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Your Good Name

cellphone30365260.jpgEstablishing your credit the first time can be a laborious undertaking. You can't buy things on credit like a vehicle of a home, if you haven't first established your credit. First and foremost, to establish credit, you have to use credit. It doesn't have to be a credit card, but a credit line of some sort is always better for establishing credit than having no credit whatsoever. If you don't have credit, not many places will give you credit, which makes for a bit of a problem in establishing credit, but here are some pointers on how to get started.

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Low cost fun

family32274482.jpgMost people's fixed expenses do not exceed their income, and it is not those that are getting them deeper in debt, or that are running up their credit cards. It is the variable expenses, such as food, fun, etc. that are getting them in trouble. The following is a look at ways to make sure your entertainment does not get you into a financial rut!

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Why kindness is so important in a relationship

business41865609.jpgKindness in a relationship gives you the ingredients to solve problems, have charitable thoughts, and express more love. When you practice kindness in a relationship, whether with a friend, family member, spouse or significant other, or whomever, you get a better, happier, stronger relationship. The following is a look at kindness and how it affects your relationships:

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Selfishness is the opposite of love

clip71731932.jpgThe national statistics for marriage show that almost half of marriages end in divorce. This is a staggering number. However, it is not surprising. In our world, the focus is very much on self. Media, culture, and everything around us teach us to focus on us. How we look, how we feel, what our goals and desires are. While on a personal level it is good to seek happiness, and do the things that will make you happy, and reach for your goals, within a marriage, this selfish outlook is damaging. It puts the needs and wants of the individual over the welfare of the couple as a whole. Selfishness by definition is the opposite of love. So, the two cannot coexist. Thus, if you are selfish in a relationship, you doom it to failure, as without love, relationships are crippled.

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Practicing patience in relationships

arguingcoworkers23282211.jpgOne of the best things you can have in a relationship, whether it is with a friend, or a family member is patience. Patience is one of the key ingredients to love, and love is essential to a relationship that works and lasts.

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How to not do regrettable things in relationships

busfriends30396999-1.jpgHave you ever said or done something in the heat of anger that you later regretted? Who hasn't? Just because it is a common mistake, does not mean you should be making it. Saying and doing things you later regret is common in relationships, but it is also extremely damaging. The following is a little exercise to help you learn the value, and gain the ability to not make this mistake any longer.

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Do you love your spouse or yourself more?

finances19158945.jpgSelfishness is a normal human attribute. Our culture, the media, our families, all tell us to be selfish. We live in a world where one's appearance, and one's self is of the utmost importance. We are taught from a young age to figure out what makes us happy and seek it without reservation. We are taught to set goals, to have dreams, and to make those into a reality. This is all great. However, when you take those concepts and put them into a marriage, it often translate into failure. The reason why is because it means putting yourself and your needs above those of the relationship as a whole. This creates an imbalance, and leads to problems. So, how can you eliminate the selfishness in a relationship, but still become the person you want to be? Start by asking yourself the following questions:

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