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Advice Better Relationships

  • Eight Steps to Having the Relationships You Want

    By Terry Hartley - Like it or not, we are all gladiators. We go to sleep and wake up in a social arena from which there is no escape. Challenge upon challenge confronts us, walls restrain us, and a mob of spectators mocks, sneers, or cheers us. Each and every day brings new battles whether we want them or not and whether we're up to them or not. Life forces us to face one skirmish after another - no choice in the matter. pop (Added: 15-May-2003 Hits: 2522 )

Anger Management

  • Controlling Anger Before Anger Controls You

    By APA - Anger is a completely normal, usually healthy, human emotion. But when it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to problems%u2014problems at work, in your personal relationships, and in the overall quality of your life. And it can make you feel as though you're at the mercy of an unpredictable and powerful emotion. This brochure is meant to help you understand and control anger. pop (Added: 14-Feb-2001 Hits: 2327 )

Brothers And Sisters - Siblings : Birth Order

  • The Effect of Birth Order on Intelligence

    By Shelly Lowery - The effect of birth order on intelligence was studied in this experiment. There are various theories involving this topic, it is somewhat controversial. On one side, the confluence model, proposed by Zajonc (1993) which attempts to explain the negative effect of birth order on intelligence. On another side, are those who believe that the confluence model does not hold up under careful scrutiny. pop (Added: 9-Nov-2002 Hits: 2092 )

  • The Birth Order Quiz

    By Dr. Kevin Leman - Which of the following sets of personality traits fits you best? (anyone taking this quiz must understand that he or she doesn’t have to be everything in a certain list of traits. Just pick the list that has the most items that seems to describe you and your way of operating in life.) pop (Added: 3-Dec-2003 Hits: 3287 )

  • Strengths and Weaknesses of Last Borns

    By Dr. Kevin Leman - Are you the baby of your family? Last born? Then here are some things that you probably knew and some you didn't about your personality. pop (Added: 3-Dec-2003 Hits: 2408 )

  • Birth Order (editor's note - excellent)

    By na - Where a child places in the birth order can have an effect on how he sees himself. Research on birth order, sometimes referred to as ordinal position, shows that first born children are more likely to go to college than children in any other position in the family. Parents should attempt to help each child to see themselves as unique individuals and avoid comparisons with siblings or others. pop (Added: 3-Dec-2003 Hits: 2897 )

  • The Importance of Birth Order

    By George G. Morgan - A child's place in the family hierarchy is important for a variety of reasons, not the least of which are the records left behind to assist your research. Some researchers concentrate their investigative efforts on nailing down vital dates for only direct ancestors. But ignoring your ancestors' brothers and sisters can be a costly omission. Birth order is important. pop (Added: 3-Dec-2003 Hits: 3151 )

Bullying

  • Girl bullies don't leave black eyes, just agony

    By Jane Elizabeth - To most adults, the typical school bully is the beefy kid who knocks the books out of the hands of the bespectacled ninth-grader in the hallway, or the hulking football player who tosses the swim team member into the shower stall. pop (Added: 4-Feb-2004 Hits: 2362 )

Communication

  • Top Ten Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills

    By Dorene Lehavi - As the title suggests, this article is a list of ten great ways to improve your communication skills. The advice to listen without thinking about what you'll say next is just one of the great tips. Read the article now, and start improving your communication immediately. pop (Added: 27-Aug-2004 Hits: 2748 )

Communication : Interpersonal Communication

  • The Art of Communicating

    By Hal Warfield - Breaking down communication into "bites". Ways to improve communication. pop (Added: 28-Feb-2002 Hits: 6957 )

Communication : Listening

  • Listening skills for managers

    By Julia Chanteray, Management-Resources - A guide to effective listening techniques for managers. The advice here will help managers work more effectively with their staff and understand more about other people's needs pop (Added: 4-Aug-2002 Hits: 2785 )

  • Empathetic Listening

    By NA - Empathic listening integrates an attitude of childlike curiosity with the grace of a world-class ballerina, the compassion of Mother Theresa and the peace of Thich Nhat Hanh. When we listen empathically, we are fully available and present for the other. We have no preconceived notions about what%u2019s going on with them. pop (Added: 1-Dec-2003 Hits: 2971 )

  • Why doesn't he/she listen?

    By John M. Grohol - Is not listening to your partner an important factor in destroying your relationship? Mr. Grohold thinks so. Discover how the different gender styles of communications can prevent good listening habits. Learn to appreciate these differences and move into more comfortable communication modes with your partner. This article is guaranteed to improve your communication skills and your number one relationship. pop (Added: 26-Jul-2004 Hits: 2219 )

Communication : Non-Verbal Communication

  • A Brief Overview of Gesture Recognition

    By NA - RESEARCH A primary goal of gesture recognition research is to create a system which can identify specific human gestures and use them to convey information or for device control. To help understand what gestures are, an examination of how other researchers view gestures is useful. How do biologists and sociologists define "gesture"? How is information encoded in gestures? pop (Added: 11-Jan-2002 Hits: 3026 )

  • NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION: INFORMATION CONVEYED THROUGH BODY LANGUAGE

    By na - Nonverbal communication is a silent infiltrator, having broad influence over our social environment. It provides us with a mode for conveying messages without the use of verbal language. It may enhance or detract from a verbal communication. pop (Added: 11-Jan-2002 Hits: 6856 )

  • Gender Differences in Nonverbal Communication

    By NA - A study was conducted at Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Georgia, during Fall Semester, 1998, to determine students%u2019 perceptions of gender differences in several areas of nonverbal communication. Specifically, the areas of eye contact, gestures, smiles, personal space, touch, and interpretation of nonverbal cues were examined. pop (Added: 11-Jan-2002 Hits: 3081 )

  • What's in a Face

    By NA - The notion that first impressions are somewhat accurate is an intriguing possibility. Several studies have shown correlations between self and stranger ratings of personality, sometimes with as little exposure as a facial photograph. The reasons for this accuracy remain unclear. pop (Added: 11-Jan-2002 Hits: 2407 )

  • The Significance of Body Proxemics

    By NA - A fascinating area in the nonverbal world of body language is that of spatial relationships, or proxemics, the study of man's appreciation and use of space. As a species, man is highly territorial but we are rarely aware of it unless our space is somehow violated pop (Added: 11-Jan-2002 Hits: 2560 )

Dating Game

  • Dating Etiquette

    By Rich Goose - Today single people are often mixed up about proper dating etiquette. This is particularly true if you are re-entering the singles scene after years of being half of a married couple. It can be quite traumatic to play the "dating game" without knowing the rules. pop (Added: 4-Nov-2002 Hits: 4711 )

  • Dating Rules

    By Rich Goose - How many hours a week do you spend looking for love? Probably zero. And that's the problem. Here in America our value system is twisted. We're taught to value money a lot more highly than we do love. The result is millions of single people in America who have money but not happiness. pop (Added: 4-Nov-2002 Hits: 2033 )

Difficult People

  • Dealing With A Difficult Colleague

    By Robert Bacal - Most people use the term personality conflict to describe this situation. I don't like that term because it implies that the problem is largely unfixable since it is unlikely that either you or the other person is going to change their personalities. To get anything constructive out of this you are going to have to get down to specific behaviours, not personalities. pop (Added: 17-Oct-2000 Hits: 2521 )

  • Dealing with Difficult People, Part 3

    By Daniel Robin - Dealing with difficult people begins with identifying and naming the behaviors that are so exasperating %u2013 you know, the types of behavior that drive you nuts, that trigger a strong reaction in you. pop (Added: 10-May-2001 Hits: 2072 )

  • 14 Workplace Personalities and How to Handle Them

    By Gary Topchik - Every office is different, but unfortunately many of the difficult workers in them are the same. Use this list of common workplace personalities and the corresponding links to learn what makes each one tick, how you should respond to them and what strategies will make your office a happier place pop (Added: 9-Apr-2002 Hits: 2237 )

  • 20 Ways to Deal with Difficult People

    By Nancy Evans - Want to know how to deal with difficult people in the workplace? You'll want to read this article. It's advice is crisp and down-right practical. You'll learn how to with difficult with aplomb and assertiveness. pop (Added: 13-Sep-2004 Hits: 4729 )

  • Learning to Deal With Difficult People

    By Harriet Myerson - This article describes the four common types of difficult people you are likely to encounter at your workplace, and how best to deal with them. Do you work with people that are aggressive, or complainers or snipers? Read this article to help you cope with those difficult co-workers. pop (Added: 13-Sep-2004 Hits: 2258 )

  • Dealing with Difficult People at Work

    By Karen O'Connor - Four great stratgies for dealing with difficult people at work are discussed in this article. See how making the most of the differences between you and your difficult person will make a positive difference for the both of you. pop (Added: 13-Sep-2004 Hits: 3046 )

  • Dealing with Difficult People

    By Laura Benjamin - Really, the best defense for dealing with difficult people is knowing ourselves and what we will and will not tolerate. Read this discussion from this point of view and consider how the difficult people in your life affect you. pop (Added: 13-Sep-2004 Hits: 4450 )

  • Difficult People Can Be Your Catalyst For Change

    By Teri Karst - You can take the difficult people and situations in your life and use them to effect positive changes within yourself. Read this article and see how to do it by learning how to take care of yourself first. There are many other good ideas in this article. pop (Added: 13-Sep-2004 Hits: 2349 )

  • Dealing With Control Freaks

    By Thomas J. Schumacher, Psy.D., R-CSW - This article describes some of the reasons why some people feel the need to control. Also provided are some very real ways to deal with a control freak in your life. Some are quite easy, while others will test your patience. See what action you can take to maintain a better relationship with those who need to control. pop (Added: 13-Feb-2006 Hits: 3129 )

Diversity Issues

  • Diversity Statistics

    By NA - Great resource for statistics on diversity and the barriers faced by minorities pop (Added: 15-Sep-2001 Hits: 2132 )

Emotional And Verbal Abuse

  • Verbal Abuse in Relationships

    By Patricia Evans - Most people recognize name-calling as verbal abuse, but name-calling is just one of more than a dozen categories of verbal abuse. Typically, people who are put down in verbally abusive relationships think that somehow, in some way their being treated has something to do with them. pop (Added: 15-Nov-2002 Hits: 1986 )

  • Symptoms of Emotional Abuse

    By n/a - If you're not sure that you are being emotionally abused in your relationship, read the symptoms of emotional abuse within this article. Also included are the common characteristics of male abusers. pop (Added: 16-Sep-2004 Hits: 6671 )

  • Verbal Abuse Survivors Speak Out

    By Patricia Evans - It's all about control. Gaining it and keeping it is the hallmark of an emotional abuser, according to the author. If you are constantly deliberately being thrown off balance in your relationship, it could be a sign of emotional abuse. Read about some of the survivers of emotionally abusive relationships and how they made it out. pop (Added: 16-Sep-2004 Hits: 2119 )

  • Unsilencing Emotional Abuse

    By Eileen Ackerman - This article deals with the consequences of children dealing with emotional abuse, how their self-esteem is eroded. It also offers adults some insight into how to help a child talk about their emotional abuse if he has chosen to be silent about the abuse. pop (Added: 16-Sep-2004 Hits: 2174 )

  • Females And Verbal Abuse

    By Pat McChristie - Verbal abuse does not leave any physical evidence, but it does leave scars on a woman's heart and soul. This article serves as a reminder that verbal abuse can, and often does lead to physical violence. pop (Added: 16-Sep-2004 Hits: 3245 )

  • Mental and Emotional Abuses and Abusers.

    By Bob Carver - This article will help you understand the different methods and behaviors used to inflict emotional abuse. Did you know that most abusers are adept at convincing their victims that the abuse is their own fault? Read more to learn more about emotional abuse. pop (Added: 16-Sep-2004 Hits: 6960 )

  • Controlling Behaviors

    By n/a - This list is an excerpt from the MANALLIVE list of controlling behaviors. Included in the article are full details of each behavior such as: controlling by making her responsible, and controlling by assigning her status. pop (Added: 16-Sep-2004 Hits: 4847 )

Family Dynamics

  • Roles In Dysfunctional Families

    By Robert Burney M.A. - According to the author of this article there are four roles that children may fill when they are growing up in a dysfunctional family. Each type of role is described in detail. For more information about the family hero, the scapegoat, the mascot, and the lost child you'll have to read the article. pop (Added: 16-Sep-2004 Hits: 2471 )

  • What is A Dysfunctional Family

    By Lou Lazerson M.S. - This article briefly describes the causes of dysfunction within a family. Also listed are the characteristics typical of someone raised in a dysfunctional family. Finally four steps of healing are discussed as: self-awareness, self-acceptance, self-responsibility and self-reflection. pop (Added: 16-Sep-2004 Hits: 4341 )

Inter-Racial Relationships

  • Interracial Relationships

    By n/a - I like this article because it quickly dismisses the myths surrounding the reasons why people of differenct races marry -- nothing to do with love. Family and society in relation to interracial relationships are discussed, as well as the future of interracial relationships. pop (Added: 17-Aug-2004 Hits: 2490 )

  • Two Notes On Being In An Interracial Marriage

    By Rev. John Kenyon - This is an essay comparing the reactions of thirty years ago to today in regards to interracial marrigage. Two distinct themes emerge for the author, and he describes them wonderfully well. Read this article for his point of view. pop (Added: 17-Aug-2004 Hits: 2151 )

Teams And Team-Building

  • Team Process : Easy Printing With Nice Diagram

    By NA - In 1965, Bruce Tuckman developed a simple four-stage model of team development that has become an accepted part of thinking about how teams develop. In his article, "Developmental Sequence in Small Groups," Tuckman outlines four stages of team development: Forming, Storming, Norming, and Performing. A successful team knows which stage they are in, and manages transitions between the different stages adeptly. pop (Added: 16-Oct-2002 Hits: 3316 )

Verbal Abuse

  • Verbal Abuse Signs

    By n a - Two checklists are provided that demonstrate verbally abusive behaviour. The second checklist denotes a critical situation for the sufferer of the listed behaviours. These lists are must reads for anyone suspecting abuse in their relationship. pop (Added: 3-Feb-2006 Hits: 2412 )

  • 7 Signs You're in a Verbally Abusive Relationship

    By Patrica Adams - These seven signs of a verbally abusive relationship are not to be ignored. If the only emotion your spouse displays is anger towards you, you may be in a verbally abusive situation. Read the signs and you may help yourself or someone close to you. pop (Added: 3-Feb-2006 Hits: 2243 )

 

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