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Relationships that bear the strains of long distances, abuse or rebounding from previous heartbreak have issues that need to be addressed. Get tips on dealing with challenging and unhealthy relationships from a relationship author and talk show host in this free video series on relationships.
There are 24 videos in this series:
A long-distance relationship faces the challenge of frustration over not seeing one another. Keep phone conversations in a long-distance relationship smooth and fight-free with tips from a relationship author and talk show host in this free video on relationships.
A long-distance relationship must feature a lot of communication from both parties, such as phone calls, letters and gifts, in order to work. Receive guidance for maintaining a long-distance relationship from a relationship author and talk show host in this free video on relationships.
Long-distance lovers should celebrate Valentine's Day face-to-face, otherwise, the two should spend some hours on the phone getting closer. Make a long-distance Valentine's Day great with tips from a relationship author and talk show host in this free video on relationships.
A successful long-distance relationship requires time together once a month or every six weeks, so buy a six-pack of airline tickets to make this happen. Make face-to-face contact a priority in a long-distance relationship with tips from a relationship author and talk show host in this free video on relationships.
Treat a woman who is on the rebound from another relationship with respect by listening, being there and not taking advantage of the situation. Learn how to interact with a woman who is on the rebound from a relationship author and talk show host in this free video on relationships.
Emotional abuse in a relationship is about controlling someone by reducing their sense of self-worth. Recognize abuse in a relationship with tips from a relationship author and talk show host in this free video on relationships.
Signs of verbal abuse that will eventually be directed at the other person in the relationship are, being critical of waiters and salespeople, and rudeness with service persons. Recognize the signs of verbal abuse with tips from a relationship author and talk show host in this free video on relationships.
When a partner recognizes the signs of an abusive relationship, it is time to get out. Learn to recognize and get out of an abusive relationship with tips from a relationship author and talk show host in this free video on relationships.
Long-distance relationships where the parties know each other prior to the separation may work; while a long-distance relationship from scratch should not be continued if there is no face-to-face contact in the first two months. Get advice for long-distance relationships from a relationship author and talk show host in this free video on relationships.
Abusive men have an internal weakness and are abusive towards others out of frustration. Seek counseling if either abusing or being abused, with tips from a relationship author and talk show host in this free video on relationships.
Abuse in relationships can be physical, verbal or passive aggressive, and results from the abuser feeling inferior. Walk away from the brainwashing effects of abuse with tips from a relationship author and talk show host in this free video on relationships.
Neurotic responses are a common emotional consequence in long-distance relationships, due to a lack of feeling in control. Focus on the big picture in a long-distance relationship with tips from a relationship author and talk show host in this free video on relationships.
Signs of abusive personalities include propensities for violence, criticizing, being controlling and anger. Recognize an abusive personality with tips from a relationship author and talk show host in this free video on relationships.
People on the rebound will often look to another person to vent to, unload baggage on and work through a traumatic experience with. Give someone on the rebound time to resolve their issues with tips from a relationship author and talk show host in this free video on relationships.
Recovering from an abusive relationship includes ending the relationship, possibly getting professional help, centering oneself and identifying personal goals. Don't replicate past relationship problems with tips from a relationship author and talk show host in this free video on relationships.
When ending an abusive relationship, take threats seriously, contact law enforcement and get a restraining order. Eschew guilt and co-dependence when ending an abusive relationship with tips from a relationship author and talk show host in this free video on relationships.
When considering dating after a divorce, seek to work through painful issues as much as possible before getting involved in a rebound relationship. Avoid burdening a new partner with baggage from a divorce with tips from a relationship author and talk show host in this free video on relationships.
It is possible for a rebound relationship to work when there is genuine love for the new partner and not simply the unloading of baggage and frustration. Examine the merits of a rebound relationship with tips from a relationship author and talk show host in this free video on relationships.
Signs of emotional abuse are discourtesy, self-centeredness, lack of reciprocity, bad manners and cruelty to animals. Identify the early warning signs of abuse with tips from a relationship author and talk show host in this free video on relationships.
The only way to handle an abusive relationship is to get out of it with the knowledge that it is only a matter of time before the abusive partner explodes. Walk away from an abusive relationship with tips from a relationship author and talk show host in this free video on relationships.
Often women remain in abusive relationships because they don't recognize it for what it is. Refuse to be held captive and beaten down in an abusive situation with tips from a relationship author and talk show host in this free video on relationships.
Some couples stay in abusive relationships because they see themselves as getting something out of it. Learn about the payoffs some people experience in an abusive relationship from a relationship author and talk show host in this free video on relationships.
Success in a rebound relationship requires parameters or guidelines regarding dealing with each partners' past and baggage. Discover the possibilities and pitfalls of rebound relationships from a relationship author and talk show host in this free video on relationships.
When faced with an abusive partner, the way to proceed is to encourage that person to get professional help and walk away from the situation. Recognize the limitations of dealing with an abusive or mentally ill partner with tips from a relationship author and talk show host in this free video on relationships.
Romance, some say, may not be an old concept in Western civilization. Our films are wont to add tumultuous love interests to ancient heroes like Beowulf, Achilles, Alexander, or Caesar, but many cultural theorists, textual experts, and sociologists have argued again and again that sexuality, which is the foundation for modern day romance, is a rather new creation of society, dating back merely a couple hundred years. According to many, romantic love, or the affection two souls generate when they find kindred spirits in one another, began in the French stories of knights and chivalry. More traditional research, however, claims to find evidence of romance and intimate love in all cultures throughout history. Truly, love is a strange and enigmatic thing. In this free video series on relationships facing long distances, abuse or rebound from previous relationships, a relationship author and talk show host shows how to deal with challenges in unhealthy and troubled relationships. Learn strategies for communicating, being romantic and listening. Get tips on identifying abuse and getting out of an abusive relationship. Learn how to deal with someone on the rebound and how to rebound from painful break-ups and divorces.
Dr. Paul Vehorn Dr. Paul Vehorn has a Ph.D and did graduate work in behavior psychology. He has also been a nationwide talk show host on the Sun Radio Network. Dr. Vehorn wrote "Dynamic Dating" and "Boomer Girls, a Woman's Guide to Men & Dating."dkdk
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