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10 Steps to Happily Ever After
Do you know what all happy and healthy marriages have in common? In every one of them you will find two people committed to making each other happy. You will find a man who cherishes his wife and puts her needs above his own, and you will find a...
A Single 'MoM' Success Story
I cook and I clean. I get groceries and put out the garbage. Wash
dishes, do laundry, mow the lawn, run to doctor and dentist appointments
and pick up prescriptions. I also wonder about my daughters future
and stay awake some nights worrying...
Business Partners & Marital Partners, Will the Marriage Survive? (Part I)
With today's economy, and the layoffs occurring as a result of these economic conditions, more and more people are opting to start their own business. Due to the low start up costs, the prevalence of home-based businesses is on the rise,...
Divorce--When "Forever" Is Just Too Long
Are you unhappy with your spouse and your marriage? Are you seriously thinking about divorce? No matter how you deal with it, divorce is a messy process. When two people, who have taken a vow to stay together forever, decide that forever is much...
Does A Woman Have A Place?
Does a Woman Have "A Place?"
On an episode of the TV Show "Divorce Court," I watched as a very arrogant man proceeded to explain to the judge why he felt women had "a place." He explained that women shouldn't work, they shouldn't run for any public...
Forgotten Again - Part 1
The news is all a buzz with information about the latest hurricane, Wilma, and its destructiveness. It wreaked havoc in so many areas of multiple countries. Prior to this there was Hurricane Katrina who again left a lovely path of destruction...
Getting Raw Land Not A Raw Deal
There is more to buying raw land than meets the eye and more than a few individuals have wished they’d had a second chance upon finding themselves duped, conned, misled, ill-advised, uninformed, oversold, undereducated and often unprepared. They...
Jewish Dating: It Pays to Date Like-Minded People
Searching for the perfect mate can be one of life's greatest challenges.
After all, forever is a long time. You want to make the right decision.
Dating itself can be really trying. It can be hard to find the right people. What if they don't...
Putting romance back into your marriage
Let me start by saying I am not a psycholigist or therapist, I am just a guy, who was
married for 16 years, until that ended about a year and a half ago. I am now in a new and
exciting relationship, which I believe will work out great. I am forty...
Step Parenting Power Tool: Using Family Rituals and Traditions to Create Identit
If you are in a step family and struggling for some sense of family identity, don't despair. You can enhance your feeling of togetherness with the use of family rituals and traditions.
Step Parenting Power Tool: Using Family Rituals and...
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Relationship Quiz - Copasetic, Caution, or Conundrum?
This quiz is based on key areas of communication and intimacy in relationships. The easiest way to take the quiz is to print it, so that you can circle your responses and add up the results. Use the scale below to gauge the health of your relationship.
The questions are designed to assess the likelihood of your relationship being a success in the long term. Take the results seriously, but realize that no quiz can take into account everything that may important to you. Please do not feel completely discouraged if you don't score well. Instead, use what you learn from the questions, and let the results motivate you to identify patterns of negativity and areas needing improvement.
Please answer the following questions using the 3-point scale provided. Answer according to how often the experience occurs in your relationship to either you or your partner. For more honest results, take the test alone before comparing results.
1 = Never
2 = Sometimes
3 = Always
1 2 3We speak freely to each other and don't hold back feelings to avoid conflict.
1 2 3We show each other respect even when we argue.
1 2 3We settle disagreements by finding common ground and end with compromise.
1 2 3We are equal partners in the relationship.
1 2 3We have good talks. We share our feelings and opinions.
1 2 3We have girls/guys night out without jealousy becoming an issue.
1 2 3When we settle an argument, it stays settled and does not become a recurring problem.
1 2 3We can joke around with each other without one of us taking it the wrong way or getting upset.
1 2 3 We respect each other's opinions, feelings, and beliefs. We see eye-to-eye on most things.
1 2 3We like each other's choices in friends.
1 2 3We have good relationships with each other's families.
1 2 3Our fights do not escalate to the point of pushing and slapping.
1 2 3I feel fulfilled and not lonely in the relationship.
1 2 3We can argue without
using threats of divorce or abandonment.
Now add up your points and assess your score:_______
36 to 42 "Copasetic"
If your score is in the 36 to 42 range, your relationship is in great shape. You are very fortunate to be in this category, so keep up the good work. You and your partner are a good match, and the likelihood of long-term success for your relationship is high. Everything may be copasetic now, but don't get complacent. Continue to be open, honest, and involved with each other.
26 to 35 "Caution"
If your score is in the 26 to 35 range, then the caution light is on. It's probably time to take a serious look at the direction your relationship is taking. There are obviously some very positive aspects of your relationship that are worth preserving and reinforcing. Your long-term success is in question now. It's time to work on those respect and communication issues. Take note of the questions that scored 1's and 2's and talk about them.
14 to 25 "Conundrum"
If your score is in the 14 to 25 range, as I'm sure you already know, your relationship is in peril. Your score indicates that there is very little chance for long-term success. Negative patterns of behavior are destroying your relationship and making you and your partner miserable. If you intend to continue the relationship, you must take immediate action Seek outside help if possible. The Internet is a good place to start. Visit a website that specializes in relationship building. Post your questions in a good relationships forum. You will find amazingly helpful people with similar experience and golden advice. Best of luck.
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