Empower Yourself Into a New Relationship

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Four ways to put yourself first in a healthy relationship.

Whether you are single, one half of a couple, or somewhere in the middle - you have probably felt, at some point, that your needs are not being met.  Maybe you feel like what you want takes a backseat, or that your voice isn’t being heard.  While it's true that your partner (if you are in a relationship) may be taking you for granted, it's also possible that you aren't making your requirements clear.  People treat us now we allow them to treat us. If you want to feel more valued, you may ... Continue Reading

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Banish Stress: 7 Ways to Find Relief

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Seven ways to immediately start combatting stress in your life.

We are only halfway through the first month of the new year and most of us are already feeling stressed out. Let's face it. For most of us, 2013 is not going to be the year when stress miraculously leaves the face of the earth.  Things are not always going to go the way we would like and the only thing we can really do in those situations is develop better coping strategies.  Here are some suggestions to make it easier for dealing with life's challenges. Get Enough Sleep Sleep is ... Continue Reading

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Relationship Limbo: 5 Signs That You Should End It

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Five signs that you and your significant other may be on the outs.

No one likes talking about this - but not every relationship is meant to last forever.  That doesn't mean we should throw in the towel at the first signs of trouble - but there are some red flags that could signify taking a closer look at your relationship. Here are five signs that you and your significant other may be on the outs. Fighting More Than Ever Every couple has their moments, and most of us know what it's like to have some really bad arguments, especially if something stressful ... Continue Reading

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New Year’s Resolutions for Couples

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Make the resolution to make this next year a great one for your relationship.

At the end of every year, we begin thinking about how to improve ourselves in the upcoming twelve months. We make plans for starting the New Year in a positive and productive way, which is good, but how often do we apply this to our relationships? Here are some ways to give your relationship a boost and make 2013 your best year yet. Get Healthy Together It’s so much easier to eat better, start working out or give up a bad habit (like smoking) when you have support.  For example, if ... Continue Reading

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