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How to Maintain Happiness No Matter What

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How to Maintain Happiness No Matter What The pursuit of happiness is our constitutional right. The truth is there does not seem to be a lot of real happiness in our world. Many are depressed over the economy, conditions in their lives or the direction of their life. Contentment of mind is the biggest factor to make you truly happy.  Think of the man who had everything he could ever want but he was sued all the time because of the ways he used to get it. This is not true happiness, this could be hell. True happiness is Never at the expense of others. It is about living in Peace. Steps 1 Look at the man in the mirror. You must be true to yourself to sleep peacefully at night. Build your life on solid ground. Ad 2 Seek a contented mind. We all have a conscience that says, somewhere deep inside us, this does not feel right. Be sure to listen to it. 3 Pursue real pleasure. True pleasure does not have hills and valleys bu...

How to Get Over a Break Up

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How to Get Over a Break Up Breakups can be so hard, and they can be amicable; no matter what, no one really wants to go through them. The loss of your relationship can bring on intense heartache and stress. But if you're looking for some help getting through it and want some suggestions about how to make it a little easier, read on Steps 1 Think through everything thoroughly, but not obsessively. Go ahead and mull it over, as many times as necessary, within reason. Consider all the reasons you two broke up. Even if it sometimes seems as if there wasn't a good reason, there certainly was one - and probably more than one. Understand that you enjoyed being together for a while, but if the relationship was not what both you and your partner wanted for life, it would have ended eventually, no matter what. In this case, better sooner than later. Thinking about the reasons why it ended can make it much clearer to you that it takes two people to s...

How to Fix a Relationship

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How to Fix a Relationship Three Parts: Diagnosing Problems Fixing Problems Finding Peace We'd all like to avoid unpleasant break-ups, especially if they're unnecessary. But how can you learn to distinguish romantic road bumps from serious obstacles? How can you smooth them over? Read on to learn how to help yourself use those problems and develop a stable and lasting relationship. Part 1 of 3: Diagnosing Problems 1 Decide you have a problem and that you want to confront it. Feelings of dissatisfaction or distance from your partner may be signs of fixable or unfixable problems. Have you wondered actively about dating someone else? Have you been relieved lately to have time alone? Do you notice changes in your partner? Less intimacy? More arguments? Ad 2 Distinguish between road bumps and major problems. It's important to recognize that major obstacles to a relationship, like emotional or physical abuse, may be unfixab...

How to Make Up with Your Partner After a Fight

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How to Make Up with Your Partner After a Fight Every relationship is different, but most couples have fights once in a while. Partners that stay together for the long haul usually figure out a way to make up and move on. If you don't want to pretend the fight never happened and just wait for the tension to blow over, then learn how to make up in an open and healthy way. Steps 1 Look beneath the argument. There's a saying: "You're never fighting for the reason you think." It may look like you're fighting about money, sex, or something else, but there's usually some feeling underneath that hasn't been fully expressed, maybe even something you hadn't realised you were feeling. Identifying the root feeling can help you calm down and make up with your partner. Common feelings that many fights can be traced to include: Inadequacy. You feel like you're not good enough and you can't quite believe that your partner w...

How to Overcome the Fear of Marriage

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How to Overcome the Fear of Marriage With divorce rates being what they are and people living well into their 70s, 80s, and 90s, tying the knot might seem more intimidating than ever. However, by understanding what marriage entails and clarifying your expectations, you can overcome your nuptial-phobia and make an informed decision on whether or not to get married. Steps 1 Determine what exactly you are scared of. Most people don't fear marriage itself but rather, its implications and its potential failure. What changes are you worried about? What's the worst possible scenario that's paralyzing your views on marriage? Ad 2 Address your fears. If your parents had a bad marriage, understand that every marriage is different, and just because theirs wasn't healthy doesn't mean yours can't be. If you're worried about the marriage falling apart, make a list in your mind of what you can and will do to make the m...