Thanksgiving can be anything but peaceful if holiday disagreements escalate into yearly battles. It's easy to forget what you're thankful for if the hassles of planning the holiday begin to outweigh the meaning of this important occasion. Relationships expert Sharon Rivkin explains how to put the thanks back into the day.
Meet Matchmaker Jasbina
Jasbina Ahluwalia is a lawyer turned certified matchmaker/relationship expert. She has a thing or two to advise women in their dating and relationship issues.
When Glenda Burgess wrote her memoir "The Geography of Love", she was on a mission to give meaning to her story of love and loss. But Beth Witrogen says that while Burgess's story is certainly uncommon, she just wasn't as inspired and moved as the author wants her readers to be.
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How Women Think, Part 1: 'What Focus?'
Alison Armstrong's passion is understanding men and women and their differences. An effective communicator, she shares her insights with the intent of helping us bridge the gap between those differences. These videos focus on women. We think you'll find them enlightening.
Apologizing in the right way is very important for a healthy relationship - whether it be with co-workers, friends or family members. The problem is that most of us tend to gloss over what we have done wrong. Jennifer Thomas, Ph.D gives you step by step guidelines about how to apologize like you mean it.
Safe Sax: Dance the Night Away
Want to test drive 40 guys in a night? Our relationships expert got to do that, at a blues-style dance that taught her the right moves — and a healthier attitude.
Whether you're thinking about it or have already decided on a divorce, you must be very prepared before you tell your husband you want to leave the marriage. Divorce, like marriage, is ultimately a financial agreement, and no one knows that better than a man. Here are six things you need to do before you drop the "D" bomb.
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How NOT to Change Men: 'Why Criticism Doesn't Work'
Criticism changes women, even when men don't mean to do that. "Understanding Men's" Alison Armstrong explains why criticism doesn't change men. It only causes distance. Watch and learn more!
When Lisa Earle McLeod wrote her newspaper column about why husbands get dumped, it "generated more response than just about anything I've ever written," she says. "I heard from men and women around the country. Some were angry, some were sad, but most of them said, 'Oh my God! This is exactly what's happening in my marriage.' " See what all the fuss is about and join the discussion.
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Relationship and Conflict Resolution Expert, Sharon M. Rivkin, M.A., M.F.T., author of "The First Argument: Cutting to the Root of Intimate Conflict", helps hundreds of couples break the argument cycle with her proven, groundbreaking technique that resolves the most painful issues, stops repetitive conflict in its tracks, saves relationships, and puts the love back in your marriage! Sharon has been featured in O: The Oprah Magazine, Reader's Digest, and DrLaura.com.
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