Entries Tagged as 'Relationships'

Monday, August 20th, 2007

The Top 3 Reasons Relationships Fail

Based on the intrinsic complexity of personal feelings, there are an endless number of reasons why relationships fail.  However, I believe there are 3 primary factors that form the basis for which every other problem stems.  When a relationship turns sour you can be sure that at least 1 of these 3 factors is to blame.
1.  […]

Tuesday, August 7th, 2007

A Blank Expression Expresses More Than We Think

It occurred to me recently while walking the streets of downtown Orlando that a blank facial expression can actually express more about someone’s mindset than a face busy with varying expressions.   It becomes candidly evident when you look up at the blank faces walking past you, naturally striving ever so vigilantly to avoid eye contact.  […]

Saturday, July 14th, 2007

Before Forgiving Someone, Consider These 10 Points

Being violated, either physically or emotionally, by a friend or family member is one of the most agonizing occurrences in life.  A series of questions ultimately arise in the aftermath.  When a trusted third party consciously dishonors you, should you forgive them?  How and when do you forgive them?  Where exactly should you draw the […]

Friday, June 8th, 2007

Popular Infidelity: We Are All To Blame

Sexual infidelity is widely regarded as one of the most dishonorable assaults against the sanctity of an intimate relationship.  Yet, we all seem to be mesmerized by it.  Infidelity makes a love story more intense, a song or poem more passionately tragic, and forms the foundation for which the immensely popular celebrity gossip industry firmly […]

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

10 Irrational Thoughts Rational People Often Think

Irrational thoughts occasionally occur in the minds of all people.  Intelligence does not make someone immune to irrational thought.  These thoughts typically clutter our minds with feelings of resentment and distaste.  Sometimes they are based on internal defense mechanisms we develop to mitigate personal anger in an attempt to avoid facing the truth about ourselves […]

Monday, May 28th, 2007

Email Communication Problems: How To Communicate Effectively

Email is an extremely popular form of communication in both the business and personal communication landscapes, but it can often lead to major problems if the underlying tone of the email message is misinterpreted at one end.  If the parties involved are in different emotional states of mind, the slightest disagreement via email can quickly spiral […]

Friday, May 25th, 2007

A Garbage Man: The Greatest Job I’ve Ever Had

One of my good buddies recently told me a rather thought-provoking story.  As short and simple as it is, the story uncovers certain indirect truths pertaining to personal satisfaction in life and the impact that camaraderie plays in creating a rewarding career. 
It goes something like this:
When I joined the Marines as an active duty soldier […]

Monday, May 21st, 2007

The Two Most Important Practices in Life

The two most important practices in life necessitate the proper management of time and the continual development of personal relationships.  Possessing an elite social status with an abundance of money, a solid education, and even perfect health will seem irrelevant in the face of routine loneliness.  What’s the point in striving for personal success if […]

Wednesday, May 16th, 2007

Advice for the Groom: Turn the Wedding Rehearsal Dinner into a Party

In continuing the short series of articles I’m writing to give other “groom’s to be” some wedding advice based on my recent experience, let’s discuss the rehearsal dinner. The parents of the groom are responsible for hosting the rehearsal dinner, but the groom should be assisting with the whole operation. The goal should be converting […]

Sunday, May 6th, 2007

Advice for the Groom: The Wedding Ring Selection

At first this might not sound like the most ideal task, but in reality it absolutely is. If you think about it, every single festivity in a wedding revolves around the exchange of these sacred rings. Not only can you make this task fun, but you will come out a hero in he eyes of […]