Improving Relationships

When approaching the challenges of family members coming together over the holidays, remember that people are imperfect and may have unresolved issues.

Dec 11, 2009 - Mark Oehlert

Long term disputes require acceptance and forgiveness to resolve, but more importantly seeing the inner gift, life lesson or soul learning is what truly heals them.

Dec 6, 2009 - Gini Grey

Reduce the stress of loss by using this planing guide to celebrate the life of a departed loved one.

Nov 29, 2009 - Carol Cram

The holidays can be rough for people who expect their extended family celebrations to be picture-perfect. Here are a few tips to help managing stress this holiday season.

Nov 24, 2009 - Lori Nash

In people's hectic, fast-paced lives today, they often become so self-absorbed that they are inconsiderate of others. What are things people can do instead of being rude?

Nov 18, 2009 - Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

When a husband or wife is told by his/her spouse that the marriage is over, it is like a kick in the gut. The physical pain can be as real as the emotional.

Nov 15, 2009 - David J. Shestokas

Over 50% of American first marriages end in divorce, and over 60% of second marriages do as well. Michelle Weiner-Davis insists almost every marriage can be saved.

Nov 15, 2009 - David J. Shestokas

When a loved one is seriously ill, perhaps even terminal, it can be a roller coaster ride of emotions. Finding peace with the situation is healing for everyone.

Nov 13, 2009 - Gini Grey

The internet is an easy way to make online friends but making friends in person can be daunting. Meetup.com makes it simple and safer than the average chat room.

Nov 11, 2009 - Sarah Blakemore

Flowers are often used to decorate the graves of the beloved departed ones, as they symbolize peace and harmony. They are also added on the top of coffins in the cemetery

Nov 9, 2009 - Marka Charalambous

Use these tools to figure out if a relationship has run it's course.

Nov 4, 2009 - Kongit Farrell

There are newer ways of conveying condolences to someone who has experienced a loss. These include sending an email, IM or Text message or sending a tweet on Twitter.

Oct 30, 2009 - Kirsti A. Dyer

There are many time-honored ways to send your sympathy to someone who has experienced a loss. Some ideas include sending a card, letter, flowers or making a donation.

Oct 29, 2009 - Kirsti A. Dyer

Whether fun and charismatic or critical complainers, self-absorbed people drain others' energy and risk losing friends unless they learn to focus more on others.

Oct 29, 2009 - Gini Grey

The key ingredients for a happy marriage are for both partners to be accepting and appreciative of each other with a strong dose of amusement in the marriage.

Oct 24, 2009 - Gini Grey

Marriage arguments and couples fighting can be a normal part of a healthy relationship. Here is some advice for fighting fairly and solving relationship issues.

Oct 22, 2009 - John Culbertson

Co-workers complain, cause trouble, or seem overly critical. Sensitive individuals lie awake at night, but there are alternative coping skills for workplace conflict.

Oct 17, 2009 - Mary Earhart

Men communicate clearly with each other and so do women, but when the two opposites come together, communication becomes muddled. Learn how to bridge the differences.

Oct 14, 2009 - Gini Grey

Finding a new gal pal is no easy task in today's busy world. Learn the basics on making female friends with these friendships 101 tips.

Oct 11, 2009 - Dana Herrera

Break the ice with informative questions that will keep the group interested, engaged and connected throughout the meeting.

Sep 18, 2009 - Annie Suh

Both men and women cheat. Though their reasons may be varied, more often than not, clues of their unfaithfulness are obvious and easy to read.

Sep 17, 2009 - Elvira Nieto

If absence makes the heart grow fonder, then distance requires friends to become creative. You don't need to be limited to emails and phone calls to stay in touch.

Aug 25, 2009 - Lauren Tamraz

Critical people see every mistake and think it's there job to help others be perfect. It's challenging to be around criticism, especially if it's taken personally.

Aug 21, 2009 - Gini Grey

Self-absorbed people quickly suck the energy out of family, friends and coworkers. Self-awareness and clear boundaries are the best ways to deal with them.

Aug 20, 2009 - Gini Grey

Negative people drain the joy out of life by focusing on problems, what's wrong and what's not working. Learn how to stay positive when dealing with a negative person.

Aug 19, 2009 - Gini Grey