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People make decisions for their own personal reasons. Those reasons won't necessarily make sense to others, but they make perfect sense to them. If something doesn't make sense to us, we won't... Relationships

People tend to avoid clear, concise, open, honest communication, as that requires vulnerability and accountability, and most people don't feel strong enough to handle either. In order to be open... Relationships

Appreciating and making the most of what is rather than dwelling on what could or should be. Clear, open, honest and concise communication. Consideration for more than oneself. Put forth... Relationships

Closed-minded people feel threatened by those who are different, so that can be a challenge in a relationship. In reality, differences don't need to be a threat, as long as those differences... Relationships

Partners work as a team. Without that teamwork, there is no partnership. No unilateral decisions are made that might impact the other person. The last thing I'd want would be to cause my partner... Relationships

Once the trust is broken, we can never return to blind trust again. That's not necessarily a problem. We can trust them again, when we see a change in behavioral patterns after learning from an... Relationships

People who have low self-esteem and feel inadequate and insecure have a hard time believing anyone might truly be drawn to them. He is seeking reassurance that you have real feelings and aren't... Relationships

When I started driving, I paid 17¢ a gallon for gas. How much gas would I get if I insisted on still paying only 17¢ per gallon? Your ex paid what he could afford for the ring he gave you. He now... Relationships

I understand a stay-at-home mom is promoted as ideal, but it tends to backfire. Our self-esteem grows as a result of our challenging ourselves and gaining a sense of accomplishment. For the most... Relationships

Sometimes it is settling just to avoid being alone, but usually, it is people seeing what they want to see rather than what actually exists, assuming people will conform to their ideal if they... Marriage & Weddings

A protective woman can easily become an overprotective woman, and I'd never want someone micromanaging me. I'm more concerned about feeling safe with her. Too often, people feel entitled to... Relationships

My last relationship ended because she decided I was a lump of clay to be molded by her. Other relationships ended because I was pressured to live beyond my means; because she expected... Relationships

Everyone is capable of change, yet few people actually maintain the change long-term, unless the change is self-motivated. Any change we make for another tends to be temporary and/or conditional.... Break Up & Divorce

Rather than choose someone based on superficial aspects, let others choose you based on your true essence. You'll probably find more comfort in structured situations. Do volunteer work or get... Relationships

Not knowing your exact words to him, I can't say whether you may have put him on the defensive, but his response took everything to a new level. His response of calling you crazy and being mean... Dating

It's not uncommon for someone who travels for a living to want a taste of home wherever they happen to be. This relates to the "girl in every port" approach. Though they know it isn't something... Dating

Biologically, the purpose of the male of the species is to diversify the species, whereas the female's purpose is to care for the offspring. Because of this information planted in our DNA, it is... Dating

Unfortunately, I haven't found this to be true. As people get older, they tend to get more set in their ways and less flexible. I see too many people maintaining patterns they admit are... Relationships

Let's say you hate parsley, yet the dish you just ordered has parsley on the plate. Will you return the plate or just eat around the parsley? It is highly unlikely any man would intentionally... Relationships

Think of all the qualities that drew you to her in the first place. Then think of all the things you've discovered since she's been in your life. Then think of all the personal growth you've... Relationships