Seven Powerful Ways to Build Stronger Relationships

strong relationships Seven Powerful Ways to Build Stronger RelationshipsThis is a guest post by Barry Demp.

No one undertakes a journey alone. We cannot succeed without the help of others.

Rich relationships lead to greater success – period. Our relationships help us reach our fullest potential, in both our professional and our personal lives.

Improved relationships can increase profits, reduce turnover, improve customer satisfaction, and increase your chances of getting promoted.

Divorce rates are dramatically lower when both …

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3 Tips to Avoid a Valentine Day Disaster

couple fight 3 Tips to Avoid a Valentine Day DisasterWant to make certain your Valentine’s Day goes off without a hitch?

Valentine’s Day is bristling with pressure.  The burden to make everything just right, often leads to disaster. 

You see, all the build-up creates tension.  On the big day, this does not translate well or as desired.

A Valentine’s Day disaster is incredibly unfortunate.  After all, this is the day we are supposed to be celebrating our love, not …

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How to Love Selflessly

loving couple How to Love SelflesslyIs your love all that it should be?

“Love one another and you’ll be happy. It’s as simple and as difficult as that”, says Michael Leunig, an Australian writer.

Relationships define the quality of our life.  How selflessly we love determines the quality of our relationships.

We all need a reminder on occasion of what truly devoted, sacrificial love looks like.  I certainly do.  I’m guilty of slipping off into …

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What Makes Marriages Last: Just the Facts

wedding couple What Makes Marriages Last: Just the FactsWant to create a lasting marriage?

Making a marriage that lasts “until death do us part” is a challenging proposition. 

There are a lot of obstacles that come up over the course of a lifetime that can derail even the happiest of couples.

So, what makes a marriage last?  This is an important question to ponder if you want your union to stand the test of time.  I’ve gone on …

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10 Good Things About Marriage

happy marriage thumb 10 Good Things About MarriageDo you appreciate the good things about marriage?

It seems that in some circles today that marriage gets a bad rap.  Well, I’m here to tell you that there are a lot of good things about marriage.  I should know.  I’ve been happily married for almost 20 years.

I think it is easy to underappreciate the alliance formed when a man and a woman pledge their love for one another …

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5 Things to Make Your Marriage Last Forever

coupleplaying1 5 Things to Make Your Marriage Last Forever Want your marriage to last?

Marriage is never going to be without trouble.  No matter how compatible you are, tension is going to rise eventually.

You need to expect it and prepare yourself to deal with it.  Learning how to effectively handle conflict in your marriage is probably one of the key factors in determining whether or not it will last.

Couples that can handle stress and arguments avoid building …

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How to Revive Your Marriage in Just a Few Weeks

newlyweds How to Revive Your Marriage in Just a Few Weeks Does your marriage need a revival?

At one time, you were likely madly in love with your spouse.  You probably couldn’t get enough of each other.  Wasn’t that a wonderful feeling?  Wouldn’t you like to reclaim the passion and excitement you felt back then?

Marriage is not easy.  However, a fulfilling, lifelong relationship is a vital part of living life to the fullest.  We need each other to experience all …

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