Ten Tips for Building Dynamite RelationshipsWritten by Pat Swan, M.S., Life and Relationship Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author
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2.Choose healthy relationships from start. Don't go out looking for a red dress and settle for beige! Don't be desperate - be choosey! 3.Move slowly and develop a strong foundation. Don't get enmeshed in an emotional relationship before you see hazards and recognize danger. 4.Nurture good relationships. Take first step to schedule a get together or just chat on phone. 5.Develop excellent communication and conflict resolution skills, and use them. This in itself can drastically change a relationship. 6.Develop assertiveness skills. Passive people ignore their needs and get walked on. Aggressive people walk on others to get what they want. Assertive people learn to get their needs met without walking on anyone. 7.Learn to really listen. Listen with body, mind and spirit. 8.Be self-aware. When a misunderstanding happens, check it out. Be sure you have all information. Determine what part you played in situation. 9.Develop intuition and body awareness so you can identify relationship stress in your body immediately, as it is happening. Then deal with it appropriately before it gets deadly. 10.Lose denial. If something isn't right, deal with it. Don't play pretend and wake up too late. All relationships have misunderstandings. It's how we deal with them that counts. If you find yourself struggling with your relationships, new or long term, don't wait! The window of opportunity for change is narrow. Anger and resentment destroy relationships, even good ones. Life and Relationship Coaching can help you reach your goals and develop DYNAMITE RELATIONSHIPS you desire.

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| | Homeowner Advice: Kiss Your Keys Goodbye!Written by Steph
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What are things to look out for when choosing a lock? Pretty much what you would expect: 1. Make sure you get a high-quality lock with a good warranty, at least 5 years, from a reputable dealer who also has a clear, no-nonsense return policy. 2. Find a dealer that will sell you parts, just in case you need them. 3. If you think you’ll be purchasing more than one, also ask about volume discounts, even if you purchase them at different times. 4. Look for a dealer that carries several models and finishes, so you can get exactly what you want. 5. Check out installation instructions. These days, any homeowner equipped with a phillips head screw driver should pretty much be able to install these locks themselves and change combination in just a matter of minutes. 6. Make sure you know up front what tax, shipping and handling costs are. 7. Finally, shop around. Use Internet to find sites that sell digital door locks. It’s fast, easy, and secure.

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