This is a personal story about the difficulties involved. — Meeting for the First Time In this story, you’ll discover how failure to communicate feelings and reasons for one’s actions can prevent the positive growth of your relationship. I first met Nancy (not her real name) on a walk I led with our hiking group through a trail adjacent to one of the North Shore…

Are you letting your friends abuse your patience? — Are you a patient person? Are you teaching your friends to abuse the value of your time by accepting their tardiness? How about your partner in a relationship? When scheduling meeting times for a date or to go out with your partner to meet with friends or family, it’s inconsiderate…

This is a real-life story dating such a person. — My Elusive Girlfriend The sign of a mature relationship is when couples can work together to resolve issues rather than remaining detached or distant. I had a girlfriend like that. The following is a real-life story of dating such a person. She had a habit of vanishing for hours when we had plans…

A relationship that you need to avoid. — This article covers an example of the unhealthy behavior of a lifelong friend who had narcissistic behavior. Then I will explain how to end the friendship, so you don’t become part of their toxic behavior. Some narcissistic people hurt themselves, and they might drag you down with them. The following…

See what a toxic friend can do to you and others. — A friend who has negative behavior can be toxic to your well-being. The purpose of this article is to share with you an example of a friend who had a toxic nature, and the situations that arose from it. Do you have a friend who is not a positive influence…

Love and intimacy despite the uncertainty. — This is a story about an experience with a bipolar girlfriend that involved love, romance, and intimacy, despite the uncertainty. Overview In the many years that we were together, I got to know and understand my girlfriend with bipolar disorder. …

An intimate love story about a chance meeting. — I planned a weekend at a Singles Resort in the Catskills, where I went several times in the past. Only this time I had encountered a unique experience. One that related to my obsession with meeting someone special. It happened so quickly during the dance on the first evening of…