A deal-breaker is a negotiation that neither party can accept. — Deal-breakers can occur in many aspects of life. It’s a well-known cause of problems in personal relationships that occur when there is a negotiation that neither party can accept. The remarkable thing is that many times negotiation never takes place when something that is a deal-breaker stands in the way…

This is a personal story about the difficulties involved. — In this story you’ll discover how failure to communicate feelings, or reasons for actions, can prevent growth of your relationship. It’s been several months since I first met Nancy. She first appeared on a walk that I led with our hiking group through a trail adjacent to one of the…

Once understood, it could save a marriage or any partnership. — In this article, I’ll describe four things that I noticed cause trouble in the relationships of my friends and even my own. Lack of respect Lacking face-to-face contact Lacking Acceptance of your partner’s needs Lacking vulnerability More relationships might last if partners knew these concepts. …

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. — The sign of a mature relationship is when couples can work together to resolve issues rather than run away from them. This story examines that with an example. Remaining detached or distant in a relationship is just as bad as running and hiding. I had a girlfriend like that. My Elusive Girlfriend She…

Silly comments people make when trying to reason with things not well-known. — The purpose of my writing this article is to share with you the humor of some silly conversations I’ve had with friends who lack general knowledge. I can’t say they are fundamentally stupid, as they do display evidence of intelligence most of the time. …

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…

Two stories that describe how it feels. — Partners in a relationship should always watch out for one another. That makes them team players. The following two stories will show you how it feels when you’re with someone who is never on your side. Always Against You — And Not a Good Feeling I met her from a personal ad before Internet dating existed. It was with…

If you’re undecided about your relationship, this article will help clarify your doubts. You need to know if you should just end your relationship or try to work on it. Rather than let time drift by without much involvement, it’s crucial to be emotionally involved with your partner. That’s the…

Find out why it’s frustrating. — People in a relationship should feel that they have a partner who appreciates and understands them. When someone finds reasons to complain about every little thing, it gets frustrating and annoying. I had a relationship once with a woman who always found fault with everything I did. She would nitpick…

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. …

Finding Love Over 60 for Partnership — As we grow older, it gets more difficult to meet anyone who is halfway reasonable. That is for either of two reasons: 1. They are already in a good relationship. 2. Many who are still single prefer to keep it that way. As for the second point, those are the…

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…