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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3 Reasons Daughters Need Their Fathers

father daughter 3 Reasons Daughters Need Their FathersWhy does a daughter need a good dad?

Fathers have a tremendous influence in their daughter’s lives.  The research shows that daughters need their fathers and this influence determines a great deal of how the future will go.

There is something special about the father/daughter relationship.  I am the daddy of two very awesome little girls so I have firsthand experience and a keen appreciation for this subject.

I want …

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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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How to Establish Rapport with New Acquaintances

meeting people thumb How to Establish Rapport with New AcquaintancesAre you good at establishing rapport?

Meeting people is a fantastic way to open the door to all kinds of new and interesting experiences in your life.

Have you been feeling bored?  If so, then it is time to go out and make a new acquaintance.

You just never know where it will lead.  Of course, for this to bear any fruit, you have to be able to build rapport …

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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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