Browsing articles in "Relationship"
Jan
30
2012

My relationships improve when I listen more.

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I speak less and listen more to grow as an individual. Listening to the ideas of others helps me expand my knowledge. My eyes are open to new thoughts I would have never had on my own. I make myself approachable so that others feel welcome to talk to me. I draw people to me with a sincere smile and a receptive attitude. People love to speak to me because I abstain from making personal [...]

Nov
22
2011

I focus on the people who love me.

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My life is full of people who love me and want what is best for me. Instead of worrying about negative people, I devote my time and attention to those who are a positive influence in my life. I know there are people I can call when I need to talk. I am blessed with friends who lend a listening ear and are quick to speak the truth when I am in need. I appreciate [...]

Nov
4
2011

Happiness reigns in my home.

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My home is a happy place. I enjoy coming home to see my family at the end of the day. When I walk through my front door, I feel a palpable sense of peace and love overtake me. There is no place in the world I would rather be than in my happy home. The soundtrack of my family is filled with laughter and joy. In everything I do, I make it a point to [...]

Oct
3
2011

Life After a Breakup – Searching Within for the Strength to Move On

rekindled relationship

It’s perfectly understandable if your recent break up is really taking an emotional toll on you. So much negative energy takes center stage in our lives after a break up and it can be very difficult to overcome it. However, the good news is there are ways to use your inner strength to help in the healing process so you can move on. Of course, it sounds much easier than it is, but what’s important [...]

Aug
4
2011

Selfless love is the knot that holds my marriage together.

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My marriage is strong because a bond of selfless love holds it together. Selfless love stirs up forgiveness within me when self-righteousness tries to justify anger. Whenever frustration tries to blind me, selfless love allows me to see my spouse through the eyes of compassion. I put myself in my spouse’s shoes when we communicate. Allowing selflessness to reign results in a peaceful home. Selfless love requires both partners to trade sides. Instead of looking [...]

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