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Relationship Problems: Solvable or Unsolvable In general, relationship issues can be divided into two categories: solvable and unsolvable. Let's take a closer look at these two categories of relationship issues, and what to do about each of them.
Relationships Technology This article introduces the notion that there is a technology to effective relationships. It starts by asking you to assess the quality of your own relationships and see if your assessment makes sense.
Is The Internet A Miracle Cure For Loneliness? The Internet has become such an important part of modern life that it has transformed the way we communicate with other people. Sometimes it seems like the Internet is a miracle cure for loneliness. Then why do some Internet users feel lonelier than ever?
Ulterior Motive Direct Answers - Column for the week of June 7, 2004 Life was not this complicated a year ago--said laughing while banging head on keyboard. I can make this short, but there is so much and I want to...
The Grammar of Good Communication Following a few simple rules will make your communication clearer, more to the point, and more impactful on your listeners. For example, speaking in first person -- "I ..." captures attention, and clearly denotes that you are speaking about your thoughts and feelings. Using the word "but" in a sentence negates all that has gone before: "I like you, but..." This article offers guidelines for clear, impactful communication for business, friendship or intimate relationships.
Communicate What You Feel: How to be Understood By Those You Love Often our language is imprecise and does not express clearly what is most important to us. This article introduces the Awareness Continuum, a tool for building skills in clear communication. Learn how better to tell those you love what is most important to you.
Conflict In Faith Direct Answers - Column for the week of July 19, 2004 My husband is Jewish, and I am Catholic. That wasn't a problem when we were dating, because he isn't religious. He married a Catholic before, a...
Name That Tune Direct Answers - Column for the week of July 26, 2004 I have been married to a wonderfully grounded woman for nine years, and we have two young children. The problem? My mother-in-law lives from cr...
Like Father Direct Answers - Column for the week of July 5, 2004 I was married for 21 years to a man who enjoyed strip clubs, drinking, and his buddies. These things became important to him after we married, an...
