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04/16/2012
Seven Secrets to Make True Romance Last The so-called experts say romantic passion cannot last - that it's just based on hormones in the brain which deplete as the "honeymoon" period, the excitement of a new love, fades away....We disagree. More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, Conscience, Character-Courage-Conscience, Dating, Marriage, Morals, Ethics, Values, relationship, Selfishromance.com, Values
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04/09/2012
Investing in Your True Self... If Not Now, When? "Enough! It's time for me! I am going to take time out to go in. I am going to make time to find and reconnect with myself and with what really matters!" More >>

Tags: Values
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04/03/2012
5 Marriage Myths With the divorce rate around 50% it's no surprise many couples want to do everything they can to strengthen their marriage. The problem is many couples believe certain myths about their marriage and spend time trying to correct those very myths. More >>

Tags: Divorce, relationship, Relationships, Strengthening marriage
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02/14/2012
What Does Character Have to Do with Romance? Cynthia was immediately attracted to Harry's good looks, easy smile and charm. She thought, "This is the guy for me." A few dates, and she was smitten. A few more dates and everything fell apart. Harry lied to her, had an affair with her best friend, and borrowed money from her, which he did not pay back. What went wrong? More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, Conscience, Character-Courage-Conscience, Dating, Morals, Ethics, Values, relationship, Selfishromance.com, Values
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01/30/2012
A Better Way To Date Most of my clients are single and want to get married. For years I've listened as men and women have expressed their frustrations with not being able to find "The One." When I ask them what they believe is the cause of their problem, most give the standard answer, "I guess I'm just too picky." More >>

Tags: Attitude, Dating, Health, relationship, Relationships, Unhappiness
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12/05/2011
Take the Loneliness Out of the Holidays Everyone feels lonely at times, but this can worsen on special holidays such as Christmas when people enjoy celebrating with others. More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - Family, Holidays, relationship, Relationships, Relatives
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08/22/2011
IconWhen you first fall in love, the whole world seems to fade into the background. Your lover is center stage. When you're apart, you intensely long for this person. You imagine being in one another's arms. You plan wonderful events to surprise or please your partner. You feel complete. More >>

Tags: Attitude, Dating, Marriage, relationship, Relationships, selfish
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06/07/2011
IconAfter years of listening to women in my private practice, many women seem to think men expect nothing less than perfection. If you were to visit some popular men's websites you would certainly think that unless a woman is both highly attractive and incredibly accommodating, men have no interest. This is not really accurate. At least not in the way you might think... More >>

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03/22/2011
IconStyle is ultimately about knowing yourself and expressing who you are. It's about being comfortable in your own skin. Despite the occasion or the event, the stylish woman seems to have that special charisma that commands attention. Confidence is the hallmark of having true style. More >>

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11/01/2010
IconIs life throwing you a curve? Perhaps your husband of 15 years suddenly wants a divorce, although you thought things were going pretty well. Maybe you were surprised by a lay-off and now struggle to get a job, even though you are a great candidate and deserve the positions you apply for... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Happiness, Health, Morals, Ethics, Values, Personal Responsibility, Values
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