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The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate By Gary Chapman
AUDIOBOOK: Dr. Gary Chapman identifies five basic languages of love and then guides couples towards a better understanding of their unique languages of love. $19.59
Lesbian Couples: A Guide to Creating Healthy Relationships By D. Merilee Clunis, G. Dorsey Green
BOOK: Written by two experienced lesbian therapists, Lesbian Couples covers a range of topics-commitment ceremonies and marriage, living arrangements, work, money...
The Initial Steps by Fertility Journey
Fortunately for many couples experiencing infertility, the testing process is relatively straightforward. However, if your healthcare provider can not determine the cause of the problem from the first round of tests he/she will have to perform additional tests until a diagnosis is made. These subsequent tests are different for women and men and will likely require additional visits.
The initial tests might vary slightly from person to person, but these three fundamental components are always addressed:
- Documentation of ovulation
- Evaluation of sperm
- Documentation of reproductive anatomy
– can the egg meet the sperm and fertilize?
Knowing what to expect in the first consultation may make this experience a little easier. This section outlines the typical tests you and your partner will have during infertility evaluation. There is also information about testing options you can do at home.
Why Men Won't Commit By Barbara Dafoe Whitehead & David Popenoe A special essay on young, not-yet married men’s attitudes on the timing of marriage finds that men experience few social pressures to marry, gain many of the benefits of marriage by cohabiting with a romantic partner, and are ever more reluctant to commit to marriage in their early adult years.
Available evidence on marriage trends over the past four decades indicates that marriage has declined dramatically as a first living together experience for couples and as a status of parenthood. However, in recent years, there are signs that some marriage-weakening trends are slowing or in some cases leveling off.
Marriage - The Financial Scoop By Federal Credit Union of Virginia Beach Schools No one gets married by their accountant. And when love is in your eyes, opening a joint checking account is the furthest thing from your mind. But consider this - the lack of a financial plan can become a major cause of marital stress. Our advice is to open a dialogue with your partner and settle financial matters before they ever become issues. Consider these questions as a way to start the ball rolling.
… great article, just ignore the part about the VBSFCU Account.
“Before You Throw in the Towel” by SmartMarriages
Even if it feels hopeless. The worst you could do is learn communication skills and have a more civilized post-marriage, co-parenting relationship.....till death you do part. free
“The Prophet” by Kahlil Gibran
Then Almitra spoke again and said,
And what of Marriage, master?
And he answered saying:
You were born together, and together you shall be for ever more.
You shall be together when the white wings of death scatter your days.
Aye, you shall be together even in the silent memory of God.
But let there be spaces in your togetherness.
And let the winds of heaven dance between you.
Love one another, but make not a bond of love:
Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.
Fill each other's cup but drink not from one cup.
Give one another of your bread but eat not from the same loaf.
Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone,
Even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same
music. Give your hearts, but not into each other's keeping.
For only the hand of life can contain your hearts.
And stand together yet not too near together.
For the pillars of the temple stand apart,
And the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other's shadow.
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“Adolescent Behavior Problems” by AAMFT
Many adolescents today have problems and are getting into trouble. After all, there are a lot of pressures for kids to deal with among friends and family. free
The Dalai Lama at MIT
BOOK: "A cornucopia of riches for anyone interested in what is known and yet to know about the nature of the mind." -Jon Kabat-Zinn, Mind and Life Institute
Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most out of Life with ADD
BOOK: "This is a *must read* for those with ADD - especially ADULTS! I found it tremendously helpful!" ~ Mimi Testen
Career Warfare: 10 Rules for Building a Successful Personal Brand and Fighting to Keep It
BOOK: ""A refreshing message ... from someone who has fought many corporate wars." <~ The New York Times
The Initial Steps by Fertility Journey
Why Men Won't Commit 
