GreatLastingRelationships

"Romantic Relationships"

2006-02-19T18:11:00.000-08:00

R endezvous
O ccasions
M agnificent
A mour
N ecessary
T enderness
I ncredible
C herished

R omance
E motions
L oving
A ffection
T houghtfulness
I ntimacy
O utstanding
N estle
S pectacular
H appiness
I ntriguing
P assion
S ensuality

Pauline Worthington
Sunday, April 3, 2005

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"Happy Anniversary"

2006-02-06T22:53:00.000-08:00

Happiness always,
Always together,
Pretty special love,
Prayers answered,
You belong with each other.

Authentic Love,
Nice to each other,
Need each other always.
Ignore not each other, ever.
Visit different places together.
Everyone has needs.
Rejoice everyday,
Satisfy your needs with each other.
Always talk your problems out.
Remember your vows to your spouse.
You're very special, one to the other.

Happy anniversary!

Elma Pauline O'Gwynn Worthington
Copyright ©2006 Elma Pauline Worthington

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"The Angel of my Dreams"

2006-02-03T17:03:00.000-08:00

You, my Darling are the Angel of all of my dreams; your aura glowed brightly as your eyes met mine, they sparkled with passion as love’s light brightly shined.

We danced enchantingly to the awesome beat of our hearts; just like music from God’s own Heavenly harps.

My knees grew weak as you kissed me so sweet; then with more of your slow, passionate, gentle, tender, loving, delicious wine tasting kisses, I slowly begin to fall to my feet.

You gently catch me as I melt in your arms; then my heart skips a beat with all of your natural, great charm.

You caress me so closely, gentle and sweet, all through the stormy night, into the mornings’ bright golden sun light!

I lay resting comfortably in your gentle embrace, feeling so loved and very safe; as I’m simply mesmerized by your most loving grace, and beautiful face.

So; you can rest assured, that God has sent a very special Angel to love me for sure, and you know…that, that Angel is no other than you, my Sweet Dear!

In my heart you shall forever be; no matter the time or distance between you and me, no matter what the circumstances shall ever be, the miles matter not, to this special love that I feel in my heart.

You’ve touched my soul like no other I’ve told.

You my Darling; are the Angel of my dreams; you are now a part of my soul, my life, and my heart, where you shall never, ever depart.

Pauline Worthington
Wednesday, February 01, 2006

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"The Angel of my Dreams"

2006-02-03T16:54:00.000-08:00

You, my Darling are the Angle of all of my dreams; your aura glowed brightly as your eyes met mine, they sparkled with passion as love’s light brightly shined.

We danced enchantingly to the awesome beat of our hearts; just like music from God’s own Heavenly harps.

My knees grew weak as you kissed me so sweet; then with more of your slow, passionate, gentle, tender, loving, delicious wine tasting kisses, I slowly begin to fall to my feet.

You gently catch me as I melt in your arms; then my heart skips a beat with all of your natural, great charm.

You caress me so closely, gentle and sweet, all through the stormy night, into the mornings’ bright golden sun light!

I lie resting comfortably in your gentle embrace, feeling so loved and very safe; as I’m simply mesmerized by your most loving grace and beautiful, face.

So; you can rest assured, that God has sent a special Angle to love me for sure, and you know…that, that Angel is no other than you, my Sweet Dear!

In my heart you shall forever be; no matter the time or distance between you and me, no matter what the circumstances shall ever be, the miles matter not, to this special love that I feel in my heart.

You’ve touched my soul like no other I’ve told.

You my Darling; are the Angel of my dreams; you are now a part of my soul, my life, and my heart, where you shall never, ever depart.

Pauline Worthington
Wednesday, February 01, 2006

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"If Only"

2006-02-02T19:46:00.000-08:00

“If Only”

If only wishes and dreams could come true; you know that I’d be with you…tonight and every night as we’d forever share our love that’s so right!

Forever; in your loving arms, as you gently caress my soft, tender body ever so tight; never letting me out of your precious and caring sight!

With longgggg, gentle, sweet, loving, and passionate kisses that are ohhhhhhhh soooo right, that’s never ending all through the nights!

Forgetting our troubles as the world passes us by; with only each others needs to satisfy, as our eyes sparkle with sheer, heavenly delight!

We could dance every night in the pale moonlight, as the stars brightly twinkle all through the nights; with me in your arms, what could be more right?

Splendid days we’d see, as our spirits run free; perhaps riding a motorcycle and playing on the beach, going for a swim, or camping out all week, catch a game & play in the rain!

Every moment with you would be Heaven sent! A time that’s meant to be treasured with much to-do, with someone who’s as fun loving and special as you!

Forever together; what a wonderful dream! If only wishes and dreams could come true; we’d never again be lonely or blue; I love you!

Pauline Worthington
Tuesday, January 31, 2006

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"To You My Love"

2006-02-01T18:34:00.000-08:00

To you my love; with all that I am; may God bless you without a frown!

May your ups and downs dwindle away, while your spirit’s set free without delay!

Remember me my love, through out your day, while God’s Angels gently wash your troubles away!

Dream sweetly of me as you sleep; may your heart treasure and keep our love so deeply unique!

To you with love; I shall forever remember; the tracks of our love that some day shall surrender!

When the timing is right; our love shall unite, taking flight, as we are both filled with heavenly delight!

Pauline Worthington
Friday, January 27, 2006

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"Heavenly Angels"

2006-01-31T17:51:00.000-08:00

Orlando Dec 9, 12 2005

"Heavenly Angels"

Heavenly angels both near and far;
please watch over my family and friends
where ever they are.

Please protect them from all evil and harm;
and let their troubles what ever they are,
vanish their lives like the shining stars.

Happy holidays
and
a wonderful new year to one and all!

Pauline Worthington

Saturday, December 24, 2005

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Series part 3 "Happy Valentines Day Darling!"

2006-01-30T19:04:00.000-08:00

“Happy Valentines Day Darling!”

How would you fill in all of the blanks for your sweet, loving, Valentine?
Fill in the blanks, e-mail it or print it out and send it to your Sweetheart!

“Happy Valentines Day Darling!”

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Pauline Worthington
Friday, January 20, 2006

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Series part 2 “Happy Valentine’s Day Darling!”

2006-01-29T18:52:00.000-08:00

“Happy Valentines Day Darling!”

With Honesty in all that you do, while Admiring each other in that magical few, with the moon and the stars up above so high that shines ever so bright, your Passion soon explodes with every delight. You sincerely learn Patience in every way, both by day and by night; You love each other with all of your might.

Vavoom, va va vavoom to say the least, with an Astonishing Love that is so deep. It’s very Electrifying; soon becoming much Needed and appreciated too. Trusting and giving becomes so freely, it’s true. It becomes so Inconceivable; with a little Nibble here, and a little nibble there, a little nibbling soon becomes Essential and very, very sensual and Sensational you bet!

Dreamy, days and dreamy, dreamy nights are Absolutely better than any argues or fights. Yummy, yummy, yummy, you’ve got love in your tummies and sparkling stars that shine from your eyes in the sheer delight, what a beautiful, beautiful, wonderful sight!

Soon; Daily doses of true love start to flow through out your entire beings and as Always with Romance that is constantly conceiving. With Love letters by the dozens that seem so Indescribable, you’re never to tired to Nestle by the fire. There’s absolutely nothing that is as GREAT as the true love of your life!!!

Happy Valentines Day Darling!

Pauline Worthington
Friday, January 20, 2006

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Series part 1 “Happy Valentine’s Day Darling!”

2006-01-28T07:31:00.000-08:00

H onesty
A dmiring
P assion
P atience
Y ou

V avoom
A stonishing
L ove
E lectrifying
N eeded
T rusting
I nconceivable
N ibble
E ssential
S ensational

D reamy
A bsolutely
Y ummy

D aily
A lways
R omance
L ove letters
I ndescribable
N estle
G REAT

Pauline Worthington
Friday, January 20, 2006

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A New Years Prayer

2006-01-01T16:57:00.000-08:00

Photos By: Pauline Worthington
Date: Monday, December 12, 2005
City and State: Orlando, Florida
Location: Outside of Hooters Restaurant
Poem By: Pauline Worthington
Saturday, December 31, 2005

Here is a little prayer form me for you; may all of your wishes and dreams come true; for a wonderful life, world peace, true love, abundance and good health for you, your family, loved ones and all of your friends too!!!

May all of your darkness turn into light as the beautiful white flower brightens the darkest of nights!

May you have all of the passion and romance that your heart desires, may your love life set your soul on fire!

May your days never be lonely, sad, or blue and may 2006 be prosperous for you!

May your life be filled with so much joy and happiness too; that depression can never creep up on you!

Much love to all, from me to you; please be careful in all that you do, so the year of 2006 may be accident free, and be the very best year that it can possibly be!

I pray God’s angel’s, forever watch over you; while guiding you in all that you choose to pursue, or with what life should ever bring to you and your loved ones too!

May all of your fantasies be fulfilled as the New Year approaches with great appeal!

So; good bye to the old and on with the new, may 2006 be GREAT for you!

Happy New Year!

Pauline in Orlando, FL.

Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005

"One Plus One Equals a Family Tree!"

2005-06-18T12:26:00.000-07:00

One is the loneliest number that there ever could be. Two is the least number that there should always be. One plus one rarely ends with two; that’s so true.

Soon, one plus one becomes three you see, as you start your very own family tree. How large your family tree shall be, depends on you and your sweetheart you see.

You’ll soon discover just how fast two can grow, when once upon a time it was just one you know. As the years roll by, the time will fly and you will no longer be that one, lonely guy.

Pauline Worthington

Thursday, April 21, 2005

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"Two Sides, Right or Wrong"

2005-05-31T09:42:00.000-07:00

There are two sides to relationships, right or wrong, just like there are two sides to everything in life. There are two sides to every coin, two sides to every story, and two sides to every knife blade or even to every blade of grass.

There is a right and a wrong side to everything, two sides. There is a right and a wrong side of clothing, the right and wrong side of pen and paper, and there is a right and wrong side of love.

There are even two different sexes, male and female. There is a reason for there being two different sexes; whether you think it is good or bad, right or wrong. If couples are both of the same sex, there can be no reproduction of either sex in neither humans or any other species for that matter…right or wrong?

Two wrongs never make a right in anything. Two people, who are wrong for each other, never make the right couple. Two wrong pieces of the same pattern doesn’t make a garment come out right, and two shoes for the same foot doesn’t make a pair.

There is a right or wrong reaction for every action taken or made, an opinion for every remark spoken, a right or wrong solution for every problem, and there are right and wrong decisions for every situation.

There is a right or wrong risk in every chance taken or given, circumstances may present right or wrong opportunities, and a job or career could be either right or wrong for you and just the opposite for another.

There are right and wrong turns in every road trip, two sides to every map and a right or wrong way to read it, there are also right or wrong directions in every path taken in life; the good and the bad.

There are two sides of the law, the right side and the wrong side, the good side and the bad side; there are even two sets of laws, God’s laws and man’s laws. There are those who abide by the law and others who do not.

There are truths and lies, evil and goodness, beauty and homely, and also handsome, and ugly. There is respect and disrespect, kindness and cruelty, trust and distrust, honesty and dishonesty, and there are even likes and dislikes, right or wrong?

One can lead or mislead others, volunteer to help others who are less fortunate or not help others at all, you can be generous or greedy, selfish or thoughtful, delightful or deceitful, liked or disliked by your fellow man. You can even go to school or drop out, work or be a bum.

There is the choice of life and death for yourself and others. There is the choice of birth or abortion, you can raise your child or give him or her up for adoption, let live or kill (murder); and live or die (by suicide), right or wrong?
The point is; relationships are just like everything else; there are right ones and there are wrong ones too, good ones and bad ones. Relationships are a choice just like everything else in life, but it is a choice that must be made by two people, not just one.

What is right for one person; may not be right for another. In a relationship, the choice must be right for both people for it to work, or for it to be a good relationship; otherwise, it will be the wrong type of relationship and it will not work out.

There are two sides to everything including relationships; right or wrong?

Pauline Worthington
Tuesday, April 12, 2005

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"What's Most Important?"

2005-05-03T11:09:00.000-07:00

“What’s Most Important?”

What’s the most important thing in your life? Is it only making money, or is it the loves of you’re life? Your spouse, your family; sure, making money is very important, but it isn’t everything. Everyone needs money to live. You can’t have a roof over your head without money. You can’t even eat or use the restroom without it costing you money.

Can money take care of you when you’re sick? Sure, when you’re sick you need money to visit your Doctor, get your prescriptions filled, and it can even be used to hire a nurse to take care of you, if you need one. All of that helps, but none of that really gives you the tender, loving, care that you need to emotionally nurse yourself back to health.

Can you talk with money? No, you can’t. Sure, you can talk to it, if you’re so mind to, but it won’t talk to you back. You can’t carry on a conversation with money. Money can’t hold you through the night or embrace you tight. Money can’t be there for you emotionally or physically in your time of need.

You can use money to have a fun filled day, but how much fun is the day if you have to spend it all alone? Money can run your life, but it can’t share your life with you. Sure, you may be able to buy what you need for the moment, but then it’s gone and once again, you’re left all alone.

Can money really make you happy? Sure it helps, no doubt about that, but when you kiss money, it can’t kiss you back. Money can’t give you a hug when you need one. Money can certainly buy you a romantic dinner or a fine cruise vacation, but do you really like to dine or vacation all alone?

As important as money is, don’t let it rule you or your life. Don’t let making money come between you and your loved ones. If you let making money become more important to you than your family, and you continuously ignore them for the all mighty green backs; you will eventually lose them.

Everyday, we must all make decisions in our lives and we must learn to live with the consequences of the decisions that we make for ourselves. You must decide each day, what is best for you, in life. Is making more money than you know what to do with more important than your family? Would you rather live alone with your money?

Life is hard and no one really knows the correct answers to life’s questions; we don’t always know which way to go in life. Live is a journey and we must all find our own way, but if someone stays with you just for the money that you make; then you still lack the true love and passion that everyone needs to be happy in life.

Pauline Worthington
Tuesday, April 12, 2005

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"Without Relationships"

2005-04-02T22:57:00.000-08:00

"Without Relationships"

Without relationships, there would be no love.

Without love, there would be no couples.

Without couples, there would be no reproduction.

Without reproduction, there would be no children.

Without children, there would soon be no grandchildren.

Without grandchildren, there would be no great grandchildren.

Without all of the above, there would be no population.

Without new population, there would soon be no human race.

Without the human race, where would the world be?

Without...that's where the would would be without relationships.

By:

Pauline Worthington

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Where do you really stand in your relationship?

2005-04-01T01:47:00.000-08:00

I really got started writing this on the 31st, but got sidetracked, so here I am at 4:00 in the morning trying to finish up. I have been making some more changes to the Main Site that took longer than I figured on.

I don't know what made me think about this, but today the thought hit me: "How many people really know where they stand in their relationship?"

I have been in relationships in the past where I thought everything was great, until one day, she comes to me and says "I need some space for a while. I need to sort out some things."

Back then, to me, that meant "Pack your junk and go!" If it happened to me now, I don't honestly know how I would react. I do know I'm not going to beg.

Begging doesn't get you anywhere.

The other party has already made up their mind for now so the way I see it is you have to make up your mind if the relationship is worth waiting on or not.

If you truly love this person and want the relationship to work, then you have to be strong enough to ride it out. You can't put any pressure on the other person. Pushing will only make it worse and drive them farther away.

The best thing you can do is just get away for a while. I mean- leave town, if you are in a position to do so. By doing this, you not only give them the "space" they need, but you also give yourself the opportunity to clear your mind and decide if you really want this person in the first place.

From personal experience I have found it takes somewhere between 1 and 2 weeks for the hurt to subside and honest, clear thinking comes into play, depending on how deep into this person you were to start with. You don't want to try to communicate when you're still hurting.

After a couple of weeks, if you still want to be with this person, then you can try to strike up conversation. No, don't push it yet. Just make small talk. Ask them how they are doing, is everything going well, etc.

Watch how they act. If they hang back, and don't look you in the eye while you're talking, then most likely you can hang it up. It's a good possibility it's over. Time to find somebody else.

But if they look you straight in the eye, and sorta' lean in toward you, then, just bide your time and play it cool. Don't push. Don't try to rush things. Just give it time.

Keep the conversation light for the first time or two , and I predict that soon you'll be able to talk about the relationship and what the problem is. Once you find out the problem, you can go to work on the solution. It may still not work out, but at least you've given it your best shot. Then you can walk away knowing you've done your best and it's not your fault.

If you have honestly done everything you can to be a good partner, then you deserve to find somebody that will appreciate you.

One last tip. When you enter the next relationship, remember the past, but don't let it haunt you. This is a brand new day. What happened yesterday has nothing to do with today, unless you see it going the same direction.

If that happens, in my opinion, you need to start fishing in a new pond.

Be sure to check out our new book, 102 Ways to a Happy and Loving Relationship .

That's it for today. I'll talk to you later. In the meantime,
Have a Great Lasting Relationship.

Michael

Another new article posted at www.GreatLastingRelationships.com

2005-03-29T21:39:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

I got the article by Terri Arnold posted on www.GreatLastingRelationships.com today. In the meantime, here is another one for you by Rinatta Paries, Relationship Coach.

Ten Benefits of Having a Relationship Coach
Rinatta Paries

As a Master Certified Relationship Coach, I work with singles to help them attract a great match and with couples to help put their relationships back on track. I hear great feedback from my clients about the value of coaching.

I think everyone can benefit from having a coach -- coaching can contribute that much to your life. Which is why you may be interested in seeing what some of my clients have said about the value they received from coaching.

Here is a list of the top ten benefits my clients say they have derived from having a relationship coach:

1. "I finally met my match."
Clients repeatedly credit having a relationship coach for their ability to finally meet their match, a partner unlike any other they have had. In this relationship -- in addition to attraction -- there is true compatibility in values, interests, and desire for personal growth.

2. "I regained hope."
Thanks to coaching, clients regained hope in love, regained hope in meeting the right partner, regained hope in getting married, perhaps even having children. They understand they can be loved and that there is a right partner for them.

3. "I never have to repeat that horrible pattern again."
Relationship coaching has helped people free themselves from unhealthy relationship patterns. These are the kinds of patterns where you end up with the same partner, only with a different face, over and over again.

4. "I learned how to read people."
Coaching has helped clients learn to understand their own and others' motivations. It helped them learn how to clearly see people for who they are.

5. "I finally know exactly how to date."
Clients credit relationship coaching for their newfound clarity about what to do and not to do when dating. They no longer have to worry about whether they are doing the right thing. They can now relax and be themselves.

6. "I learned how to have great communication in a relationship."
Clients have learned how to create an environment where great communication happens. More than that, they never have to hold back, put up with something, or stuff their feelings. And neither do their partners.

7. "I never have to worry about a broken heart out of the blue again."
Clients say they have learned how to avoid heartbreakers. They also say they have learned how to establish relationships where problems are handled long before they lead to heartbreak.

8. "I learned how to deal with difficult situations in relationships."
Clients say that now instead of being afraid their relationship will go south after the "honeymoon" period, they know how to handle a relationship no matter what stage it's in.

9. "I've seen an improvement in all my relationships."
Relationship coaching has helped clients improve all their relationships -- from coworkers, employees and bosses, to parents, siblings and children. The improved relationships make for a better, easier, more fulfilled life, which in turn improves the romantic relationships.

10. "I can stand up for myself."
Clients say they have learned that personal strength, boundaries, and self respect make for better relationships. They have learned how to say no, mean it, and have the relationship be ok.
You deserve to have all of the benefits above. Although you can have any or even all of them without a coach, with the right relationship coach you can have them much faster and easier than you would otherwise.

And of course, as you know, I am a relationship coach. Email me and let me know how I can support you to have wonderful relationships.

Your Relationship Coach,
Rinatta Paries
www.WhatItTakes.com
(c) Rinatta Paries, 1998-2002.

Do you know how to attract your ideal mate? Do you know how to build a fulfilling relationship, or how to reinvent yours to meet your needs? Relationship Coach Rinatta Paries can teach you the skills and techniques to attract and sustain long-term, healthy partnerships. Visit www.WhatItTakes.com where you'll find quizzes, classes, advice and a free weekly ezine. Become a "true love magnet(tm)!"
help@whatittakes.com

OK, that's that. More of a pitch fest than an article, but still carries some good information. I'm not affiliated with Rinatta in any way, but if you feel the need for a coach, you might take a look at her site. Or you can buy my book ;-) 102 Ways to a Happy and Loving relationship.

Until tomorrow,

Best wishes for you in your relationship.

Michael

A subject that needs to be addressed.

2005-03-28T16:12:00.000-08:00

Todays post is about something none of us wants to talk about, or really even think about, but needs to be discussed.

That is Abuse in relationships. Whether it's physical or verbal, it's not something you want to endure in any relationship. Here is an article that I thought you might learn from by Terri Arnold, a psycotherapist for over 20 years. I will be posting it on the Main Site as well.

10 Red Flags In Dating Relationships by: Terri Arnold (Spicy Grandma)

When starting a new relationship, many women (and men as well) tend to overlook some behaviors in their new partner that do not bode well for the future. Then, down the road, comes the exclamation ‘If I had only known...’. As a Psychotherapist who has worked with mostly women and a few men in the field of Domestic Violence, during counseling sessions we can always trace back unpleasant and also dangerous character traits to the very start of the relationship.

Here are some ‘Red Flags’ to watch out for in a new partner.

1. He makes decisions about where to go with little or no input from you.
2. He belittles your opinion when the two of you are alone and may call you names.
3. He makes disparaging remarks about you in front of others and may talk about you as if you were not there.
4. He may be rough during love-making and make you engage in acts you do not like.
5. He does not want to spend time with your friends or family and insists you socialize with his people.
6. He will not acknowledge your areas of expertise and may put down what you do in the workplace - ignore any of your accomplishments.
7. He may openly flirt with other women and then accuse you of being jealous when you object.
8. He gets angry and loses his temper over trivialities. Stays angry for a long time and attempts to blame all arguments on you.
9. May hit walls when angry.
10. One of the main factors is that he comes on very strong in the beginning of your relationship - sweeps you off your feet - and wants an exclusive relationship too quickly. Many women feel flattered at the intensity of the man’s seeming need for an immediate connection and consequently overlook the inappropriateness of it.

*This should not be confused with ‘love at first sight’ where one or both parties feel an instant connection - without any of the aforementioned behaviors.*

There are many other factors that could be listed - but if the man in your life begins displaying the above qualities - realize it will not get better, only worse. He will likely be unwilling to discuss his emotions openly and feel that women are the inferior sex.
If this describes your man, run - do not walk - out of his life. The next step will likely be physical abuse.

About The Author
Terri Arnold, MS (Spicy Grandma) has been a Psychotherapist for over twenty years. She has owned and operated a brick and mortar dating service and has also helped abused women through individual and group counseling to improve their self esteem, leave their abusive relationships and lead more fulfilling lives. Terri invites you to visit her popular personalized and informative 50+ dating community at http://www.spicy-senior-singles.com/. spicysrsingles@aol.com

Just a reminder, 102 Ways to a Happy and Loving Relationship
is for sale at This Link. Be sure to order soon so you don't lose out on the free bonuses.

That's about it for this time. Take care, live well and have a great relationship.

Michael

"Your Horoscope" page added to GreatLastingRelationships.com

2005-03-27T22:27:00.000-08:00

Doggone! I can't believe I've messed around here for over a week without posting! I've got to tighten up on this. In my defense, I have been busy, though. I wrote a whole new sales letter for "102 Ways", plus I have done a lot of updating on the main site.

If you happen to be looking for a romantic vacation, I have added several resources to the site you can choose from.

I've managed to hook you up with your own horoscope for those of you that like to keep up to date. Now you can read our great articles and check your horoscope all at the same place. Just go to http://www.greatlastingrelationships.com and click on the box right in the center of the page, or you can go HERE.

There is also a new article from Dr. Margaret Paul for you called "7 Ways to Improve Your Relationship".

Our book, 102 Ways To a Happy and Loving Relationship is for sale HERE.

How about getting 14 of our tips delivered one each day to your email? Go to http://www.greatlastingrelationships.com/subscribe.htm and fill in the box. you will get a "confirmation" email with a link to confirm your subscription. This is to keep somone else from subscribing using your email address. As soon as you confirm, you will get the first tip immediately in your inbox. that's all there is to it.

Go on now and sign up. you'll be glad you did.

Michael

Analysis of a winning team

2005-03-17T23:06:00.000-08:00

Pauline and I just spent the last 2 hours watching the Miami/Lakers game on TV. Thinking about the former World Championship Lakers with Shaq and Kobe Bryant that we used to watch made me kinda sad because they are no more.

After last season, Shaquille O'Neal moved to Miami to play for the Miami Heat. The Lakers had a good run for a long time--as long as Shaq and Kobe were getting along.

So, what happened? I don't know for sure. I don't follow basketball enough to know the facts, except that there was a rift between the two almost the whole season, and it cost them the championship last year.

I have my opinion, though.

I believe it was an ego problem. I think most of the team looked to Shaquille O'Neal for guidance when Kobe was billed as the leader. This caused Kobe to resent Shaq and to try to assert his authority, causing the whole team to suffer.

When the two main members of a team, or family, fight against each other instead of together, it causes the team to weaken. Any time there is discord between the leaders, the followers get confused. "Who do we listen to?" "Do we listen to Shaq?", "Do we listen to Kobe?". "What are we supposed to do?"

This is what's happening in the minds of the rest of the team.

Just like in a family where the two leaders, the parents, have opposing views on how the household should be run. If the parents can't agree on how to do things, the children are going to be confused.

I've been in the situation where I was supposed to be the head of the household, but when I made a decision, it was always the wrong one.

Pauline and I may have not always agreed on a given decision, but we never openly disagreed in front of the girls. If we had different ideas about something we would dicuss it in private, until we could find a solution we could both live with, then present a united front toward Paula and Jodi. They never had a problem with "Who do I listen to?" They always knew if either one of us told them something, the other one would back it up 100%.

That's one of the things that has made our relationship strong. We might not agree completely, but we never undercut the other in front of the children. We always supported each other 100% until we could get private time to talk about it.

Like I said earlier, if the leaders of the team show solidarity, the rest of the team will give 110% which means you will all win.

Get together with your partner, your co-leader, and work out some rules of solidarity if you haven't already. The rest of your team will thank you for it.

Michael

PS. Go Here to get 102 Ways to a Happy and Loving Relationship!

Another New article at www.greatlastingrelationships.com

2005-03-16T20:44:00.000-08:00

We have just posted another new article called 'Sticks and Stones' by Rev. Hal Humphries. Go Here to read it. Personally, I like Rev. Hal's approach to articles. He is more of a storyteller than a lot of writers.

You might say "What does this article have to do with my relationship?" Well, as you read to the bottom, you will see. Go on over and check it out.

Also, don't forget "102 Ways to a Happy and Loving Relationship", on sale now Here.

We now have all of Jack Zufelt's products for sale. Whether you are looking to improve your relationship, your business, or your own life circumstances, Jack can help. We bought his book, "The DNA of Success" and it has been the turning point in our business and personal lives as well. If you want more in your life-more business, more personal happiness, more anything, I implore you to take a look at what Jack has to offer.

In case you don't know him, Jack Zufelt is the best-selling author of "The DNA of Success". Jack has helped thousands of people just like you and me to find their "Core Desires" and be able to reach their goals when conventional methods fail miserably.

Pauline and I had the good fortune of meeting Jack in Atlanta, last year. Since then, we have become great fans of him and his programs. Unless you already have everything in your life you could possibly want, you need to see what Jack is all about. Go here to read about him.

Until next time, all the best to you in your relationship.

Michael

Another New article at www.greatlastingrelationships.com

2005-03-14T12:04:00.000-08:00

I just finished uploading another new article at the main site . "Relationships: Too easy to leave" by Margaret Paul PH.D, is an excellent tutorial on getting through the hard spots and sticking it out to make it all better.

I'll have other articles by Dr. Paul in the next few days. Be sure to go by and read them. This lady knows her stuff.

Be on the lookout for "102 Ways to a Happy and Loving Relationship" coming soon to a website near you! If you're in a hurry, you can read about it Here.

That's all for today. Time for bed. Catch you tomorrow.

Michael

New article added at www.greatlastingrelationships.com

2005-03-13T23:29:00.000-08:00

Just to let you know we have added a new article at the Main Site.

Also, our new book is ready for sale Right Here! Go by and check them both out.

Until next time, Thanks for reading.

Michael

Neat Little tip

2005-03-09T21:44:00.000-08:00

This tip was posted in Michael Webb's "Romantic Tip of the week". I thought it was kinda' cool.

My Love is Transparent by Aryn Arnold
http://www.theromantic.com/

"I used one of the ideas from your Romantic Tip of the Week newsletterfor a great gift. I took three pictures of my boyfriend and had them copied onto a transparency, then I glued them to the inside of alamp shade. I wrote a bunch of love quotes on transparency too and put them on the inside. For $10.50 it was an awesome gift."

Check out Michael's newsletter at the above link.

Be watching for the official launch of "102 Ways to a Happy and Loving Relationship".

Visit the main website Here.

Have a great day!

Michael

Teaching Pauline to use "Blogger"

2005-03-08T19:33:00.000-08:00

I'm showing Pauline how to post to our blog. Disregard this post or comment with encouragement if you choose. Computers don't like Pauline, so she needs all the help she can get.

Michael

New articles at www.greatlastingrelationships.com

2005-03-08T19:16:00.000-08:00

We have posted a couple of new articles on our home site: Great Lasting Relationships.com. Michael Angier, of SuccessNet.Org has given us permission to use the articles as they pertain directly to the theme of Great Lasting Relationships.

Go by and take a look.

The book is getting closer to launch time. It should be ready this weekend.

We have several new articles for the site we will post as time allows. Michael Webb, "The World's Most Romantic Man" has sent us a couple of new articles as well. We'll get them up as quick as we can.

Look out for our new Book!

2005-03-02T20:49:00.000-08:00

I'm hoping to have our new book- "102 Ways to a Happy and Loving Relationship" for sale in the next few days. You can get a preview by going to The Site and sign up for the 14 day tips.

I wish I knew more about this 'blog software. This blog and the website is a joint effort between Pauline and myself. She's as much or more a part of it than I am. Pauline is the creative side of our partnership. I just take care of the mechanical side. It really irks me that all posts will be signed "Michael Worthington" and Pauline can't make a post of her own and sign her name to it.

If anyone has a suggestion on how to fix this, post a comment and let us know.

I should have Michael Webb's page updated this weekend. Check www.greatlastingrelationships.com on Friday. For those of you that don't know him, Michael is touted as "the World's Most Romantic Man". He has some really neat tips on how to keep the romance alive in your relationship.

That's about it for today. Check back often. Maybe Pauline will have something to say. Be sure to leave a comment if you desire.

Welcome to our 'blog.

2005-02-28T20:27:00.000-08:00

Pauline and I would like to welcome you to our blog.

Since it's just getting started, we don't really know where it will go, but rest assured, it will be a heck of a ride! :-)

How about meandering over to our website and checking out the articles. You will find some of our own, plus some from some really knowledgable people.

Our friend, Rev. Hal Humphries, a minister of 24 years, with experience in family counseling and relationships, has contributed. Also, "the World's Most Romantic Man", Michael Webb, has a spot.

You can also subscribe to a 14 day series of short, powerful articles delivered one a day to your email inbox. These are taken from our new book that should be available next week. Stay tuned for the details. You'll hear about it here, first!

One last thing before I go. Our goal with the website and this blog is to help as many people as we can to get their relationship with their mate back on track. Pauline and I have both been through disastrous relationships. If we can be of help to just one person, the whole thing will be a success in our eyes.

Check back often. We plan to update daily. Until next time...