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Posts by Paul Friedman
There are so many pop quizzes and little tests on the Internet these days that help people decide who they should marry and when they should stop seeing them. Correction: they aren't new. They have been around for a billion years in newspapers, magazines and at parties. It is so unfortunate that so many people actually think they get something from them. I wonder how many people actually run their...
3/6/2009 12:10:10 PM
Fear is one of the greatest killers of happiness. If we allow an idea or negative feeling to take hold in our mind, it can grow far beyond the actual threat. Fear can turn an ordinary man across the street into a killer just waiting for his opportunity to ambush you. Watching TV stimulates the imagination into negative streams of thought. The 6 o'clock news makes the world look like a very dangerous...
3/6/2009 12:09:15 PM
You are "Aunt Julie" and your favorite niece Sharon just told you her boyfriend Rick popped the question. As she bubbles over describing all of Rick's wonderful qualities and idiosyncrasies, all of a sudden she pauses, gets a serious look in her eyes, and with a very serious tone says, "Aunt Julie, I'm scared. I don't know much about relationships, can you help me?" If you're like most people you...
1/31/2009 11:45:44 PM
Most newlyweds these days go on their honeymoon in order to celebrate the beginning of their new family. It is a wondrous occasion and this simple relationship advice will help you celebrate and remember it. Keep in mind this is too important a beginning to be like any other vacation you'll ever have. Remember, your honeymoon needs to stand out in your lives as a spiritual event unlike a typical...
1/31/2009 11:44:57 PM
There is a really cool story about a guy in heaven who went to visit an old friend of his who, unfortunately, landed in hell. He was completely surprised to find that the underworld had all the amenities you would expect to find in a great leisure community. His friend was so happy to see him. He took him all around and gave him a really nice tour. When it was time for lunch they went to the community...
1/9/2009 11:34:06 AM
I've always found it rather fascinating how different God made women from men. And to be perfectly honest with you, I love the differences! I would say 99% of all women who I ask would never want to be a man. And guess what? 99% of all men that I ask would never want to be a woman! We love each other, we admire each other, and we scare each other half to death. And for this reason I have decided to...
1/9/2009 11:33:41 AM
It would be awesome if there was such a thing as a relationship doctor. You know, "Hey doc, I just had a fight with my husband and I'm feeling really low." "No problem Marjorie, you don't even have to come in. I'll call the pharmacy and your prescription will be waiting for you." But let's face it when it comes to relationships, it's much easier to not break something if you can help it. It's much...
1/9/2009 11:33:25 AM
For a lot of people the term "happy marriage" has become an oxymoron. Even when I was a kid, we were listening to jokes on TV that made marriage seem like a battlefield instead of a refuge of peace in a battlefield world. The truth of the matter is that ignorance reigned. While studies were being done on everything from tooth aches in chimpanzees to the fiber content of carrots, the institution of...
1/9/2009 11:32:54 AM
Although a woman's mind is a mystery to both men and women, a woman's heart is divine. Her heart, when open, spreads a joy that is felt by all in her presence. Our society is getting better at understanding the true strength and power of women, but much remains to be learned. There are still so many women who believe they must compete with men. By doing so, they give up their own power. When a woman...
1/4/2009 6:28:31 PM
The destabilization of our current economy is the result of selfishness and greed. A huge number of people participated in what turned out to be a drunken party. Now that it is over, it is time to clean up and start again. I feel deeply for all who will suffer and offer this relationship advice to aid your family during these times. Your family is a blessing. Appreciate all of the wonderful qualities...
1/4/2009 6:28:14 PM