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How to Have a Fair Fight
So many times, I have couples who state that they have the same fights over and over and over again. Each of them gets off track because their emotions escalate...
How to Have a Fair Fight
So many times, I have couples who state that they have the same fights over and over and over again. Each of them gets off track because their emotions escalate...

10 Things You Can Do to Prevent A Fight
So many times, a person says or does something that will escalate a situation. Following is a list of the "do nots" that will help you to enjoy more peace...
10 Things You Can Do to Prevent A Fight
So many times, a person says or does something that will escalate a situation. Following is a list of the "do nots" that will help you to enjoy more peace...
Betrayal
Fern Michaels is a number one New York Times bestselling author whose writing skills intrigue the reader with this thought-provoking tale of betrayal, hurt and suspense. The main characters, Alex...
Betrayal
Fern Michaels is a number one New York Times bestselling author whose writing skills intrigue the reader with this thought-provoking tale of betrayal, hurt and suspense. The main characters, Alex...
Rainbows
"Rainbows" is a fascinating tale about two sisters who seem so different from each other yet each has creative ability and the desire to bridge the emotional gap that has...
Rainbows
"Rainbows" is a fascinating tale about two sisters who seem so different from each other yet each has creative ability and the desire to bridge the emotional gap that has...
All Those Things We Never Said
Marc Levy has written a number one international bestseller that is highly unusual but, at the same time, very thought-provoking. "All Those Things We Never Said" begins as the main...
All Those Things We Never Said
Marc Levy has written a number one international bestseller that is highly unusual but, at the same time, very thought-provoking. "All Those Things We Never Said" begins as the main...

Don't Assume That People Will Read Your Email
My grandchildren think I am out-of-date. You see I still use email! They choose Facebook and other forms of social media to communicate and hardly ever check to see if...
Don't Assume That People Will Read Your Email
My grandchildren think I am out-of-date. You see I still use email! They choose Facebook and other forms of social media to communicate and hardly ever check to see if...

How to Prepare a Written Customer Complaint
I am very good at praising organizations and people for things that they do well but I also believe that it is important to tell them when they come up...
How to Prepare a Written Customer Complaint
I am very good at praising organizations and people for things that they do well but I also believe that it is important to tell them when they come up...

What Does An Employer Want In A New Hire?
Being nice is not enough. There are a number of things that an employer needs to know during an interview and when the new hire starts working. Following is a...
What Does An Employer Want In A New Hire?
Being nice is not enough. There are a number of things that an employer needs to know during an interview and when the new hire starts working. Following is a...

Sharing Your Story
As a psychologist I have had interesting opportunities. This month I have been staying in northern Alberta doing crisis work. Firebag has a population of about 4,000 workers but none...
Sharing Your Story
As a psychologist I have had interesting opportunities. This month I have been staying in northern Alberta doing crisis work. Firebag has a population of about 4,000 workers but none...

Small Talk Topics to Try With His Parents
Communicating with others, especially those who you do not know very well, can be a bit of a "guessing game" at first. But there are a number of things that...
Small Talk Topics to Try With His Parents
Communicating with others, especially those who you do not know very well, can be a bit of a "guessing game" at first. But there are a number of things that...

One Word Can Change a Relationship
Many years ago I worked in a church in Saskatoon. A man from the Philippine's set up an affiliate congregation and I soon came to love the people. The only...
One Word Can Change a Relationship
Many years ago I worked in a church in Saskatoon. A man from the Philippine's set up an affiliate congregation and I soon came to love the people. The only...

How Do I Find a Good Woman?
Last evening a handsome young man asked me for some advice about women. He wanted to know how to build a good relationship and indicated that he has been with...
How Do I Find a Good Woman?
Last evening a handsome young man asked me for some advice about women. He wanted to know how to build a good relationship and indicated that he has been with...

Business: How to Handle Difficult Staff
As a psychologist I am always trying to figure out whether a person can or can't do certain things and whether they will or won't do them. You see, many...
Business: How to Handle Difficult Staff
As a psychologist I am always trying to figure out whether a person can or can't do certain things and whether they will or won't do them. You see, many...

Ten Tips For Handling a Difficult Situation Wit...
So, everything is going fine - until it isn't anymore! One of your staff members is yelling and screaming about something that doesn't even make sense. Another one is quiet...
Ten Tips For Handling a Difficult Situation Wit...
So, everything is going fine - until it isn't anymore! One of your staff members is yelling and screaming about something that doesn't even make sense. Another one is quiet...

My Co-Worker Is Driving Me Crazy!
Not everyone in the workplace is a happy and healthy individual. Some, in fact, are extremely difficult and it can take a toll on you to be around them. There...
My Co-Worker Is Driving Me Crazy!
Not everyone in the workplace is a happy and healthy individual. Some, in fact, are extremely difficult and it can take a toll on you to be around them. There...

How to Outline Your Business Presentation
The King in Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" had good advice that all of us should follow. He stated "Begin at the beginning and go on till you come...
How to Outline Your Business Presentation
The King in Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" had good advice that all of us should follow. He stated "Begin at the beginning and go on till you come...

How to Come to Terms With an Alcoholic Parent
There's an old saying "You will never be disappointed unless you have expectations". So often society helps feed our goals and dreams. We want the ideal family and relationships that...
How to Come to Terms With an Alcoholic Parent
There's an old saying "You will never be disappointed unless you have expectations". So often society helps feed our goals and dreams. We want the ideal family and relationships that...

It's Time To Give Thanks!
Many people complain and complain about things or people in their lives. Some even seem to have nothing positive at all to think about. No matter how difficult we believe...
It's Time To Give Thanks!
Many people complain and complain about things or people in their lives. Some even seem to have nothing positive at all to think about. No matter how difficult we believe...

How to Stop Morning Sickness When Pregnant
Morning sickness is horrible! I remember going through it and wondering if I would even survive. The good news is that only about half of women experience this and it...
How to Stop Morning Sickness When Pregnant
Morning sickness is horrible! I remember going through it and wondering if I would even survive. The good news is that only about half of women experience this and it...

Why Don't I Have Any Money?
I remember when I was in grade eight and my father was scared to resign from his job because he didn't want to lose the three hundred dollar a month...
Why Don't I Have Any Money?
I remember when I was in grade eight and my father was scared to resign from his job because he didn't want to lose the three hundred dollar a month...