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You Are Responsible for a Bad or Good Marriage

The only way YOU can change your marriage is to change yourself. You’ve got to become the man or woman that anyone would want to be married to. You have to learn what a man/woman wants in a marriage AND how to implement relationship habits so that you can offer it CONSISTENTLY. Are you thinking, […]

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Red Flags for Potential Husbands

Here are some potential red flags for a potential husbands that you need to beware of. Do you think this man will see you (or does see you) as a sex object or does he respect you sexually? Does this man have a tendency to verbally abuse your or are his words mostly encouraging, sensitive […]

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Husband As Guru

The husband as the guru of the wife is an interesting topic. Some men operate under the paradigm that since I am the guru of my wife, she is duty-bound to do anything I ask of her. I am not saying it is not the duty of the wife to serve the husband, but the […]

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Infatuation: Reality or Illusion? – You Choose

“Strange that some of us, with quick alternate vision, see beyond our infatuations, and even while we rave on the heights, behold the wide plain where our persistent self pauses and awaits us.” George Elliot “Oh I just really like him. He’s so cute. Just seeing him makes me get goosebumps.” These words, overheard from […]

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Letters From Srila Prabhupada to Disciples About Marriage and Family Life

Letter to Bhagavan, Los Angeles, July 7,1971 The two marriages recommended by you may be performed at that time as well, but only after having sufficiently counseled the respective devotees. This marriage business should not be taken as a farce, but is a very serious matter. Recently so many couples have been cast adrift by […]

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Outcomes for Children of Divorced Parents

Research has revealed the following outcomes for children of divorced parents: Children whose parents have divorced are increasingly the victims of abuse. They exhibit more health, behavioral, and emotional problems, are involved more frequently in crime and drug abuse, and have higher rates of suicide. Children of divorced parents perform more poorly in reading, spelling, […]

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Dos and Don’ts for Women

Do’s Show affection. Give warm hugs. Be supportive. Provide emotional support (This came up a lot.) Speak kindly in a soft manner. Acknowledge our needs. Listen to what we say. Create a sense of togetherness. Admit your mistakes. Apologize when you make a mistake or are wrong. Communicate well with us (good verbal communication). Spend […]

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Signs of Abusive Relationships

The following items are symptoms that may indicate abuse. In themselves they do not signify abuse, but they should raise concern: Your partner has a history of abuse. You tend to give more than you receive in the relationship; you perceive that your relationship is not reciprocal. You think your spouse or partner has much […]

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Difference Between the Intelligence of Men and Women

In intelligence there are two element: knowledge and the power of discrimination. The latter is most important. There are two sides of the brain: one side deals with emotions and the other deals with analysis. Men work discretely with one side and the other, never both at the same time. They may switch back and […]

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7 Qualities to Look for in a Partner

Balanced If you have been to a circus you may have seen a tightrope walker constantly adjusting his long pole to keep it horizontal. Without these readjustments, the performer may lose his balance and fall. Similarly, by avoiding extreme views or behaviors that will throw us off our chosen life path, we can remain mentally, […]