How We Got Cheap Wedding Rings (Romantically) Under $200

When we got married, my husband and I paid for our wedding and reception. To cut costs, we looked for cheap wedding rings. For less than $200 we bought an engagement ring, woman's wedding ring and man's wedding ring. And no, we didn't use pop tabs (that joke really dates me--pop tabs haven't been wedding ring size since the 80s!) Anyway, here's how. How We Got Cheap Wedding Rings (Romantically) Under $200

'Fear of Success' as Coping Skill for Low Self-Esteem

Fear of Success as Low Self-Esteem Defense Mechanism
'Fear of Success' is a psychological term that describes panic attack and depression symptoms associated with experiences of success. For people with chronic low self esteem, experiences of success are foreign. 'Fear of success' is a coping mechanism.
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AA and Al-Anon Slogan and Recovery: Live and Let Live

AA and Al-Anon Slogans: Live and Let Live
I write on a variety of topics and it touching to see how many requests and searches I get for 'AA Slogans' and Al-Anon Slogans'. Al-Anon slogans offer that boost of strength so many of us need for recovery. 'Live and Let Live' is extremely helpful.
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Narcissism and Attention-Seekers in Relationships

Narcissism: What Attention-Seeking Behavior Looks Like and How Recovery Works
The world does not revolve around me. Those words may sound abrupt.But if I can't be part of a situation or relationship without turning the focus to myself,I will end up sabotaging everything I touch. It's that simple.
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Relationship Issues: Sociopaths? Born or Bred

Emotional and Mental Illness: How Do People Become Rapists, Child Molesters and Sociopaths?
How does a person become a sexual predator, rapist, child molester or sociopath? They turn their chronic impotent rage on the helpless. Rage finds an outlet in an addiction to cruelty which requires increased levels to produce the desired effect.
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AA and Al-Anon Slogans for Intimacy: Easy Does It

Al-Anon Slogans for Coping with Stress: Easy Does It
Al-Anon, and its counterpart AA, or Alcoholics Anonymous, are known for their wise, wonderful and witty slogans. The Al-Anon book Courage to Change lists these slogans. For coping with stress, worry and tension, consider the AA slogan 'Easy Does It'.
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Relationships Issues: Guilt, Conscience and Self-Talk

Overactive Conscience and Guilt Complex: Quit 'Should'ing on Yourself
Are you plagued by a constant sense of failure? Do you struggle with guilt complex and low self-esteem with no real cause? Sounds like you're a victim of overactive conscience. How can you heal this problem? Quit 'should'ing on yourself.
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Stinkin Thinkin, Toxic Behavior and Detachment in Relationships

Stinking Thinking and Toxic Behavior: Mental Detachment
In a relationship with stinking thinking and toxic behavior? If someone you love has stinking thinking with toxic behavior you need to detach. Your job is to keep yourself safe. Emotional and mental detachment is one method.
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Relationship Issues: How to Help Someone With Guilt Complex

Overactive Conscience and Guilt Complex: How to Help Someone Who is Too Hard on Themselves
This week, we look at depression, guilt complex, emotional issues and other relationship killers. Do you know someone with overactive conscience or guilt complex? These people have exaggerated feelings of personal culpability and responsibility. They are hypercritical of themselves. How can you help a person who is too hard on themselves?
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Is Unlimited Cell Phone Texting Bad for Relationships?

Dating and Relationships: Can Too Much Cell PhoneTexting and Calling Ruin Relationships?
Can cell phones kill relationships? How ridiculous. How could a communication device cause relationship problems? Here's how. Unlimited texting and call plans give people access to each other 24-7, 365 days a year.
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Intimacy in Writing: Write from your heart and soul...

Article Writing Tips: Write from Your Passions and Bond with Your Readers
Writing is a form of intimacy. Psychologists and therapists find journaling particularly helpful for couples in counseling. Use your writing as a way to build intimacy in your relationships.
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Dating, Relationships, Communication: Avoid Questioning Each Other

Communication, Dating and Relationships; The Dangers of Subjective, Rhetorical Questioning
Dating is like sailing a boat: it's lots of fun when skies are clear, but darn near impossible when storms brew. In order to avoid relationship storms, it's important to keep communication clear. Questioning each other breaks down communication.
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Dating, Relationships, Communication: When to Bite Your Tongue

Communication, Dating and Relationships: Knowing when to Bite Your Tongue
Dating is like laying out in the sun. The warmth is nice if you can avoid getting burned. This series helps to identify potential communication problems and improve relationships. Today's topic: knowing when to bite your tongue.
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Dating, Relationships, Communication: When to Give and Advice and When to Just Listen

Communication, Dating and Relationship Issues: When to Give Advice and when Not to Give Advice
Dating is like roller-blading; a smooth road is nice, but a few obstacles along the way help you learn how to navigate. Today's communication, dating and relationship advice; listen well, speak occasionally and give advice frugally.
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Dating, Relationships, Communication: Avoid Second Guessing Each Other

Communication, Dating and Relationships: Avoid Second Guessing Each Other
Dating is like golfing; lots of lush, greens to enjoy, if you can avoid the sand traps. Communication in relationships presents some of the trickiest sand pits to navigate. One of the big communication 'sand pits' is second guessing each other.
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Dating, Relationships and Communication: Playing the 'Devil's Advocate'

Communication, Dating and Relationships: Dangers of Playing the 'Devil's Advocate'
There are some communications pitfalls into which it is easy to tumble into, in dating and relationships. One of the red flag danger zones in communication is that of playing the 'devil's advocate' when your partner is sharing. Take his part in debates.
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Communication, Dating, Relationship Advice: Nix 'You Statements',+ 'I Statements'

Communication, Dating and Relationship Issues: Beware of 'You Statements'- Use 'I Statements'
Nine years ago, my husband and I made a Marriage Encounter weekend. I realized two things: there are healthy ways to argue. And I don't know very many of them. Like the difference between 'you statements 'I statements'.
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Dating and Relationships: Why it Bothers Guys When Girls Call Themselves Fat

Dating and Relationships: Why Does it Bother Guys If I Call Myself Fat?
You're on a date with a guy. Everything is great, until you see a cute girl walk by. Self-consciously, you blurt out 'I wish I was skinny like her. I wish I wasn't fat.' Your date gets quiet. Why? Why do guys dislike it when you call yourself fat?Check out Venus and Adonis- she's a little on the plump side and he seems totally happy!
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Intimacy and Communication Issues: Avoid Family Comparison and Criticism

Dating and Relationship Issues: Avoid Family Criticism and Comparison
Family interaction can be a big issue in new relationships. Depending upon the ages and family structure of both partners, family may play a key role, positively or negatively, in relationships. How can couples interact positively within their families?
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Dating and Relationships: He Won't Get a Job!

Dating and Relationships: Help! My Boyfriend Can't Get a Job and I'm Supporting Us
I'm shocked at how often I hear smart, capable young women say, 'My boyfriend can't/won't get/hold down a job.' When you ask them why, they look around furtively and say, 'He's trying...' Jobless men are a relationship red flag.
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