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This is another interesting email forward gone viral that continues to make its rounds. I have no idea what the state of the authors relationships were at the time of writing this…but I found this email forward extremely interesting for a number of reasons, one being the authors current status and all the hoopla surrounding him (I’m not going there).  Perhaps you’ve seen him on TBN, The Word Network, or Youtube.

This email forward does make some very good points.  Read more... (1401 words, estimated 5:36 mins reading time)

“Fifty percent of all first marriages, 70% of second marriages, 90% of subsequent marriages will end up in divorce,” according to Jennifer Baker of the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology.

Marriages are not the only relationships going sour. Many people quit jobs because of a boss or trouble with co-workers. Kids have problems in school getting along with classmates. Bonds between friends and family members are abruptly broken…

Relationships across the board are suffering because we have forgotten the basics of how to treat people.

In looking at our own failed relationships it is often easier to point out where the other person went wrong…(we humans can be so proud and arrogant). The truth is, just as it takes two to tango, it takes two to damage a relationship.

Many relationships go downhill because we expect people to be like us, to handle situations the way we would, to respond the way we would, and/or behave the way we think they should. (we humans seem to like to fix, change, and/or impose our will on others…which again comes from arrogance and pride).

People are who they are. We cannot change or fix them to meet our needs or expectations. We must deal with people and accept them as they are! This does not mean to accept being mistreated, disrespected, or hurt. This means accept the fact that the only person you can change is you. (while you cannot change others, a change in you might inspire, influence, or spark a change in others…hence, “Be The Change You Wish To See In The World”).

Identifying our own areas of opportunity is more important and more valuable than playing the blame game or analyzing the character flaws of others. (We must learn from our mistakes so that we don’t repeat them, but first we must be willing to admit and accept that even we make mistakes).

An important and often overlooked factor in establishing, building, maintaining, and/or repairing a relationship is acknowledging that you are not the only person in the relationship. (we humans have a way of making everything about us).

Relationships involve 2 (or more) people. Relationships are a team effort and if a relationship is to be successful all parties must understand that the I My Me Mine mentality does not fly in any relationship. This does not mean that we should lose our identity or individuality. It simply means that we must take into consideration and be concerned not just for our own self interests but

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When I was growing up there was a commercial that every little girl and woman knew word for word and it still rings til this day. Men and boys are also very familiar with this commercial. I would even dare go as far as to say that this commercial may have helped shaped their opinions and ideas about women…..I’m sure you remember these lyrics:

I can bring home the bacon…

fry it up in a pan…

and never let you forget

You’re a Man….

Cause I’m a Woman!

The commercial paints the picture of a woman/wife/mom that maintains a successful career and happy well taken care of home/family life. This Super Woman

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