In a recent discussion with Pansy Moss http://moss-place.blogspot.com/2003_09_01_moss-place_archive.html#106312141424572755, I said that I would try to post some research on divorce and domestic violence that specifically refutes certain commonly accepted “facts”. Due to lack of time my own comments will be brief. With respect to divorce, Dr. Steven Baskerville writes http://www.ejfi.org/family/family-3.htm in Catholic World Report:
“Arizona State University psychologist Sanford Braver has shown that at least two-thirds of American divorces are initiated by women. Moreover, few of these divorces involve grounds such as desertion, adultery, or violence. The reasons most often given are ‘growing apart’ or ‘not feeling loved or appreciated.’ Other studies have reached similar conclusions. The proportion of divorces initiated by women climbed to more than 70 percent when no-fault divorce was introduced, according to Margaret Brinig of the University of Iowa and Douglas Allen of Simon Fraser University. Mothers ‘are more likely to instigate separation, despite a deep attachment to their children and the evidence that many divorces harm children.'”
Linda Chavez cites data revealing that women seem to be less committed than men when it comes to marriage http://www.townhall.com/opinion/columns/lindachavez/2003/06/11/160712.html
“Nonetheless, significantly more women than men believe that one parent can raise a child successfully, according to the Child Trends report. Overall, 42 percent of women, but only 26 percent of men, said that ‘one parent can bring up a child as well as two parents together.’ … Women also appear less likely to stay married ‘for the sake of the children’ than men. While attitudes toward divorce have become increasingly tolerant since the 1960s — along with skyrocketing divorce rates over the same period — fewer women than men believe ‘when there are children in the family, parents should stay together even if they don’t get along,’ according to the study. Only 12 percent of women, compared with 20 percent of men, said they agreed with the statement, while nearly half of both men and women said that ‘Divorce is usually the best solution when a couple can’t seem to work out their marriage problems.'”
With respect to domestic violence, John Hamel, LCSW discloses that female-initiated violence is far more common than popularly believed http://www.familytx.org/research/john/gender.html
“Not wanting to engage in victim blaming, researchers were content to accept studies based on interviews with battered women (Saunders, 1984), which suggested that most female-initiated violence was in self-defense. Even Murray Straus, who carried out the NFVS, was initially willing to accept this view (Straus, 1980). It was only after conducting the second NFVS in 1985 that he began to question this assumption. Using data from the wives, he found that women strike the first blow 53 % of the time and men 42% (Gelles, 1996).
More alarming statistics can be found http://www.dvmen.org/dv-23.htm#frequency
“When the data from males were finally included in 1999, Maguire reports that:’The study shows roughly that 10.8% of men in the survey pushed, grabbed or threw objects at their spouses in the previous year, while 2.5% committed more severe acts, such as choking, kicking or using a weapon. By contrast, 12.4% of women committed acts of minor violence and 4.7% committed severe violence. The violence is seldom one-sided. Of those surveyed, 52% of women and 62% of men reported that both partners were violent. When questioned about who initiated the most severe conflicts, 67% of women believed they had started it; only 26% believed it was their male spouse.'”
With respect to child victims of domestic violence, researcher Nicholas Davidson http://www.fortfreedom.org/l31.htm
“In general, the grim facts of domestic violence do not support the contention that females are its especial victims, or males its especial perpetrators. Women commit two-thirds of child abuse. Boys are twice as likely to be abused as girls. A majority of the perpetrators of infanticide are female. Most child abuse is committed in households headed by a single female. Statistically speaking, a child’s best protection against abuse is the presence in the home of its biological father.”
Do follow the links. Some of the information is dated, and the picture is not one-sided by any means. But the research does seem to vindicate my own personal observations over the years: women in general are quicker than men to give up on marriage, and women are the more volatile sex when it comes to domestic conflict.


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Soooooooo your cousin wants a plus one…so does your friend from high school…and your thrice divorced aunt…and your sister who has been dating her boyfriend for less than a week. What do you do?
It depends! If you’re having a small event then it makes a big difference to go from very intimate guest list to also including their random friends or dates. Especially in these COVID times where venues are adding restrictions for the amount of guests you can have at your event. You’re also shelling out a certain amount of money per person in attendance to your event. You want your friends and family to have fun but at the same time its your day, its your party, and sometimes you have to just put your foot down.
My own rule of thumb is if they’ve been dating for at least 6 months and you've actually met their partner then it is safe to include them as a plus one, I do not generally encourage the just open plus one situation unless you have those funds in your budget! Its fun to have a big party and to let single people plan on bringing a friend to dance and have fun with, but you should not feel obligated to allot a plus one slot for single people or even people in relationships. Those that are married it is traditional to be sure to invite the spouse of your intended guest but even there depending on the size of your event or your relationship with that person there are exceptions to every rule.
The biggest thing to remember is that your wedding day is about you! You need to do what will make your event enjoyable for you; and your friends and family are there to support you on this huge life step they can go one night without a date if that is what makes the most sense for you on your night!


Friends care about each other’s feelings. Knowing how a friend is feeling helps you be a good friend yourself!
- Brainstorm a few different feelings, like happy, sad, surprised, and mad.
- In the mirror, your child can practice making a face that shows each feeling.
- Then let your child make a face to see if you can guess the feeling!
- You can also try looking at emojis on a smartphone together. Can you and your child come up with a feelings word for 10 faces?


Friend break ups are harder than relationship break ups.
Break up’s are hard; at least one person usually cries, and more often than not, both parties end up feeling crappy about it, even if it was mutual. It’s a big change, there’s always the question of if you will stay friends, or how you will manage your social lives if you have mutual friends, who gets what jumper back… But I think friendship break ups are harder. Usually there’s no clean cut, there’s no conversation to say that it’s over, you usually just drift apart and one day you realize that it’s been weeks or even months since you saw them… and neither of you even noticed.
It’s a tragic moment and they’re some of the hardest times for me; realizing a friendship had run it’s course. I’ve had the usual childhood friendships that were years old but fizzled out after we got to secondary school, mostly because we had different classes and were on different schedules but also because we outgrew each other and realized that we just had more in common with other people. These are the more pleasant break ups, because while it’s sad to look back at all the good times you had together, you would still say hi if you passed one another in the hallways on your way to class, or have a drink together at a mutual friends wedding years later and reminisce about the good old days.
The hardest one for me was when we had a huge fight, and then he left. Well it wasn’t a fight; he hurled abuse at me to try and hurt me like he always did, but this time, instead of trying to soothe his temper tantrum, I just watched it happen. When he realized I wasn’t reacting the way he wanted… he left. Deleted me off every social platform but one, and then went on a rampage over the next couple of days making stuff up about me to everyone he could think of to try and make it so that I would have to come back to him and apologize for his mood swings.
But I didn’t, I just left him at it, I let him walk again and I didn’t chase him. I had a solid group of friends behind me and I didn’t need him so badly like I used to. I realized that it had been a toxic relationship, he threw abuse at me non stop, and I used to just laugh it off, I’d never pull him up on his bad behavior, and whenever he had a particularly bad tantrum we would just go silent for a few days and then just go back to talking as normal and act as if it had never happened. I never heard him say the word sorry in all the years that we had been glued at the hip. We went through so much together, some of the biggest events of our lives in fact. Massive milestones for both of us; from his first real love to my first real loss. We were thick as thieves and I wouldn’t change that for the world.
I miss him so much sometimes; it’s been over a year since we have spoken properly. I guess you could say he tried to reach out to me at one stage but it was so demanding and matter of fact that I laughed to myself when I read the message and didn’t respond. It had been a year and he had clearly learned nothing. He hadn’t reflected or thought of the situation we had been in critically at all; he fully believed he had been in the right and nothing was going to change his mind. He had always been abusive to the people around him, and so many before me had walked away from him. By letting his bad behavior slide all the time I was sending him the message that the way he treated people was acceptable. I was his living proof that he wasn’t actually that bad. I was his enabler.
After thinking long and hard about it for a few months, despite the fact that I missed him terribly, I decided it was best if we went our separate ways. I wished so hard that he would change, only slightly, be able to just say the word sorry, even just once. I so badly wanted him to acknowledge that he goes off the deep end sometimes and that he was going to try and work on it. I prayed that would grow up and even just show an inkling of progression in character so that I could go back to him and we could understand one another again like no one else. I ached for all the weekends we had spent just driving around different places running errands together and saying whatever we wanted to one another without fear of judgement. I longed for our hours of just sitting in the dark talking about whatever we wanted and not worrying about what anyone else thought. I cried for all the years that I had lost when I lost him, and at first I felt that they had been wasted.
But I realized that they were not years wasted, because I loved him so so much, and I know he loved me too. But that was just it. It was over, we were no longer any good for one another, and we were toxic for each other in a way. But I don’t feel bad for missing him… or for wanting him back in my life. I also know that I am doing the right thing by not trying to fix what has shattered into a million pieces.
The best I can hope for is that we will meet again in a few years and that we may become friends again, in a way that is healthy for both of us. Until then, I wish him all the best.


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Assalamualaikum dear my readers,
It's already 3 a.m but I couldn't sleep. Just don't know why. Thinking out of my feeling. Should I follow his flow or start to give up and move on? Godd. I'm really confuse right now. It's hard to decide. Well for those that still can't understand what happened on me lately, here I shorten the story.
Just imagine, you have a close friend. Well for me I though he as my brother at the beggining of our friendship. Huhh. Get know with him already 6 years! ~ Oh my I'm just realised on how long our friendship until now. Yet, I like him. But never tell him my feeling towards him. Just keep deeply in my heart.
To be more detail about him, I could say that he is special for me. Yeahh I don't know how far he make me special, but both of us admitted that we're really close. Even though we not meet for 3 years. Haha. Sounds like "how can we said close while we not meet already 3 years?" I don't have the answer. After I graduated from matriculation, we started to get close AGAIN. No. Not me actually but he started it first.
Lately, we're really close. Chatting each other. And he still with his attitude to make me as a good listener to all of his problem, even it is private thing I guess. We shared our secret together until once time.... I accidently confessed my feeling toward him.. oh myyy just can't stop feel shame till right now. Hurmm. Well, he told me to move on. But, am I can move on while he get closer with me? :( And yeahh he said "ada jodoh kita kawin". If not??? Haha. It's not our destiny maybe. Plus, now he can't open his heart for another woman include me just because heartbrokened with his ex. I'm already late to confess! Huhuuuhu. But it's true, I agree with his decision because I already promise to myself that I will not get trouble in love trap again.
I though it was over but then he comes again. Treat me like we had really special relationship enough. But the fact we're nothing than a friendship bond. And now, what I am feel hard is to let him go. I like his treat, but until when?? It's a fake relationship being pretend sweet talker each other. I'm just tired to treat our relationship like this. And I think that, I am not should to have this feeling towards him. I want to protect our relationship as a close friend or maybe people said "Teman Tapi Mesra". Platonic love sometimes make you hurt to realise it. Really it's hurt me. Fake hope.Huhhh. Just please leave me and the fake hope. Help me to move on from you. Could you please read thisss ! Just give me some space to let go this feeling. Please. I don't want to hurt myself anymore. :'( After I already forget all the fake hope, I promise that we can close again like today. I'm just need time.


Have you ever felt so thankful for such a loving family? I know I am. I regularly say thanks to them for supplying me with sufficient drive to succeed in life. I also say thank you to them for the love and care they show. This blog post is perfectly for you.


"I want to dedicate this award to Cory for all of you out there who loved and admired Cory as much as I did. I promise that with your love, we're gonna get through this together. He was very special to me and also to the world and we were very lucky to witness his incredible talent, his handsome smile, and his beautiful, beautiful heart. So whether you knew him personally or just as Finn Hudson, Cory reached out and he became a part of all of our hearts. And that's where he'll stay forever and ever. So thank you guys so much. Thank you."


Who do you think you are?
Who do you think i am? You only love me to see me breaking. You only want me
cause im taken. You dont really want my heart, no, you just like to know you
can still be the one who gets it breaking. You only want me
when im taken


Top Strategies to Resolve Sibling Conflict
Here’s an overview:
- Understanding the Root Causes of Sibling Rivalry
- Setting Clear and Fair Boundaries for Each Child
- Promoting positive communication and conflict resolution skills
- Encouraging cooperation and teamwork
- Promoting individuality and recognizing each child’s unique strengths
- Using Positive Reinforcement and Praise
- Implementing consequences for negative behavior
- Seeking professional help when needed
- Fostering strong sibling bonds through shared activities and quality time
- The role of parents in modeling healthy conflict resolution
Understanding the Root Causes of Sibling Rivalry
I. Competition for Attention:
- Siblings may engage in rivalry as a way to vie for parental attention. This can occur when one child feels overshadowed by another, leading to feelings of neglect or jealousy.
II. Differences in Temperament:
- Variances in personality can fuel conflicts between siblings. When personalities clash, misunderstandings and disagreements are more likely to arise, intensifying rivalry.
III. Perceived Unequal Treatment:
- Siblings may feel resentment if they perceive that parents favor one child over the other. This perception of inequality can breed hostility and competition between siblings.
IV. Comparison and Expectations:
- Constant comparisons by parents or within the family can create a sense of inadequacy or pressure to live up to certain standards, triggering rivalry and competitiveness.
V. Lack of Communication:
- Poor communication or unresolved conflicts can contribute to simmering tensions between siblings. Without effective communication channels, misunderstandings can escalate into full-blown rivalry.
VI. Lack of Individuality Recognition:
- When siblings feel their unique identities are not acknowledged or respected, they may act out to establish their individuality, leading to conflicts with their siblings.
VII. External Stressors:
- Factors such as financial strains, parental divorce, or moving to a new place can contribute to added stress within the family dynamic, potentially exacerbating sibling rivalry.
Understanding these root causes can help in addressing and resolving sibling conflicts effectively. By identifying the underlying triggers, strategies can be implemented to promote harmony and healthy relationships among siblings.
Setting Clear and Fair Boundaries for Each Child
As a parent, I find that setting clear and fair boundaries for each child is crucial in preventing and resolving sibling conflict. Here are some strategies I use to establish boundaries effectively:
- Individualized Rules: I make sure to set rules that are tailored to each child’s age, abilities, and needs. This helps in avoiding unnecessary disagreements arising from one-size-fits-all regulations.
- Consistent Enforcement: Consistency is key when it comes to enforcing boundaries. I make sure to follow through with consequences if rules are broken, regardless of which child is involved.
- Open Communication: I believe in having open discussions with my children about why certain boundaries are in place. This helps them understand the reasoning behind the rules and fosters a sense of fairness.
- Respect for Differences: Each child is unique, and I respect their quirks and personalities when setting boundaries. What works for one child may not work for another, and I take this into account when establishing rules.
- Encouraging Empathy: I encourage my children to consider how their actions may affect their siblings. By fostering empathy, they are more likely to be respectful of each other’s boundaries.
- Flexibility: While consistency is important, I also believe in being flexible when needed. As children grow and develop, their boundaries may need to be adjusted, and I remain open to reevaluating our family rules.
By setting clear and fair boundaries for each child, I create a harmonious environment where sibling conflict is minimized, and my children learn valuable lessons in communication, respect, and understanding.
Promoting positive communication and conflict resolution skills
I find that promoting positive communication and conflict resolution skills is essential in resolving sibling conflict effectively. Here are some strategies that can help achieve this:
- Active listening: I believe in the power of active listening when it comes to resolving conflicts. By actively listening to each sibling’s perspective without interrupting, I can create a safe space for them to express their feelings and concerns.
- Encouraging empathy: Teaching siblings to empathize with one another is crucial in fostering positive communication. By helping each sibling understand the other’s point of view and feelings, I can promote empathy and mutual respect.
- Setting ground rules: Establishing clear ground rules for communication and conflict resolution can help prevent misunderstandings and escalations. By setting boundaries and expectations, I can create a framework for healthy interactions between siblings.
- Teaching problem-solving skills: I believe in teaching siblings effective problem-solving skills to help them navigate conflicts constructively. By encouraging them to brainstorm solutions together and find compromises, I can empower them to resolve issues on their own.
- Modeling positive behavior: As a role model, I strive to demonstrate positive communication and conflict resolution skills in my interactions with my siblings. By modeling effective communication techniques and handling conflicts calmly and respectfully, I can set a good example for them to follow.
I find that by promoting positive communication and conflict resolution skills, I can help siblings develop strong relationships built on understanding, empathy, and mutual respect.
Encouraging cooperation and teamwork
I find that fostering a sense of cooperation and teamwork among siblings can significantly reduce conflicts. Here are some effective strategies to encourage collaboration:
- Assign shared tasks: I often allocate chores or responsibilities that require siblings to work together. This can help them learn to collaborate and appreciate each other’s contributions.
- Encourage problem-solving: When conflicts arise, I encourage my children to work together to find a solution. This promotes teamwork and teaches them valuable conflict resolution skills.
- Promote empathy: I emphasize the importance of understanding each other’s perspectives and feelings. Encouraging empathy can help siblings develop a sense of compassion and reduce conflicts.
- Celebrate successes together: Acknowledging and celebrating achievements as a team can foster a sense of camaraderie among siblings. This can strengthen their bond and promote cooperation.
- Set a positive example: As a parent, I strive to model positive behavior and effective communication. By demonstrating cooperation and teamwork in my own actions, I can inspire my children to do the same.
By encouraging cooperation and teamwork among siblings, we can create a more harmonious family dynamic and foster positive relationships among siblings.
Promoting individuality and recognizing each child’s unique strengths
I believe that promoting individuality and recognizing each child’s unique strengths is crucial in resolving sibling conflicts. Here are some strategies to foster this approach effectively:
- Encourage self-expression: Provide opportunities for each child to express themselves in their own way, whether through art, music, sports, or other activities. This will help them build confidence in their abilities and feel validated for who they are as individuals.
- Celebrate differences: Emphasize the beauty of diversity within your family. Help your children understand that it is okay to have different interests, talents, and personalities. Encourage them to appreciate each other’s unique qualities.
- Assign roles based on strengths: When delegating tasks or responsibilities, consider each child’s strengths and assign roles accordingly. This will help prevent feelings of unfairness or inadequacy and promote a sense of teamwork and collaboration.
- Avoid comparisons: Refrain from comparing your children to each other, as this can breed resentment and jealousy. Instead, focus on each child’s progress and achievements, celebrating their milestones without drawing parallels to their siblings.
- Provide individualized attention: Make an effort to spend quality time with each child individually. This will not only strengthen your bond with them but also show that you value and appreciate them as unique individuals.
- Encourage open communication: Create a safe and nurturing environment where your children feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and feelings. Encourage them to communicate openly and respectfully with each other, resolving conflicts through dialogue rather than confrontation.
By promoting individuality and recognizing each child’s unique strengths, you can help foster a positive and harmonious sibling relationship based on mutual respect, understanding, and appreciation.
Using Positive Reinforcement and Praise
I believe that using positive reinforcement and praise can be a powerful tool in resolving sibling conflicts. When I notice my children interacting positively or making efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully, I make sure to acknowledge and praise their behavior. Here are some strategies I find effective:
- Acknowledge Efforts: I make it a point to recognize when my children are trying to work things out on their own. I say things like, “I see you are using your words to express how you feel. That’s great problem-solving!” This encourages them to continue using these positive behaviors.
- Reward Good Behavior: I believe in rewarding good behavior. When my children successfully navigate a conflict without my intervention, I may offer a small reward, such as extra playtime or choosing a movie for the family to watch together.
- Celebrating Small Victories: I celebrate even the smallest victories in conflict resolution. For instance, if one child shares a toy with their sibling without being asked, I make sure to acknowledge and praise this behavior.
- Encouraging Empathy: I talk to my children about how their actions affect others. By encouraging empathy and perspective-taking, I help them understand the emotions of their siblings and develop more compassionate responses to conflict situations.
- Consistent Positive Feedback: I provide consistent positive feedback when I see my children making an effort to get along. Whether it’s a simple “thank you for helping your brother/sister” or “I appreciate you two playing together nicely,” these words of affirmation can reinforce positive behavior.
When I use positive reinforcement and praise in managing sibling conflicts, I see a noticeable improvement in their interactions over time. It fosters a more harmonious relationship between my children and teaches them invaluable conflict resolution skills. By focusing on the positive aspects of their behavior, I can effectively address and reduce the frequency of conflicts that arise between siblings.
Implementing consequences for negative behavior
I believe that implementing consequences for negative behavior can be an effective way to address sibling conflict. Here are some strategies that can help in this process:
- Clearly define expectations: Communicate the rules and expectations to your children. Make sure they understand what behaviors are considered negative and what consequences will follow.
- Consistent enforcement: I have found that being consistent with enforcing consequences is crucial. If a rule is broken, the consequence should always follow. This helps in establishing a sense of fairness and predictability.
- Logical consequences: Implement consequences that are directly related to the negative behavior. For example, if siblings are fighting over a toy, a logical consequence could be taking the toy away for a set period of time.
- Positive reinforcement: While implementing consequences for negative behavior is important, it is also essential to reinforce positive behavior. Praise and reward siblings when they are getting along and resolving conflicts peacefully.
- Encourage problem-solving: Teach your children how to resolve conflicts independently. Encourage them to communicate their feelings and find solutions together rather than relying on parental intervention.
By consistently implementing consequences for negative behavior, you can help your children understand the impact of their actions and encourage more positive interactions between siblings.
Seeking professional help when needed
When conflicts between siblings escalate to a point where they cannot be effectively resolved through communication and compromise, seeking professional help is essential. As a parent, it is crucial to recognize when the situation is beyond your ability to mediate and when outside assistance is necessary to facilitate resolution. Here are some key points to consider when seeking professional help for sibling conflict:
- Recognizing the need: If the conflict between your children is causing significant distress, impacting their well-being, or continuously escalating, it may be time to seek help from a family therapist or counselor. A professional can provide an objective perspective and tools to address the root causes of the conflict.
- Finding the right professional: Look for a therapist or counselor with experience in working with children and families. Seek recommendations from trusted sources, such as pediatricians, school counselors, or other parents who have been in similar situations.
- Preparing for sessions: Before the first session, communicate with your children about the purpose of seeking help and assure them that it is a positive step towards resolving their conflicts. Encourage them to be open and honest during the sessions.
- Participating actively: During therapy sessions, actively participate in the process by listening to all parties involved, expressing your concerns, and supporting the strategies recommended by the professional. Be open to learning new ways to communicate and manage conflicts within the family.
- Consistency and follow-up: Consistency in attending therapy sessions and following through with the strategies discussed is crucial for the effectiveness of the intervention. Be prepared to implement changes and continue the work outside of the therapy sessions.
Remember, seeking professional help is not a sign of failure but a proactive step towards fostering healthier relationships and resolving conflicts within the family. By working with a trained professional, you can equip your children with the necessary skills to navigate disagreements constructively and strengthen their bond in the long run.
Fostering strong sibling bonds through shared activities and quality time
I believe that one of the most effective ways to enhance the relationship between siblings is by engaging in activities together and spending quality time. Here are some strategies to foster strong sibling bonds:
- Engage in shared activities: Participating in activities that both siblings enjoy can create a sense of camaraderie and build shared experiences. Whether it’s playing sports, doing arts and crafts, or going on hikes, finding common interests can strengthen the bond between siblings.
- Rotate choosing activities: To ensure both siblings feel valued, take turns choosing activities to do together. This can help foster a sense of equality and fairness in the relationship.
- Set aside dedicated quality time: Make an effort to spend one-on-one time with each sibling regularly. This individualized attention can help siblings feel special and strengthen their connection with each other.
- Encourage communication: Create an open and safe environment for siblings to express their thoughts and feelings. Encouraging healthy communication can help resolve conflicts and build trust between siblings.
- Celebrate achievements together: Recognize and celebrate each other’s accomplishments, big or small. By sharing in each other’s successes, siblings can build a supportive and positive relationship.
- Practice conflict resolution: Teach siblings how to resolve conflicts peacefully and respectfully. Encourage them to listen to each other’s perspectives and work together to find a solution that satisfies both parties.
By engaging in shared activities and spending quality time together, siblings can strengthen their bond and build a lasting relationship based on trust, respect, and love.
The role of parents in modeling healthy conflict resolution
As a parent, I play a crucial role in modeling healthy conflict resolution for my children. Here are some key strategies I implement to demonstrate effective conflict resolution skills:
- Maintaining composure: I need to stay calm and composed when my children conflict. By managing my emotions, I can teach them how to approach disagreements with a level head.
- Active listening: I make sure to listen attentively to both sides of the argument. Validating their feelings and perspectives shows them the importance of active listening in resolving conflicts peacefully.
- Encouraging empathy: I emphasize the significance of understanding each other’s feelings and viewpoints. By encouraging empathy, I help my children consider how their actions impact others, fostering a sense of compassion and understanding.
- Teaching problem-solving skills: I guide my children through the process of finding solutions together. By teaching them how to brainstorm ideas, evaluate options, and compromise, I equip them with valuable problem-solving skills for resolving conflicts.
- Setting boundaries: Establishing clear boundaries and rules for conflict resolution helps my children understand what behavior is acceptable during disagreements. This clarity promotes a sense of fairness and structure in resolving conflicts.
By actively demonstrating these strategies in my interactions with my children, I can effectively model healthy conflict resolution and equip them with the skills they need to navigate disagreements respectfully and constructively.


LifeGroups are an exciting opportunity for the church to grow, both in terms of wisdom and understanding, and in terms of numbers. We are very excited to see God move in each of our lives as he uses LifeGroups to weave this church body together as "family." LifeGroups meet in various places at various times throughout the week. LifeGroups are the core of Cornerstone and are effectively small "church" units ministering to each member.
More than a weekly bible study, LifeGroups create an "extended family" atmosphere. Here, relationships run deep, and meaningful friendships are made. As LifeGroups meet, there are opportunities to ask questions, to discuss, to laugh, to cry, and to pray with each other in a safe, non-threatening, informal atmosphere.
LifeGroups are a vital aspect of church life. Being a part of a LifeGroup can have a significant effect on your Christian life.


Relationship between the use of virtual social networks, self-directed learning and critical thinking of students in developing countries: a comparative study between Iranian and Indian undergraduate students
AbstractThis study investigated the relationship between uses of virtual social networks, self-directed learning and critical thinking of students in developing countries, a comparative study between students at the University of Esfahan in Iran and students of Aligarh Muslim University in India, enrolled in the academic year 2017-2018. Research was conducted using a descriptive correlational method and found that the use of virtual networks among Iranian students had a positive and significant relationship with components of critical thinking (interpretation, analysis and explanation skills), while among the Indian students, there was a positive and significant relationship with all the components of critical thinking. Moreover, the use of virtual social networks among Iranian students had a positive and significant relationship with the components of self-directed learning (interests in learning and self-control), but it did not have a significant relationship with the component of self-management. Among Indian undergraduate students, the use of virtual social networks had a positive and significant relationship with all the self-directed learning components (self-management, interests in learning and self-control).
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Recently, while listening to New Edition's song 'Boys to Men' (featuring Johnny Gill on lead vocals), I thought of the character of many male youth today, versus the character of male youth of generations' past. Are today's boys ready to become prominent, productive, and positive men of tomorrow?
Many current era males in America are being raised in single parent households headed by females. According to November 2016 Census data, of the 73.7 million kids under the age of 18yrs. old, 23% of these children are living with and being raised by a single mother, it's the "second most common family arrangement" in America.
Ms. Tracy Moore, staff writer for MEL Magazine, reported in an April 2019 article, that "one in four kids under the age of 18 are raised without a father, or about 16.4 million children."
"The statistics on single mother parenting don’t exactly look great. There’s a greater risk of poverty, behavioral problems, suicide, substance abuse and dropping out of high school. Generally speaking, criminals (who are typically male) are more likely to have grown up in a single parent household. Prisons are lousy with fatherless men, and some 92 percent of men currently behind bars are fathers themselves, carrying on the legacy of their own fatherless childhoods," wrote Moore.
To read more visit SCOOP USA Media, Friday, February 14, 2020, page 15
Years ago, when a person was asked if he/she were in a dating relationship, a trendy response was "It's complicated."
Dating relationships can be very complicated. From the angst teens experience in approaching their crush for the first time, to college students experimenting with same sex dating partners, to single moms cautiously dating new guys, to religious folks daring to date others outside their faith, to divorcees finding new love after contentious breakups, to domestic abused and sexually abused victims not fully trusting new dating partners - - dating relationships can indeed be very complicated.
In an article by Christine Switzer - "Dating Problems" - on, she lists the following major issues that can make dating relationships very complicated...
*Inadequate or Nonexistent Boundaries
*Differing Levels of Commitment
These aforementioned issues, if not addressed and resolved, can really undermine the health and well-being of potentially good dating relationships.
To read more "Dating" visit SCOOP USA Media, Friday, February 14, 2020, page 15
Over the 2020 Super Bowl weekend, one of my good friends, author Dr. Stephen Jones, challenged me and my wife to write a list of tips for a healthy and successful marriage. As a Pastor and Couples Relationship Counselor, I thought this would be a great activity for me and my wife to work on.
I didn't take this assignment lightly because research reveals how spousal relationships have great impact on workplace performance. In fact, "A surprising new study suggests that personality plays an even bigger role in workplace outcomes than previously thought — but in an unexpected way. Brittany Solomon and Joshua Jackson from Washington University found that while our own personalities influence our job performance, our spouses' personalities are also associated with professional success," reports Dr. Cindi May, a Professor of Psychology at the College of Charleston.
In a Forbes article, Amy Morin, contributor and international bestselling mental strength author, also cites the Washington University study, "The 5-year study examined 5,000 married people who ranged in age from 19 to 89. Approximately 75% of the sample included homes where both spouses worked. Researchers administered a series of psychological tests to assess participant’s scores in five broad areas of personality–openness, extraversion, agreeableness, neuroticism, and conscientiousness."
To Read more "Tips for a Healthy Marriage" visit SCOOP USA Media, Friday, February 7, 2020, page 10


The Hemingway’s & The Slater’s
There is a time when a woman needs a new fresh cock, and that’s when they come to wife switch together with their husbands. Luckily there are lots of couples in the same situation. Watch these babes swapping husbands and riding their big cocks! Check out this video scene and enjoy!


Affirmations are powerful words that we should say to ourselves or to each other EVERY SINGLE DAY!
My mummy and I say our affirmations every single night. It helps me to feel strong and ready for the next day.
I have made a note and taken a picture of some examples that I use in the picture.
Affirmation activity number 1
1. Stand in a circle with a group of friends/family (group of 2 or more).
2. One person says something they like/admire about the person next to them.
3. Everyone shouts out the positive words at the same time.
4. Take in turns until everyone has said something about the person next to them.
This game helps us to be kind to each other whilst lifting the vibration of positive energy in the room.


We encourage you to connect with others in one of our ministry groups. We are better when we work together and we believe that there’s a place for everyone in our ministry. Find out where you would be able to maximize your gifts and talents best, while growing in your relationship with God and our community.
Flat Rock Men gather together to bond to support and encourage each other throughout our spiritual journeys.
Flat Rock Women connect to build a strong and empowering sisterhood in Christ.
Our Music Ministry and Praise Team lead our congregation in worship each week.
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Biological parents have a right to seek child visitation or child custody. This is true regardless of whether the child’s parents were married when the child was born. Like other child custody decisions, courts use the best interest of the child to decide disputed child visitation or custody cases involving unmarried fathers. Unless evidence indicates otherwise, courts making child visitation decisions presume that involvement of both parents benefits the child.
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1835 — 1914
Served for fifty-two years with China Inland Mission, a long-time supporter and friend of Hudson Taylor.
Jemima Poppy Bausum Lord
1818 — 1869
Second wife of J.G. Bausum. Second wife of E.C. Lord. Surrogate mother of Maria Dyer, who later married J. Hudson Taylor. Mother of Mary Bausum.
John and Mary Jones
Little-known early coworkers and close friends with J. Hudson Taylor in Ningbo; very influential in the growth of Taylor’s faith in God to provide.
1565 — 1630
Only high-ranking Chinese intellectual baptized by Matteo Ricci, and one of the "three pillars" of the early Catholic Church in China.


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Now, time for another Marriage Moment…Here is the fourth out of five questions and answers about marriage. See the first one on a wife’s God given role here, and the second and third ones on submission here (if you haven’t read them yet). These posts are part of a series that is contributed to Marriage Mondays over at Julie’s lovely blog, Come Have A Peace.
This week’s question is a good one. I know it can be very challenging to find a way for husbands and wives to speak their mind, present requests, and challenge each other without sounding like a nag, or too bossy, or condescending or just down right mean.
4. How can a wife remind, correct, and advise her husband without being bossy or nagging?
My answer…Very rarely. Ha ha.
“It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife.” Prov 25:24 :)
I’ve found that my input is readily listened to and absolutely appreciated when it is asked for but not usually the other way around. You know what is kind of funny though? My advice and input is asked for all the time! Maybe this is because I don’t give it endlessly, but wait to be asked.
Here’s a rule of thumb. Ask yourself, would you want to be reminded, corrected, or advised about _________________? Personally, my answer is usually NO WAY! I bristle up if someone tells me what to do…and isn’t it so human to just want to do the opposite because someone told you to do something???
I think it is also helpful to think about the fact that you have only so many requests before you become a nag…so use those requests well ;) Remember that the to-do list (wash the dog, take out the trash, paint the house) is never more important than a healthy relationship. Make sure your priorities are straight.
All of the above is directed more toward the nitty gritty, every day, meaningless things that come up. Here’s my thoughts on the really deep, important issues that come up that might need to be addressed as a couple.
Pray, pray, pray and wait. Usually the issue comes up on it’s own, by the Holy Spirit’s prompting and not yours. Don’t forget that God is ultimately the one who must remind, correct, and advise your husband in the Lord’s perfect timing. If you feel like you need to bring up an issue that you have prayed about first. Do it gently. Be sensitive to the fact that your husband might not be ready to talk about it yet. Avoid categorical statements, “You always”, “You never”… Instead say, “I feel”… Be patient with each other. Love your husband where he is now, not as you would want him to be later.
(Note: I would say all the same things to the husband as well. A husband can just as easily become bossy or demanding if he is too quick to remind, correct, and advise his wife.)
Let me also add that timing, and tone matter.
Think about where your spouse is at. Is it the end of long trying day and one more thing might just seem too much to bare? Are they in a hurry to get out the door in the morning? Are they physically or emotionally drained? Are they trying to prepare dinner or pay bills? All those times may not be the best for adding your two cents about an issue. Wait for the Lord’s prompting, pray for a time of peace and quiet where the two of you can talk without distraction. On the other hand, let me just give a warning to some of you who might tend to avoid any kind of confrontation…don’t delay a serious conversation with your spouse just because you don’t want to “deal” with something. Timing can go the other direction, don’t put off a conversation with your spouse, don’t let too much time go by. You owe it to them and to the health of your marriage to deal with the tough issues no matter how much you dislike confrontation.
It is all in how you say it. Choose your words wisely, and say them with love. “Speak the truth in love…” (Eph 4:15). At the foundation of the whole conversation should be your love for your spouse and a desire for what is best for them. You communicate this by the way in which you talk to them. Your tone must be sweet, humble, gentle, and self-controlled. Remember the tongue is compared to a spark that can set a whole forest on fire (James 3:5). Guard your tongue! Be quick to listen and slow to speak (James 1:10).
A reminder, a correction, or a piece of advice that is given at the right time, in humility and love can be accepted in humility and love by your spouse. Work hard at this! Don’t give up! Keep the communication pathways open, and always, always pray!
Any other thoughts on this topic? Feel free to jump in!


Three highlights of the Magpie Dating System:
1. Platform revenue: A platform single user online consumption share; B franchisee initiated activities, share the registration fee.
2. Matchmaker's income: A single user's online consumption share in A single group.
3. Affiliate revenue: A single user online consumption share in the franchise area; B franchisee initiated activities, share the registration fee.
Note: All online consumption (see contact information and message chat) sharing and offline event registration fee sharing ratio can be set in the background.
After the single user is successfully registered, the platform will recommend a suitable single based on the user's mate selection conditions, and pay a certain magpie egg to view her (his) contact information. Matchmaker Market: Recommended matchmaker and gold matchmaker will be your protection for spouse selection, real name certification matchmaker.


On this episode, Asia shares on Asia Days an update about her divorce trial and gives us some idea on how spousal maintenance works when a married couple divorces. She’s happy with her client that he finally closed that chapter of his life and can now start a new life. After that trial, Asia ended up going to Mexico. She shares her amazing time with her family during the vacation and tells a crazy experience on her flight back from Cancun.
“People who aren’t married should not live together”, that's Steve's unpopular opinion.
As per his experience and observation about relationships, Marriage forces couples to grow up and deal with each other. But if you aren’t married, it’s so easy to leave and go.
According to him, people who aren’t yet married should not live together to keep their individuality and give each other space. He adds that arranged marriage statistically lasts the longest and works the best.
It is summertime and Steve and Asia share how they stay active and share a little bit about their diets.
In the Sports side, the two Attorneys talk about sports betting and how it can also get crazy especially when a high amount of money is involved. They both agreed how it may influence bad behavior if betters wouldn’t be responsible for their actions.
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14. 5. 2022
Russia's invasion of Ukraine seems to have put a wedge in the relationship between oligarchs and the Kremlin. How serious are the cracks? Can further pressure break the system created by Vladimir Putin and used by both sides to thrive?
Guest:Catherine Belton, reporter on Russia for The Washington Post


I’m still hoping it’s you and me in the end.
- 10-Word Story #26 (N.A.)
Five years later and you still affect me the same way
I guess that’s why they say your first love never goes away
If you’re ever lucky enough to find a girl who is a hopeless romantic with a dirty mind, you should hold onto that. Because she’ll be yours at two in the morning and at two in the afternoon the following day. She’ll kiss you where it hurts and until it hurts. And that’s important. Someone who not only knows how to turn you on but also knows how to treat you right is someone worth a little something… and a little more than usual.


They say to write about what we know.
I know love.
I own love.
I give love.
So, “write about love,” I think.
The love I know is raw.
Unfiltered by rationale,
held together by imperfect people
who are okay with being imperfect
The love I know is platonic.
A word that doesn’t do this love any sort of
because it always holds me together,
lifts me up,
is the love I take most for granted.
The love I know is familial.
The longest relationship I’ve ever known,
transcending bodies and time and borders.
The love I know is strength.
bounces off walls I try to contain them in.
The love I know is changing.
Quiet on some days
and loud on others;
whispers in gratitude and shouts out its joy.
The love I know is a love I haven’t found yet–
is waiting in a bookstore or a coffeeshop
or a computer screen.
is patient, because it’s what I lack.
is used to being put on hold,
because it knows I have a lot of love
The love I know is our friendship,
is living a life I never planned for;
is life itself;
is me figuring it out
over and over again.


I want you in every way possible. I want you when you’re sick, I want you when you’re sad, and I want you when you’re happy. I want you in the morning and at night. I want you when I make breakfast. I want your hands in mine. I want you in my arms and next to me in bed. I want your lips against mine. I want to watch movies with you and build forts. I want to lay on the hood of the car under the stars. I want to spend holidays with you. I want you, and only you.
at this point my blood is probably 4.3% pasta sauce
I wish old insecurities would stop creeping up on me
Sitting in the waiting room at the doctors office and I’m trying so hard not to laugh so much
Tumblr’s killing me this morning
my brother had a dream he spent 20 dollars on a hotdog and he woke up screaming
ah yes, the three most historically important revolutions. the russian, french, and dance dance


Film: Blue Valentine
Cast includes: Ryan Gosling (Lars and the Real Girl), Michelle Williams (Shutter Island)
Writing/Direction: Derek Cianfrance (Black and White: A Portrait of Sean Combs)
Genre: Drama/Romance (2010)
In brief: Dean believes men are more romantic than women. “Guys want to get married because they think ‘I’d be an idiot if I didn’t marry this girl.’ Women are looking for their best option.” When we first meet Dean and Cindy the romance has definitely gone out of their marriage, but they love their four-year-old daughter “like crazy.” Cindy has a busy work schedule because she’s a nurse. Dean’s working as a house painter… it keeps food on the table and liquor in the cupboard. Dean thinks a weekend for two at the local love motel will help them rekindle the romance.
In flashbacks, Cindy asks her grandmother, “What did it feel like when you fell in love?” Cindy doesn’t ever want to be like her parents, stuck in a loveless marriage. “How do you trust your feelings when they can just disappear like that?” Dean does trust his feelings because he falls in love with Cindy at first sight. But it takes a serious effort to convince Cindy to even go out with him. Dean knows that Cindy is the one. And even when their relationship is strained, Dean still believes Cindy is the one.
Blue Valentine is an extremely intimate and powerful narrative about a romance on the edge. The plot doesn’t really have surprising twists or turns. Instead, everything about the story is heartfelt and insightful. The filmmaking style feels a lot like a documentary, possibly because director Derek Cianfrance has a background in documentary filmmaking. Because of the very realistic sex scenes, it took an appeal to the film rating board to change the original NC-17 rating to an R rating. But it’s not just the sex that feels real… the dialog and the story development feel painfully real as well… especially if you’ve ever been in a relationship that’s gone south. One of Dean’s favorite songs is You Always Hurt the One You Love. Sometimes there’s a thin line between love and hate, and sadly, you can hurt the ones you love.
4 popped kernels
Like watching a train wreck, it’s hard to look away.
Rated: R (sexual content)
Primary Audience: Grown-ups
Gender Appeal: Any audience
Distribution: Art house
Tempo: In no hurry
Visual Style: Unvarnished realism
Character Development: Intense
Language: True to life
Social Significance: Thought provoking


A special experience with 2 of our masseuses.
Tantric Shower and Bath ritual
A shower and a bath ritual for him and her.
Tantric Love School
For him, her and especially beautiful for couples.
Tantric massage for couples
A very pleasant discovery and adventure for both of you.


The unthinkable happened.
Your spouse told you that he or she wants out. What you do next can have a profound impact on whether or not your marriage survives.
And unfortunately, doing what comes naturally can create a natural disaster- the ending of your marriage. That's because the most logical things to do when your spouse wants out is also the most ineffective and destructive.
In fact, if you continue doing these 3 things, you will inadvertently make matters worse. Want to know what they are?
1. Beg, plead and cry.
Although it's completely understandable how you would feel devastated by the news, when you beg, plead and cry, you push your spouse in the opposite direction.
All he or she wants to do is get away from you. Your spouse feels pressured, cornered and trapped. Plus, you appear to be desperate, which isn't very attractive. For all these reasons, you must stop this behavior.
2. Reason and debate.
Your spouse isn't making any sense. He or she has completely forgotten any good times you've had together. Your spouse is unhappy and you are to blame. Or so it seems.
It's tempting to try to reason or debate with your partner, but doing so will only force him or her to take a stronger stand to prove the point.
You might also want to send articles that capture what is happening in your marriage and offer new insight. Don't bother. It will only annoy your spouse. You have to stop persuading him or her to be more open-minded.
3. Make promises about the future.
Chances are, you want your spouse to know that you can change; you can truly make an effort to become the person your spouse has been wanting you to be.
Right now your spouse isn't open to hearing what he or she thinks are empty promises. Plus, your spouse will feel manipulated, believing you would make changes to lure him or her back into the fold and slip back into your old ways as soon as that would happen.
Additionally, your spouse will get angry because he or she will be thinking, "Where were you when I needed you? This is too little, too late."
If any of this sounds familiar to you, it means that you have found yourself doing things that have backfired. That's completely understandable.
It's time to reverse the momentum. It's time to do the counter-intuitive things that bring you and your spouse closer. If you haven't already, you need to start today.
From Michele Weiner at the Divorce Busting® Center
The Divorce Busting® Center
I can help you to develop better strategies to make sure that your spouse will want to reconcile.


“Soul Mates and Twin Flames are not the same thing. Soul Mates are other souls that have agreed to connect with you on this planet for a purpose. Soul Mate relationships may last a lifetime and others may only be for a particular purpose and be temporary. You can have more than one Soul Mate in a lifetime.
Twin Flames are very different and very rare. Twin Flames are two people in two separate bodies that share the same Soul. Twin Flames meet each other in their first incarnation so that they remember the soul frequency of the other being.
They also have a very strong bond and often have telepathy with each other. Their lives even before meeting each other have many parallels.”
“Many of us want to find our “soul mate,” a term often used to imply that there is one perfect partner for each individual. Metaphysically defined, a soul mate is simply someone you have known in a prior existence. Each person may have hundreds or even thousands of soul mates.” .
“A twin flame or soul has been defined as a soul who was created at the same time as you and who may be your “other half.” Based on our research we feel this definition of twin souls is the result of earthbound thinking. We don’t “pair off” with only one partner in the spirit world. Pairing off here on Earth and hoping for a lifetime relationship with the same partner often seems motivated by a fear of being alone and/or a fear of abandonment.”
“A different definition of a twin soul could be a soul mate with which you have shared many lifetimes and, through those experiences, perfected the relationship. This soul is one of the most ideal soul mates for you.”
“Most people mistake Twin Flame for their Soulmate. Yes, we all have a Twin Flame. Soulmates, you get together and everything is perfect. With a Twin Flame there is chaos: one can be attached, age difference, different locations, or the person has some serious issues and is afraid to open up to the energy because the bond is too intense.” .
“These are two who immediately sense the unalterable fact that they have been—are—and must always be One…
even though they might have fought against their fate for centuries and struggled in vain to escape their linked destiny…
Almost from the first moment they meet and gaze upon each other, their spirits rush together in joyful recognition, ignoring all convention and custom, all social rules of behaviour, driven by an inner knowing too overwhelming to be denied…”
“Sometimes when twins communicate either through the mind or through speech, they give off “false signals” in terms of saying things they don’t really mean in order to push the other away. . However, it is the twins duty to look to the messages being sent through the intuition. The intuition between twins, the exchange of soul energy cannot be hidden and it will show how the other REALLY feels.”
Delena’s understanding for each other is undeniable. Proof of Damon/Elena being Twin Flames, read Shadow Souls during the waltz.
I know you; I danced with you once upon a dream….
And now, certainly, Elena felt like a flame. We were meant to be this way.
Like two flames that join and merge into one.
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That day you picked me up from school,
I knew you were mad. You flicked
the turn signal so hard that I cringed in its pain.
Your stop sign red hair warns,
you’re always mad, aren’t you?
That day you picked me up, you asked.
You said, "sometimes I feel
SOMETIMES…I feel like you
Sometimes…I…" But you stopped and looked
at me, eyes like those marbles
that I used to collect. The ones dad bought me.
Cold and glass and easily lost. You said,
"sometimes I feel
like you love dad more than me--"
I hate the way you drive so much faster
when you’re mad and I am
actually afraid. So instead,
I become a liar.


When it comes to those three little words with a great big meaning, how comfortable are you verbalizing them to a friend, a spouse, or even your own child? Many of us struggle to say the words even if we are feeling them. I am here to tell you that the importance of actually verbally saying to your child, “I love you,” is great. In this blog we will look at the why and the how of saying I Love You.
Research shows that children who feel a strong sense of acceptance and love at home, are more likely to develop a positive self-esteem. Having a positive self-esteem has many benefits such as: positive body image, healthy relationship with food, better social relationships, more success at school and work, and improved mental and physical health. Forming a positive self-esteem as a child will lead into adulthood, and ensure an overall happier more successful life for your child.
So that’s the why, but what about the how? How do we incorporate saying and showing love to our child when that is not the norm for us? If you are like me (and many of us out there) I did not grow up in a particularly affectionate family. I knew I was loved but the words were not often spoken. I have found ways to incorporate the words into my child's everyday routine. For example, when my daughter wakes up I take two minutes to snuggle with her and tell her I love her. I tell her how she makes me feel so happy, and the best part of my day is spending time with her. This two minute interaction starts both of our days off with love. It fills our cups, and we are ready to start our day and tackle whatever comes our way.
So I encourage you to bring the “I Love You” into your everyday conversations with your children. Show them love by giving them quality time, listening to them, and being silly. Give them examples of healthy loving relationships, with friends, family, and your partner. All of this will build trust between you both, promote a positive self-esteem, and even release some good serotonin.
Here at Integrative Family Medicine, we love that you have become a part of our family. This practice was created to spread love and healing, and provide the care you deserve! Thank you for being a part of our story!
Pediatric Sensory Specialist
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and in the dark, I can hear your h e a r t b e a t
i tried to f i n d the sound
but then it stopped, and i was in the d a r k n e s s
so d a r k n e s s I b e c a m e
Parallel inspired by this post : (x) After he admitted his love for the first time, & bringing her back the necklace, he erased her memory. And after she admitted what was the real moment she knew she loved him, she asked to be compelled to forget.
howling ghosts they reappear in
mountains that are stacked with f e a r
Even though he loved me, he gave me the one thing that represented hope for me and his brother. I knew how much it hurt him. But he did it. It was the most selfless he’d ever been. And in that moment, I loved him. I didn’t want to. It terrified me.
"It was my birthday. Damon and I spent the entire summer looking for Stefan. And I was trying put on a good face because Caroline was throwing this party for me but I was just so sad. That was two seconds from deciding I wasn’t gonna go, I was gonna leave the room, until Damon walked in to give my birthday gift. It was the necklace the Stefan had given me. I’d lost it, but Damon knew what that necklace meant to me. What it meant about my feelings for Stefan even though he loved me, he gave me the one thing that represented hope for me and his brother. I knew how much it hurt him. But he did it. It was the most selfless moment he was ever been. And in that moment I loved him. I didn’t want to. It terrified me. But for that moment I loved him."


Roy and SWMBO I know I'm late, but enjoy it, we have just had our 45th wedding anniversary, but we've been together for 51 years so far and still trying to enjoy life.
Who needs cards anyway, it's memories that we share that count.
Regards Colin and Caroline.
P.S. we're sitting watching the sunset on Llanrhystud beach west Wales.


Me: “We’ve been in a relationship for seventeen years, and you still …” (doesn’t matter what. If you’ve been, or are in, a long-term relationship, you know what I mean)
Mrs Widds: “We’re not in a relationship. We’re married!”
… and Match, to Mrs Widds!


Addicted To You!!!
Why did he become busy all of a sudden? Their regular conversations over the phone had turned into formal ones as if they were just good friends. He even came late at the dinner and left early making an excuse for not able to drop her. He was continuously either typing into his phone or talking over the bluetooth. Before leaving, when Lavanya hugged him, he was reluctant to hug her back.
She clearly sensed the lack of interest from his side. Their earlier good-byes had always ended with sensuous kisses.
Was he repenting about their sudden engagement plan? He should understand that she never forced or asked him either to marry or even love her. She only wanted to stay with him. Arnav was like a life-saving drug to her.
She dialed a number and when the person from the other side responded, she began to brawl like a lost child. Standing at the adjacent window he accepted the call. Who has given you the right to break an innocent heart? You are just like your papa, selfish, manupulative. After fulfilling your every need you are just throwing her away.
Now I hate myself for being your mother. Let me live in peace. Yes, I am selfish. Tell her that I have used her. She meant nothing in my life. Both of you should leave me alone. Am I done with all your questions? Arnav Sen was shivering with his usual murderous rage.
His anger often made him act without thinking and ultimately lead him regretting his impulsive decisions later. And at that moment, he instinctively did that. Should I take the call? She heard the whole conversation between Arnav and his mom as the call was on speaker.
Tonight she was staying at her place. Arnav never did this to her except once, that almost 8 years back. Why all of sudden has he changed so much? She saw her crying in complete despair while tightly holding the phone near her heart as her life was in that phone. She started screeching like insane when Aroti reached in to hold her into embrace.
He just told me. He wants to end everything. Aunty, I will die. Please tell him. Please tell him I will die without him. I love him. Just ask him to stay with me. Hugging back Lavanya this time she also cried. In her own sob she continued to console Lavanya. He must be in some tension. It was my fault for nagging him to this extent.
I will tell him. No need to worry. I know him very well. He said all this because he is angry with me. I pressurized him to this extent. I will manage. She cut the call without giving him a chance to reply. A strong black coffee alone He realized that he had committed an unpardonable mistake.
He cursed himself for committing that shameless act just half an hour back. They were supposed to get engaged very soon. She nodded in affirmation. Actually I want to go home. They should know the actual truth. I am really tired of being so helpless throughout my life.
This time I want to hear my heart. Arnav stared at her without blink. Things were changing rapidly around them. To sooth her inner pain, he moved his right hand up and down over the length of hair extended over her back. You are completely safe with me. No need to go or talk to anyone. Let them think what they want. You have suffered a lot. Your baby knew that you love him more than your life. He is your priority.
Arshi FF : You Are Mine Dammit !!
Kushi : but di.. This happiness will last only for a year. You both will loose something very precious your life will turn dark but you both will even get a blessing in the form of angel Aashi. That angel will take you both out of darkness but you should wait for that day… That wait maybe long , painful but when it ends it will be the happiest day of your lifes. So there is I can loose. So calm down. Kushi : par hum unki bar baat maanenge humaari shaadi ek saal tak chupi rahegi but we will listen to his words, our marriage will be hidden for 1year.
Arnav : ok baba ab kush ok are you happy now Next day Temple Arshi perform marriage rituals both look happy but still both have a guilt somewhere for cheating their loved ones Flashback ends Lavanya : but where you stayed for year Kushi. You were not in Raizada mansion. This is the best gift of my life Kushi thank you sooo much….
Kushi : I want stay with you but.. I know its not possible but.. Arnav : you are staying with me Kushi. Kushi : what..!! But how?? Arnav : more than me I want you to be with di. I want my child to be just like her.. Kushi : but how..? And di agreed Lavanya : soo you were that Priya Kushi : yes.. Di cared for me so much, I was always with arnav.
Lavanya : is Aashi like his di.. Kushi: in every aspect she is like Anjali di, she is her carbon copy. I mean wow Kushi you are pregnant Kushi : noooo idiot Lavanya : then?
He is just like Arnav Wahi gussa, wahi harkate, utna hi pyaar, utna hi fikar same anger, same gestures, same love, same care for others Kushi : do you once….
WAYMR – 1| I love you, dammit!
However, Khushi had made it clear that it was important for her to stand on her own two feet, and be independent, a small part of which stemmed from her desire to be an equal to him. Two years to the day they had started dating, Arnav had proposed to her, with the same ring he had intended to give to her during their first courtship. She had accepted, of course. And the rest, as they say, is history. And rejecting his project would be foolish. We are a private and exclusive company, by choice, and we rely on word of mouth.
And let me tell you, Mr. Singhania likes to let his mouth run everywhere and anywhere. What is your problem, woman? She was a little cherub, taking after her mother in her talkativeness and her father in her stubbornness and anger.
Glancing at the sound asleep three year old, she smiled and kissed her forehead lovingly.
An Un-Fairy Tale
She wrapped her arms around him such that her front hugged his back. Arnav grabbed her hand and pulled her to his front, and smiling at her, gave her a deep kiss. She took his hand and placed it on her heart, which to this day raced in his presence. Hated her with an intensity that surprised her. It was as though her essence still clung to every inch of Sheesh Mahal— laughing at her, mocking her, reminding her of what she could never be. She wished she could put a face to the illusive figure.
Lavanya Bhabhi had a smile that could put the sun to shame. Raizada threw the best parties for miles around. Lavanya was so beautiful; they say a Rajput prince fell in love with her. Raizada had such wonderful taste and such exquisite style.
She was terrified of making any changes around the house for fear of displeasing her husband and upsetting the routine set by Lavanya. She walked on tenterhooks all the time— a faceless woman hounding her even in her dreams. And Arnavji? He grew more absent minded by the day. Had he married her just for an heir then? Why had he made no move to touch her, in that case?
Did she repulse him so much? She needed answers and she needed them soon for her own sanity. Sitting up, he ran his fingers through his hair, his face clenched and breathing accelerated as he battled demons she had no knowledge of.
Sliding closer to him, she rubbed a soothing hand on his back, trying to calm him down. It seemed to work as his breathing regulated and his tensed muscles relaxed. Throwing her a grateful look, he got out of bed, picked up a box of cigarettes and a lighter and was about to walk out onto the balcony when he felt her slender fingers close around his wrist, stopping him. He looked at her curiously. The look of grim determination on her face startled him. He was shutting her out and she could feel it.
She ploughed on desperately. You know you can share anything you want with me, right? Tears of defeat and despair running down her face, she managed a final broken whisper. I care about what bothers you and what makes you happy. I love you. And that is the only reason I married you.
As for Lavanya, I hated her. Still do. Sensing her withdrawal, he shook her desperately almost. I will not have you living with such lies. You want to know what bothers me, right? What bothers me is that I hated her so much, I killed her. She was a certified lunatic. For a self-professed murderer, he seemed unnaturally calm as well. He was watching her carefully, trying to gauge her reaction. Schooling her expression so as not to reveal any of her inner turmoil, she asked one question.
Everyone saw what Lavanya wanted them to see. That was her real talent. Not interior decoration, not gardening, not being the perfect hostess. It was all of that and more. It was playing the role that would get her what she wanted. The disillusionment after our wedding was quick and painful.
Love was a word that Lavanya was entirely unfamiliar with. And I overcame my fascination soon enough. I was stuck in a loveless marriage with no end in view. Tired and bitter, I wanted a divorce immediately.
But Lavanya made me a deal. Arnav Singh Raizada. I had recently inherited Sheesh Mahal from my ageing parents before that and it had been in ruins. This house was— is— the one part of my ancestry I care about. So I agreed. We led our own separate lives. To the world, we were a match made in heaven—we had the perfect life. Only I knew the truth about her.
That one mistake season 2
I was through with her and our marriage for all intents and purposes and threw myself into my work. Arnav noticed, regarding her with a wry smile. It gets worse. She told me that she was pregnant. I saw red.
Distant Horizon Chapter 6
I knew then that continuing with this marriage had been a terrible mistake and one that I needed to rectify right away. I told her in no uncertain terms that we would be getting divorced.
I was through with her and her sick mind games for good. Only by then, I was beyond caring about the Raizada name.
The next thing I know, she pulled a loaded revolver out of her bedside table drawer and threatened to shoot herself right there if I tried to divorce her or force her to get an abortion. I just wanted her out of my life for good.


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Managing relationships with multiple sclerosis. Relationships are hard work. When one partner has MS it adds a whole new set of challenges.
Multiple sclerosis is unpredictable, making short-term and long-term planning difficult. You never know when MS will interfere with activities, or plans.
Memory loss associated with multiple sclerosis may leave the healthy partner feeling that everything falls on them. They may begin to resent the forgetfulness of their partner.
Having MS fatigue means having to change plans sometimes, it means having trouble completing tasks you both used to take for granted.
The physical symptoms of MS mean you may not be as active as you once were or may need assistance with household tasks or self care.
Diminished feeling and slower reaction times may lead to sexual difficulties. Fatigue and altered self- image can mean the partner with MS doesn’t feel as interested in sex as they once did.
These are the hard facts of multiple sclerosis. But, that does not mean a person with MS is incapable of sustaining a long term relationship.
Communication is a key factor in any relationship. For those with MS, communication is crucial to a satisfying relationship for both partners. Talk your partner about your symptoms, how MS makes you feel, both physically and emotionally. When either partner is feeling angry or frustrated by the limitations of the disease, they should be honest with one another. Remember a person may have multiple sclerosis, but MS is not the person.
Be flexible. There may come a time when the typical division of responsibilities may need adjusted. Approach each new challenge with an eye to finding a solution that makes both of you happy.
Deal with sexual issues openly and honestly. Tell your partner what is going on with you and take the time to reassure them you are not rejecting them. Let them know they are still attractive in your eyes. Together, look for ways to fulfill the needs of both partners. Find other ways to stay close.
Take time to celebrate each other, every day and dream together.


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As a Top one of the most frequent messages I receive is from bottoms or subs, whom I have never met before, letting me know they are in town for a few hours or days and want me to tie them up. These are not men that I have relationships with or have talked to before. These are complete strangers who send requests for bondage almost as if they are making a haircutting appointment or restaurant reservations.
No where in their message do they mention what benefit I will gain from devoting my time and energy to fullfilling their needs. It is like I only exist as a means to their needs. I asked one guy why I should tie him up and he responded with "because I am hot and you are lucky I asked you." My favorites, of course, are the ones that offer no picture or information on their profiles.
I don't know why I am amazed by this behavior but I am. During my days as a boy or sub I never reached out to a SIR I had never met and asked to be tied up. I consider it rude and disrespectful. I am assuming this happens to other Tops and I'm not the only one experiencing this.
BDSM stopped being a purely physical activity for me years ago. It is about the mental and emotional connection I make with the guys I am with, whether Top or bottom, and I don't get that from one night stands. In fact I always find the first time I am working with someone a little hesitant and akward as we get to know each other and establish trust. because once there is trust, that is when the fun really begins.
There have always been people without manners. The internet just make sit easier to meet them.


Dating a Chinese girl has to be managed differently than dating a female through the Western tagged tradition. Objectives in relationships are much higher in Chinese tradition plus they are taken more really through the outset. Making the best first impression is extremely essential if you’d like to venture out on a romantic date by having A chinese girl. Honesty and respect are well liked.
Be Bold but Listen
In Chinese tradition it really is anticipated that a guy shall make the effort and get a female on a night out together. You are polite and show her respect if you do ask for a date, make sure. When in the date it is anticipated that the person shall pay money for whatever task is chosen. Ensure that you usually do not talk way too much in the date. Ask her questions regarding by herself and extremely tune in to her responses. Chinese ladies anticipate you to definitely respect their thoughts and emotions plus don’t like a guy who speaks a lot of or perhaps is boastful.
Make Your Motives Clear
A Chinese girl may be searching for a partner in wedding and might simply take dating quite really, but she could also you need to be to locate you to definitely spend time with. Discuss really in the beginning what you need along with your hopes for future years. In the event that you trying to find a single evening stand or a fast fling, maybe you are dating not the right individual. In her and want to get to know her better, tell her that if you are seriously interested. It’s likely that she shall wish to accomplish equivalent.
Chinese ladies will maybe not say what they necessarily are experiencing. They truly are prone to explain to you the way they feel about yourself through their actions. Chinese females may look when you by purchasing things or causing you to good food. They could allow you to select an ensemble which help you to definitely look good, or they’re going to look once you if you’re ill. This is one way they express their love because they may be too timid to express their deeper emotions. You completely she will tell you how she feels when she trusts.
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In addition to good health, friends and family, we also are thankful for:
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Westward Passage 1932 with Ann Harding and Laurence Olivier.
An unbelievable, ridiculous farce plotline. Laurance pursues his first wife (Ann) after 8 years of divorce he pesters Ann to engage him sexually again. This results in the break up of Ann's happy second marriage to a devoted 2nd husband. Ann proves herself frivolous and shallow. She reengages the rediculous gigolo Laurence. This confirms Ann is an air-head who cares nothing for the happiness security and future of her 11 yr old daughter, as she climbs back in the sack for one more roll-in-the-hay with the nut-case Laurence.


Your dog's best life: Five Principles
Whenever I see a dog who isn't leading their best life, I think to myself, what is that dog's life missing?
Many might see a dog and say, he has no manners, or she doesn't listen, or he's just stubborn, but I want more.
Fundamentally, what is that dog missing that makes it look like these other things?
I have narrowed it down to five principles that every dog needs to lead their best life.
The Five Principles are: Relationship, Freedom, Confidence, Instinct, and Grit.
Relationships are multidimensional and complex. A dog living their best life has found a way to perfect their relationships with their human and other family members, as well as with the greater world.
A relationship should bring mutual joy, provide comfort, and launch adventures. A relationship is ever-changing, fluid, and dynamic. For a relationship to be solid, the other Principles must be present. A relationship without freedom is a prison; a relationship that lacks confidence is based on fear; a relationship that denies natural behaviors and outlets is coercive and forced. Lastly, a relationship that lacks Grit will dissolve at the first bump, it will breed distrust and erode confidence.
All of the Five Principles need one another to function. And together, when they have all been nurtured to their highest potential, your dog will find their best life.
I have always sought to help animals find their way to their most joyous selves. I have worked with animals since 1989, always striving to find a way to improve their lives, whether as a professional horse trainer, a certified veterinary technician, or a professional dog trainer; I have always seen in animals the unabashed truest joy, and it has been my purpose to allow every animal to feel that as often as they can in their lives.
Watching an animal express their truest joy makes us happy too. I, unlike some animal professionals, actually like people. I want them to feel the joy I feel when I watch a dog run free over rocks, or hunt squirrels in the woods. I want them to feel the joy of a perfect moment of communication, unbroken, and undisturbed with another species. I want everyone to know the joy of a puppy playing, and the warmth of fur on cold feet. The moment when you turn to your dog in the car and know that you and they are in the same moment.
I want, more than anything, to bring joy to the world in some small way.


First of the forth coming Forum Italy India being organised by me to strengthen the relationship between India and Italy. 1) 1st Forum on Thursday..
To celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations between India and Italy . I am organizing three INVESTMENT FORUM in Milan- Italy. 1st forum is..