The Top 10 Relationship Words That Aren't Translatable Into English | Marriage 3.0 Here are my top ten words, compiled from online collections, to describe love, desire and relationships that have no real English translation, but that capture subtle realities that even we English speakers have felt once or twice. As I came across these words I’d have the occasional epiphany: “Oh yeah! That’s what I was feeling...” Mamihlapinatapei (Yagan, an indigenous language of Tierra del Fuego): The wordless yet meaningful look shared by two people who desire to initiate something, but are both reluctant to start. Oh yes, this is an exquisite word, compressing a thrilling and scary relationship moment. Yuanfen (Chinese): A relationship by fate or destiny. From what I glean, in common usage yuanfen means the "binding force" that links two people together in any relationship. But interestingly, “fate” isn’t the same thing as “destiny.” Cafuné (Brazilian Portuguese): The act of tenderly running your fingers through someone's hair. Ya’aburnee (Arabic): “You bury me.”
www.cs.virginia.edu/~an4m/fun/thoughtful-look A Thoughtful Look at Men and Women SHE DRIVES FOR A RELATIONSHIP. HE'S LOST IN THE TRANSMISSION By DAVE BARRY CONTRARY to what many women believe, it's fairly easy to develop a long-term, stable, intimate, and mutually fulfilling relationship with a guy. Of course this guy has to be a Labrador retriever. With human guys, it's extremely difficult. This is because guys don't really grasp what women mean by the term relationship. Let's say a guy named Roger is attracted to a woman named Elaine.
Marriage From a Kid's Perspective The next month or two of work on Xanga 2.0 is going to be busy, so I wanted to share with everyone a roadmap of how we’re thinking about things! We’re dividing the work on this project into four basic phases. Phase 1. As described here, we’ve imported over every account that we have on Xanga over to the new system so that anyone who could sign into Xanga can still sign into Xanga 2.0. Finally and most important of all, we’ve imported over 2 million blogs from the old system. * We’ve archived the blogs of the hundreds of thousands of blogs where the user has logged in in the past 5 years and has at least two subscribers. * We did an additional set of archives for 200k users who had logged in the past year and had at least 10 blogs. * We’ve also archived the blogs of every single user that’s ever been premium at any point in the past… And of course, a lot of you guys archived your own blogs using the old Xanga archive generator. Phase 2. Phase 3. Phase 4.
Shame We feel shame when we think of poorly of ourselves. It is our sense of our own incompetence or powerlessness. Shame is the emotion that encourages us to do our best. Definitions Feeling badly about yourself. Root: from Indo-European: skem-, from *kem- “to cover, to veil, to hide” Shame is closely related to, but distinct from guilt. Related Terms: Many words in our vocabulary describe forms of shame. Physiological Responses The proverbial red face is an unmistakable physiological response to shame, often called embarrassment. Antidotes Don't blame yourself disproportionately; understand all the factors responsible for contributing to the loss. Benefits and Dangers of Shame Shame is the inevitable result of self-awareness, introspection, and self-appraisal. Shame lurks in the gap between what is and what ought to be. The Paradox of Shame While pride is our emotional reward for doing good, shame is our emotional punishment for doing bad. The Dangers of Shame The Paths of Shame Primal Messages
10 Ways to Make Your Relationship Magically Romantic Creating magical moments in your relationship is something everyone thinks about, but few people do. Perhaps it's because they actually can't think of exactly what to do. Here are ten "acts of love" that you can do with and for your partner to bring a little more romance into your relationship. 1. Make your morning time special by bringing your partner a cup of coffee while he or she is still in bed. If you're willing and able you can also serve them breakfast in bed. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Don't try to do everything on this list in the same weekend, one a month is plenty. Taking the time to create romance in your relationship is paramount to creating a fulfilling love life. Dr.
www.menshealth.com/mhlists/things_men_want_from_women/printer.php Listen up ladies: We know you're keeping secrets from us. And even though you think you've got men all figured out, we're hiding a few things ourselves. But we're kind enough to compile this list of 50 universal guy truths that all women should understand. Read on and learn what your man is really thinking. Want more must-have sex secrets? Pick up a copy of The Men's Health Big Book of Sex today for hundreds of ways to make any relationship sizzle. What He Wishes You Knew #1 Express yourself. What He Wishes You Knew #2 You look hot in running shoes and shorts. What He Wishes You Knew #3 Bare, tan shoulders are underrated. What He Wishes You Knew #4 If you think I'm speeding now, you should see me drive when you're not in the car. What He Wishes You Knew #5 If you're truly interested in us, don't play hard to get. What He Wishes You Knew #6 Shopping is a chore, not an activity. What He Wishes You Knew #7 When I screw up, go ahead and tell me—once. What He Wishes You Knew #8 What He Wishes You Knew #9
10 Happiness Tips for People Who Have Been Hurt “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” ~Unknown Maybe someone hurt you physically or emotionally. Whatever the case may be, you’ve been scarred and you carry it with you through many of your days. Most of us can relate on some level to that feeling. To a teenager who just had her heart broken, the pain really seems like the end of the world. Presumably, not all of those teens have suffered incomprehensible tragedies. When you’re hurting some people might tell you to “suck it up and deal,” as if that’s a valid solution. Like everyone, I’ve been hurt, in both profound and trivial ways. 1. It’s not always easy to identify and understand what’s hurting you. The first step toward finding happiness after having been hurt is to understand why you were hurt, to get to the root of everything that makes the memories hard. 2. This will help you understand why you’re hurting and what you’ll do in the future to avoid similar pain so you can feel empowered instead of victimized. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Hedgehog's dilemma Both Arthur Schopenhauer and Sigmund Freud have used this situation to describe what they feel is the state of individual in relation to others in society. The hedgehog's dilemma suggests that despite goodwill, human intimacy cannot occur without substantial mutual harm, and what results is cautious behavior and weak relationships. With the hedgehog's dilemma, one is recommended to use moderation in affairs with others both because of self-interest, as well as out of consideration for others. Schopenhauer[edit] The concept originates in the following parable from the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer's Parerga und Paralipomena, Volume II, Chapter XXXI, Section 396:[1] A number of porcupines huddled together for warmth on a cold day in winter; but, as they began to prick one another with their quills, they were obliged to disperse. Freud[edit] It entered the realm of psychology after the tale was discovered and adopted by Sigmund Freud. Social psychological research[edit]
A Game That Will Improve Any Relationship Getting To Know You One of the best ways to improve and deepen a relationship is mutual understanding. What’s the best way to achieve this? Asking questions, really listening, and then sharing your stories too. I originally developed this idea as a way to grow your relationship with your child, and then it occurred to me that this communication game could benefit all relationships. How well do you really know your child, spouse, mate, or friend? What follows is a game you can “play” with another person to learn more about each other, have a few laughs and deepen your bonds. Parents & ChildrenParent & ChildNewly Dating CouplesMarried Couples2 Friends or Group of FriendsGrandparents & GrandchildrenParents and their Adult Children The Relationship Game Take turns asking and answering the questions below. Print out the questions below. The Questions (for any age – feel free to modify) What is your favorite color? Questions Especially (but not exclusively) for Young Children Further Resources:
50 Best Cheap Date Ideas - Handmade Wedding | Emmaline Bride™ Posted July 20, 2012 | 110 Comments The weekend is right around the corner and we thought it was a great opportunity to share this fun weekend-ready post. For some couples, once they get engaged the ‘dates’ go right out the window, traded in for constant wedding planning. We say… bring on the date nights! P.S. 50 Cheap Date Ideas 1. photo by lindsey k photography Oh, and bring your pup. 2. 10. photo by click chick images 11. 15. photo by eric boneske photography (remember this cute couple?) 16. 21. photo by joe elario photography via de lovely affair 22. 27. 31. photo by lavida creations 32. 41. photo by eplove 42. It doesn’t matter what the activity is… just have fun, take a break from stressing out, and enjoy spending some one-on-one time together. So, we want to know… What are YOUR favorite cheap date ideas? Happy Planning! Have you read the book yet? P.S. P.S.S. Linked items above go to our affiliate Amazon account for shopping reference; however, shop wherever you prefer!
SARCASM IN RELATIONSHIPS Sarcasm – a mocking or ironic remark (American Heritage Dictionary) Irony – the use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning (American Heritage Dictionary) Sarcasm is a large component of social interaction and conversation. To demonstrate a sense of humor, people frequently use sarcasm as a means of “breaking the ice” during initial encounters with others. People also use sarcasm as a means of being comedic with groups of friends. Sarcasm is an indirect form of speech intentionally used to produce a particular dramatic effect on the listener (McDonald, 1999, p. 486). Many people relate sarcasm to irony, but there is a big difference between the two. The subject of sarcasm is complex because many factors are involved. Negative sarcasm, where positively worded utterances convey negative attitudes, is used frequently in everyday language. Sarcasm has been found to be “morphologically simpler and more flexible to use than direct forms” (McDonald, 1999, 487). *Question 2.
Horoscope Compatibility Chart Zodiac Love Matches By Brian Palenske Our Horoscope Compatibility Chart shows the compatibility rating for each and every zodiac sign by gender. Click on any rating in the chart for a detailed compatibility analysis and explanation. Guilt, Shame, Ecstasy Everyone has experienced guilt at one time or another. In fact, millions of people are burdened by feelings of guilt of all sorts, especially sexual guilt. But what is guilt? What, in particular, is sexual guilt? Where does it come from? How does it differ from shame? The word guilt stems from the Old English term gylt, which refers to a fine for an offense. Not infrequently our guilt feelings are quite disproportionate to their causes and any consequences arising from them. Guilt: A Normal Emotion Not all guilt is inappropriate and unhealthy, however. Psychotherapists know that even those clients who are not aware of any guilt feelings or who deny having them soon discover, if confronted with their unconscious, that they are in fact sitting on a Pandora's box of guilt. As you will shortly see, guilt has even deeper roots, which reach down into the human condition itself. Guilt is closely connected with shame but must be distinguished from it. This article was excerpted from: