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Is Your Support Group Supportive (3)?

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In previous articles we looked at problems caused by sexual relationships between members of the same mental health support group and also the destructive role of the group dominator. Today we look at the role of another very common factor in support groups: that of the group saboteur. The group saboteur comes in various guises, all of which are destructive. Ann had come to the group suffering from depression, but it soon became obvious that she had considerable problems other than depression. Problems that threatened the stability of the group. An accomplished academic, Ann liked to talk about her problems, … Continue reading →

Friends to Mates: Factors to Consider

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Good relationships are built on the foundation of friendship. When the two people who make up a romantic couple are also best friends, the bond that they share is even stronger. Therefore it is a good idea to share a special friendship with your mate. By the term friendship, I mean people that share common likes and dislikes. Friends are people who share hopes, dreams, and ideas with one another. People who can go out and have a good time together. Friends are people who have things in common to discuss. Yes, believe it or not there are couples who … Continue reading →

Doing Business with Friends

Can there be a touchier subject in our home business operations than doing business with friends and family? With such a small home-based business it is hard to get away from it, but it can also be a source of stress and trouble. What works and what doesn’t work? Are there things we can do to help minimize problems? Are there certain kinds of businesses that are better-suited to doing business with friends? How can we have healthy boundaries and listen to our personal comfort-level? All the experts say that good business and sales are about building relationships; not to … Continue reading →

Why are We Jealous?

My last article gave some of my thoughts on jealousy. The topic of jealousy came about from an article that I wrote discussing running into an ex boyfriend or an ex girlfriend. One of my readers commented that she is still very close to her ex boyfriend and that her current boyfriend has no problem with the friendship. In my last article, I commented that I do not believe that jealousy is always tied to mistrust. I feel that a small amount of jealousy is in our human nature. Jealousy begins well before any intimate relationships. There is much more … Continue reading →

Great Books for Teenagers

Getting your teenager to read outside of a school assignment can be difficult. The key is to find the right book. Here is a list of twenty books some classics and others more contemporary. At least one of them should appeal to your teenager. Brian’s Hunt by Gary Paulsen This continues the story of Brian from Paulsen’s earlier book “Hatchet”. Brian returns to the wilderness where he finds a wounded dog and learns that his Cree Indian friends have been attacked by a savage bear. The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas For Edmond Dantes life is great until … Continue reading →