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Trust

Trust, Not Jealousy!

Feb 25th, 2008 | Relationship Advice, Trust

Back when I worked in an office, I used to get included in on all kinds of office chatter and gossip. Besides the number one topic of management misdeeds, what people talked about the most was their relationships and how they were either blissfully perfect or destructively chaotic. As the years and chatter wore on, I came to the realization the compliments and complaints boiled down a simple distinction between trust and jealousy.
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Possessive Partners

Dec 10th, 2007 | Jealousy, Relationship Advice, Trust

If you've ever been in a relationship with a possessive partner, you'll completely understand the following scenario. About two years ago, I met a man through a mutual friend of ours. I didn't notice any red flags. This man seemed, LITERALLY, perfect, which perhaps was a red flag in and of itself.

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Is Watching Pornography Cheating?

Jun 3rd, 2007 | Infidelity, Relationship Advice, Trust

Everyone's definition of cheating is different. Therefore, it’s important that you address this topic as your relationship develops. Discussing your thoughts on cheating in advance – whether you’ve been cheated on or have cheated in the past, how it makes you feel, etc., will help you grow in a relationship. Cheating can encompass flirting, a kiss or just sex – hence, you should get the facts straight from the beginning!

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Repairing Broken Trust In Your Relationship

Nov 23rd, 2006 | Relationship Advice, Trust

Repairing broken trust in a relationship can be very difficult. Many times the reason for the broken trust stems from infidelity or broken promises and these violations within a relationship can virtually destroy it. If you and your partner are committed to working through it though, you will find that your relationship can become stronger than ever.

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Building Trust In Your Relationship

Nov 20th, 2006 | Relationship Advice, Trust

Trust is thought to be the foundation for every successful relationship. How to gain trust, and to keep it, is something that couples struggle with all of the time. Building trust may be one of the most difficult things that you face as a couple. You need to hear each other and be able to effectively spell out your needs. The most essential ingredient in trust is the honesty that it stems from.

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