By Carolyn Crane
Pros: unique plot, obviously flawed protagonist (ie, she's not perfect, she's human)
Cons: all the men fell in love with the protagonist, her romantic choices were not to my liking, I figured out who the 'nemesis' was a quarter of the way into the novel
I am not the biggest fan of urban fantasy. I've found a few I really enjoy (Rob Thurman's Cal Leandros books, to book 3; Patricia Briggs' Mercedes books, to book 2). I find, as much as I like strong female characters, female characters who can't ask for help, or refuse to ask for help, annoy me. Basically because the men end up helping anyway and then the women look like, well you know what I'm getting at.
Mind games is different enough that I though I'd like it. The protagonist, Justine Jones, is not a self-confident, kick ass kind of woman. Rather, she's a hypochondriac, who's intensely afraid of vein star syndrome, the condition that killed her hypochondriac mother. Ultimately, she wants to be normal.
The premise is exciting and unique. She's warning a couple away from a scam artist at a restaurant when the restaurant owner, Packard, tells her he's set the man up to be 'disillusioned'. He also states he can cure her of her condition, and wants her help to reform other criminals.
Justine doesn't like the vigilanteism of the job, but wants to be rid of her fear so as to improve her current relationship. That's when the mind games begin. Both with her messing with their target's minds, and Packard messing with hers.
Sounds intriguing, right? So, why didn't I like it?
First off, Crane falls pray to another urban fantasy stereotype that I don't particularly like: everyone falls in love with Justine. This was a problem for me considering she had a boyfriend and she ostensibly wanted to keep him. (More on this in the spoiler section.)
And the plot was fairly transparent. That's not really a problem. I figured out who the 'bad guy' was fairly early, but it didn't detract from the story. The rather quick rap up of events was a problem. I was unconvinced things would go over as well as they did. (More on this below too.)
If you like urban fantasy and you want to try something original, this is a good read. It's quick and entertaining. Just try not to over analyze it too much.
*** MAJOR SPOILERS BELOW ***
So first, her relationships. She's with a decent guy at the start of the book. Packard, who can see the psychological make-up of people, explains she's with him because she wants to be normal and that he's only interested in the parts of her that fit his lifestyle. Whereas Packard, of course, loves her for who she is. Even though he lies to her and feels no remorse for trapping her into a dependent relationship with him.
In her defense, despite her attraction to Packard, Justine tries to avoid letting things go to far. When she kisses him, she's distraught because she feels like she's betrayed her boyfriend. Even after the boyfriend's out of the picture she tries to keep things cool between them.
My problem with this is that someone who honestly wanted to keep things platonic could have done a better job. At no point did she examine why she felt attracted to him despite his mistreatment of her. At no point did she decide she should make sure they were never alone together, thereby reducing the temptation to go further than she intended. She can not be held responsible for his actions, his desire to seduce her, but she can be held responsible for her lack of action to stop this behaviour considering she was determined not to cheat on her boyfriend.
Even more disturbing is her relationship with Otto. She's enamoured of his image as police chief. That's well established through the book. But once she's convinced by Packard that he's a killer you'd think any romantic ideas would disappear. Not so. She sleeps with him on their first date (their second meeting). Not only that, but while they're having sex she 'zing''s him, giving him all her fears, etc. In other words, she psychologically attacks him while they're 'doing it'. The entire scene was less erotic and more creepy for me considering what we're led to believe about the guy. Even though I believed Packard's story about Otto was wrong, I was disturbed by the idea that Justine, who DID believe it, would sleep with him. The whole scene felt off.
The 'love' scene also took place after a restaurant scene wherein Justine notices that Otto's not asking her input for anything. He chooses the restaurant, he orders their meals. And when they go back to his place, right before things get down and dirty, he's making remarks that Justine considers threatening. So, why's she willing to sleep with him again?
And then there's the, rather unclimactic, ending. Otto, who locked Packard up 8 years previous because he was a dangerous crime lord, releases him on the promise that Packard will be good now and only disillusion people Otto tells him to.
That's it. There's no discussion. Otto accepts his promise and Packard goes free. No mention of the fact that Packard's psychologically manipulating people already. No mention of what his new crime lord status will lead to.
I found Justine's 'humerous' thought about the two men at the end very disturbing as well. "It's amusing, the way Packard and Otto both take credit for everything." Um, that's actually not amusing. That's narcissistic. And it's not a good thing in a boyfriend if you've got self-esteem issues. It's not a good thing in a boyfriend period. Rather than feeling triumphant at the end of the book, I felt sorry for Justine. I sense major psychological hardships ahead for her.


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It’s 7-7-17, and you know what that means! It’s time to bless your beautiful hide with an episode dedicated to Seven Brides for Seven Brothers! So, if you’re feeling like a lonesome polecat, don’t worry. We’re here to keep you company. Or you could just go kidnap a woman and force her to marry you. But make sure you marry her in June, or else the marriage won’t last forever…or something.


Brian Tracy says, “if you aren’t happy where you are in life you should move, you’re not a tree”.
- Start With You
- Start Teaching Others
- Stop Being a Bottomless Pit People Pleaser
- Apply Confidence With Actions
- You’re Not Alone or Get Assistance With Isolation
- Raise Your Expectations or Step Away
- If All Else Fails Abandon The Sinking Ship
- You Deserve Better And You Know It
When you’re finally with someone who treats you the way you deserve, that person never leaves you guessing about something they said mean, or where you stand. There’s never a point at which you can’t ask questions or receive answers regarding your own personal life. It’s not a game, and they’re not the gatekeepers of a fate, where you’re waiting to uncover the truth. They’re certain about their intentions, and when they’re not, they’re honest with you about that too.
Expressing yourself becomes an intimate and grounding experience, not something you have to feel bad about, or suppress. Your fears, concerns or emotions are not met with condescending lectures. Your feelings are taken seriously, because they take you seriously, and don’t see your existence as something that inconveniences them.You’re inspired to live your life
That other person isn’t your whole life, and they don’t want that either. They not only give you the space to maintain your life beyond the relationship, but they want you to be your whole self. You don’t walk away from a weekend together wanting to sink back into them for the rest of eternity. You’re grateful to have had the time together, but you’re ultimately ready to live your life too, knowing you have someone to come home to at the end of the day and tell all about it. It’s not necessary to cling because you’ve been reassured. Respect is key.
They don’t ghost on you unexpectedly
Even if you can’t physically be together at all times, you’re never left wondering when you’ll receive a text or call. You never have to wait any extended period of time to hear from them, and you certainly don’t play a game of “who texted last doesn’t have to text first.” Nope, none of that. Why? Because they care too much about how you’re doing and genuinely talking to you than to wait around and see if maybe you’ll grace with presence.
You make actual, solid, non-vague plans
The person who treats you right will always respect your time enough to show consideration when making plans. Date nights, weekend trips, Friday just to get pizza and hangout after work. It doesn’t matter what it is, but you’re serious about spending time together, so you plan for it in advance, and you stick to it. The spontaneous hangout happens, try your best to give your undivided attention to them in that time.
You’re loved for more than your body
They express more interest in what you think, how you feel, what your personality is, than how you look….But your body is loved unconditionally, too. They see your body as the vessel that houses the person they love, not an indication of how worthy you are of their attention. Pay attention to your health and well-being. Don’t let yourself go. Try best you can to be your best self for you and them. You will not regret this.
This is up for individual discussion. Not all families are the same so proceed with cause and use discernment in this area. If a significant other isn’t accepted or vice a versa it may not always be the person but the family. Proceed with caution for you may want to spend your life with this person. It is very important matters are handled with civility and care. Call family and be respectful of their time and space. Do not take family for granted by showing up unexpectedly, they may not be ready to receive you or them. Think of them as an extension. Get to know each member before reveal too much. Never carry problems to friends or family members about the relationship. Talk to the person solely. His or her friends are not necessarily your friend during struggle. They can be the breakup crew. They will immediately take the side of the one they’ve known the longest. This not a reflection on you but people feel safest with familiarity and familiarity breeds contempt. If problems arise be certain you don’t reveal to his or her parents, unless absolutely necessary. Make certain they are with you always, it’s discussed firsthand. Never discuss the other person in secret. They can’t defend their position and you may find him/her is hated by family before they were able to get to know them better. Especially, when all is forgiven.
They don’t brush off your anxieties or concerns; They seriously evaluate them and try to see whether or not they can reassure you or make the relationship better by a compromising in one way or another. No one person is running the show here—you’re both equally committed to making the other one as happy and comfortable as possible (and you both know that begins and ends with listening when you communicate, and acting accordingly). Always ask questions, never place blame. It’s not a competition most relationships fail because they forget they are on the same side. Stand clear of harsh words, thoughts, presumptions, and assumptions. Doubts can be traitors to our thoughts and self sabotaging, where we often might win.You feel loved every single day
Even if you don’t have time for elaborate expressions of romance each day, just a simple touch, or look, or gesture says it all. Even if you don’t have time to be together, and won’t see them for the next few days. Communicate it, you want to be your best self, but go home and tell them all about your trials and triumphs and struggles and successes regardless, because you know you’re unconditionally supported, and loved. The flirting with one another never should end even till you are old, grey and your teeth fall out. Be kind and thoughtful.
All of these books, audio recordings, CD’s, DVD I personally recommend as they will change your life completely when applied. Not to use as a to-do list but allow them to become a part of your being and daily life. Go over them as many times as you need to, so it sinks in completely. Avoid the naysayers, interrupters and the many distractors who don’t want anything out of life other than to remain seated or lazy in order to justify excuses. Best wishes always.
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Hello ladies! ( and gents) today’s post is going to be a bit..depressing to say the least. If you have read my first post, “Rejection” , you have a beforehand idea of why I might be reluctant to dating. Although I’ve never actually dated, I’ve witnessed my fair share of what seemed to be “perfect, against-the-odds couples” within the blink of my eye, their relationship deteriorated.
Besides, this is still my current mood:
I know it’s almost been over 2 weeks since that fateful Wednesday, and my friends have been egging me to forget about him. I can’t. Someone whom I’ve liked for over a few months, do they honestly think by snapping my fingers, that the prolonged feelings I had for him will disappear just like that? Of course not. Even in the recesses of my mind, I do have some unanswered questions, that if I ever had the chance (or guts) to ask : Did you ever have feelings for me? Would you date me…even if you didn’t have feelings for me? Oh…you have a girlfriend..what’s her name? Even my profounding curiosity has been eating me up inside: Who is his girlfriend? Is it the tanned blonde that I see him walking around with? Or the bitchy redhead? Is he girlfriend “socially ideal” or is she the preppy cheerleader who is on the honor-roll?” ” Is she that one girl who every guy drools over, and whom every girl wishes she could be? I’m afraid of what answers I may get. . .
My reasons for not wanting to date:
1. The efforts I put into the relationship will be energy-draining, and exhausting with no payoff whatsoever:
“The girl who always gets her bf a gift, the one who remembered the anniversary, the girl who remembers his birthday, the girl who’s up till the next day just to console her boyfriend, the girl who can cook, the girl who brings him Starbucks…” And for what? Nothing.
I know that you’re supposed to be altruistic, especially to significant others, but everyone has a limit. That point where when one gives, gives, and gives, and nothing comes out of it, one feels their efforts are in vain. It may seem selfish, but I’d least expect a “thank you” or some sort of gratitude, no matter how insignificant be. I’m doing everything in my ability to keep him happy, and in the end, does he even notice? I don’t want to waste precious blood, sweat, and tears into a relationship, when the guy simply doesn’t acknowledge or appreciate it. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a super “high-maintenance” per se , but I do expect something in return for my hardwork, perhaps a box of chocolates, or even jewelry ( it can be the cheap forever 21 brand, I don’t care lol. ) Heck it doesn’t even need to be in the form of an object! A hug, a kiss..anything that shows me he is grateful for what I do for him, and he’s not with me , because I shower him with gifts and favors.
2. Friends Abandoning Me
This really bewilders me. The most common “reasons” friends justify abandoning their friends who enter a romantic relationship, is simply the fact that they don’t want to deal with their “drama.” Once upon a time, what happened to that fateful promise at the slumber party regarding supporting me no matter what? Proclaiming that you’re my shoulder to cry on when things get tough, or if I ever had “guy problems”, I should come to you . Oh yeah, who cares about promises anymore? Apparently not the people who make them. In my “Rejection” post, I gave my friends full praise my for their support, because they helped me feel worthy. They didn’t abandon me when I needed the most, and because of them, I managed to keep my head held up high, despite still feeling low. It can be tiresome for someone to always be bombarded with romantic drama, but as a friend, it should be adviseable to at least give some advice, whether they’re fed up or not. Trust me, I was slightly irritated when my friend would talk about her boyfriend, but I wanted to help her no matter what, because this guy made her so happy, and as a friend, I felt obligated to listen to her no matter how much I disliked heaing about her boyfriendu * insert random kissie faces o 3 o *
Another frequent reason is that the attention from them will be directed to the significant other. Understandably, I can see how it gets frustrating when my friend is pissed off because I have to cancel plans with her, because the “bae” has tickets to go see a movie with him. I mean I wouldn’t put my friends lower than the significant other, but I need to give them attention as well. . .and I have faith that my friends would understand and I would makeup up for the cancelled plans.
Ah, there are so many different scenarios to cover, but the most simple and frequent question:
“Why commit yourself to a relationship if you’re just going to sleep around? It isn’t limited to just having ‘sex’, per se, kissing, some people even consider ‘flirting’ as a form of cheating, sending nudes, texts etc.
And then are the possible reactions I would have if I discovered that he cheated on me :
– Selfdepreciation: ” It was my fault, I’m so pathetic, if I had been a better gf…then none of this would’ve happened…”
Right off the bat, when I enter the relationship, I devote 100% of my time into the relationship ( see #1), and I would never, ever cheat on my partner. Although, if I were cheated on, maybe I would feel that it’s my fault because I wasn’t giving him what he wanted. I’m not sure what exactly I lacked for him, but apparently it drove him to cheat which I think is a crock of crap. Stupid excuses such as ” You didn’t give me enough attention” ” I was bored in the relationship” ” You never do what I want to do” or my personal
favorite ” All you’re worried about is school and work, and you never want to party of have fun” I’m sorry but it takes two to tango. How is it my obligation to provide you with EVERYTHING that you want? Woe is me for not wanting to party every single FUCKING night. This may come as a shock to you, but I have family, I have friends, I have a life of my own. I’m focusing on graduating high school, going to college, getting a career, and and I’m not going to waste it away partying or hanging out all the time. I have responsibilites, and I’m not going to be able to just do whatever I want whenever I want. I learned to grow up. Oh, by the way, did you take my feelings into consideration when you decided to kiss that other girl? No. You were only thinking of your own selfish desires. Maybe I didn’t want to hang with you and your buddies last night, but understand that I have my personal reasons and you should respect that. Hard to believe that you even respect me considering you cheated on me. You didn’t even tell me… I found out from the other girl who called your cell, claiming that you were HER boyfriend!
– Emotionally Shutting Down
Already being an introvert, I don’t talk to many people. This advantage has led me to see the world in a different perspective. I am the only one in my class who witnessed the preppy girl cheating on every science test. I quietly witnessed the group of girls talking crap about the one that was absent that day, and when she returns, they act like best friends, and sing kumbaya. It’s amazing how too-faced people have become, and I’m not as naive about pursuing a friendship, because I already beforehand who to trust and who not to .
Cheating changes people. My best friend who was with this guy for over a year, and within that year, to cut to the chase- it was a whole lie. She used to be so bubbly, vibrant, energetic, and now she’s cynical and barely smiles. I can’t blame her. I can’t sympathize with her, because I have no idea what it’s like to be in a relationship, and get cheated on. I can only imagine that it would rip my heart apart. All her love effort, devotion, and mind you, she bought him an expensive skateboard for her birthday, wrote him love letters, and did she expect anything in return? No. Not a single thing. I think that the emotional damage because of one person is sometimes too much.
P.S. She also sent him $200 hundred dollars in the mail which he claimed he never got. Whatever.
4. I engage in romantic relationships, not because I love him, simply because I don’t be “alone“.
Carefully take note of the word “again.” Not just once, or twice, but again, again, and again. I’ve seen countless people enter relationships that were volatile in the beginning and consequently crumbled because there was no solid foundation to begin with. ” I know that he still talks to his ex, but I know for a fact that he won’t cheat on me. . . “ and the inevitable happens. Boom! got cheated on. The whole breakup -move-on-a-week-later-then-get-together-with-another-guy cycle is vicious and energy draining. The importance of standards, commitment, respect honesty has diminished and relationships transform into a “whatever, oh well” phase. “I’ll just find someone else- doesn’t have to be a good guy, just anyone who will be there. ” I believe it’s worse than actual cheating because the settling for less, and simply useless. Sure I would be hurt no matter how many times I get cheated on or when an abrupt breakup occurs, (those feelings would never change,) but I’m compromising my integrity, and my honor when I partake in toxic relationships that were voided from the beginning, anyways. I suspect that’s one of the reasons why divorce rates are sky-rocketing. Apart from the common causes: infidelity, and abuse, the whole notion that a marriage is going to be a happy fairytale that involves no hard work, is absolutely preposterous. No matter what kind of relationship it is: friendship, family relationships any kind requires hard work. It’s no different when it comes to a long-term, romantic relationship.
Well that is my take on relationships, but despite all my fears, I’m not saying that I will never engage in a relationship. there were my personal thoughts, and I sincerely hope the best for everyone’s relationships, although that may not happen. Sorry for the long rant, but thank you for taking your time to read all this. I might make a part 2 on this :DD
Love, Annie ❤


Dunedin couple Brian and Judith Walker want to thank a mystery woman who paid for Mrs Walker’s items at The Warehouse Alexandra on Monday.
Mr Walker said he dropped his wife off at the store in the morning while he went to run other errands.
It was only a little a later, when he received a phone call from a woman who knew his wife, that he became aware his wife had left her purse at the couple’s Alexandra house. His wife has memory lapses, he said.
By the time he returned to the store however, the problem had been solved after a woman in the checkout queue intervened and paid the full $109 cost and promptly left.
“The woman refused to leave her name, phone, or address so we could reimburse her,” Mr Walker said.
This was despite pleas from his wife, other customers, and staff, he said.
The semi-retired couple, who come to Alexandra at weekends, simply wanted the opportunity to thank and pay the woman back.
“It’s $109, it’s not a trivial sum.”


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Wrong Talking a person with oppositional conversational style is a person who.In conversation.
Disagrees with and corrects whatever you say. He or she may do this in a friendly way, or a belligerent way, but this person frames remarks in opposition to whatever you venture.
I noticed this for the first time in a conversation with a guy a few months ago. We were talking about social media, and before long, I realized that whatever I’d say, he’d disagree with me. If I said, “X is important,” he’d say, “No, actually, Y is important.” For two hours. And I could tell that if I’d said, “Y is important,” he would’ve argued for X.
I saw this style again, in a chat with friend’s wife who, no matter what casual lady singing remark I made, would disagree. “That sounds fun,” I observed. “No, not at all,” she answered. “That must have been really difficult,” I said. “No, for someone like me, it’s no problem,” she answered. Etc.
Since those conversations, I’ve noticed this phenomenon several times.


Stigma against online dating
The number of people employed in the field is expected to increase from 15,606 in 2011 to nearly 17,000 by 2016.
The growth is fueled by a high profit margin, a low (but increasing) barrier to entry and a falling social stigma against meeting your mate online.
We’re surrounded by promises that technology is gradually making everything better, but technology also gives us more reasons to be anxious.
So Aziz teamed up with sociologist Eric Klinenberg, and together they scheduled focus groups in multiple countries, moderated a huge subreddit thread on relationships, and conducted a few dozen interviews with academics and researchers to paint a sweeping picture of love in the time of social media. According to , between 20 more than one third of couples who married in the U. met online; as of 2015, 30 percent of Americans who describe themselves as “single and looking” have used an online dating site. Some Christians worry about taking things too much into their own hands, acting out of a place of fear rather than having faith God will provide a spouse in His timing.
In August of 2013, after nine long months, five different sites and maybe 30 first dates, I met Heather.
We were married in May of 2014, and we’re living proof that sometimes online dating does actually work.
Look for the little details that make them unique (and lovable).
imagined was that my first sight of her would be in a square profile box on the search results page of an online dating website.
Consider only investing in one or two dating sites instead of five or six. I quickly realized I had to treat first dates less like auditions and more like adventures.
And, when needed, unplug completely — take a break and schedule something restful and life-giving instead of another weekend of dates. This philosophy helped me relax and let go of the need to perform.
I had my first foray into the online dating world in 2013 when it was already well established, but not without its share of skeptics and naysayers.
Even now, despite the Christian use of online dating being much more widespread, I still meet people in the church who don’t know much about it or feel embarrassed by it, as if online dating is the ultimate sign of desperation or loneliness.


I have loved the comments and discussion on Ministry Mode is Not Dead Part 1. Thank you again to all who commented and if you have yet to weigh in please do!
A major impetus for that post came from wanting to help others connect key relationships between various events, activities, and circumstances in ministry. It can be SO easy to wash rinse and repeat your way to a plateau in both size and quality; taking time to discern connections is vital to expanding.
Three things to consider:
1. What's one thing you do every year that gets the exact same results because you are afraid that if you change it you might not get what you know you are going to get if you do the same thing :) ? Do you understand the relationship between your fears and lackluster ministry results?
2. Consider one of your main values or a key part of your vision (either local or corporate): fill in the blank--when those in my ministry do ___________, God seems to clarify/expand/grow our value/vision/mission. What are the main obstacles keeping you from honing in on that? Do you understand the relationship between your ministry activities and the big picture?
3. If I were to leave my leadership role right now what would those under me say I liked/enjoyed about my role? Do you take the time to share your passions as well as your frustrations? Do those under you clearly understand the relationship between your passion and your activity?
I'd love to hear your responses to number two. Seems like it could spark a good discussion.
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I wanted to talk about something that 50% of our users are in; relationships. Relationships are great:
.They can make a person significantly happier
.They can improve state of mind
.They can help people attain understanding and self confidence
.They can help shape lives
I am, personally, in a relationship with another prominent user on this Wiki. I would prefer not to state who, but if she wants to say it, she is welcome to. Lets start a trend; on July 4, 2015, everyone comment on this post saying whether or not you are in a relationship. Since I am not comfortable with it, I am not asking you to post who you are in a relationship with, but if you want to, feel free to do so.
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How I ended up being in a relationship that I’m dumb for staying in beats me. Never thought I’d be that girl but now I understand it’s hard to throw away the only person in your life even though you get treated like shit 95% of the time.


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Ask people what the characteristics of a good communicator are and they’ll probably say people who have a good vocabulary, a nice voice, charisma, have good body language and maybe even somebody who has “the gift of gab”.
They’d be right, as all of these traits are important to communication. It’s quite likely though nobody would mention somebody who’s a good listener, or asks questions. Being a good listener and asking great questions are the two most important characteristics of being a great communicator. Isn’t it strange though that they’re rarely mentioned?
Here’s why they are so important and how you can be a better communicator and perhaps become more successful at the same time.
It’s not all about you. When I speak about communication or do workshops on the topic I tell my audiences to stop thinking about yourself and start thinking about the other person, because it’s not all about you. There are far too many people who think if they’re doing all the talking then they’re great communicators. After all, they’re speaking and others are listening. Maybe not.
My wife related the following story to me last week. There was big news about one of our children and she mentioned it to somebody she works with. Almost as soon as she got the words out of her mouth the other person changed the conversation to something that she wanted to talk about. It was related to what my wife was talking about, but not closely. The other person was simply looking for the chance to get to what she wanted to talk about. My wife wasn’t finished with her story when the other person interjected. When that happened though my wife had no desire to finish her story because she knew the other person had little interest in what she was talking about. Why bother finishing the story if the other person wasn’t listening and didn’t seem to care?
Good Listening Isn’t Just Waiting for Your Turn to Talk
Far too often people who are poor communicators want to do all the talking and aren’t really listening to what the other person is saying, or are listening for a different reason. They only want to find a spot where they can jump into the conversation and start talking. When this happens, the reaction of the other person is much the same as my wife’s.
Although that person is the one who does most of the talking I certainly wouldn’t call them a good communicator. A good communicator understands it’s not all about them. The more they make the conversation about the other person, the more the other person wants to talk and feels good about being listened to.
There’s a big difference between proper listening and waiting for your turn to talk. Stop thinking about you and start thinking about the other person talking to you. Be an active listener, which means stop thinking about what you can say to add to the conversation and listen closely to what the other person is saying. Stop letting your mind wander to other things in your life such as emails you need to send, or chores that you need to do when you get home. Stay in the moment and listen to what the other person is saying. You won’t write that email or take care of those chores any sooner, so really listen to what the other person is saying.
If You Want to Control the Conversation Ask Questions
Most people think if they do most of the talking they’re controlling the conversation. Not true. While they’re doing the talking, they’re not in control if the person who’s listening is also asking great questions. The questions lead the chatty person to speak about what the listener wants them to talk about.
Here’s an example of how this might work in a normal conversation:
Susan – “This is the first time I’ve been back to Kingston since I moved away from here when I was a kid.”
Jennifer – “Why did you move?”
Susan – “My Dad was in the military. We moved all over the country. It was really hard on my family.”
Jennifer – “How so?”
Susan – Well, it never seemed we put down roots anywhere. My parents split up when I was 18 and I haven’t seen my brother for years.”
Jennifer – “That sounds really tough. Why haven’t you seen your brother?”
Susan – “He got into drugs and spent some time in prison.”
Jennifer asked three questions, none of them more than a handful of words but not only did she control the conversation, but also found out a tremendous amount of interesting information about Susan.
I often wonder why so many people want to talk so much about themselves when there’s nothing to learn from what they say. They know it already or they wouldn’t be talking about it. Isn’t it better to find out something you don’t know about somebody else? The best way to do that is to listen to what the other person is saying and at the right times ask questions that provide more information and steer the conversation in the direction you want it to go.
Try this exercise the next time you are speaking to somebody. Tell yourself you aren’t going to tell the other person anything unless asked. Instead, listen to what the other person is saying and ask questions to keep the conversation going as long as possible. When you get the chance think about that conversation and what you learned. You’ll be amazed at how much more you know about the other person and you never know when that information will come in handy. Perhaps months or even years later the person will be exactly the type of client that you do business with. Wouldn’t it be great to recall your conversation as an ice breaker before you make a sales pitch? Maybe that same person can provide some other help you need, all because of the conversation you had; the one where you asked good questions.
It’s Better to Give Than Receive
When I do my Talk Like a Leader presentation or workshop I get one person to tell their life story to the person next to them. The other person is directed to listen. I then ask some of the listeners to stand up and let others in the audience know what the person has told them. It’s very interesting to see how some people remember a lot of details while others are very vague in their recaps, but that also could be because of what they were told.
I then ask the other person (the one who listened the first time) to tell their life story, but this time there’s an important difference. The second person is directed to ask questions of the person telling their story. When that person relates the story to the rest of the group there’s normally much more information.
The other thing that I always find interesting is when people say they tend to remember what people told them in response to the questions they asked better than the rest of the conversation. That’s an important point. I believe that when you ask a question you remember the answer better because you’re more interested in the response, or perhaps you feel more obligated to listen properly to the answer because you asked the question.
When people understand communication is a two-way street, they’ll be able to drive down that road much easier.


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"When Cupid is in New York on love business, he accidentally hits his head, ignites an old spell and falls in love for the first time- too bad it's with a mortal girl."
When Cupid is born to his parents Venus and Mars, his jealous Aunt Vexus casts a spell upon him.
On Cupid’s 25th birthday, he goes to New York on love business. Kick, a beautiful cardiac intern has just been dumped by yet another boyfriend. Her neighbour Marty, also struggling with heartbreak, meets her at Max and Rosie’s coffee shop. A pretty red hired waitress has a crush on Marty but he only has eyes for Kick. The invisible Cupid arrives and is about to shoot someone with the arrow of love when he trips, knocks his head and shoots himself by mistake. It ignites the spell giving him amnesia and making him fall in love with the first mortal girl he sees - Kick. Kick forces a reluctant Marty to take the now visible handsome stranger in. Outside, homeless Ben recognizes trouble when Marty’s scheming ex-girlfriend Julie shows up. Cupid discovers something troubling about romance but just as he is making headway with his beloved, his angry and worried parents show up.
Venus and Mars track their son down and take him home to have the spell reversed. His Auntie Vexus breaks the bad news; his feelings for Kick may not be real. Broken hearted Cupid threatens to quit his job. The spell wears off and he still loves Kick. Cupid returns to New York to tell Kick his true identity and find out if she will still love him. Kick and Cupid take a trip by thunder to his place. She meets his family and learns the truth. After the shock wears off, she admits she does love him and wants to be with him as long as she can continue to be a doctor. The couple head back to the city, Cupid finishes the job he started and he and Kick look forward to life together working as 'heart specialists'.


I remember the first day we were both running a little late….nothing has changed there….so we both sat in the back of the class. I dropped my pencil and he picked it up for me. A few weeks later he looked me up on Facebook after learning my name from the sign in sheet (I wore sweatshirts with my last name on the back and there were only two girls in the class so it wasn't too difficult). We had a few other conversations but it wasn't until the final project that we legit spent time together. We worked on a project at another classmates house. When we left we made plans to go bowling over Christmas break (if it didn't turn out well I didn't want to have to go back and see him in class the next week so I waited till the class was over). We took both of our roommates along incase the other was on America’s Most Wanted list. We went bowling and had a blast. Over break he kept calling me and we just kept seeing each other from then on. We have been together for 9 years and married for 3 of them. We must be doing something right because we are still madly in love!
My best marriage advice is this.
-It's OK to go to sleep mad. I would rather sleep on it and talk calmly about it tomorrow, than to say something silly that I’ll regret now.
-It’s not always 50-50. Sometimes its 80-20. You have to compromise (my mother in law told me this).
-Being honest with your spouse is the best thing you can do for a marriage. Secrets only make things worse.


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Hello and welcome. Every once in a while, I like to share some personal things that I hope might inspire you in your own experiences.
With Christmas just around the corner, as we all know, this can be a time of mixed emotion, celebrating on one hand the new additions to the greater family tree and missing those that have passed or moved far away. Whatever your circumstances – we certainly feel it the most during times of family gatherings.
My very recent trip to Melbourne encompassed such a mix, catching up and seeing many family members, welcoming the newbies to the group and reminiscing about those that are no longer with us. Additionally, grieving those that are slowly diminishing through changes such as Dementia and serious illnesses. It can be a difficult and sad time sometimes if we dwell to much in it.
However, my trip was purposeful and engaging, having positive impacts on each of us, simply by connecting and making our time together important. Staying really present in the gift of the time we did have. Not wasting anything on frivolous endeavor’s, but by taking a true interest in their life, wellbeing, choices and living conditions. Acknowledging the suffering, but also the gift of life that they have. The love that is shared. The meaning and impact that they have on your life.
Most importantly, speaking my truth on how I felt about them, sharing that love and joy of knowing them. Reminding them that they mean something to me (and I to them). Because let’s face it, there is no guarantee that we will have more time… nothing is permanent, and every life has a time stamp… so make the most of it… live without regret… choose to empower the relationships you have by engaging in deeper conversations and meaningful actions.
So, for me, especially reminded at this time of year… put the love you have for those you care about on steroids and share your heart felt message to them. I love you, you matter, I care. Because tomorrow anything can happen. Live for the now. Live without regret. Live from the heart. Live out loud.
Thank you. Have a safe and happy Christmas season and may you too find the love and peace with your loved ones, and be blessed in this.


Katey and her best friend Maddie. These girls have been friends since they have been babies.
Our fancy cupcakes.
Katey drinking out of her tea cup. See the Minnie Mouse ears?


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When women lose interest in having sex with the men they supposedly love and adore, the reasons are often as individual and as varied as the couple themselves. From hidden animosity toward their partners to natural hormonal fluctuations, men are often left scratching their heads and wondering why the lusty sex kitten of before now refuses even the slightest of their well-intended sexual advances.
Unfortunately when men get rejected time and again from sex, they often interpret that to mean their wives or girlfriends no longer love them (which in some rare cases is true!). Once a pattern of rejection is created, men begin to feel trapped in their sexless relationships, and the scene for an extra-marital affair is well on its way to being fully set.
This problem can be especially pronounced in well established marriages. After being together for ten, fifteen, even twenty years and having presumably struggled through quite a few relational storms together, cheating on that spouse would be a betrayal that neither partner could emotionally endure. Under these circumstances the “good” husband is truly trapped – cheating and getting the sex he longs for is a horrible option, especially since the sex he wants is with his wife rather than with a relative stranger, or he could stay faithful to his wife and not have sex at all. Clearly this dilemma can not last for long without it causing significant strain on the rest of the marriage.
One S.S. Reader put it this way:
Wish you had an answer why a wife has lost interest in intimacy and blames the spouse that it is my problem not hers. She actually looked me in the eye and said it is my problem. If I found intimacy outside my marriage I would be in even more trouble. It is a no win situation for me. Any suggestions ???
~ Trapped, Pennsylvania, USA ~
Because the specifics of this situation aren’t clearly stated, I can only guess as to the reasons for his wife’s behavior. However there are a few very common causes that underly most spousal sexual rejections.
Most Common Reasons for Repeated Sexual Rejection in Relationships
Problem 1 – Hidden Anger, Frustration, or Resentment
The link between emotional love and sexual love is stronger for most women than it is for most men. In fact, the overall health of a relationship can often be gauged by the level of contentment the couple feels toward their sex lives – including general affections such as hugging, kissing, teasing, etc. When the quality of a couple’s sex life begins to decline it is typically one of the first indicators that something is emotionally amiss in their overall relationship.
(It’s important to remember that some couples are happy with very little or no sexual relations whatsoever. As long as both people are content, then there is no problem. At the same time some couples may have sex every night and still feel as though “something is missing.” The quantity and frequency of sexual activity doesn’t matter when establishing how “content” individual’s feel about their sex lives.)
However just because there is a slight decline in your sex life doesn’t necessarily mean there is a big problem. It could be as simple as not spending enough time together and not feeling as “close” to each other – something a little thoughtful planning can fix. But even simple problems such as this can build up over weeks, months, or even years and can lead to much more complicated issues.
For example, if your wife hasn’t felt “close” to you for a couple weeks and has refused to have sex the last few times you’ve tried to initiate it, it’s probably not a big deal and can be easily remedied by a quite and/or sexy evening together of talking and catching up on what’s been happening in your respective lives. However if this evening together never happens and months and months go by without taking the time to reconnect, then the emotional divide continues to grow until one day you wake up and realize she “never” wants to have sex with you anymore.
In turn she may wake up one day and wonder why she always feels so angry towards you, or why you spending time with other people on the weekends bothers her so much. She begins to feel resentment toward you for a whole slew of “little things” – including your sexual advances. It now becomes a problem of “he only wants to spend time with me to have sex,” so she rejects you over and over again. You, on the other hand, probably consider sex to be a way of bringing you together and begin to feel completely unloved in your marriage.
It’s easy to see how this, or similar scenarios, can turn into a negative emotional spiral. Sadly the reality is that both people still love each other very much and are seeking to reconnect, but their different ways of approaching the divide only adds to the confusion.
How to Fix It?
Sit down and have a real conversation about what you are both feeling and experiencing. This is not a “blame game”! If this type of conversation always ends up in a shouting match, then it is probably time to seek third party intervention – such as a marriage counselor. If your relationship matters that much to both of you, having a non-judgmental outside perspective who can act as “referee” can really help you to both work through your past and to understand exactly why you are both reacting to each other so negatively. Reconnecting emotionally with your partner will undoubtedly help your sex life!
Problem 2 – Natural Hormonal & Bodily Changes
There’s no way around it, women’s bodies go through a lot of changes during their lives. Most hormonally driven sexual problems are the result of pregnancy, breastfeeding, menstruation cycles, and menopause. The first time men deal with the realities of “being a woman” is usually when they being to live with their lovers – married or otherwise.
One week she wants sex twice a day, the next she says “no” every single time you try. Depending on where she is in her menstrual cycle often effects when she is and is not willing to be seduced. It’s true some women are not affected by their cycles at all, and women who are on oral contraceptives are less affected by their natural fluctuations than women who are not.
The next major change is typically pregnancy. Women react to the various stages of pregnancy in rather unpredictable ways. Some women are very sexually charged during certain trimesters, whereas others lose their sex drives completely until months after the baby is born. As a man these ups and downs in your sex life can be understandably disconcerting, but usually her lack of sex drive during pregnancy is not a reflection of her waning love for you or your relationship which means your “normal” sex life will eventually return. (Though sexual frequency decreases on average after a couple has children as compared to before.)
Finally, menopause creates another meal storm of sexual variations. Essentially her body is reproductively “shutting down” and losses in not only estrogen but testosterone – the hormone that influences libido in both men and women the most – leads to a major decrease in most women’s sex drives (as does andropause for men). This doesn’t mean men should expect never to have sex again, but it does mean they might have to work harder at maintaining their sex lives than before.
Problem 3 – Boredom in the Bedroom
This is by far the easiest and most fun problem to fix! It may seem silly at first, but a lot of people in long term relationships get tired of having sex with the same person (though they love them as always) in the same way year after year. Once boredom becomes an issue, having sex loses its appeal as an enjoyable way to spend your free time. It seems as though there are millions of guides out there dedicated to helping you improve this aspect of your sex life, so I won’t go into it here. If this is the only reason your wife doesn’t want to have sex with you, consider yourself very very lucky!
Take Any Decline in Your Sex Life Seriously from the Start
Regardless of the specific reasons, any decline in the quality of your sex life with your lover should be dealt with as soon as possible with a lot of honesty and understanding. The faster you catch these problems, the less likely they are to grow into more complex, less manageable relationship issues. If, however, you are both already at the point of feeling frustration and resentment toward each other, then the best option may be counseling. It’s always a shame when two people who were once deeply in love drift apart because the mountain of small negative interactions between them is too high to see the solid, loving foundations beneath.
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As title. No picture of my hair until my dearest see it in person. The plan is to meet in the airport with new hairstyles. See if we could laugh at each other or make butterfly stomach. I suspect the latter when i see my dear soon.
Continued spending quality time with family. Continue with wedding planning today.


And a lot of 20-something women are yet to go on their first date too, according to government study.
On Tuesday, the Japanese government’s Cabinet Office released a new white paper on gender equality. The wide-ranging study presented a large variety of data about men and women in Japan, one statistic that’s been met with shock is that, according to the study, roughly 40 percent of unmarried Japanese men in their 20s have never been on a single date.
As part of the paper’s overarching goal of clarifying the current societal situation for men and women in Japan, the researchers asked participants in their 20s whether they were married, completely unattached, or had a “lover” (the specific Japanese word, koibito, refers to a romantic, though not necessarily sexual, partner). The responses were:
● Men in their 20s
No spouse or lover: 65.8 percent
Lover: 19.1 percent
Common law spouse: 1.5 percent
Spouse: 13.6 percent
● Women in their 20s
No spouse or lover: 51.4 percent
Lover: 27.3 percent
Common law spouse: 1.4 percent
Spouse: 19.8 percent
That’s a significantly higher proportion of unattached young men than women, and that gap was further reflected when those same demographics were asked how many people they’d ever gone on a date with. Here’s a graph of the responses from men in their 20s, with the solid green line for single men and the dotted one for married men, and the number of dating partners they’ve had along the bottom.
It’s not the most intuitive way of presenting the data, but the gist is this: roughly 40 percent of single men in their 20s who were surveyed have gone on a date with zero people, or, in other words, have never been on a single date in their entire life.
By comparison, the chart for women in their 20s (again with the solid line for singles and the dotted for married women) shows only about 25 percent of young adult women have never been on a date. That may or may not sound like a lot, depending on your image of 20-something romance, but it’s still a lot less than the figure for men.
▼ Surprisingly, about five percent of both married men and women in their 20s in the Cabinet Office’s study have also had zero dating partners, perhaps implying that they met their life partner through a konkatsu (spouse-searching) service.
The question about number of past dating partners was also posed to survey respondents in their 30s and 40s, who were more likely to have at least been on one date than the 20-somethings.
● Percentage of respondents who have never been on a date
Women in their 20s: Roughly 25 percent
Women in their 30s: Roughly 22 percent
Women in their 40s: Roughly 12 percent
Men in their 20s: Roughly 40 percent
Men in their 30s: Roughly 35 percent
Men in their 20s: Roughly 22 percent
It’s not clear, though, if the greater dating experience of the older respondents is because their age groups were more romantically active in their 20s than today’s 20-somethings are, or if they too spent their 20s dateless and had their first experience only after their hit their 30s or 40s.
▼ Maybe this dude has always been this dapper, and maybe he was a late bloomer.
Either way, though, 40 percent of men in the 20-29 age bracket having never been on a date feels like a big number. Whenever talking about dating habits in Japan, though, there are some important sociological factors to bear in mind, with the most important being that in Japan, explicitly asking someone out on a date is a bigger, bolder move than it is in many other cultures.
That’s not entirely due to Japanese shyness, either. Japanese society is very group-oriented, and that often extends to social life for college students and relatively new members of the workforce, the two categories many people spend most of their 20s in. In university, many people’s social lives are defined by the campus club or sports team they join, and many companies have drinking parties, employee trips, and other activities that the staff, especially younger members, are expected to participate in. Because there are so many occasions to socialize in a group setting, breaking away from that setting and asking someone out on a date, where it’ll be just the two of you, can carry a sense of more significant, relationship-ready interest than a casual “Let’s just go out to dinner and see if we’re compatible”-style invitation does in other countries. Even when meeting people outside of school or the workplace, Japan has a whole social institution called gokon, basically a group dinner for singles organized either informally by friends or by matchmaking services, where people can become acquainted and litmus-test their compatibility without going on an official “date.”
In other words, part of the reason 40 percent of the 20-something men, and 25 percent of the women, haven’t ever been on even a casual date is because casual dates themselves are less common in Japan, with the “still getting to know each other” phase often taking place at nominally platonic group events instead.
That said, the survey’s five percent of married 20-somethings who somehow got hitched without ever going on a date notwithstanding, ordinarily people do feel like they need to eventually go on a date before getting married. With planned single parenthood not really a thing in Japan and the Japanese government struggling to find ways to increase the country’s birth rate, it’s in the Cabinet Office’s best interest to search for specific answers as to why so few people are dating, and what can be done to help those who are dateless but not by choice.
It’s unfortunate that the survey apparently didn’t ask older respondents how many dating partners they’d had when they were in their 20s, since that would have shed some light on whether or not the large number of dateless young adults is a new phenomenon. As for what should be done, that’s a topic for another day, but maybe fewer high schools forcing students to join extracurricular clubs or flat-out prohibiting dating would at least make it so that young adults who are interested in finding a date aren’t starting off their 20s romantically flat-footed.
Source: Cabinet Office
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on Valentine's Day after a bit of a special home-cooked meal, and it was my idea.
However, I do love a good excuse to give gifts.
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How many times have we have given loved one’s a gift they used just once or twice?
What if you could give a gift that would not only be cherished, treated with love and respect but also be used over 1000 times every year. Every time your loved one looks down at their Prayer Mat they will be remembering Allah and also remember the person who gifted it to them.
Subhan Allah it may even encourage someone to pray!
Not only will our Prayer Mats be used daily, it’s also a gift that can be handed down from generation to generation.
Give someone you love a gift they will cherish for life.


Tonight for family home evening we decided to have a lesson on being nice to Daisy since Calvin has been mean to Daisy on several occasions over the past few weeks.
We started out the lesson by talking about what a family is and why we should be nice to our family. Then we talked about how Calvin feels when kids are nice to him at the playground. He told us he is happy when kids play tag and when his friend James plays pirates with him.
Then we reminded him of a time when some kids at the playground were being mean and weren't sharing any of the trucks in the sand box. As Evan reminded him about that experience, Calvin started sniffing his nose and his face turned to a frown. Before we knew it, he was crying just from thinking about that experience! Evan and I had to hold back our laughter, but it really was quite funny. Luckily, we were able to distract him and remind him how he felt when others were nice and the tears dried right up.
Then we talked about how Daisy feels when Calvin is nice or mean to her. Next, Evan and I did a role play so we could demonstrate which things are nice and which things are mean to do to Daisy. I think that may have been a mistake because when Evan annoyingly shoved a blanket in my face while I was pretending to be Daisy, Calvin busted up laughing and begged us to show more mean things.
Maybe next time, we'll skip role-playing the mean things. We have a lot to learn as parents. Haha.


Our journey began in 2008 when my husband, wanted to surprise me with a unique and special gift for our wedding day. His aim was to present me with something that he knew I would treasure for years to come and something that was personalised just for us.
Although my husband is usually hopeless with romantic gestures, he truly blew me away with his imagination upon receiving our own Vintage Case, personalised with the most sincere and heart felt message engraved onto the plaque inside.
The case contained memories from when we first met, tickets from our first movie, photographs, engagement cards, love letters and even a copy of the daily newspaper with the date of our wedding day (purchased on the morning of our wedding!)
8 years later and our case still has pride of place in our home, sitting alongside our wedding photographs. Every year, we add to our collection of mémoires with new memories to cherish.
It's now time to let your Journey begin!
G & A


This week we take a deep dive into relations between two key U.S. allies — Japan and Australia. CSIS Strategic Japan Fellow Dr. Tomohiko Satake and CSIS Senior Adviser Andrew Shearer join to discuss the drivers for closer cooperation between Tokyo and Canberra and describe the context of their shared history. They also explain why Australia has encouraged Japan to increase its security role in the region and assess how the relationship benefits stability in the Asia Pacific during the Trump era. Hosted by Will Colson. Audio edited by Ribka Gemilangsari. Written and produced by Jeffrey Bean.
Read Dr. Satake’s working paper in the Strategic Japan series here.


Sweet good morning messages for girlfriend it the most beautiful collection of morning wishes for your girlfriend ever. every morning when she wakes up and wishes to see you, but she can’t she will always feel sad about missing you. with our sweet good morning messages for girlfriend, wish her a sweetest morning and let her know that, you are always caring about her and miss her a lot.
Send a romantic card to your girlfriend and add some red roses to impress her even more. If you’re sending a romantic message for your boyfriend, add a little gift to show him how much he means to you. Romantic Messages for Boyfriend. So far, every moment we’ve spent together has been awesome. But I promise you, that the best is yet to come.
Love is a very deep and romantic word. As a rule, it is associated with nice feelings, which force people to do strange (and sometimes even dangerous) things to prove their greatest intentions! If you want to tell your girlfriend about your love, you don’t need to face the risk of danger anymore.
Romantic love, on the other hand, is full of endless possibilities. It takes planning, creativity, options, and making decisions. You need to agree on where to go and on what you want when you get.
A romantic friendship, passionate friendship, or affectionate friendship is a very close but typically non-sexual relationship between friends, often involving a degree of physical closeness beyond that which is common in the contemporary Western societies.It may include for example holding hands, cuddling, hugging, kissing, giving massages, and sharing a bed, or co-sleeping, without sexual.
Find the best romantic love stories to inspire you to love more. A man bought 12 flowers. 11 real and 1 fake. He said,. started bleeding, and knelt down in pain. His girlfriend bent down and bandaged up his finger and tended to him. There was a blind girl who was filled with animosity and despised the world.
I know I should write something romantic and sweet in this card, but all I can come up with is I love you! Happy anniversary to the most amazing girlfriend a man could ever ask for! You came to my life like a breeze, And I felt the happiness and love, Happy Anniversary My dear.
It could be funny lines, romantic love words, words of appreciation or even love texts for her to admire and remind her to take care. Here are some long love messages for your girlfriend, long love messages for her from the heart, and cute love paragraphs for your girlfriend.


Happy Father's day to the BEST dad I've ever had! Also, like, the only dad I've ever had... But still the best! 10/10, greatest daddy is Scaramouche! He looks after me, keeps me safe, he gives lovely hugs and kisses, he's always so kind, and sometimes he's kinda funny. Funny looking, too. Happy Father's day, Pops.


and the Keys of Music
Part Two: Cryin'
Rogue flew back from town, a smile on her lips. Maybe
he can do somethin' f' me! Maybe my powers will be gone, then
Remy an' Ah-
She stopped in mid flight. She and Remy could what? She left
him in Antarctica, remember? She left him in the cold to die,
told him she didn't love him, that he was an X-Man no more.
B-But Ah can find him! she told herself, then shook
He had done some bad things. She'd never forgive him for
"But Ah love him!" she whispered to herself. It
didn't matter. He didn't love her. How could he? How many
lies did he tell her? Had there ever been any truths?
She shook her head, clearing the thoughts from it.
She was over Central Park now, and she looked down. Tears
formed in her eyes at young lovers walking by the pond, kissing,
holding hands. Something she'd never been able to do. Why
can' that be me? She closed her eyes, wishing it would
all go away.
When she opened them again, she saw a bundle of wings laying
on the ground. Archangel?
She flew down closer. It was him! She touched ground
beside him, and put a hand on one of his wings.
"Warren? Sugah, you alright?" She asked. He didn't
move and instead of hearing his answer, she heard music. An
old song she couldn't place at first, and then another:
There was a time
When I was so brokenhearted
Love wasn't much of a friend of mine
Love a friend? Hump! Never! All the love she'd ever known
was driven away by her blasted powers. All the more reason
to let that doctor take them away.
No more hurt, pain, or broken hearts.
The tables have turned, yeah
'Cause me and them ways have parted
That kind of love was the killin' kind, so listen
She'd killed Cody. Gambit was probably dead too.
What had she been thinking, leaving him there without a shirt?
She had known he wouldn't be able to make it back.
But then again, he was a survivor, if all else, he survived.
Probably wasn't in the Arctic anymore either.
All I want is someone I can't resist I
know all I need to know by the way that I got kissed!
Kissing's what got her in this mess.
But she loved it. It was the most thrilling experience of
her life... well the second most, but she wouldn't think about
that. She couldn't without crying, or ripping something
She had just learned what all other women felt, and now...
well, it was gone. If this doctor couldn't help her, she'd
never feel it again.
Now there's not even breathin' room
Between pleasure and pain
Yeah you cry when we're makin' love
Must be one and the same
Remy had cried. The first time she'd really seen tears in
his eyes. He'd told her how beautiful she was to him, how
much he loved her. He'd held her so close afterwards, and
so gently, like she would break, that she had cried too.
The little bit of discomfort she had first felt went away
quickly, and then there was nothing but the pleasure. His
soft kisses, and his professed love.
His saying those three words had been the best part of all.
Because as he uttered them over and over again, she knew,
deep in her heart, that they were true, and that she would
forgive him anything because he'd said them to her.
It's down on me
Yeah, I got to tell you one thing
It's been on my mind
Girl I gotta say
We're partners in crime
But she didn't forgive him everything.
Because of him, hundreds were murdered. Because of him, Archangel,
their friend! had lost his wings. Because of him, her heart
was broken again.
But was she any worse for leaving him in Antarctica? Leaving
him in the cold, without a shirt? Without a hope of getting
back, and only a slim chance of survival?
You got that certain something
What you give to me
Takes my breath away
He had given her her first real taste of love and passion,
what had she given him? The cold shoulder, literally. His
kisses... they had been lasting. She could still feel the
trail his lips had made all over her face and neck.
She could still see him, when he'd thought she was asleep,
reach out and almost brush her face with the back of his hand.
A loving caress she had never felt, because he'd pulled away
Now the word out on the street
Is the devil's in your kiss
If our love goes up in flames
It's a fire I can't resist
She still wanted to feel that hand on her check. Still wanted
to feel his lips brush hers. She... she wanted to be back
in that cave, without their powers. She wanted to relive that
night over and over again...
Oh God! Had she always been so wanton?
No, this is what he had done to her. It wasn't her
fault, it was his!
Cause what you got inside
Ain't where your love should stay
Yeah, our love, sweet love, ain't love
Till you give your heart away, yeah ahh
She gave her heart away, and look at what it got her.
It was smashed to bits. Burned to flame... just like the
queen of hearts card she still carried with her.
And why? Because she'd been foolish enough to fall in love
with someone who she knew had a past. One she knew would never
tell her the whole truth.
But she'd never told him the whole truth either. he didn't
even know her real name! No one did. He didn't know all she
had been through, or why she kept it all a secret. But she'd
never done something so bad as what he'd done!
I was cryin' when I met you
Now I'm tryin to forget you
Your love is sweet misery I
was cryin' when I met you
Now I'm dyin' 'cause I let you
Do what you do down to, down to, down to, down to, down to...
Could she really blame him for not telling her, or anyone
for that matter? Look at what they'd done to him when they
found out. He was no longer an X-Man, cast out forever it
If he showed up on their doorstep, would anyone open the
door? Probably not.
What would Professor Xavier say about that? Did he know?
Had Gambit told him, or had the Professor ever looked that
deep into the Cajun's mind to see what he hid from everyone?
Did he not care, or did he think the that Gambit had
When she had met him, her life was just seeming to come together
again. She was with people like herself, and she had friends.
But had she really been happy? Did she really feel like she
The happiness had started when he'd started to show interest
in her. Someone who knew what she was, what she could do,
and yet, he had chased her. Had tried to get her to love him.
It had been fun, that game.
But when had it stopped being a game, and become real love?
She didn't know. She just knew that she did love him, no matter
what she had told him, he was her heart and soul. And now
all three were probably dead. Long gone. Frozen.
I was cryin' when I met you
Now I'm dyin to forget you
Your love is sweet
I was cryin' when I met you
"Get outta my head!" She cried out. She wanted
him to leave her alone. But would she let him? Could
Like Archangel, she fell to her knees, but she wouldn't cry.
She hadn't done anything wrong.... What had she done? She'd
left her heart to die in the cold! Is that why chills were
running up and down her now?
She started to cry after all.
Continued in Chapter
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Senator Harper Angel says measure is long overdue
FRANKFORT – Governor Steve Beshear held a ceremonial signing of the dating violence bill.
House Bill 8 provides civil protection from domestic violence, sexual abuse or stalking for dating partners in the form of a protective order. The bill, sponsored by Rep. John Tilley, streamlines the process to obtain protective orders for victims and allows an order to be expunged from someone’s record if a judge dismisses the order.
“This measure is long overdue,” said Senator Harper Angel, who carried similar legislation for the past six legislative sessions. “We need to protect all victims of domestic violence from abuse and that includes victims in dating relationships. This law will protect victims and save lives.”
Currently, victims of dating violence in Kentucky must file criminal charges against their partner in the hope of preventing ongoing abuse. Only victims who are married to, have a child with, or live with their abuser can seek civil protection from domestic violence or abuse, physical violence or stalking as specified under law.
“Domestic violence happens because of a relationship, not an address or a marriage certificate,” said Senator Harper Angel. “It crosses all races, social and economic backgrounds, cultures, religions and relationship types. Domestic violence is a complex crime of power and control. Most often this crime occurs not in public, but in private and occurs between two people in an intimate relationship.”
Approximately 1.3 million women and 835,000 men are physically assaulted by an intimate partner annually in the U.S., according to the Commission on Domestic Violence. Not all of those victims are married to, live with or have a child with their abusers. Reports from the Commission on Domestic Violence indicate that almost 86 percent of the women who received a protective order state that the abuse either stopped or was greatly reduced.
HB 8 offers victims in dating relationships the same protections as married partners by opening the door for civil protections for victims who have been battered and abused by their boyfriend or girlfriend.
A longtime advocate for victims, Senator Harper Angel also successfully passed Senate Joint Resolution 20 this session that could expedite testing of rape kits.
Senator Harper Angel, who represents the 35th District, has served in the State Senate since 2005.


Good workplace relationships are essential for any successful business. They foster collaboration, trust, and communication, which are all essential for a productive work environment. Strengthening workplace relationships can lead to increased job satisfaction, improved team performance, and higher employee morale. It can also help to reduce stress, create a better work-life balance, and increase productivity. This article will discuss the various benefits of strengthening workplace relationships and how to do so.
The Power of Positive Interactions in the Workplace
The Power of Positive Interactions in the Workplace is an often overlooked but extremely important factor in the success of any business. Positive interactions between employees and management can have a profound effect on the overall morale and productivity of the workplace.
Positive interactions in the workplace create an environment of trust and respect. When employees feel respected and appreciated, they are more likely to take initiative and put in extra effort. This in turn leads to higher levels of job satisfaction and a greater sense of loyalty to the company.
Positive interactions also foster collaboration and creativity. When employees feel comfortable sharing ideas and working together, they are more likely to come up with innovative solutions to problems. This can help to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
Positive interactions also create a sense of unity among employees. When everyone is working together towards a common goal, it can help to reduce conflict and increase productivity.
Finally, positive interactions in the workplace can help to reduce stress levels. When employees feel supported and valued, they are less likely to experience burnout or feel overwhelmed. This can lead to better job performance and improved job satisfaction.
The Power of Positive Interactions in the Workplace is an essential component of any successful business. By creating an environment of trust and respect, encouraging collaboration and creativity, and reducing stress levels, businesses can reap the rewards of increased productivity and job satisfaction.
How to Build and Maintain Healthy Workplace Relationships
Building and maintaining healthy workplace relationships is essential for any business to be successful. Healthy relationships among employees can help to create a positive work environment, increase productivity, and create a culture of trust and respect.
The first step in building healthy workplace relationships is to create an open and supportive environment. Encourage employees to communicate openly and honestly with each other, and create an atmosphere of trust and respect. Make sure that everyone is aware of their rights and responsibilities in the workplace, and ensure that all employees are treated fairly and with respect.
It is also important to foster a sense of collaboration and teamwork. Encourage employees to work together to solve problems and create solutions. Provide opportunities for employees to work together on projects, and encourage them to share ideas and feedback.
In addition, it is important to provide employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed. Provide employees with the training and support they need to do their jobs effectively, and make sure they have access to the resources they need to complete their tasks.
Finally, it is important to recognize and reward employees for their efforts. Show appreciation for their hard work and dedication, and recognize their accomplishments. This will help to create a culture of respect and appreciation, and will help to foster healthy workplace relationships.
Building and maintaining healthy workplace relationships is essential for any business to be successful. By creating an open and supportive environment, fostering collaboration and teamwork, providing employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed, and recognizing and rewarding employees for their efforts, businesses can create a culture of trust and respect, and help to ensure that everyone is working together to achieve success.
The Impact of Strong Workplace Relationships on Employee Retention
The impact of strong workplace relationships on employee retention is undeniable. A strong workplace relationship can lead to increased job satisfaction, higher morale, and improved performance. It can also lead to increased loyalty and commitment to the organization, resulting in higher employee retention rates.
Strong workplace relationships are built on trust, respect, and mutual understanding. Employees need to feel that their contributions are valued and that their opinions are respected. When employees feel valued and respected, they are more likely to stay with the organization.
In addition, strong workplace relationships can lead to improved communication. When employees feel comfortable communicating with their colleagues, they are more likely to share ideas and provide feedback. This open communication can help foster collaboration and innovation, which can lead to better results for the organization.
Strong workplace relationships can also lead to increased job satisfaction. When employees feel appreciated and valued, they are more likely to be satisfied with their job. This can lead to increased motivation and productivity, resulting in higher employee retention rates.
Finally, strong workplace relationships can lead to improved team dynamics. When employees have a strong relationship with their colleagues, they are more likely to collaborate and work together effectively. This can lead to increased job satisfaction and improved performance, resulting in higher employee retention rates.
Overall, the impact of strong workplace relationships on employee retention is undeniable. By creating an environment of trust, respect, and mutual understanding, organizations can foster strong workplace relationships that can lead to increased job satisfaction, higher morale, and improved performance. This can ultimately lead to higher employee retention rates and improved organizational success.
The Benefits of Encouraging Teamwork and Collaboration
Teamwork and collaboration are essential components of a successful organization. By encouraging collaboration and teamwork, organizations can create a culture of innovation, creativity, and problem-solving.
When employees work together in teams, they can leverage each other’s strengths and skills to achieve common goals. This type of collaboration allows employees to draw on each other’s expertise and knowledge to come up with creative solutions to complex problems. Working together also allows employees to build relationships and trust, which can lead to better communication and collaboration.
Encouraging teamwork and collaboration can also help to foster a sense of ownership and responsibility among employees. When employees are part of a team, they are more likely to take ownership of their work and be accountable for their contributions. This can lead to increased productivity and better performance.
Teamwork and collaboration can also help to increase employee engagement. When employees are working together, they are more likely to feel connected to the organization and its goals. This can lead to increased motivation and morale, which can result in higher levels of productivity.
Finally, encouraging teamwork and collaboration can help to create a more positive work environment. When employees are working together, they are more likely to be supportive of each other and develop a sense of camaraderie. This can lead to improved morale and a more positive work culture.
Overall, encouraging teamwork and collaboration can have many positive benefits for an organization. By creating an environment that encourages collaboration and teamwork, organizations can foster a culture of innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. This can lead to increased productivity, better performance, and a more positive work environment.
Strategies for Improving Communication and Relationships in the Workplace
Effective communication and relationships in the workplace are essential for creating a productive and positive environment. Poor communication and strained relationships can lead to decreased morale, reduced productivity, and increased conflict. Fortunately, there are a number of strategies that can be implemented to improve communication and relationships in the workplace.
The first step in improving communication and relationships in the workplace is to create an open and honest environment. This means encouraging employees to express their opinions and ideas without fear of judgment or criticism. It also means that managers should be open to feedback and criticism from their employees. This will help to foster a sense of trust and mutual respect between employees and management.
Another important strategy for improving communication and relationships in the workplace is to provide clear and consistent communication. This means that managers should be clear and consistent in their expectations and instructions. Employees should also be given the opportunity to ask questions and voice their concerns. This will help to ensure that everyone is on the same page and that expectations are clear.
It is also important to create a sense of community in the workplace. This can be done by encouraging employees to participate in team-building activities and social events. This will help to foster a sense of camaraderie and will help to create a more positive work environment.
Finally, it is important to recognize and reward employees for their hard work and dedication. This can be done through verbal praise, bonuses, or other forms of recognition. This will help to motivate employees and will help to create a more positive work environment.
By implementing these strategies, employers can help to create a more positive and productive work environment. This will help to improve communication and relationships in the workplace, which will ultimately lead to increased morale, productivity, and satisfaction.
In conclusion, strengthening workplace relationships can be beneficial for both employers and employees. It can lead to improved communication, increased trust, better problem-solving, and a more productive and enjoyable work environment. Employers can take steps to foster better relationships between employees, such as providing team-building activities, recognizing and rewarding good work, and encouraging open communication. Employees can also work to build better relationships with their colleagues by being respectful, taking initiative, and being open to feedback. By taking these steps, both employers and employees can benefit from stronger workplace relationships.
Strengthening workplace relationships can have a positive impact on productivity, morale, and job satisfaction. Improved communication, collaboration, and trust can lead to increased creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving. Employees who feel connected to their colleagues and the organization as a whole are more likely to be engaged and committed to their work.