It’s usually a lengthy and difficult process to end a marriage. That’s because most people don’t take it lightly when they promise to stay with someone forever. There has to be a really substantial problem to make them give up and declare the marriage is done. Here are the six major things that I have seen end marriages: 1) Cheating This is first on the list because it’s one of the most painful reasons people split up. The spouse who finds out his/her partner is cheating usually feels like he/she has been kicked in the gut and just had his/her heart ripped out. The feelings of betrayal, jealousy and humiliation are often intense and unrelenting. Some people simply cannot or will not forgive and forget: cheating leads straight to divorce in these cases. But, there are also lots of marriages in which one individual chronically cheats, or they both do.…
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Take the test and see if your guy qualifies as a bad boy. Then read a bit about his personality and get some idea of what he needs from you. First though: What exactly is a bad boy? Well, there’s quite a range covered by the term: On one end of the spectrum you might find somebody with a slight edge, a really dry sense of humor or an intriguing world view. On the other end, you could discover a man who is always up for a debate, cynical and jaded or even dark and mysterious. Test Questions: Yes No Would he become instantly angry if he felt you wanted him to be a puppet on a string? Does he want the rush and freedom of going his own way in life? Does he have a unique viewpoint and does he need you to respect it? Does he admire people…
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Power and love go hand in hand in relationships because power has to be there to protect you when you love. It’s really a risky business to open yourself up to love and trust another person. Your heart is on the line. So, you need a means of holding your own, defending your interests and remaining attractive. Power can do all of that. But too much power can cause you to detach, take a position and dig your heels in. The trick is knowing how to regain or obtain just enough power. There are lots of subtle, low – impact power moves you can make. The best ones are those you can explain away as unintentional or incidental. Keep your life interesting, thriving and upbeat. This makes it clear that you’re desirable and potentially in demand. But, go easy; you don’t want to look like you’re moving on. Delay a…
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Many people who have read about someone with this attitude to love either wish they were Passionate Adventurers, or they set their sights on finding one and falling in love with him/her. Here is a summary of what it means to be someone who sees love as a Passionate Adventure: At first sight: I can be really mysterious; my potential lovers usually sense that there’s a tiny bit of me that can never be won. As a lover I feel: Mainly I have confidence that I’m on an amazing quest; with pride, dignity, humour and strength. My attitude to love is a passionate adventure: I have a mission; I need to believe in myself and be courageous as I go forward in life and love. Problems I have in a relationship are: I can be very offended if my lover doesn’t really know who I am. I find it intolerable…
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Wendy Brown was interviewed for an article on Bustle.com about 4 Signs You’ve Met Your Soulmate, Because It Has Nothing to Do With Passion or Shared Interests. Read the article here.
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