Moms and Step-moms: Can’t we all just get along?

One of the most challenging relationships is between a mom and step-mom. The dynamic, the emotions and thoughts involved with the situation can be extremely volatile. Let’s see if we can’t curb that craziness a little.

Activities for stuck-in-the-rut couples

Are you and your special someone stuck in a rut? Do you liken your life to living in a nursing home that’s in desperate need of an events coordinator? Dinner, movie, bed. Repeat? If so, here are some activites that you and your bored-o-matic mate can do together. It just might remind you that there’s more to life than ordering pizza, watching ‘Jon and Kate plus 8′ (puke) and heading to bed.

Animals helping our relationships

There’s no denying that furry friends can improve your quality of life. Multiple studies have been conducted proving that animals can lower blood pressure and stress levels while increasing your immune system. So how can this help you in your relationship? Read on to find out.

5 basics of communication

A relationship without effective communication is like a pile of dog poop. Given enough time, it will start to stink of assumptions and misunderstandings and will eventually deteriorate into nothing.  Here are some basics to remember when communicating with your loved one.

He’s not a girlfriend…

so why expect him to act like one? Here’s a quick-tip to help prevent you from being repeatedly disappointed.

Hey, you control freaks out there…

Even if you’re not a full-fledged control freak, learning to compromise will guarantee an improvement in all of your relationships. Here are some tips on the art of compromising.

Rage or Peace? You Decide.

Compassionate communication will help you choose peace when it comes to conflict.

The romance poll

Hey ladies, visit my site and take the romance poll. I’ll leave it open for a week and then discuss the results and what we can do about them!

Need help? Here I come!

It’s what I know most about, and now I’m able to share my knowledge with the world! I’m the first SF “Relationship Improvement” Examiner at examiner.com. I guess they thought I had something useful to say. I’ll be posting roughly four articles a week. Feel free to comment or send questions! The more the better You can read all my goodies here. Jenna’s Relationship Improvement Examiner page

Proven: Hanging with the girls is good for your health!

 

I believe this to be absolutely true. Oh, how my quality of life improved when I realized the importance of girlfriends and made them a priority. I particularly the love the part about the differences of how men and women react to stress. I’ve seen my fair share of men close off and hide away when all I wanted to do was talk talk talk. Thank god for friends!

 

Read on, hang out and stay healthy!

 

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