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Marriage May Make You Heathier and Happier

 For years, people have climbed the ladder of success by working long hours and taking on extra projects, often sacrificing time with family. Now, new research demonstrates that they would actually be healthier, and happier if they concentrated more on their marriage. The statistics demonstrate this is true.

  • Non-marrieds have significantly higher rates of mortality; 50% higher among women and 250% higher among men.
  • For men, staying married boosts the chance of surviving to age 65 from about 2 out of three to almost 9 out of 10.
  • The unmarried are far more likely to die from all causes, including coronary heart disease, stroke, pneumonia, cancer, cirrhosis, automobile accidents, murder, and suicide.
  • Being married improves the mental health for both men and women-there is someone to talk to. Spouses discuss their worries, dreams and disappointments with their partners, which helps relieve stress and anxiety.

 

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Spring Suicide

 Suicide has no racial, social or economic boundaries. Teenage boys are three times more likely to kill themselves than girls. Girls are more likely to use poison, while it is more common for boys to use a gun to end their life. Each year twice as many people die by suicide than homicide. It is the third leading cause of death among young people, with numbers rising at spring time.

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How to Talk about Money with Your Spouse

 It's been estimated that money issues are the driving force in 90% of divorces, but you CAN live happily ever after, financially speaking, if you work at not letting financial issues come between you and your partner. Here are some suggestion for you.

Find a Neutral Time. Don't wait until your spouse has charged up a storm on the credit card or another hot financial issue arises to broach the subject. The goal is to have a calm, relaxed discussion when there's no particular money issue at hand.

Give a Little to Get a Little. Volunteer your own feelings about a financial issue and it may encourage your partner to do the same. If your relationship is the first priority, you'll both have to be willing to negotiate. Share your feelings, experiences, and hopes about money. Discuss how your parents dealt with money, what it meant to you when you were growing up, and how you dealt with it in past relationships.


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Bathing Together

 Bathing together is a romantic indulgence. The degree of togetherness and closeness you share with your partner during this time is nearly unmatched by any other romantic moment. A romantic bath can ease away a stressful day, make a wonderful "I'm sorry" or an incredibly sensual "I love you." Making the most of this romantic ritual can light just about anyone's romantic fire.What you do while you're taking your bath together can mean more than the actual act itself! With this in mind, here a few ideas of romantic things you can do together. Each suggestion can be modified to be as sensual as you wish.

  • Start by taking turns washing each other's head. Make sure to deeply massage their head while doing this.
  • Take turns washing each other.
  • While you're washing each other, stop and place a few kisses here and there on your partner's body.
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Deal with Conflict with Teens

 Do you argue more than usual witth your teens and his attitude towards you is disrespectful? Here are some suggestion for you.The best way to deal with your teenager is to stay as calm as possible and don't take his irritation too personally.Many teenagers become angry and frustrated with parts of their home life - such as their parents' attitudes, values, rules and the limits placed upon them. This anger is part of what fuels them to break away and create an independent life for themselves.Handling conflict with teenagers can be very challenging, but there are some important ways to reduce the tension.

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