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Book look: “A Relationship Guide to Being The One” by Barbara Rose

I came across this book a while back which is a super easy read… as in one evening’s worth (even after the kids go to bed).  The title itself is a little misleading in the sense that it is easy to perceive that you are trying to be “the one” for the person that you would be in a relationship with.  However – that’s what the difference is – to be “the one” for you.  The author, Barbara Rose, kindly emphasizes that you should put yourself first in your life and know that you are “here on this earth for a very important reason: to focus on your life purpose.” She says it’s empowering to remember that when you are centered in yourself, you passionately work to create the life that you want.… Keep going…

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The Ominous Red Flags in Dating

For those of us who walked down this path, when we realize who we are really with, we wonder…’ what did I miss??’ and/or “why didn’t I really listen to my gut?  I knew it, but ignored it!”

There are various places on the web to research the red flags of dating.  This refers to signs that we should pay attention to so that we don’t get into a relationship with a disfunctional person – whether it’s that they are abusive, personality disordered, sociopath, psychopath, narcissistic, alcohol or drug addict or other mental health issues.… Keep going…

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