Cancers are known for their emotional depth, intuitive nature, and strong attachment to home and family.
They are caring, compassionate, and highly imaginative. They value security and comfort, and they have a strong nurturing instinct.
However, they can also be moody, sensitive, and sometimes overly cautious.
The Emotional Depth of Cancer: A Deep Dive
Cancers have a rich emotional life. They feel things deeply and have a strong empathetic streak.
This emotional depth can make them highly intuitive and understanding, but it can also make them prone to mood swings and emotional ups and downs.
Case Studies: Real-life Cancer Personalities
Consider the case of Laura, a typical Cancer personality.
Laura is deeply attached to her family and home. She is intuitive and empathetic, often picking up on the feelings and needs of those around her before they even express them.
However, she can also be moody and tends to retreat into her shell when she feels threatened or overwhelmed.
The Dynamics of a Cancer-Cancer Relationship
When two Cancers come together, the relationship is often characterized by deep emotional understanding, shared values, and mutual empathy.
The Emotional Bond Between Two Cancers
In a Cancer-Cancer relationship, the emotional bond is profound.
Both partners intuitively understand each other's emotional needs and respond with empathy and care.
They are able to provide the emotional security that each craves, creating a nurturing and supportive environment.
The Shared Values and Interests of Cancer Partners
Cancers share a love for home and family. They value emotional connection, security, and comfort.
In a relationship, they often find common ground in their shared values and interests, which can strengthen their bond and provide a solid foundation for their relationship.
Expert Opinions: The Strengths of a Cancer-Cancer Relationship
According to relationship experts, a Cancer-Cancer partnership can be one of the most nurturing and comforting relationships.
The shared understanding and deep emotional connection can create a strong bond.
However, they also caution that the shared tendency for mood swings and emotional ups and downs can be a challenge.
The Challenges in a Cancer-Cancer Relationship
Like any relationship, a Cancer-Cancer partnership also faces its share of challenges.
The same traits that make their relationship so deep and meaningful can also create potential pitfalls.
The Potential Pitfalls of Similar Temperaments
While shared traits can create a deep understanding, they can also lead to a magnification of each other's weaknesses.
For instance, the Cancerian tendency for moodiness can be amplified in a Cancer-Cancer relationship, leading to emotional turbulence.
The Struggle for Emotional Balance in a Cancer-Cancer Relationship
Maintaining emotional balance can be a challenge for two Cancers.
They can both be prone to mood swings and periods of introspection, which can sometimes lead to misunderstandings or emotional disconnect.
Case Studies: Overcoming Challenges in a Cancer-Cancer Relationship
Consider the case of Mike and Lisa, both Cancers. They share a deep emotional bond and a love for home and family.
However, their shared moodiness often leads to emotional ups and downs. By recognizing this challenge and working together to maintain emotional balance, they have been able to navigate their relationship successfully.
The Role of Emotional Intelligence in a Cancer-Cancer Relationship
In a Cancer-Cancer relationship, emotional intelligence plays a crucial role.
It's the key to understanding each other's moods, providing emotional support, and navigating the emotional ups and downs that can characterize their relationship.
The Importance of Emotional Understanding and Empathy
Cancers are naturally empathetic and emotionally attuned to their partners. In a Cancer-Cancer relationship, this emotional understanding allows them to provide the emotional support and care that each partner needs.
It also helps them navigate their shared moodiness and emotional sensitivity.
The Art of Emotional Communication for Cancer Partners
For Cancer partners, emotional communication is an art. They are able to express their feelings openly and honestly, and they are also able to understand and respond to their partner's emotional needs.
This emotional communication is key to maintaining harmony and understanding in their relationship.
Case Studies: Successful Emotional Navigation in a Cancer-Cancer Relationship
Consider the case of Sarah and Alex, both Cancers. They have a deep emotional connection and a shared understanding of each other's emotional needs.
Their ability to communicate their feelings and understand each other's moods has helped them navigate their relationship successfully.
The Influence of Moon Signs on Cancer-Cancer Compatibility
In astrology, the moon sign plays a significant role in determining emotional compatibility.
For Cancer-Cancer relationships, understanding the influence of their moon signs can provide deeper insights into their compatibility.
The Significance of the Moon Sign in Astrology
In astrology, the moon sign represents a person's emotional nature, instincts, and unconscious reactions.
It's a key factor in determining emotional compatibility between partners.
The Impact of Different Moon Signs on a Cancer-Cancer Relationship
For Cancer partners, their moon signs can have a significant impact on their relationship.
For instance, a Cancer with a Moon in Gemini may have a more intellectual approach to emotions, while a Cancer with a Moon in Pisces may be more intuitive and empathetic.
Understanding these differences can help Cancer partners navigate their relationship more effectively.
Expert Opinions: The Role of Moon Signs in Compatibility
Astrology experts often emphasize the importance of considering moon signs in assessing compatibility.
They argue that understanding the influence of the moon sign can provide deeper insights into a person's emotional nature and their approach to relationships.
The Power of Intuition in a Cancer-Cancer Relationship
Cancers are known for their strong intuition, which plays a significant role in their relationships.
In a Cancer-Cancer partnership, this intuitive understanding can deepen their emotional bond and enhance their compatibility.
The Intuitive Nature of Cancer: An Exploration
Cancers are often described as highly intuitive. They have a knack for picking up on subtle emotional cues and understanding unspoken feelings.
This intuitive nature can make them highly empathetic and understanding partners.
The Role of Intuition in Understanding and Bonding
In a Cancer-Cancer relationship, their shared intuition can strengthen their bond.
They are able to understand each other on a deep, intuitive level, which can enhance their emotional connection and mutual understanding.
Case Studies: The Power of Intuition in Cancer-Cancer Relationships
Consider the case of Emily and Chris, both Cancers. They share a deep intuitive understanding that allows them to communicate without words.
This intuitive bond has strengthened their relationship and helped them navigate their shared emotional depth.
The Role of Family and Home in a Cancer-Cancer Relationship
For Cancers, family and home hold a special significance. In a Cancer-Cancer relationship, their shared values around family and home can create a strong bond and a harmonious home life.
The Importance of Family and Home to Cancer Individuals
Cancers are often described as homebodies. They value the comfort and security of home and have a strong attachment to their family.
They are nurturing and protective, and they often express their love and care through acts of service and care for their home and family.
Building a Harmonious Home Life Together
In a Cancer-Cancer relationship, their shared love for home and family can lead to a harmonious home life.
They understand each other's need for comfort and security, and they work together to create a nurturing and supportive home environment.
Case Studies: Successful Home Building in a Cancer-Cancer Relationship
Consider the case of Anna and Mark, both Cancers. They share a love for home and family, and they have worked together to create a warm and nurturing home environment.
Their shared values and efforts have resulted in a harmonious home life that strengthens their relationship.
The Future Prospects for a Cancer-Cancer Relationship
When two Cancers come together, the potential for a long-term, deeply connected relationship is high.
Their shared understanding, emotional depth, and love for home and family can create a strong bond that stands the test of time.
Long-term Compatibility and Growth Prospects
In a Cancer-Cancer relationship, the prospects for long-term compatibility are high.
Their shared traits and values, combined with their deep emotional understanding, can create a strong foundation for a lasting relationship.
As they grow and evolve together, their bond can deepen, and their relationship can become even stronger.
The Role of Mutual Support and Understanding in Sustaining the Relationship
Mutual support and understanding play a crucial role in sustaining a Cancer-Cancer relationship.
By providing emotional support, understanding each other's moods and needs, and working together to create a nurturing home environment, they can build a relationship that is both emotionally fulfilling and stable.
Expert Predictions: The Future of Cancer-Cancer Relationships
According to relationship experts, the future of Cancer-Cancer relationships is generally positive.
The deep emotional connection, shared values, and mutual understanding that characterize these relationships can create a strong bond that can withstand the challenges of life.
However, they also caution that maintaining emotional balance and managing their shared moodiness can be crucial for the long-term success of the relationship.
Cancer and Cancer Compatibility (FAQ)
In our comprehensive exploration of Cancer and Cancer compatibility, we delved into the unique dynamics, emotional bonds, and potential challenges of this astrological pairing.
To further enhance your understanding, we've distilled some of the key insights from the article into the following questions and answers.
Whether you're a Cancer looking for insights into your relationship or simply curious about astrological compatibility, these Q&As offer a quick yet informative overview.
What are the key traits of a Cancer individual?
Cancers are known for their emotional depth, intuitive nature, and strong attachment to home and family.They are caring, compassionate, and highly imaginative, but they can also be moody, sensitive, and sometimes overly cautious.
How does emotional intelligence play a role in a Cancer-Cancer relationship?
Emotional intelligence is crucial in a Cancer-Cancer relationship.It helps in understanding each other's moods, providing emotional support, and navigating the emotional ups and downs that can characterize their relationship.
What is the significance of the moon sign in a Cancer-Cancer relationship?
In astrology, the moon sign represents a person's emotional nature, instincts, and unconscious reactions. For Cancer-Cancer relationships, understanding the influence of their moon signs can provide deeper insights into their compatibility.
What are the future prospects for a Cancer-Cancer relationship?
The prospects for long-term compatibility in a Cancer-Cancer relationship are high. Their shared traits and values, combined with their deep emotional understanding, can create a strong foundation for a lasting relationship.
What is the unique beauty of a Cancer-Cancer relationship?
The beauty of a Cancer-Cancer relationship lies in its depth and emotional richness. It's a relationship that allows both partners to be understood, cared for, and loved on a deep, intuitive level.
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Conclusion: Embracing the Emotional Depth of a Cancer-Cancer Relationship
A Cancer-Cancer relationship is a journey of emotional depth and intuitive understanding.
It's a unique bond characterized by deep empathy, shared values, and a love for home and family.
The Unique Beauty of a Cancer-Cancer Relationship
The beauty of a Cancer-Cancer relationship lies in its depth and emotional richness.
It's a relationship that allows both partners to be understood, cared for, and loved on a deep, intuitive level.
Personal Reflections on the Journey of Cancer-Cancer Compatibility
Reflecting on the journey of Cancer-Cancer compatibility, it's clear that while it can be an emotional rollercoaster, it's also a deeply rewarding and fulfilling relationship.
The shared understanding, emotional depth, and love for home and family create a unique bond that is both beautiful and profound.
The Call to Action: Embracing the Emotional Journey of a Cancer-Cancer Relationship
For those embarking on the journey of a Cancer-Cancer relationship, embracing the emotional depth of the relationship is key.
By understanding and accepting each other's moods, providing emotional support, and working together to create a nurturing home environment, they can build a relationship that is deeply fulfilling and emotionally rich.
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It’s gratifying engaging with you on a talk on issues that affect our marital experience, lives, and destinies. Particularly, I feel humbled to share my thoughts on the situations and conditions that characterize the relationship of many couples and their in-laws in our contemporary time.
There are three types of such relationships that prevail today: the worst, the fair and the best relationships. Get along with me as I briefly demystify them in the following lines.
The Worst Type
In this type of relationship, the spouses are having it bad and unpleasant between themselves. There are no mutual understanding, love, and affection. The worst experience is further compounded by the sour and toxic relationship between the husband/wife and his/her in-laws. He/she often sees nothing but monster-in-laws and they, too, feel they’ve unluckily gam with a devil-son/daughter-in-law.
Often, a mere misunderstanding between the couple, even on a trivial issue, would escalate to an altercation and further get heightened to domestic violence. In this circumstance, he/she has no in-laws to call upon to intervene and reconcile or arbitrate. That’s because the in-laws themselves are either a passive part of the problem or the active actors, the dramatic personae, in the squabble.
It’s not unusual seeing the nuptial that was tied in the Name of God ending up being dissolved by such forces of marital commotion.
The Fair Type
This type comes in two opposite dimensions.
In the first dimension, the husband/wife is having a good relationship with his/her mate, but not so with his/her in-laws. Whenever any or all of the in-laws are mad with the husband/wife, he/she always has the defense and support of her/his spouse, who sees her/him to be good and feels either the in-laws are probably not understanding her/him better or they can’t just relate well with a daughter/son-in-law.
The husband/wife would often stand by the mate and present her/his case in a positive light before the in-laws. Usually, when a feudal situation escalates, he/she would protect and back her/his interest, even against the wishes of his/her blood family.
The other dimension under the fair type is a situation where the wife/husband has a good relationship with the in-laws, but not so with her husband/his wife. Whenever any misunderstanding or quarrel or commotion sparks, the in-laws would support her/him and would often wonder how the husband/wife could fail to see the charming beauty and goodness in his wife/her husband.
Whenever the marital situation of the couple gets worse, the respective in-laws could go to any length to protect the interest of their beloved son/daughter-in-law, make his/her spouse realize the missing link, and strive to successfully reconcile between them.
Notably, both the above dimensions are only fair, but not the best, the ideal relationship.
The Best Type
In this type, not only are the husband and wife in good terms of mutual understanding, love and affection, but each of them also has a cordial relationship with their respective in-laws. All of them live and relate with themselves, by themselves, and for themselves positively, cordially, and amicably.
Whenever a fire of misunderstanding suddenly sparks, they leverage on the strength of their mutual understanding, love, and faith to quench it by objectively, sincerely and honestly addressing the causes and nip them in the bud before the fire blazes wildly and destructively.
In the cool atmosphere of this type of best relationship, the tranquility of heart, peace, harmony and happiness reign. It’s the ideal relationship where each individual lives and experiences the true meaning of marital life and destiny. This best type of relationship translates the divine’s idealistic vision and objectives of marriage and couple-in-law relationship to reality.
The Holy Qur’ān scintillatingly christens these vision and objectives when it declares that the object of marriage is not only to cohabit and procreate (Q. 42:12), but also that each may experience the tranquility of soul and peace of mind (30:22) and also be the delight of the eyes of the other (25:75).
To be able to actualize the above, Allah declares that He has made for man, family by blood and family by marriage – the in-laws (Q. 25:55). Each of the spouses must discharge the responsibilities he/she owes to the respective families. Similarly, He declares the rights and responsibilities of each spouse: ‘And they (the women) have rights similar to those (of men) over them in equity, but men have a rank above them’ (Q. 2:229) – that’s merely the rank of leadership which divine wisdom apportioned to the husbands.
To facilitate the mutual discharge of responsibilities, Allah creates mutual love, mercy and tenderness between the couple (Q. 30:22), and enjoins them to maintain and sustain this divine providence through being God-fearing in all ramifications (Q. 4:2); and, in fact, becoming the leader of the righteous (Q. 25:75). More so, He stipulates that they should be straightforward in speech (Q. 33:71) and mutually consort with themselves in kindness (Q. 4:20).
Look at the present condition of your marriage and the relationship between you and your in-laws. Which of the above types of relationships characterize your marital experience? Do you really feel you’re experiencing the best, the ideal type? If yes, keep the standard up and further improve it still. If no, you’ve really got to resolve to work it out better and amend the cracks in the wall.
For us all, I pray may Allāh bless us with the best of marital experiences, lives and destinies. Āmīn!


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ROBERT M. NEWELL, PH.D.
FORENSIC AND CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Specializing in Behavioral Healthcare for Children &
Adolescents, Families, Couples, and Adults.†
WHAT EVERY PARENT NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT
HOW TO TALK WITH CHILDREN ABOUT DIVORCE
Children's reactions are related to how the parents decide to tell the child about the divorce. Parents need to consider carefully how they will tell the children and what they will tell them. If at all possible the family should meet together. This process allows the children to ask questions of their parents. It can also help the parents to avoid blaming each other. Prior to this family meeting the parents should discuss specifically what to tell the children. With prior planning, parents can stay calmer which in turn helps the children remain calm. This family meeting should be repeated in time to address other questions and concerns the children may have. A family meeting may seem like an impossibility to a couple facing divorce. It is a time where the contentions of the adult relationship needs to take a back seat to the needs of the children directly affected by the divorce.
What do the children need to know? Children can often become confused with too much information. They need to know their needs will be met, their routine will stay as intact as possible. They need to know they are not to blame for their parents divorce. Children need to know their relationship with both parents will continue and be supported. Children also need to know the truth. Although some information may be too overwhelming for a child to hear (i.e. extra marital affairs, abuse or addiction), information can be given to a child about the divorce at an age appropriate level. As time goes by, the child may need more information to clarify their understanding of the divorce. Above all, the parent does not want to get into a situation where they must retract a statement as a lie. This erodes the safety and security of the family. In that their world has been completely altered it is helpful to tell the children what will remain the same. It is important at this time that a parents words and actions match. Follow through on the plans set forth to the children is important.
Older children (4+) need to know the divorce is final. There is a temptation to tell children whatever may make them feel safe. Statements such as "nothing will change" or "You will see dad as much as before" are empty reassurances. The children know this will not happen. The parents want to avoid giving the children false hopes the parents will reunite. This would be the appropriate time to restate the divorce is not their fault. Children, in an attempt to make sense of the trauma of divorce, will interpret their behavior (misbehavior, bad grades in school) as the reasons for the divorce. They tend to feel guilty which leads to feeling a lack of self worth. Children will have fears and concerns regarding the changes ahead. Take these concerns seriously. Parents need to listen to what their children have to say. It is important for all of us to feel validated and recognized. Parents can demonstrate care and concern by listening closely to what children have to say. It is important to validate their feelings and thoughts. This behavior will demonstrate a parent's ongoing commitment to their children.
Making it Easier for the Children
There are some basic things parents can to do make the transition of divorce easier for all children.
∑ Listen to your child.† Parents need to be able to listen to their childrenís concerns and questions about the divorce as a way to sort out their own conflicts and confusion.
∑ Be as honest as possible. To the extent that it is possible, have discussions about the divorce with both parents present.
∑ Do not try to over compensate for an absent parent.
∑ Parents should not use the children to ferret information back and forth between households. The children are not messengers. It is inappropriate to ask the children to be a spy. If the children do not want to talk about the time spent with the other parent, leave it as that.
∑ Reassure the children often that they are not to blame.
∑ Spouses should not argue while the children are listening. Conflict witnessed by children during and after the divorce adversely affects their adjustment.
∑ Maintain normal routines and activities to the greatest extent possible.
∑ Try to be consistent with rules and discipline in each house.
∑ Do not use the children as a pawn. The children deserve to have quality time with both parents. Don't make the children decide between their parents.
∑ Take care of yourself. You will need to nurture yourself so that you can in turn nurture your children.
∑ Make every effort to maintain consistent contact with the children - even if there are geographic boundaries.
∑ Don't make promises you cannot keep . Too often divorcing parents make promises they cannot keep. These promises are born out of their own guilt. Children do not forget the promises their parents make. Following through on a promises reinforces a sense of safety and security.
∑ Don't criticize your spouse or their family in front of the children.
∑ Your child is not your confidant. Let your child be a child. Deal with your personal feelings by networking with friends or through outside help.
A Child's Understanding of Divorce
A childís ability to understand about his or her parentsí divorce is based on the childís age and developmental stage.† Here are some basic guidelines of what you can expect in terms of your childís ability to comprehend and understand about divorce.
∑ A change in a parentí energy level and emotional state
∑ Older infants notice when one parent is no longer living in the home
∑ An infant's sense of self is a reflection of the thoughts, feelings and actions around him or her
∑ Infants first milestone is to learn about trust
∑ Irritability/ fussy
∑ If parent is depressed, non-responsive or anxious, the infant will become anxious and may stop trying to engage the parent in an emotional connection
∑ Changes in daily routine
∑ If new adult moves into home, older infants may be nervous and fearful
∑ Maintain normal routines
∑ Anticipate eating and sleeping problems
Toddlers (Ages 2 to 3 years):
∑ Recognizes that one parent no longer lives at home.
∑ May express empathy towards others.
∑ Gains a sense of self via adult responses to him or her.
∑ Toddlers milestone is gaining independence
∑ Toddlers measure themselves by the input ( attitudes, words and actions) of others
∑ May have difficulty separating from parents
∑ Able to express anger toward parent
∑ May become worried and anxious when the parent is away.
∑ Misplaced guilt: they will likely blame themselves for the divorce
∑ May behaviorally regress ( lose skills previously developed i.e. toilet training or show behaviors they grew out of i.e. thumb sucking)
∑ Sleeping and napping disturbances (change in routine, older toddlers may have nightmares
Hereís What You Can Do:†
∑ Spend more time with your child during transitions ( i.e. arrive 10-15 minutes earlier when you take your child to child care)
∑ Be consistent in how your respond to your child
∑ Provide consistent verbal and physical reassurance of your love
∑ Understand your child's distress and know that in time, and with support, negative behaviors will disappear and recently learned skills will reappear
∑ Talk to other adults and care givers about how to support your child during this transition.
Young Children (Ages 4 to 9 years):
∑ Recognize that one parent no longer lives at home
∑ Begin to understand divorce means their parents will no longer be married and live together and that their parents no longer love each other.
∑ Begin to demonstrate mastery and accomplishment among peers
∑ Begin to judge self compared to others and develop a need to be accepted
∑ Base self image on how they and others perceive their parents
∑ May blame themselves for the divorce
∑ May worry about the changes in their daily lives
∑ Nightmares related to divorce issues
∑ May demonstrate signs of sadness and grief
∑ May become aggressive and angry
∑ Have difficulty with the difference between fantasy and reality, and may fantasize that their parents will get back together.
∑ May interpret one parent leaving home as a rejection of them
∑ Fears become extended in their entire world
Hereís What You Can Do:
∑ Repeatedly tell your child that he/she is not responsible for the divorce
∑ Reassure your child that their needs will be met and that they do not have to worry
∑ Talk to them about their thoughts and feelings. Be sensitive to their fears
∑ Plan a visitation schedule and maintain it.
∑ Support the children's ongoing relationship with the other parent
∑ Read books together about children and divorce
∑ Gentle and candidly remind children that the divorce is final and that parents will not get back together again.
Preteens and Teenagers (ages 10 years and up):
∑ Understands what divorce means but may have difficulty accepting the reality of the changes it brings to their family
∑ Sill may blame themselves for the divorce
∑ Beginning to develop a moral code based on experiences with parents. Will identify who is good or bad.
∑ Will begin a period of rebellion, by acting out difficult emotions
∑ Older teenagers (13-17) struggle with autonomy vs. acceptance
∑ May feel abandoned by the parent who moves out of the house
∑ May see the divorce as a personal rejection
∑ May act as if nothing bothers them
∑ May withdraw from long- time friends and favorite activities
∑ May act out in uncharacteristic ways
∑ May feel angry and unsure about their own beliefs concerning love, marriage and family
∑ May start to worry about adult matters
∑ May experience a sense of growing up too soon
∑ May feel obligated to take on more adult responsibilities in the family
Hereís What You Can Do:
∑ Although divorce is one of the most difficult life events, older teenagers have more psychological resources for coping with the transition.
∑ Keep lines of communication with your teenager open.† Remember, you can talk at your teenager too much, but you canít talk with your teenager too much.†
∑ Reassure children of your love and continued involvement in their lives.
∑ Talk to the other adults in their life and ask about the child's response.
∑ Both parents need to stay involved in their children's lives, know their friends, what they do together, and keep up with their progress in other activities.
∑ Validate the child's strengths.
∑ Honor family rituals and routines.
∑ Assign age-appropriate household responsibilities and show appreciation for children's contribution.
∑ Avoid using teenagers as confidants, plan time for yourself with adult friends.
∑ Tell children when other people will be attending special occasions with you, especially if itís a new romantic partner.
► CONTACT ME if you have any questions, or if you have any concerns about your child or family.†
DR. ROBERT M. NEWELL
Copyright © 2004-2007 Robert M. Newell, Ph.D. All rights reserved.


It was May of 1995, and for Lindsay it was another hard working day at the coffee shop. Emma(her best friend) had just called her to see if they can meet at an Italian restaurant that they both liked so much. At 10 pm, Lindsay arrived to the Italian restaurant and started to talk with Emma, “You know, I feel so lonely and so sad; in the last 4 years I had not met any kind guy, and I think I will never find real love”. “Don’t worry”, Emma replied, “You are only 24, and you should wait until destiny decides to join you with the indicated guy”. They continued talking all night long until it was time to return home. They both said goodbye to each other and went back to their respective homes.
Next day, while Lindsay was working, she suddenly realized that a tall, black haired, green eyed man had just arrived to the coffee shop. He looked over 30, but besides that, he was a very sexy man. She stayed paralyzed looking at that gorgeous man. He was just so perfect; like everything he had just wished before.
Every day that passed by, Lindsay watched out that gorgeous man at the coffee shop; and when she realized that he had just arrived to the place, she was the first to serve him. “What are we going to serve to you today?”, she asked. “An American, double sugar coffee, please”, he replied. Since the first time he attended the coffee, he did it alone, and Lindsay was confused about this matter, which made her feel uneasy when she was around him. Although Lindsay thought that the gorgeous man didn’t realize that she liked him, one day, the gorgeous man decided to begin a conversation with her. “What is your name”, he asked. “My name is Lindsay, how about yours?” she replied. “I’m called Alexei, nice to meet you”, he continued. “Hey, don’t you like to take dinner with me tonight, so that we can know each other better?”, he said. “Oh really? that sounds great, of course I want”, she replied. “Well I wait for you here at the coffee shop at 10 pm to take you to a fabulous Caribbean restaurant, you will love it”, after he said that, they both said goodbye to each other. Lindsay was so happy, that she just couldn’t believe what had happened.
Although it was 8 pm, she asked permission to her buss so that she could leave and go home to fix herself. Her buss that had seen her every day so sad, saw her in this occasion so happy, that he immediately let her leave. When she arrived home, she put on the best dress that she had, and make up her face with sweet colors. Then she returned to the coffee shop, and waited for him. Finally, he arrived there and took her to the restaurant that he had told her. “Well, what can I tell about myself?” he said, “I’m 34 years old, I’m the manager of a jeweler company, I don’t have a couple, and I have never been married, so I don’t have kids” he ended. They continued talking and laughing all night long. Suddenly, Lindsay watched her clock and she realized that it was too late and that she better return home. He took Lindsay to her home, but after this, they both decide to continue going out, so that they can know each other better.
After several weeks of flirting each other, Alexei asked Lindsay an opportunity to be her boyfriend. She absolutely accepted, and since that day, every second was just a wonderful moment.
Lindsay was so happy that he immediately called Emma (who had not being on city for a several weeks) she called her to tell her about her happiness. “Hey girl can you come to my home? There’s something I want to tell you”. Five minutes after Lindsay had told her that, Emma arrived Lindsay’s home. Lindsay started to tell all her love story; she was so happy, that she suddenly started to cry. Then, Lindsay showed Emma a picture where Alexei appeared. Emma was just so glad for her, that all she could do was hugging her. It was late and Emma had to go home, but not without giving another big hug with a sweet kiss on her friend’s cheek. When she arrived to her home, she realized that she had taken Alexei’s picture with her. She promised herself, she will return it the next day, but several days passed on, and she forgot to return it.
One morning, while Emma was fixing herself, her mom came to her bedroom, with an unusual face. Emma got confused and she asked what did she have. “What’s this Emma?” her mom asked her showing something. After saying this, her mom’s eyes filled of tears, and she began to tell Emma why she was crying. After Emma heard all those words, she started to cry too. Her mom made her promised she will tell nobody about what she had just told her.
At afternoon Emma decided to go to the coffee shop. There, Emma told Lindsay that she should break up with Alexei, because he was not as good as she thought. After hearing this, Lindsay started to get mad, “Why are you telling these things to me? I’m surprised, I think you are jealous because I have just found the perfect man” Lindsay said madly. “No, I’m not jealous, it’s only that I love you and that I want you to be happy the rest of your life; I think that with that man you won’t be, I know several things about him that I think you won’t like, you know I…”. Emma was so angry that she interrupted her by saying, “Well, I don’t need advices of anybody, and please don’t say you love me, because you don’t; the only person that does it is Alexei, he loves me so much that yesterday he asked me to marry him, and I’m going to do it because I love him too; and please don’t try to lie at me by telling me you know something about him, you don’t even know him, so stop cheating; and don’t talk to me until you apologize yourself, and until you change your points of view, otherwise, I don’t want to talk with you, or even see you again”. After telling this, Lindsay returned to what she was doing at the coffee shop. Emma’s eyes just filled of tears, and all she can do was going home.
Lindsay was so happy because of her wedding, that all day long she was looking for the best dress, the prettiest shoes, and the cutest accessories. One of those day in which she was looking for the best dress, she stopped at a bridge’s store and entered it. She realized that the store man was one of the famous gay designers from Chicago, and immediately she asked him for a beautiful dress for her wedding. He showed her many dresses until she decides for one. After she had chosen it, she passed to a private room to put it on and see if she looked nice with it. While she was putting on the dress, she started to hear strange voices outside. She started to hear that another man was telling to the designer that he was going to get married with a girl just because many people had started to asked about his sexuality; and because he was an important man, he couldn’t permit people say such things about him. “Don’t worry”, the designer said, “You can marry her just to stop bad comments from people, but you can continue flirting with guys whenever you wish”. Lindsay felt so bad about the girl who will marry that man, that she decided to discreetly watch who that terrible man was. Quietly, she opened the door, and she realized that he was a cut, sexy, gorgeous, and nice man, who was holding the designer’s hands. But it was not a common man, he was Alexei. She got so angry and so sad at the same time that she decided to go out from the private room and yell at Alexei, “Why have you done this to me? Forget about me, I don’t want to get married with you anymore”. After saying this, Lindsay runaway from the bridge’s store, without caring she had the dress on. On the way home, she was crying and feeling very sad; but most of all, she felt sad because of the fight she had have with Emma because of Alexei, and she decided to look for her and apologize her.
“I’m sorry, you were right, he was not as good as I thought”, Lindsay said. “Don’t worried, I understand, the good thing is that you are not marring him anymore” Emma replied. “But why did you change your point of view about him, if few days before you were so happy about me?” Lindsay asked. “Well, I promise my mom to tell nobody about this, but even thought I made that promise, that day when you got mad with me at the coffee shop, I wanted to tell this”, Emma continued. “Do you remember you showed me a picture from him? Well that day I accidentally took it home, and although days were passing on, I forgot to return it to you. After few days, one morning my mom came into my room and started to ask me where I had taken that picture. She told me that that man was my father. I got confused because all my life I have thought my dad was dead. She explained me that she had to tell me that because she didn’t want me to suffer. I didn’t understand what she was saying, but then she told me he was bisexual”. Suddenly Emma’s voice started to change, and her eyes filled of tears, but she continued by saying, “When my mother knew his preferences, he decided to runaway from New York, and she came up here into Chicago. Then she realized that she was pregnant, but she couldn’t do anything. She also told me he is not called Alexei, but Vincent, and that he is not 31, but 43. Now, after 23 years, he is here, in the same city that my mom is, and without knowing he has a daughter. As you can see, he is a liar, but besides that, he is my dad”. Lindsay got shocked; she had no words to say, the only words she could specked were, “I’m sorry of not believing in you Emma, but it is too late, I had just realized that I’m pregnant too”. After Lindsay said this, both of them hugged each other and began to cry until moon had arrived.
That's wonderfull story; and sorry for your's friends to find a real love. I give u 10 pts. Please mail-me. A big hug 4U. Roldan


I am not a expert at this sort of thing at all I'm just offering my own personal advice.
Above you can see me and my boyfriend and we have been together for overall nearly 3 and a half years we met when I was 16 and I'm now 19 and this is the third time we've been together so we have not had it perfect at all far from it, but to me the best times are perfect. When we spilt we both saw other people but both came back to eachother and I know he's 'the one' for me but we know what went wrong each time so I'm going to tell you how to keep a relationship happy.
1. Always say good morning or goodnight.
I don't know if every couple does this but me and Tommy always do unless he falls asleep and forgets, to me when he texts me in the morning he's basically saying I'm here for you and I'm the first thing he's thought of in the morning. I always think it's good to say goodnight because I know he's home and going to sleep so it stops me worrying all night, yes I'm one of those girlfriends who imagines the worst.
2. Date nights.
Tommy and I both work sometimes different days and the same days and sometimes I only see him in the evenings so it's the best time to go for dinner or even just a McDonald's we take it in turn to pay depending on each others pay. Sometimes we have no plans and they turn out to be the best days we end up all kinds of places but aslong as we're together who cares.
3. Spend time apart with family or friends.
I adore Tommy's family as much as my own so I don't mind him going out when I'm over at his house in fact I love it I can watch what I want on Netflix and chat away to his mum. Its so important for your other half to spend time with friends because they'll appreciate coming home and seeing you after they've had to sort a drunk mate.
4. Arguments are okay.
Not too much but it's healthy sometimes me and Tommy will shout at eachother then calm down and talk it out or sometimes he'll do something and I'll find it hilarious and we both just laugh.
5. Past is the past.
The main problem we have is this because we were with other people it messes up the present so my main point is forget about it you have them now for a reason and that's all that matters. Don't think about it don't focus on it.
6. Do little things.
Sometimes I'll buy Tommy food or if I see something I know he'll love I'll get it for him just as a little thought and he does the same he recently bought me the Real Techniques Core Collection make up brushes because he knew how much I'd been looking for them.
I could of told you loads more top tips but I don't want to bore you, I'm sorry I've come away from beauty at the moment I promise I'll have a review up of a certain product tomorrow!


Yesterday, I was on the phone with a certain person who I'm struggling to be nice to. At some point in the conversation, I said, "I hope you feel better soon."
The instant I said that, my whole body rebelled. I felt hot, squirmy, and anxious. I knew that feeling, and I felt disgusted at myself for feeling it.
It's the feeling I get when I've told a lie.
Later in the conversation, as we were saying goodbye, I said, "I love you. Hope to see you soon!"
The feeling came back stronger than before. That feeling that I was saying something I did not want to say, that I did not mean, and that I was not telling the truth.
After I hung up the phone, I thought to myself in disgust, "Really? Really, Seal? You lied to someone about hoping that they feel better soon, that you hope to see them soon, and that you love them? You are a sick individual."
Honestly, I was more frustrated to myself that I couldn't love this person, than that I lied to them about it.
I spent a good deal of time wondering if I had actually lied. Thoughts and questions running through my head frantically. I felt like I was pacing outside a confessional. "You can't talk to someone who really loves you, and says it, and not tell them that you love them back, right? But wait...what if that didn't matter? What if all that really matters is that I lied? Maybe that's a sin. It probably is. But what else was I supposed to do?? She's not well and she needs comfort! I might not want to give it, but I don't have a choice!"
I stopped worrying for a while. I put it out of my head. I played with my brothers, laughed, made jokes, and pretended everything was fine. I felt fine for a while. And then came a nagging thought.
"You're more wrong for not wanting to say that you love her than for lying."
I realized that I actually might not really love this person because I don't want to. I probably haven't loved her for a few years now. I just feel like there's this emptiness in my heart for her. If someone was aiming a gun at her, I'd jump in front of her, but that would be out of duty. Not out of love. I try my hardest to love her and fail. I don't enjoy being around her, I feel slightly revolted whenever I suggest that we hang out, (I suggest so she doesn't feel I ignore her, and I feel that it's my duty to keep trying to love her), I hate doing things for her. She does not bring out a good feeling in me. I don't like her, and I don't love her.
And I have to wonder...is that a sin?
I don't think it is. But I don't know. And I can't stop wondering. There isn't an answer for this question. I can't sit down and explain the situation to someone. I can't ask them, "Is it a sin for me not to love someone even though I've tried and I've tried?"
It's nagging me still. I now know what those songs mean when they say, "I'm seeking absolution". I've never had to "seek" absolution. I just went and got it. It was no big deal.
But how can you be absolved for something that's not a sin?


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Workplace Romance: When Coworkers Date
In a recent survey, upwards of 50% of employees say that they have been involved in some type of office romance. In another survey, 41% of employees reported that they have actually dated a coworker. With these odds, it is likely that this is a scenario lurking somewhere within most employers’ workplaces.
In the midst of the current political environment where sexual harassment is at the forefront, it is particularly important that employers carefully monitor these interoffice dating relationships to ensure that they are truly consensual and to respond correctly if and when they turn sour. The failure to do so may result in sexual harassment claims based on a whole host of theories. Examples of such claims may be based on quid pro quo harassment, hostile work environment, retaliation, or even favoritism or preferential treatment.
In order to deal with dating relationships between employees, employers take varied approaches. These approaches can range from doing nothing—not recommended—to strict, “no dating” or fraternization policies—which do not tend to be particularly effective—to “love contracts” or policies whereby employees are required to disclose the relationship to the employer so that the employer may properly monitor the relationship and change reporting relationships if necessary.
In order to properly monitor dating relationships between employees, here is a checklist of some standards that employers should consider implementing:
- In your policy, require all employees to report a dating or romantic relationship to the Human Resources department.
- When the employer learns of a romantic or dating relationship between two employees, it may be wise to present both employees with a copy of the non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies and remind the parties that they are subject thereto.
- Employees in supervisory or managerial roles or authority over others should be subject to more stringent requirements with regard to dating other employees due to their ability to affect the terms and conditions of subordinates’ employment.
- If the relationship is between coworkers rather than between an employee and his/her manager/supervisor, the employer should communicate the following expectations:
- A relationship between coworkers is not prohibited, however certain rules apply while the employees are at work. While at work, both employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and may not allow the relationship to interfere with their productivity or the productivity of coworkers. Physical contact, personal displays of affection and similar gestures are inappropriate under company policy. This rule also applies during non-working time, including break periods, while the employees are at work.
- The relationship shall be regarded by the employer as a private matter as long as the relationship does not cause problems at work. To the extent the personal relationship adversely affects the work environment for either party or other employees, such matters will be addressed promptly by the employer.
- Employees who allow a workplace relationship to adversely affect the work environment will be subject to appropriate provisions of the employer’s disciplinary policy.
- To the extent the relationship creates conflicts or problems in the workplace, the employees are expected to cooperate with the employer to promptly resolve any issues. The employees should be instructed to promptly report any problems or concerns so that they can be addressed immediately.
- Relationships between an employee and his/her manager/supervisor create a conflict of interest and should be prohibited.
- When such a relationship arises, the employer should work with the parties involved to address the conflict of interest. The employer has the discretion to reassign duties or change reporting relationships in order to avoid any actual or perceived reward or disadvantage due to the relationship. In some cases, other measures such as transferring one or both employees to other positions or departments may be necessary.
- If one or both parties refuse to accept a reasonable solution or position, if available, the employee(s) may be deemed to have voluntarily resigned.
- Failure to cooperate with the employer to resolve a conflict of interest or problem caused by a romantic relationship with a subordinate may be considered insubordination and result in discipline, up to and including termination.
Given the propensity of workplace dating relationships, this is an issue that employers should be aware of and be ready to handle when it arises. Again, the failure to properly monitor and handle such relationships can lead to sexual harassment or retaliation claims if, and when, the relationship turns sour.


After discovering her best friend was violently abused by her partner, stand-up comedian Becky Lucas wants to know how you can spot an abusive relationship and what you can do about it.
Comedian Becky Lucas recently found out one of her closest childhood friends had suffered years of violence and abuse at the hands of her partner. With young women 18-24 being most at risk of abuse Becky sets out to understand what an abusive relationship looks like, how it begins and why it’s so hard to intervene. She meets experts and psychologists to figure out why she missed the signs, conducts a social experiment on the street to see how the average bystander reacts to domestic violence, and seeks out the stories of young survivors of domestic violence to discover what anyone can do when confronted with domestic violence.
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Call 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732).
In an emergency, call 000.


How To Build Brand Emotional Connection
How To Build Emotional Connections Through Branding
In today's competitive marketplace, where brands vie for attention and loyalty, establishing a strong emotional connection with customers has become imperative.
Research shows that emotional connections create preference, leading to a loyal customer base. Brands that understand the significance of emotional bonding foster long-term relationships and drive customer advocacy and sustainable growth.
In this article, we'll delve into creating emotional connections through branding, explore successful brand emotional connection case studies, and provide actionable tips for infusing emotion into brand storytelling to strengthen brand perception and customer loyalty.
Understanding Brand Emotions & How They Work
Emotional connection lies at the heart of successful brand-consumer relationships. When customers feel valued, understood, and appreciated, they are more likely to develop an emotional bond with a brand. Positive emotions play a pivotal role in fostering these connections.
Brands that evoke positive emotions such as joy, trust, and belonging can significantly influence customer perceptions and behaviours throughout the customer journey.
Brands that forge emotional connections with their target audience also build more brand power. One of the hallmarks of brand power is the emotional connection it forges with consumers. Successful brands evoke feelings of trust, reliability, and satisfaction.
These emotional ties create loyal customers who make repeat purchases and become brand advocates.
What is a Brand Emotional Connection Score?
The "emotional connection score" (ECS) of a brand reflects the percentage of customers who have a strong emotional bond with the brand.
When there is a gap between a brand's ECS and the number of customers who perceive it as merely a "good brand," there is an opportunity to convert satisfied customers into highly engaged and valuable ones. This helps in building long-term customer loyalty and driving business growth.
The ECS of a brand is measured through customer surveys and other metrics, such as social media engagement, to assess the emotional impact of a brand on its customers.
How Does Powerful Branding Improve Emotional Attachment To Your Brand?
Branding is a powerful tool for building emotional connections with customers. Powerful branding not only creates a memorable visual identity but also tells a compelling story that resonates with customers on an emotional level.
When a brand has a strong and consistent message, it becomes easier for customers to form perceptions and develop trust. Additionally, powerful branding can evoke positive emotions such as joy, excitement, or nostalgia in customers.
The interplay between brand strategy, visual identity, and storytelling helps create a cohesive and emotional brand experience for customers. As customers interact with the brand through various touchpoints, they become more emotionally attached to it.
Case Studies: Brands That Excel in Emotional Connection
Let's take a look at some well-known brands that have successfully built strong emotional connections with their customers, and the impact it has had on their brand power.
Nike: Just Do It
Nike, the global sportswear giant, has mastered the art of emotional branding through its iconic "Just Do It" campaign. By tapping into the aspirations of its audience, Nike creates a sense of empowerment and motivation.
Through emotionally resonant storytelling featuring athletes overcoming challenges and pushing boundaries, Nike instils a sense of inspiration and determination in its customers. This emotional connection not only drives brand loyalty but also positions Nike as a symbol of achievement and excellence.
Coca-Cola: Share a Coke
Source: The Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola's "Share a Coke" campaign exemplifies the power of personalization in creating emotional connections. By printing popular names and phrases on its bottles, Coca-Cola encouraged consumers to share moments of joy and connection with friends and loved ones.
The campaign sparked conversations and fostered a sense of inclusivity and camaraderie, strengthening the emotional bond between consumers and the brand. Through simple yet emotionally resonant messaging, Coca-Cola reaffirmed its position as a symbol of happiness and togetherness.
Apple: Think Different
Apple's brand identity revolves around innovation, creativity, and individuality. Through its "Think Different" campaign, Apple appealed to the emotions of its audience by celebrating rebels, innovators, and dreamers who challenged the status quo.
By aligning its brand values with those of its customers, Apple created a profound emotional connection based on shared ideals and aspirations. This emotional bond transcended product features, fostering brand loyalty and advocacy among a fiercely devoted fan base.
Tips for Infusing Emotion into Brand Storytelling
Building emotional connections requires strategic brand storytelling that resonates with your audience on a deeper level. Here are some tips to infuse emotion into your brand storytelling:
Tip 1: Know Your Customers' Emotions
Understand your audience's emotions, aspirations, and pain points to tailor your messaging effectively. Conduct market and user research, gather customer feedback, and create customer personas to empathise with your audience emotionally.
Tip 2: Authenticity is Key
Authenticity builds trust and credibility, laying the foundation for strong emotional connections. From your authentic brand name, to how your employees interact with customers, your brand should have a personality that shines through.
Share genuine stories that reflect your brand values, mission, and purpose. Avoid overtly promotional content and focus on creating meaningful experiences that resonate with your audience's emotions.
The key is balancing your brand strategy with truly authentic stories, perspectives and experiences.
Tip 3: Evoke Positive Emotions
Create content that elicits positive emotions such as joy, inspiration, or gratitude. Whether through heartwarming stories, humour, or inspirational messaging, aim to uplift and connect with your audience emotionally on a human level.
What emotions do you want your brand to evoke in your customers? Make a conscious effort to incorporate these emotions into your brand messaging and storytelling consistently.
Tip 4: Use Visuals and Imagery
Visual storytelling can evoke powerful emotions and enhance brand perception. Utilise compelling imagery, videos, and graphics to bring your brand narrative to life and create immersive experiences that resonate with your audience emotionally.
Remember: your brand identity is often the first touchpoint your customers have with your brand, and can distinctly influence buying decisions.
You want to ensure a compelling and emotionally resonant visual identity that aligns with your brand's values and keeps your customers emotionally invested in your product or service.
Tip 5: Foster Engagement and Interaction
Encourage participation and engagement to deepen emotional connections with your audience. Whether through user-generated content campaigns, social media interactions, or experiential marketing, invite consumers to be part of your brand story and create shared experiences that forge lasting emotional bonds.
UGC tools like Collabstr make it easy to source authentic user content like video testimonials for your campaigns. Featuring real customer stories fosters emotional connections and creates a sense of community with your audience.
Another way to foster engagement from your audience is through brand innovation. Innovative brands can tap into emotions by creating unique and memorable experiences that set them apart from competitors.
In the age of digital brand transformation, the possibilities for innovation from a branding perspective are endless, from mobile apps to social media campaigns that drive home your overall brand emotion.
Tip 6: Consistency Across Touch-points
Maintain consistency in your brand messaging and storytelling across all touchpoints, from your website and social media channels to offline interactions. Consistent brand experiences build trust and reinforce emotional connections at every stage of the customer journey.
In conclusion, building brand emotional connections is essential for fostering customer loyalty and advocacy in today's competitive landscape.
By understanding the power of positive emotions, studying successful case studies, and implementing actionable tips for infusing emotion into brand storytelling, brands can create strong emotional bonds with their audience, driving long-term relationships and sustainable growth.
Remember, emotional connection creates preference, and emotionally connected customers feel valued, driving positive brand perceptions and loyalty in the process.
So, embark on the journey of emotional branding, and watch as your brand's identity and loyal customer base flourish through meaningful emotional connections.
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Certification Program for Compassionate Systems Master Practitioners:
Class of 2022-23
Jean M. Bartunek | Ph.D.
Jean Bartunek is the Robert A. & Evelyn J. Ferris Chair and Professor of Management & Organization at Boston College. Dr. Jean Bartunek’s primary interests center around academic-practitioner relationships and organizational change. She is interested in multiple dimensions of links between theory, research, and practice, including collaborative research, how knowledge is shared across boundaries, and relationships that transcend research. In addition, she studies multiple dimensions of the processes of organizational change, especially relationships between change agents and recipients, and interactions within as across these groups. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago.


The Mount’s primary method of keeping partners connected is through our torchbearers ministry. Each person or family that partners is given a Torchbearer leader (sometimes called Circle of Light leader). Each Torchbearer leader is available to his or her assigned partners frequently, and serves as the partners’ first point of contact by addressing any concerns, needs and/or celebrations. Partners are encouraged to utilize their torchbearer leader for needs they may have and to stay connected.
The mission of the Torchbearer Ministry is to connect every partner with a torchbearer leader partnership care, spiritual growth, potential development and the expansion of the Kingdom of God. The goal of the ministry is to keep every partner engaged, informed and encouraged.