Old couple posing on cam

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Falling in love is easy.  In the blink of an eye, two absolute strangers can suddenly find themselves pledging a lifetime of undying love and devotion.  But, if it’s so simple to fall in love, why are there so many failed relationships?

Not all relationships are alike.  Some are healthy,  lasting partnerships, while others seem doomed to become failed relationships.  How you and your partner handle life’s obstacles can determine whether your union will Read more . . .

Family picture taken on the shore

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Family goal setting is far more difficult than setting personal goals. This is because each individual in the family has different requirements, needs, and ambitions. That is why anyone trying to set a goal for the entire family needs to ask several questions. Some of these questions concern:

1. Family Time. Is there a member of the family who needs more support? Is there a sibling relationship that needs mending right away? Have there been enough memorable moments that everyone in the family Read more . . .

Newly weds with a cute baby girl

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From the moment we’re born, we begin to build relationships.  Ideally, strong parental bonds are developed in infancy,  as these will become the bases upon which all other relationships are built.  Friendships, business associations and romantic partnerships are all constructed upon the same basic foundation of trust and respect.  Unless you’ve lived your life since birth in complete solitude,  it’s impossible to say that you’ve never experienced a relationship. Read more . . .