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Archives for Relationships

Grief and Relationships

by Lori Sciame July 2nd, 2012 | Relationships

Recently, my mom passed away after a 19 year battle with cancer. As you already know, when the death of a parent occurs, no matter what age you are, it hits hard; however; even when a person may feel like hiding away from the world, it's just not possible. Life goes on. Hope always remains.


I am not a grief counselor, but I have lived long enough to lose several significant people in my life. Because of that, I'd like to give a few tips on how to cope with grief in a way that won't negatively affect those relationships

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More Dating Red Flags

by Lori Sciame June 18th, 2012 | Relationships
A few weeks ago I outlined red flags that you should heed when dating.  These included a pattern of broken promises and being cheap beyond reason.  Also, if your friends, family, and even acquaintances do not like your boyfriend or girlfriend, you should ask yourself why don't they?  For this post, I will share a few more red flags to watch out for.

No Photos, Please!

It seems as if it would be a no-brainer, but many  men and women do not realize that if your significant other does not want to be photographed with you, then your relationship is probably not
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Red Flags and Dating

by Lori Sciame June 4th, 2012 | Relationships
Finding Mr. (or Ms.) Right can be a difficult process. This is because we all hope to find a mate who shares similar interests and values (such as exercising with dualfit), and one who loves us a much as we love him or her. And to top it off, we want chemistry, a physical attraction that helps to bind the relationship as well. Sound like a complicated process? To help you make better choices while dating, make sure you pay attention to the following red flags.

1. Broken Promises

When dating someone, he or she should follow through on unsolicited
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Cancer and Family Relationships

by Lori Sciame May 21st, 2012 | Relationships
As I sit in a recliner next to the adjustable bed, I hear nothing except my mother's gurgling gasps for air. It's the middle of the night, and I'm watching over the woman who gave me life while my dad sleeps in the other room. Soon, my mother stirs from the pain. She needs another round of medication.  As I patiently hold the glass to her lips, she manages to wash the tiny pill down with a sip of water.  After I tuck her back in bed, she looks up at me through half closed eyelids and says "I
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It’s Never too Late

by Lori Sciame May 7th, 2012 | Relationships
A family unit can become fractured for a variety of reasons.  Divorce, addiction, and even illness can drive a wedge between family members.  Although relationships between brothers and sisters, as well as between parents and children can have a history of not being optimum, it's never too late to change them.  If you wish to either reconcile with an adult child, your elderly parent, or your sister or brother, don't despair; there's hope.

Let me, however, begin with a disclaimer.  If you have been the victim of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse at the hands of a family member, it
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All health and medical information is provided for educational purposes and is not meant to replace the medical advice or treatment of your healthcare professional.