I had to learn how to save my marriage and so can you. Even though we had been friends for years, you never really know someone until you start living with them. That’s a saying that is completely true.

Others are not so true. Here’s a look at some good and bad advice that I’ve seen over the years and four important promises to live by.

I Will Not Over Discuss a Subject

When I was trying to learn how to save my marriage, one of the suggestions that I got was this. Never go to bed angry. Sometimes, that’s hard.

If you are discussing or arguing about something and getting nowhere, sometimes the best solution is a good night’s sleep. Agree to look at the matter again in the morning or the next evening, if mornings are hectic.

Make a date to go to the park or sit and look at the ocean, while you figure the whole thing out. Write down what you eventually decide and sign it, both of you.

I Will Make Time for Love

As I was trying to figure out how to save my marriage, I realized that we never scheduled time for romance and love. We both had stressful jobs, requiring us to work late and sometimes work at home. We had kids and homework, lunches to pack, after-school events to arrange.

We were often exhausted by the time we got to bed. But, both of us were off on Saturday and Sunday. We made Saturday night “our” night. We hired a sitter and sometimes stayed in a hotel, when one of our relatives could spend the night with the kids.

We would pretend that we were still dating and “make-out” in the car, before going into the house. It kept things exciting and we had lots of fun.

I Will Take Care of Myself (and Clean up Afterwards)

When I was learning how to save my marriage, I realized that I left crumbs on the counter, whiskers in the sink and threw my dirty clothes in a pile. I never thought about who cleaned all of those things up. It was like they “magically disappeared”.

I also realized that when I wasn’t working out and didn’t pay attention to my appearance, I was “grumpier” and more difficult to get along with. Every day, you need to commit to a “health and beauty regimen”.

You’ll feel better about yourself and get along better with your spouse.

I Will Get Counseling When Necessary

I was at first opposed to counseling, but I truly wanted to know how to save my marriage, so I stopped being a “know-it-all”. I learned about things that bothered my spouse, things that I had not been aware of.

Sometimes, the sharing that you can do in front of a neutral party is amazing. Instead of stifling our communication, we felt free to discuss anything.

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Relationships go through hard times and easy times. There may even be an occasion in which one partner cheats on the other. It could be a one time deal or it could be an ongoing affair. But even if that happens the relationship does not necessarily have to end.

Let me tell you about a situation a friend of mine was dealing with. I will call her Sandy. Sandy called me one day to say that she thought her husband was having an affair. Because she was so upset I went right over to console her.

When I got there I found that Sandy looked as if she had not slept in days and the house was very messy. After a brief conversation I talked Sandy into taking a shower so we could go out for lunch. Fortunately she agreed and we actually ended up having a pleasant lunch.

She did share with me some of the intimate details of the problems she and her husband had been having. That may not be the best thing to do when you are having issues with your partner. But it did seem to make my friend feel better.

Just so you know though I do not advocate nor advise that you share details with friends. But let me continue and I will explain as I go. Sandy said that her husband had been working a lot of overtime. The long hours were only adding to her suspicions.

Here is a tip, be careful with accusations and suspicions that have no solid foundation. I asked my friend if her husband was being paid extra for the overtime he had been working. She seemed surprised that I would ask that and explained that he had made enough extra money for them to make a few purchases that they had been putting off.

Tip number two, look for evidence of whatever it is that you believe as well as something that validates what your partner tells you. The next complaint Sandy claimed was that because her husband is working longer hours he is tired when he comes home and they have not spent much time together.

My friend explained that her husband has not been doing any of his chores around the house. But the final blow was when her husband called to say that some of the guys from the office were stopping for a drink after work.

I am sure you can guess what Sandy was thinking. So she waited up for her husband. I wanted to know how late he was and she said he was home by 10pm. As you can imagine the accusations were flown in his face when he walked in the door.

Because Sandy was upset she said a lot of things that should not have been said. And because her husband was tired and also fed up with the accusations the argument escalated. It ended when Sandy told her husband to get out of the house.

With the details cut and dry like this it is easy to see where the problems began and what went wrong.

First of all you can see that Sandy was overly suspicious. After all, her husband had proof of his actual work time because he was bringing home extra money. But perhaps he was at fault because he was working so much. Obviously if the money was going for purchases they could have done without so much.

And Sandy could have been more understanding about him being tired when he got home. Maybe some of the money could have been tagged for paying someone to help with some of the chores around the house.

Learning how to talk things out before the problem gets out of hand is a basic tool when you are trying to save a relationship. It seems that many break ups occur because tempers are hot and feelings are hurt. Tip number three is do not have a serious or important discussion until you can do so calmly.

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Nothing can be more exciting and thrilling than seeing everybody gaze upon your beauty, as you get dress-up with the latest trendy clothing and accessories, you’re a fashion chic! And yet such luxury cannot always be satisfied in a single day of glamor, if you want to do it everyday, you can! Well of course, being a fashion chic can be costly as shopping becomes part of the daily life. But how can you live in the world of magic fashion everyday? Do it virtually with Bratz dress up games!

You are of course undeniably beautiful and you can help some to be beautiful too! The Bratz are becoming too busy in their careers that they sometimes cannot attend to themselves, and imagine Chloe in total disarray? That would be awful! Bring Chloe back to the world of fashion with Bratz dress up games. You got to pick the most pretty and fashionable wear that you could find. You know as well their celebrity life and it can be dreadful if their fans found out, how can she seem unsightly in a fashion pixie party unprepared.

You can do more than that in Bratz games. The game virtually would allow you to choose what color you would prefer for the dress not only for Chloe but the rest of the Bratz. If you are a certified fashion savvy, you can indulge yourself in a modish collection of dresses in the virtual game and you can even design them by yourselves. Bring out that smart chic a la mode in you!

The Bratz have the passion for fashion and their natural inclination to fashion is irresistible that you will opt to join their get-up. Pick a cute, stylish and hottest design for the Bratz with the Bratz dress up games and you will be pretty sure that you can get the hottest guy in the fashion pixie party. Dressing up does not only means, getting the chic dresses but you also have to pair it with trendy accessories.

Bratz games can virtually enable you to live in the fashion world without having to spend too much and you can join the Bratz anytime that you want! Nothing can be more exciting and thrilling than seeing everybody gaze upon your beauty, and in special you are with the world’s hottest celebrities, the Bratz! Get up and let the world see the smart chic and fashionable, YOU.

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Although sunny paradises such as Maldives, Boracay, and the rapidly rebuilding Phuket are enjoying considerable popularity with tourists all over the world, none of them can certainly equal the kind of reputation that Bahamas, a top honeymoon destination, enjoys even today.

Things to Know If You’ve Chosen to Make Bahamas Your Honeymoon Destination
Here are several tips to ensure that your Bahamas honeymoon will be the loveliest definition of perfection.

Clothing – The sun virtually never stops shining in Bahamas, so you should pack summer-friendly outfits if you’ve chosen this beautiful paradise as your honeymoon destination. A lightweight jacket or sweater will come in handy however on early mornings and evenings because of the cool Bahamas Breeze. Be sure to pack an outfit or two for rainy nights as well.

Money – Banks in Bahamas are generally open from 9:30 till 3:00 in the afternoon. This is extended up to five in the afternoon in Fridays only. Bahamian dollar is more or less equivalent to US $1, but you can also use dollars to pay for transactions in certain establishments.

Driving – Couples can still enjoy ease of travel by car in Bahamas as long as they have the appropriate license. Drive on the left, please!

Language – Fortunately for the rest of the world, English is the official language of Bahamian locals so honeymooning couples will find no problems translating their requests for queen-sized beds and roses and champagne.

Shopping – Bahamas is considered a shopping haven by tourists because of its wonderful mix of imported and designer boutiques and beachside markets selling native products.

What Makes Bahamas One of the Best Honeymoon Destinations in the World
Here are four reasons or places – why Bahamas remains to be a popular of honeymooners worldwide:

Paradise Island – If you and your partner is interested in enjoying the wonders of Bahamas for more than a weekend, Paradise Island should definitely be your point of origin. Everything you could ever want and need could be found in this place. Cabbage Island, rated as one of the Top 10 beaches in the world, can also be found here.

Bahamian Styled Weddings – Why fly to Bahamas on your honeymoon alone? Why not have the wedding there as well? Weddings for foreign couples just like you are performed all the time. If you want great memories for your beach wedding, Bahamas is definitely the place to go.

Queens Staircase – Couples love spending time at the Queens Staircase, arguably the most famous architectural sites in Nassau. You and your partner can challenge yourselves in going through all 102 steps of it in record time or both of you can simply enjoy the scenery while taking the staircase. Rest assured that a shortcut is provided for weary tourists.

Underwater Splendor – There’s just something so magical about the underwater world of Bahamas beaches that make couples feel more in love than ever. If you want to give your relationship a whole new dimension and meaning, you certainly shouldn’t miss the chance to go scuba diving in any of Bahamas world famous beaches!

If you’ve already booked a flight for you and your partner to this sun-kissed paradise, do prepare a checklist before flying off for your Bahamas honeymoon. Be sure to bring your camera and take lots of photos of your time together. Pictures speak a thousand words, after all!

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In order for you to effectively promote your products, they must be easily identified. A logo goes a long way for your company and one that is designed correctly captures attention and gives your company long lasting appeal.

Designing an Effective Logo
•Unless you are a professional graphic designer, do not try to design a logo yourself. Your logo will represent your company as a whole and will be used in all of your marketing materials including business cards, signs, and letterheads. Spend the extra money and hire a professional to make sure your logo meets expectations.

•Find a designer who understands what you want and what your company does. Good communication and understanding between you and your designer will go a long way to get that perfect logo designed.

•Do not try and base your logo on a trend. Trends are great for the moment but your logo should be able to stand the test of time. The worst thing that could happen to your company is if your logo becomes outdated.

•Make sure that your logo is appealing to your target audience. If you are trying to market to professional businessmen, make sure your logo is high-class and sophisticated. Tailor your logo to match what your company does.

•Keep your logo as simple as possible. Remember that there is a difference between a logo looking good on a webpage and one looking good in print. The cleaner the design the better the chance that your logo will make the transition from a website to print smoothly.

•Don’t decide on your final logo all by yourself! Get your friends, spouse, and other family members involved! Show them the concepts presented to you by your designers and ask them to pick their favorite.

•Make sure that your business name and sell line are integrated into your logo smoothly. This will increase the chances of your customers remembering your company and what it represents.

•Make sure your logo works in black and white as well as it does in color. If you ever need to send faxes or e-mails this will be a very crucial thing. If you really want to make sure it looks good, send a couple of test e-mails or faxes to some relatives to see how the finished product looks in black and white.

•Most importantly, make sure your design is unique. Ex. If your company is in Florida don’t put an orange in your logo. Find something that is attractive and appealing but that it is also your own. Never try to rip off another logo or create something very similar to another company. You want your logo to represent your company and your company alone.

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I found the prospect of becoming a grandmother somewhat daunting. I was younger than I thought a grandmother should be when I got the news that I was going to become one myself. I admit, it was not a role that I was emotionally ready to embrace. I had been a young mother, and had certainly hoped my daughter would not face that same challenge. I remarried when she was a teenager, then had two more children. On getting the news that she was expecting, I remember thinking “What do I know about being a grandmother – I haven’t even finished raising my own kids yet!” I don’t like to be unprepared, so I read a few books about grandparenting. That gave me a little help, but I was still uncertain. I thought about other grandmothers I knew, and got a few ideas I liked and a few more that I didn’t. But I couldn’t quite figure out what kind of grandmother I wanted to be. Then I thought about my own grandmother, Granny, as she’s known by most people, and I knew I had the answer.

I didn’t realize it until that moment, but my own grandmother was the example for the kind of grandmother I wanted to be. I am fortunate that I got to spend a lot of time with my grandparents when I was a little kid. Here’s what I learned from my Granny:

Grandmothers always have a cookie jar. For my entire life, Granny always had a cookie jar full of cookies. When I was a little tiny girl, just at eye level with the counter, Granny would get the cookie jar down for me. When I was a little older I learned how to pull the chair over so I could reach. As I got taller, if I really stretched, I could reach the cookie jar with my finger tips and move it close enough to get it down off the counter to find out what kind of treat was inside. Always the first thing I did when I went to Granny’s house was check the cookie jar, and there were always cookies in it. Many years later, I’d drive my own children to Granny’s house and the first thing I’d do is get us all a cookie. So grandmothers must have a cookie jar, and on my granddaughter’s first Christmas, my daughter bought me my own cookie jar.

Grandmothers are creative. When I was little, there weren’t a lot of toys at Granny’s house, but we never lacked in ways to entertain ourselves. Granny had a coffee can full of pop bottle lids – the metal kind that required an opener to remove them from the glass pop bottles. Those provided hours of entertainment! I’d sort through them and pick out the ones that weren’t bent too badly and build a castle with them. We also did crafts, like making beautiful flowers from tissues, and when I was about five or so, she taught me to crochet. No matter how much I messed up, she always praised my efforts.

Grandmothers know how to have fun. Time at Granny’s was never boring. She always had lots of fun things we could do. I could wash dishes as long as I wanted, and even rinse them, but never when the sharp knife was in the sink. She’d put a kitchen chair for me to stand on right by the sink, fill it with warm – but never too hot – sudsy water on one side and warm water on the other side to rinse in. I could wash dishes for as long as I wanted to. If the water got cold, she’d warm it back up for me. If I accidentally splashed water all over the place, she’d let me clean it up with the towel. She always told me I was doing a great job.

She let me help in other ways too. We made the most delicious desserts. We’d take a box of graham crackers, break the crackers in half, then put icing between the two halves. Graham cracker cookies we called them. Another treat we fixed was peanut butter mixed with butter and syrup. We’d spread it on a piece of white bread and I thought it was delicious! As a child, I could not imagine anything could taste better, or be more fun.

Sometimes we’d go to the park and I’d get to spend the whole day playing with all my cousins. On hot summer nights we’d go to the ice cream shop, and Granny and Grandpa waited patiently while I chose exactly the flavor I wanted. Sometimes all we’d do is go for a ride in the car. In those days there were a lot of old abandoned houses around, and I really wanted to go inside one, so Granny decided to take me “spooking”. I was so excited! Armed with flashlights, even though it was daytime, we went inside one of the old houses. I made it about as far as the front door then got too scared and started crying and Grandpa had to carry me back to the car. We decided we wouldn’t go “spooking” any more.

Grandmothers are magical. Granny had the amazing talent of being able to pull a penny out of the wall at any time. I would point to a spot on the wall and she could always pull a penny out. No matter how hard I tried I could never find those pennies and get them out of the wall. She let me keep the pennies too, and even gave me an old powder box to put them in. I still have that powder box.

Grandmothers are patient. One of my favorite things to do as a little girl was “fix” Granny’s hair. She would sit and let me brush her hair, part it however I wanted to, and adorn it with various bobby pins and hair clips. She always told me it looked beautiful, and sometimes she even wore my attractive hairdos in public. She’d also let me play nurse and rub lotion on her arms and legs – she probably had the softest skin in town!

Other times, she and Grandpa would pack up the fishing gear and take my brother and me fishing. They’d bait our hooks over and over again after we cast our lines badly and lost the worms. Every now and then we’d catch a fish and it was always a beauty. One time while attempting to cast my line I accidentally snagged my brother’s neck. Grandpa just unhooked my brother while Granny packed up the fishing gear, then took us home to clean him up. She didn’t even scold me.

Grandmothers never disappoint. Thanksgiving has always been a big deal for me because for most of my life the way we celebrated was an unwavering tradition in our family. We always had Thanksgiving dinner at Granny’s house. Even as an adult with my own kids and then grandkids, we went to Granny’s house for Thanksgiving. Then six years ago, Grandpa died the day before Thanksgiving. I can’t even describe how sad we were. No one even wanted to have Thanksgiving that year, but we went to my mom’s house for dinner anyway, and my grandparents weren’t there, for the first time in my life. I still get a lump in my throat thinking about it. The following year we were going to start a new Thanksgiving tradition and have dinner at my mom’s house. I knew it made sense to do that, but emotionally I didn’t want to make that change. The worst part was, Granny said she wasn’t going to come since it was near the one year anniversary of Grandpa’s death. I told my mom she had to, and she said “Well, she won’t”. About a week before Thanksgiving, I was at Granny’s house and brought up the subject. We had a lengthy discussion and I did my best cajoling, but she said “Christy, I’m too old now.” I clearly remember standing in front of her saying “But I’m not old enough” as tears rolled down my cheeks. She wrapped me in her arms then, as she’d done so often when I was little, even though I was now a full grown woman with my own grandchildren, told me that she loved me and that she’d be there for Thanksgiving. And she was.

Grandmothers love unconditionally. Thinking back on a lifetime of memories of Granny, the thing that stands out for me is that in my whole life, Granny never once said mean words to me. I don’t recall ever thinking she was mad at me. I know I wasn’t a perfect child, but I always felt like to her I was beautiful and everything I did was wonderful. She believed in me. Even as an adult she still treats me that way. How lucky I’ve been to have a lifetime of love, praise and encouragement like that. I visit Granny as often as I can. Sometimes we play cards, sometimes we watch TV, sometimes we just talk. When I’m traveling I call her to pass the time while I’m driving. Sometimes I call her when I’m sad or frustrated. She always encourages me and does not judge me. I know I am so very lucky to have had a grandmother for 47 years. I also know that’s not nearly long enough.

With my own grandchildren, I’ve fallen short on most of the lessons I learned from Granny. I’ve got a cookie jar, but it’s never had a cookie in it. It does have old Halloween and Christmas candy in it though. I don’t really like to have my hair brushed because no matter who does it, it pulls, and I don’t sit down long enough to be lotioned. I still don’t bait my own hooks, let alone someone else’s. But of everything I learned from Granny, what I am determined to carry on to my grandchildren is loving them unconditionally; believing in their unique abilities and encouraging and praising them in whatever they do. If I am able to maintain the relationship with them that my grandmother has with me, I’ll feel like I lived up to Granny’s example.

Christy Poturkovic is a Certified Empowerment Coach, speaker and facilitator with more than 25 years of business and sales experience. Her diverse background includes sales, management, product evaluation and long range planning. She has worked with individuals and groups from the board room to the front lines to define desired results and achieve them.

Christy is passionate about helping people discover and achieve their full potential by building on their inherent strengths. She provides a proven process that enables clients to create a plan that will help them achieve a higher degree of success, both personally and professionally. Her approach helps clients expand the attitudes, skills, knowledge, and habits that result in sustainable improved performance.

Christy is active in several local Chambers of Commerce, Toastmasters, the Indy Chapter of Int’l Coach Federation, and is a 2007 graduate of the Hamilton County Leadership Academy.

Her guiding principle is “it is better to dare mighty deeds than to live a life of quiet desperation and wonder what might have been.”

You can contact her at http://www.SuccessStrategiesLLC.com

The Boston Celtics are simply the hottest team in the NBA right now. Granted, they have Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen to lead the onslaught. But, seriously they are playing really, really well. They are a balanced team, strong on both the offensive and defensive ends. So, I am asking myself, how long celebrity they go without losing? The longest winning streak to start a season was recorded by the Houston Rockets and the Washington capitols in 1993 and 1948, respectively. It seams all too possible that the Celtics are within reach of that record.

Currently, the Boston Celtics are 7-0. That is obviously a perfect record, but what is more impressive is how they got to that point. On average, the Celtics have beaten their opponents by over 17 points per game.The only time this season that they have even come close to losing was their 98-95 overtime win against the Raptors. Yet, KG and company held strong, showing that not only can they blow teams out but they can also win the close ones.

So, what is next on the horizon? In order to set a new season-opening winning streak, the Celtics would have to win their next 9 games. Is that do-able? Well, considering their competition, yes!! over the next 9 games simone perele schedule is as follows: the Heat, the Magic, the Warriors, the Lakers, the Bobcats, the Cavs, the Knicks, the Heat again, and then the Cavs again. Of that group only the Lakers and the Magic are above .500. Furthermore, the Lakers just do not have enough talent to guard or break down Boston’s formidable line-up. So, it all rests on the shoulders of the Orlando Magic. It comes down to whether Dwight Howard can cope with Kevin Garnett, whether Rashard Lewis can best his former teammate Ray Allen, and whether the rest of the Magic lineup can handle Paul Pierce. In my opinion, the Magic do have the talent to beat the Celtics. But right now, the Celtics are so hot that they are going to be tough to beat.

My prediction: The Celtics go 11-0 from here on out, bringing their streak to 18-0. But, in their 19th game, they will lose to the Bulls.

Nishan Wilde is VP of Sales at RobbinsSports.com, an online resource for Basketball Hoops, Basketball Uniforms and Punching Bags.