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Men Are Not From Mars Self-Help Theories Can Do More Harm Than Good By NANCY S. PARK via The Harvard Crimson
Quick-fixes are nice. When you've got a headache this big, you know exactly what's written all over it: directions on how to pop a pill and say good-bye to the pain. When your stomach hurts, you expect to find relief faster than the time it takes to spell it. A child-proof cap is usually all that stands between us and physical well-being.
Unfortunately, Americans have started seeking out the same kind of miracle cures for emotional illnesses, particularly in relationships. Instead of soothing gel-caps, heartache medicines come in either hardcover or paperback. The popularity of self-help books on relationships and the mysteries of man-and womanhood has certainly served to entertain, but at the same time, it has also over-simplified and limited people's conceptions of love and gender.
Few of us would claim it is easy to be someone's partner in life. Even being in a relationship for a few months can be more than trying. In these situations, we naturally look for help in identifying the problems and figuring out solutions. But how can we expect to find all these answers in one often slim volume of pop-psychology?
Long Distance Relationships By Andre Cross via AskMen.com Women: can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em. This common expression relates well to the problematic issue of long distance relationships, because when your relationship is put to through this particular test, its time to decide which of these opposing statements applies to you the most…
“Marital Distress” by AAMFT
How Do You Know When to Seek Help or Suggest Doing So to a Friend? free
“Saying” by Rumi
The minute I heard my first love story
I started looking for you, not knowing
how blind that was.
free
“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
Who Moved My Cheese?
BOOK: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life
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
TOP 10 Books on Personal Finance & Investing: March '07
1. Secrets of the Millionaire Mind
By T. Harv Eker 2. Rich Dad, Poor Dad
By Robert T. Kiyosaki, Sharon L. Lechter ...